AGN President Abubakar Yakubu Arrested After Fatal Lagos Crash
Newly elected AGN president Yakubu detained after Surulere fatal accident One person confirmed dead as police open full investigation Yakubu held at Barracks Police Station; cause of crash still unknown…
EFCC Holds Ex-AGF Malami Over Abacha Loot Probe
EFCC detains Malami after he fails to meet bail condition Former justice minister facing 18-count investigation, including money laundering Probe covers terrorism financing claims, Abacha loot from Switzerland and Jersey…
Reps Query Banks Over Alleged Illegal Deductions
House of reps query banks over alleged illegal deductions Lawmakers have accused major Nigerian banks of making unexplained deductions from customers’ accounts. A four-day deadline was issued for full compliance…
Wole Soyinka Criticizes Tinubu Over Nigeria’s Engagement in Benin Coup
Nobel laureate Wole Soyinka criticizes President Tinubu’s military intervention in Benin’s recent coup attempt. Soyinka calls the action “unnecessary” and warns of regional instability affecting Nigeria’s security. He condemns recent…
NUPRC Digital Reforms Boost Investor Confidence in Nigeria’s Upstream Sector
NUPRC’s adoption of technology-driven oversight enhances transparency, regulatory efficiency, and investor trust. BusinessMetrics report praises digitalization, noting faster approvals, better data integrity, and alignment with the Petroleum Industry Act (PIA).…
Team Nigeria Set For Africa Youth Games in Angola
Team Nigeria departs for Angola to compete in the 2025 Africa Youth Games. Tennis squad comprises four junior players led by coach Akinwumi Ogunsakin. Two athletes were dropped due to…
Rivers Governor Fubara’s Defection “Self-Inflicted,” PDP Warns of Democratic Risks
PDP describes Fubara’s defection to APC as “self-inflicted”, citing threats to Nigeria’s democratic balance. Party warns against growing one-party dominance, urging vigilance from citizens and democratic institutions. Fubara’s choices blamed…
Kidnapping of Schoolchildren ‘Lesser Evil’ Than Killing of Soldiers – Sheikh Gumi
Sheikh Gumi defends past bandit negotiations, calling kidnapping a “lesser evil”. Says abduction of schoolchildren is wrong, but less severe than killing soldiers. Claims no bandits contact since 2021, after…
EFCC Probes Malami Over 46 Bank Accounts, Suspicious Deals
Abubakar Malami under EFCC investigation for 46 bank accounts and multiple high-value transactions. Overnight interrogation follows previous questioning on November 29; daily reporting to continue. Contentious deals scrutinized include $496M…
Yusuf Dantalle Re-Elected As IPAC Chairman
Yusuf Dantalle re-elected as IPAC Chairman unopposed. Election held at IPAC headquarters in Abuja. Only opponent stepped down, leading to unanimous vote. New executive officers elected alongside Dantalle. Yusuf Dantalle…
