El-Rufai’s son dumps APC; three other Reps defect to new parties
By Gift Chapi-Odekina, Abuja Bello El-Rufai, the son of former Kaduna State governor, Mallam Nasir El-Rufai, has defected from the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) to the African Democratic Congress (ADC). The Speaker, Rep. Abbas Tajudeen, read their letters of defection at the resumption of plenary on Thursday. The speaker said Bello El-Rufai joined the […]
‘Treated like side-chick’ — Keyamo mocks ADC over Obi’s exit
“Haba! bachelor, why not just stick with your other woman and let her be? This is just the case of Peter Obi and the ADC.”
Alleged N33.8bn fraud: Ex-minister Mamman absent as court set for judgmemt
Former Minister of Power, Saleh Mamman, was conspicuously absent in court on Thursday as the Federal High Court in Abuja was set to deliver judgment in the alleged N33. 8 billion money laundering charge.
Israeli army probe soldier seen desecrating Virgin Mary statue in Lebanon
It is not the first time the Israeli military has come under fire in recent weeks over soldiers’ conduct surrounding Christian statues in southern Lebanon.
CDHR faults SERAP’s comment on DSS operatives defamation judgment
The Committee for the Defence of Human Rights (CDHR) has called for measured reactions to the judgment of the High Court of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT),
Troops rescue nine kidnapped victims in Kogi
“The rescued victims comprised five boys, two girls, and two adult females, believed to be the wives of the proprietor of the orphanage.
Cartoon: Add ‘Bandits Allowance’ to next budget
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Customs modernisation project to upscale Ease-of-Doing-Business, says Adeniyi
The Nigeria Customs Service Trade Modernisation Project will enhance ease of doing business, boost trade facilitation, revenue generation and raise the bar of national security.
North Korea says not bound by nuclear non-proliferation treaty
It has since conducted six nuclear tests — prompting a raft of international sanctions — and is believed to possess dozens of nuclear warheads.
US court releases purported Epstein suicide note
Epstein’s cellmate has said that he found the letter in a book following a failed suicide attempt by the disgraced financier, several weeks before his eventual August 2019 death.
Iran denies ship attack as Trump warns of renewed bombing
Iran denied on Thursday attacking a South Korean cargo ship in the Strait of Hormuz this week, as US President Donald Trump said a deal to end the war was “very possible” but warned Washington would resume bombing if talks failed.
OPay Partners CBN to Advance Youth Financial Literacy at Global Money Week 2026
OPay, a leading fintech company in Nigeria, partnered with the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) at the Global Money Week 2026 Financial Literacy Fair and Exhibition held on Tuesday, 28th April 2026 at CBN’s headquarters in Abuja. The event, themed “Smart Money Talks,” brought together students from secondary schools across the Federal Capital Territory, including […]
APC unbothered by Obi’s defection – Yilwatda
Yilwatda said opposition parties should resolve their internal disputes, insisting their crises had nothing to do with the APC.
Access Holdings clarifies dividend position amid strong 2025 earnings
By Peter Egwuatu Access Holdings Plc has reaffirmed its commitment to long term shareholder value and sustainable returns, following a strong performance in the 2025 financial year, while providing clarity on the rationale for the non payment of dividends for the year ended December 31, 2025. The clarification was provided during the Group’s full year 2025 […]
APC assures Lagos aspirants of credible governorship primary
The Lagos State chapter of the All Progressives Congress has assured governorship aspirants of a free, fair and credible primary.
Kogi confirms rescue of victims abducted from orphanage
The government had earlier confirmed the rescue of 15 victims on April 27 following intensified security operations across the state.
