We must urgently tackle Africa’s $88bn illicit financial flows — Edun
Emma Ujah, Abuja Bureau Chief Nigeria and other African countries must urgently address the $88 billion in annual Illicit Financial Flows (IFFs), the Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Mr. Olawale Edun, has said. Speaking at the opening of the 5th Sub-Committee on Tax and IFFs of the African Union’s Specialized Technical Committee […]
Google expands search live globally, introduces new AI voice model
Google has announced the global expansion of its Search Live feature, alongside the launch of a new voice and audio model, Gemini 3.1 Flash Live.
Orette joins NDC,decries undemocratic practices in APC
A Texas-based Family Medicine Physician, Dr. Austin Orette, has joined the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC). Orette, a founding member of the All Progressives Congress (APC) and Delta South senatorial aspirant, told newsmen in Lagos Tuesday how the APC sidelined the founding members in Delta State. ‘’The All Progressives Congress (APC) wants the incumbent to hold […]
NDLEA seizes N1.8bn worth of narcotics in Edo, arrests 104 suspects
The Edo State Command of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) says it seized narcotics valued at about N1.8 billion within the first quarter of 2026.
APC pressuring INEC to undermine us after Kwankwaso’s defection – ADC
By Luminous Jannamike ABUJA — African Democratic Congress, ADC, has accused the All Progressives Congress, APC, of putting pressure on the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, to interfere in its internal affairs, saying there was coordinated effort to destabilise the party following the defection of Rabiu Kwankwaso. The party said this goes beyond an internal dispute, warning that what was happening raised serious concerns […]
FUADSI matriculates 1,540 students, begins academic activities
The Federal University of Agriculture and Development Studies Iragbiji (FUADSI) has commenced academic activities with the matriculation of 1,540 students across its faculties.
Court rules on el-Rufai’s bail today
Federal High Court, sitting in Kaduna, yesterday, adjourned ruling on the bail application filed by former Kaduna State governor, Nasir el-Rufai, till today
Naira depreciates to N1,420/$ in parallel market
By Elizabeth Adegbesan THE Naira yesterday depreciated to N1,420 per dollar in the parallel market from N1,415 per dollar Monday. Likewise, the naira depreciated to N1,387 per dollar in the Nigerian Foreign Exchange Market, NFEM. Data from the Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN, showed that the indicative exchange rate for the naira rose to […]
Okpella Monarch facilitates resolution between firm, truck drivers
The Okuokpellagbe of Okpella, His Royal Majesty, Mike Sado, has facilitated a resolution between a firm and a group of truck drivers in the community, restoring normalcy after a labour-related disagreement that affected transport operations.
Osun Water Board chairman resigns, declares senate ambition
The Chairman of the Osun State Water Corporation Board, Samuel Oyedotun, has resigned his appointment to pursue a senatorial bid.
Nigeria’s debts to hit N155trn as Senate approves FG’s $6bn loan request
Nigeria’s total debt stock is set to rise to N155.1 trillion, following an additional $6 billion loan request by President Bola Tinubu, hurriedly approved by the Senate yesterday.
