Governor Siminalayi Fubara of Rivers State, yesterday broke his silence over the impeachment proceedings against him by the State House of Assembly, explaining why he said some dogs don’t understand why they bark.

JUSTICE Ayokunle Olayinka Faji of a Federal High Court sitting in Lagos has dismissed a N1 billion suit against MTN Nigeria Communications Plc by Walls and Gates Ltd and its Managing Director, Mr Okechukwu Udeichi, over alleged copyright infringement, breach of confidentiality, and trademark violations linked to MTN’s 20th Anniversary promotional campaign.

The Delta State Police Command on Sunday said it has arrested a herder who allegedly stabbed his brother to death in Ogwashi-Uku community, Aniocha South Local Government Area of Delta State.

Gives 30 days ultimatum for stakeholders to regularise operations By Providence Ayanfeoluwa  The Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency, NIMASA, has commenced special operational enforcement code-named, “Operation Zero Tolerance for Non-Compliance”, in the Nigerian maritime domain. The directive was issued through a Marine Notice, pursuant to the Agency’s statutory mandate under the NIMASA Act 2007, the […]

No fewer than six persons were killed by bandits at Damala village in Woko district of Borgu Local Government Area of Niger State and Darusa, a border community in Gudu Local Government Area of Sokoto State, weekend.

The Nigerian Naira began the second week of January 2025 with continued fluctuations as market participants adjusted to early-year liquidity shifts in both the official and informal currency markets.

Amid reports of plans by the Kano State Governor, Abba Yusuf, to defect to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), red caps bearing the infinity symbol…

NDPDS argued that the crisis in Rivers State stemmed from the breakdown of the political relationship between Fubara and Wike.

By Babajide Komolafe The Nigeria Deposit Insurance Corporation, NDIC, has declared a second liquidation dividend of N24.3 billion to depositors of the defunct Heritage Bank Limited whose account balances exceeded the statutory insured limit of N5 million as at the date of the bank’s closure. The declaration followed sustained asset recovery efforts by the Corporation […]

Former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar, has accused the administration of President Bola Tinubu of abandoning Nigerian students studying overseas under the Bilateral Education Agreement, BEA, warning that the alleged breach has left about 1,600 young Nigerians stranded abroad and stripped of support.

As sick Nigerians at home wish to be flown abroad for treatment, with the belief that the best medical personnel are in diaspora, many Nigerians abroad are now returning home to seek medical care.

By Providence Ayanfeoluwa   The Nigeria Customs Service, NCS, Seme Area Command, closed 2025 with a record of 117 percent revenue surge, generating a total of N15.6 billion as against N7.2 billion it recorded in 2024. The Command achieved its highest-ever monthly revenue in December 2025 when it generated N3.63 billion.   A statement made available by the […]

Loans to five sectors drop 17.5% to N16.43trn in 6mth By Babajide Komolafe At the backdrop of the challenges confronting the manufacturing sector, including  structural bottlenecks, weak consumer demand and high interest rate, banks slashed loans to manufacturers and traders by  N2.1 trillion in the first six months of  2025 to  N10.946 trillion at the end of […]

•As Tinubu urges Nigerians to deepen participation   By Peter Egwuatu  The Nigerian equities market extended its upward movement last week, posting another strong close as investors garnered N3.837 trillion gain from their investment. Analysts attributed the gain to sustained confidence and resilience of the market.   The trading was characterised by sustained buying interest, sector rotation and […]

By Femi Bolaji JALINGO — The Nigerian Community in Turkey has urged the Super Eagles to “Go for Gold” following their 2-0 victory over Algeria in the African Cup of Nations quarterfinals. President of the group, Prince Magbo, commended the team for their display of skill and professionalism on the pitch. He noted that the […]