PFIPC: You can’t be judge and jury, Atiku flays Tinubu over fresh ICPC probe
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has flayed President Bola Tinubu's directive to the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission, ICPC, to investigate the so-called Presidential Foreign Intervention Promotion Council, PFIPC, insisting that a government cannot simultaneously be judge and jury in a matter in which it is itself under suspicion.
Greenland is a big problem for America – Trump
US President Donald Trump on Wednesday threatened to cut off trade with Spain and insisted he still wanted Greenland, as NATO leaders met for their summit in Ankara.
Reps begin review of South-South Development Commission Act to expand funding base
By Gift ChapiOdekina, Abuja The House of Representatives on Wednesday commenced a public hearing on a bill seeking to amend the South-South Development Commission (SSDC) Establishment Act, 2025, to provide additional statutory funding for the commission in a bid to strengthen its capacity to tackle developmental challenges in the oil-rich region. The public hearing, organised […]
Tension in N’Assembly as Reps demand explanation on budget implementation
The relationship between President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and Members of the National Assembly came under strain on Tuesday, as majority Members of the House of Representatives insisted that the President and his economic team must appear before the Parliament.
World Cup: Bellingham, Hakimi, Rice among 17 players at risk of suspension
Seventeen players will head into this week’s World Cup quarter-finals knowing that another yellow card will rule them out of a potential semi-final. Players who receive a second booking of the tournament during the last-eight fixtures will serve a one-match suspension, putting their participation in the semi-finals at risk if their teams advance. Among those […]
Bill to criminalise drug hawking, others, scales second reading in Senate
THE Senate has begun moves to tighten Nigeria’s legal regime against counterfeit medicines and unsafe food products as a bill to this effect has scaled second reading.
10 players who could decide the World Cup quarter-finals
With just eight teams remaining in the 2026 FIFA World Cup, the quarter-finals are expected to be decided by moments of individual brilliance.
Trump calls Nicki Minaj ‘so hot’ during White House event
United States President Donald Trump has publicly praised rapper Nicki Minaj, describing her as “so hot” while welcoming her at a White House Rose Garden luncheon.
Syrian president arrives in Ankara for talks with Trump
The summit of the military alliance, which closes on Wednesday, has brought together 36 heads of state, as well as several representatives from Gulf countries.
ADC names Okumgba as Rivers deputy governorship candidate for 2027
By Daniel Abia PORT HARCOURT — The African Democratic Congress (ADC) in Rivers State has announced the nomination of Mr. David Amapakaye Okumgba as its deputy governorship candidate for the 2027 governorship election. The announcement was made in a statement issued on Tuesday in Port Harcourt by the party’s state chairman, Dr. Chukwudi Dimgba. According […]
ESUT SUG Election peaceful, transparent – VC
By Alumona UkwuezeENUGU—The Vice Chancellor of the Enugu State University of Science and Technology (ESUT), Prof Aloysius-Michaels Okolie, has expressed appreciation to the law enforcement agencies and critical stakeholders in the state for their unbiased roles leading to a successful outcome of Students’ Union Government, SUG, election in the university. Speaking on Tuesday, July 7, […]
Tinubu’s reforms working, support his re-election — Tompolo
Government Ekpemupolo, alias Tompolo, has urged Nigerians to support the re-election bid of President Bola Tinubu to enable him solidify ongoing reforms for the benefit of Nigerians and the economy. Ekpemupolo in a statement by the Director-General of The President Bola Ahmed Tinubu Door to Door Movement, Sunday Asuku, in Abuja, said the economic and […]
Guinness World Records certifies Saheed Osupa, Malaika-led Afrobeats orchestra feat
Guinness World Records has officially recognised a concert staged by Dapper Live & Artists in Lagos as the world’s largest orchestra assembled for an Afrobeats performance.
Alleged fake agency: I never met Gbajabiamila in person, says Adeyemi
Dapo Akinrefon The Director General of the fictitious Presidential Foreign Intervention Promotion Council, PFIPC, Mathew Adeniyi Adeyemi, has denied ever sitting down face-to-face with Chief of Staff to the President, Mr Femi Gbajabiamila. Speaking from an undisclosed location to social media activist, Martins Vincent Otse, known as VeryDarkBlackMan (VDM), the embattled Adeyemi said he was […]
Nasarawa police confirm abduction of three students of fed varsity
“The prompt response of the police led to the successful rescue of one of the abducted students. Efforts have since been intensified to ensure the safe rescue of the remaining two victims still in captivity and the arrest of the perpetrators” it reads in part.
Crushing Nigeria’s illicit alcohol trade before it costs more lives
By Peter Egwuatu Nigeria’s campaign against illicit alcohol deserves to be seen for what it truly is, not simply a fight against counterfeit drinks, but a battle to protect consumers, safeguard legitimate businesses and defend the country’s economic future. The recent efforts by the Spirits and Wines Association of Nigeria (SWAN) to rally regulators, policymakers […]
