Reps opposition lawmakers question non-implementation of 2025 Budget
Members of the Opposition Caucus in the House of Representatives have raised serious concerns over the alleged non-implementation of the 2025 Appropriation Act, with indications that they may call for the removal of key finance officials over what they described as failed assurances to the legislature.
Diezani Alison-Madueke’s corruption trial begins in London today
Preliminary proceedings, including technical matters and jury selection, began this week, with Alison-Madueke in attendance.
Oyo Acid Attack: Husband, wife dead; children struggle for survival
A case of prolonged domestic violence ended in tragedy in Akufo, Ido Local Government Area, after a 49-year-old husband allegedly poured acid on his 44-year-old wife before ingesting the same substance himself. Both died, leaving their three surviving children, who suffer from sickle cell disorder, in urgent need of care.
US military working with Nigeria as part of wider Islamic State pivot
Analysts have voiced concerns about ISSP’s spread from the Sahel into coastal west African countries like Nigeria
2027: ADC leaders can’t be taken seriously until they offer alternative policies – Dogara
Dogara said the opposition party has so far failed to articulate a people-centred vision that distinguishes it from Tinubu’s administration.
Nigerian engineer powers payment solution in competitive fintech market
By Etop Ekanem In Nigeria’s rapidly evolving fintech sector, where hundreds of digital payment platforms compete for market share, NanoPay, a digital payment platform has distinguished itself through technical innovation driven by its Lead AI Software Engineer, Chukwuebuka Ekwealor. According to a recent statement, the platform, developed by Logoslogic Technology Ltd, has garnered a good […]
2027: ‘Leave me out,’ Dogara reacts to speculation over replacing Shettima
Former Speaker of the House of Representatives, Yakubu Dogara, on Sunday asked to be left out of speculations suggesting he could replace Vice President Kashim Shettima as President Bola Tinubu’s running mate ahead of the 2027 general election.
Military arrests 65-yr-old woman supplying drugs to Boko Haram
By Ndahi Marama Maiduguri—Troops of the Joint Task Force (North East) Operation HADIN KAI (OPHK), under Operation DESERT SANITY V have arrested a 65-year-old suspected drug dealer, Hauwa Abulazeez, in Askira Uba Local Government Area of Borno State. The suspect is alleged to have supplied cannabis sativa to Boko Haram terrorists operating across Askira Uba, […]
Fayose claims Makinde’s criticism of Tinubu stems from failed reconciliation
Former Ekiti State Governor, Ayodele Fayose, has alleged that Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, intensified his criticism of President Bola Tinubu after failing to secure a reconciliation with the president during a recent visit to the Presidential Villa.
Rep Bob slams Tinubu’s aide, Bwala, over comments on Wike, Rivers crisis
A member of the House of Representatives, Hon. Solomon Bob, has criticised President Bola Tinubu’s Special Adviser on Policy Communication, Mr. Daniel Bwala, accusing him of misrepresenting facts and pushing what he described as a “maliciously distorted narrative” against the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Mr. Nyesom Wike.
Demolition of waterfront properties in Lagos illegal — Falana
HUMAN rights lawyer, Mr Femi Falana, SAN, yesterday, tasked the Lagos State government to halt the demolition of waterfront properties, saying such demolition was illegal.
