Adeyanju to FG: Appeasing bandits amounts to financing terrorism indirectly
Human rights lawyer and activist, Mr. Deji Adeyanju, has slammed the federal government over what he termed continued appeasement of bandits, saying it amounts to indirect financing of terrorism.
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AFCON penalty drama: ‘Shameful, does not honour Africa’ — Morocco’s Regragui blasts Senegal
“The image we’ve given of Africa is shameful. A coach who asks his players to leave the field … What Pape did does not honour Africa,” Regragui said.
Shettima to present Nigeria’s 2026 economic outlook at 56th WEF
He explained that WEF 2026 marks a milestone in Nigeria’s global economic diplomacy with the official debut of ‘Nigeria House Davos’.
Methodist Prelate urges Nigerian leaders to deliver dividends of democracy
By Olayinka Ajayi, Abuja The Prelate of the Methodist Church of Nigeria, Dr. Oliver Ali Aba, has called on President Bola Tinubu and other elected leaders to ensure that Nigerians experience the full benefits of democracy. Speaking with journalists on Monday during the Church’s 50th anniversary celebration of Episcopacy, Dr. Ali Aba highlighted the transformative […]
Nigeria’s US crude oil imports rise to 42m barrels in 10 months
This indicates an increase of about 167 percent year-on-year, due mainly to the efforts of the Dangote Petroleum Refinery.
EFCC beyond 57 properties linked to Malami
By Dele Sobowale The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, has been busy since 2023, exposing alleged monumental fraud by top government officials. The latest was the alleged interim forfeiture of 57 properties linked to Abubakar Malami, SAN, the former Minister and Attorney General of the Federation, AGF. Prior to that, the former Governor of the […]
Pound to Naira exchange rate today, January 19, 2026
Data from both the official Nigerian Foreign Exchange Market (NFEM) and the informal parallel market indicate a persistent gap between regulated and open-market rates.
52 suspects arrested in Ekpoma for looting, vandalism — IGP
The Inspector General of Police, IGP, Kayode Egbetokun, has dismissed claims that police officers arrested peaceful protesters in Ekpoma, Edo State.
N246bn NEDC allocation not for salaries only, Budget Office clarifies
By Progress Godfrey ABUJA – The Budget Office of the Federation (BOF) has dismissed claims that the North East Development Commission (NEDC) runs a N246.77 billion salaries budget, describing the narrative as false and misleading. The Budget Office stated that the N246.77 billion assigned to the NEDC is a consolidated statutory provision shown at an overall […]
FG denies siting gold refinery in Lagos
In a statement on Sunday in Abuja, Mr Segun Tomori, Special Assistant to the Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dr Dele Alake, said the minister had not made any such announcement.
Nigeria’s oil output drops 8.3% to 1.544m bpd
By Udeme Akpan, Energy Editor The Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC), the oil and gas industry regulator, said Nigeria’s oil output, including condensate, dropped by 8.3 percent year-on-year (YoY) to 1.544 million bpd in December 2025 from 1.684 million recorded in the corresponding period of 2024. The Commission did not provide reasons in its report released […]
