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FG Revokes CCECC’s Port Harcourt–Aba Road Contract Over Poor Performance, Threatens Arrest of Chinese Staff The Federal Government has decisively terminated the contract for the 43-kilometre Port Harcourt–Aba-bound section of the Enugu-Port Harcourt Expressway, citing egregious poor performance by the contractor, China Civil Engineering Construction Corporation (CCECC). Minister of Works, David Umahi, announced the termination […]
JAMB Clarifies Candidate Profile ‘Suspension’ as Automated System Lock to Obey Court Order The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has strongly dismissed recent reports alleging that it deliberately suspended the profile of a candidate, Monsuru Aliat Aduragbemi, in a purported act of contempt against a court order. The examination body clarified that the restriction […]
Yahaya Bello Hails President, Applauds Subsidy Removal and Key Reforms Former Governor of Kogi State, Yahaya Bello, has lauded President Bola Ahmed Tinubu with high religious praise, emphatically describing him as the “angel” sent by God to mend the nation’s fortunes. Bello made the declaration on Saturday during a significant All Progressives Congress (APC) endorsement […]
Nigeria Deports 192 Foreign Cybercrime Convicts After Joint EFCC, NIS, and NCoS Operation In a massive inter-agency crackdown on transnational cybercrime, the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), in collaboration with the Nigerian Immigration Service (NIS) and the Nigerian Correctional Service (NCoS), has completed the deportation of 192 convicted foreign nationals for various internet-related fraud […]
Ronaldo Reaches 949 Career Goals with Stunning Screamer as Al Nassr Thumps Al Fateh 5-1 Cristiano Ronaldo provided a moment of sheer brilliance to power Al Nassr to a dominant 5-1 victory over Al Fateh on Saturday in a Saudi Pro League clash that saw the Portuguese superstar net his 949th career goal. The victory […]
Atiku Warns That Poverty, Nigeria’s ‘Greatest Enemy,’ Breeds Insecurity and Hopelessness, Cites 139 Million Poor Nigerians Former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar has decried the worsening poverty crisis in Nigeria, labeling it the nation’s most formidable challenge and issuing a stern warning that the economic hardship is fueling widespread insecurity and hopelessness. In a statement released on […]
Activist Sowore Vows to Defy, Challenge Court Order Banning #FreeNnamdiKanu Protest at Aso Rock, Abuja Key Spots Human rights activist and convener of the #RevolutionNow movement, Omoyele Sowore, has vowed to challenge and proceed with the planned #FreeNnamdiKanu protest on Monday, October 20, despite an interim injunction issued by the Federal High Court in Abuja. […]
Soaring Gas Cylinder Costs Force Households Back to Firewood, Undermining Clean Cooking Goals The Managing Director of Eterna Plc, Mr. Olumide Adeosun, has issued a sharp warning that Nigeria’s aspiration for clean cooking may be derailed due to the prohibitive cost of Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) cylinders for consumers. This high barrier to entry, he […]
FG Names Kogi, Anambra, Delta, and Four Other States Facing Immediate Riverine Flood Threat The Federal Government has issued a critical flood alert for seven Nigerian states, urging residents in riverine communities to evacuate immediately as water levels along the major River Niger and River Benue continue to rise dangerously. The warning, delivered by the […]
Jigawa, Kano, Sokoto to Benefit as FG, EU Kick Off €40M Education Initiative Targeting Out-of-School Crisis The Federal Government (FG) of Nigeria, in collaboration with the European Union (EU), has officially launched a major initiative to combat the soaring number of out-of-school children in the North-West region. The €40 million “Education and Youth Empowerment in […]
Four Killed and Scores Injured as Police Fire Teargas at Nairobi Mourners A public viewing of the body of Kenya’s former Prime Minister, Raila Odinga, descended into chaos on Thursday, October 16, 2025, resulting in the tragic deaths of four people and numerous injuries. The incident occurred at the Moi International Sports Centre (Kasarani Stadium) […]
ICSAN Lagos Summit on October 30 to Tackle ‘Governance Redefined’ Amidst ESG and AI Disruptions The Lagos State Chapter of the Institute of Chartered Secretaries and Administrators of Nigeria (ICSAN) is set to host its annual summit on Thursday, October 30, 2025, to address the radical transformation taking place within corporate governance practices globally and […]
Ex-Executive Director Recants, Tells Court Arik Air’s Multi-Billion-Naira Loan Was ‘Non-Performing’ Before His 2015 Exit The ongoing N76 billion fraud trial involving former Asset Management Corporation of Nigeria (AMCON) Managing Director, Ahmed Kuru, took a new turn after a key prosecution witness, Mr. Muhammed Abbas Jega, an ex-Executive Director of Credits at AMCON, recanted his […]
Tinubu Reportedly Weighs Dropping Highly Controversial Names from 175-Person Presidential Pardon List Following a swift and intense wave of public outrage, reports indicate that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu may be considering an unprecedented move to drop or amend the names of individuals on the presidential pardon and clemency list announced just days ago. The list, […]
RMB Nigeria Asset Management Clinches ‘Fastest Growing Asset Manager of the Year’ at Prestigious 2025 BAFI Awards RMB Nigeria Asset Management Limited, the wealth and asset investment management arm of the FirstRand Group, has been honoured as the Fastest Growing Asset Manager of the Year at the highly coveted 2025 Banks and Other Financial Institutions […]
Fayose REJECTS Tinubu Appointment Offer, Citing Desire to Focus on ‘Personal Life’ After Years of Service Former Ekiti State Governor, Ayodele Fayose, a prominent but controversial figure in the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), has publicly disclosed that he turned down an offer of appointment from President Bola Tinubu, choosing instead to focus on his personal […]
India’s Ahmedabad WINS Host Recommendation, Edging Out Abuja; Nigeria Eyes 2034 Bid India has secured a significant victory in global sports hosting, with the city of Amdavad (Ahmedabad) being recommended as the host for the 2030 Centenary Commonwealth Games, successfully edging out a strong rival bid from Abuja, Nigeria. The decision was announced by the […]
Ipetumodu Ruling Houses Formally Petition Governor Adeleke to Depose Jailed Monarch, Declare Apetumodu Stool Vacant The protracted tussle over the Apetumodu stool in Ipetumodu, Osun State, has reached a critical stage as the town’s two ruling houses Aribile and Fagbemokun have united to demand the immediate deposition of the jailed monarch, Oba Joseph Olugbenga Oloyede. […]
Peter Obi Insists Nigeria’s Positive Turnaround is Achievable Within Four Years Former presidential candidate of the Labour Party, Peter Obi, has reiterated his staunch belief that Nigeria’s trajectory can be fundamentally and positively altered within a four-year window, provided the nation embraces principled leadership and an urgent focus on production. Obi, known for his core […]
Afe Babalola University Graduates 229 First Class Students at 13th Convocation Afe Babalola University, Ado-Ekiti (ABUAD), has once again affirmed its commitment to academic distinction, announcing that a remarkable 229 students will be conferred with First Class Honours at its upcoming 13th Convocation Ceremonies. The Vice-Chancellor, Professor Smaranda Olarinde, made the announcement on Tuesday, October […]