Tinubu’s aide accuses Peter Obi of misinforming Nigerians on debt profile
In a counter-statement, Olusegun argued that the increase in Nigeria's debt stock under the Tinubu administration was largely driven by exchange rate adjustments rather than fresh borrowing.
SDP: Party leadership not determined by INEC portal
The National Working Committee (NWC) of the Social Democratic Party (SDP) has stated that the leadership of a political party is determined by its internal organs and not by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) portal.
Africa losing billions to corruption, recovering only fraction — Kenyan envoy
By Luminous Jannamike ABUJA — African countries are losing billions of dollars annually to corruption while recovering only a small fraction of stolen assets, Kenyan High Commissioner to Nigeria, Ambassador Isaac Keen Parashina, has said, calling for stronger continental cooperation in tracking and recovering illicit funds. He made the remark on Tuesday in Abuja during […]
Lagos APC Primaries: Aspirants demand cancellation, probe of irregularities
Thousands of members of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Lagos State on Tuesday stormed the party secretariat in Ogba, protesting alleged irregularities that marred the recently concluded House of Representatives and Lagos State House of Assembly primary elections across several constituencies.
IGP deploys DIGs nationwide, orders joint patrols to tackle insecurity
Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Rilwan Disu, has ordered the deployment of Deputy Inspectors-General of Police (DIGs) to all six geopolitical zones of Nigeria as part of intensified efforts to strengthen security operations and close operational gaps across the country
NDLEA to raid drug hotspots ahead of Edo LG election
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) says it will intensify raids on identified drug hotspots in Edo State ahead of the July 11 local government election.
Platini sues FIFA, Infantino over corruption allegations
Former UEFA president Michel Platini has launched legal proceedings against FIFA and its president, Gianni Infantino, over corruption allegations that he claims destroyed his chances of leading world football.
Army warns against misinformation, AI content threat to security
The Nigerian Army has warned that misinformation, disinformation and artificial intelligence–generated content now pose serious threats to national security, stressing the growing role of information management in modern warfare.
Atiku mourns victims of Warri–Itakpe train tragedy, calls for improved safety
The former presidential candidate also prayed for the speedy recovery of those injured in the accident and wished them strength as they receive treatment.
Senate advances bill to rebrand governance institute
A bill seeking to re-establish and redesignate the Institute as the Chartered Governance Institute of Nigeria has scaled second reading in the Senate, in a move aimed at aligning Nigeria’s governance profession with global standards.
DHQ debunks viral video falsely portraying military chiefs
By Kingsley Omonobi ABUJA — The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has dismissed a viral video circulating on social media that falsely portrays the Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) and misrepresents the leadership of the Armed Forces of Nigeria. In a statement issued on Tuesday, Director of Defence Information, Major General Samaila Uba, described the video as […]
