Politics
A group of five Kingmakers in Oyo has rejected the appointment of Prince Abimbola Owoade as the new Alaafin of Oyo, describing the decision by Governor Seyi Makinde as illegal and unlawful. In a statement released on Friday, the Kingmakers declared the appointment null and void, asserting that they did […]
Sanwo-Olu Files Suit Against EFCC Over Post-Tenure Arrest Threat. Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has initiated legal action against the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) in response to an alleged threat of arrest once his tenure concludes. Represented by his lawyer, Darlington Ozurumba, Sanwo-Olu initiated a fundamental rights enforcement suit before Justice Joyce […]

Ekiti Lawyers Call on NJC to Investigate Justice Emeka Nwite for Alleged Misconduct and Bias A group of lawyers, representing the Ekiti Lawyers Vanguard for Transparency, has filed a petition with the National Judicial Council (NJC) urging a probe into Justice Emeka Nwite of the Federal High Court in Abuja. The lawyers allege that Justice […]
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) has once again raised the price of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), commonly known as petrol, now setting it at ₦1,025 per litre in Lagos. This comes just three weeks after an increase to ₦980 per litre in the city. In Abuja, the price has been adjusted to ₦1,060 […]
The Osun State Chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has suspended former Interior Minister and ex-Governor Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola, citing alleged anti-party activities. Aregbesola is accused of creating divisions within the APC by forming a splinter group, which the party claims has undermined its unity in the state. In a formal resolution sent to […]
The Federal Government and Zamfara State have announced plans to collaborate on advancing the mining sector. Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dele Alake, stated that the partnership aims to boost economic growth by tapping into the state’s rich mineral resources. Alake highlighted the importance of harnessing Zamfara’s mining potential to create job opportunities and improve […]
Reno Omokri, social media personality and critic, has reaffirmed his support for President Bola Tinubu’s economic reforms, despite the severe hardships many Nigerians are currently facing. Since Tinubu took office on May 29, 2023, Nigerians have been dealing with skyrocketing fuel prices, rising food costs, and rampant inflation, largely due to the removal of the […]

The Kano State Anti-Corruption and Public Complaints Commission has launched an investigation into an alleged ₦1.5 billion fraud linked to a foreign scholarship scheme. Two senior officials from the state’s Ministry of Higher Education are being questioned about discrepancies in the number of students supposedly studying abroad under the government’s initiative. The scholarship program, aimed […]

Governor Abiodun highlighted that this initiative would be implemented at the grassroots level, ensuring a wide and equitable distribution of foodstuffs at heavily subsidised prices. The program targets various groups, including civil servants, private sector workers, artisans, trade unions, NGOs, students, market women, and community associations. To ensure fairness and transparency, payments will be made […]

Ogun State Governor, Dapo Abiodun, hailed the development as the dawn of a new era in economic expansion and job creation. According to Abiodun, the dry port will not only enhance the state’s economic landscape but also attract significant investments and create numerous employment opportunities across various sectors. The Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, […]