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ADC Slams President Tinubu Over Mass Pardon of Convicted Drug Traffickers The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has strongly rebuked President Bola Tinubu’s administration for including over 30 convicted drug offenders and smugglers in the recent comprehensive list of 175 beneficiaries of the 2025 presidential pardon. In a statement released on Sunday, October 12, 2025, the […]
First Lady Oluremi Tinubu Delivers 21 Brand-New Shuttle Buses to OAU in Fulfilment of Key Campus Safety Pledge The Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU), Ile-Ife, is celebrating a major upgrade to its internal transportation system following the delivery of 21 brand-new shuttle buses donated by the First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu. The donation, which was announced […]
Nigeria’s Total Public Debt Hits Record ₦152.4 Trillion, Driven by Naira Depreciation and Massive Fiscal Deficits The Nigerian Economic Summit Group (NESG) has issued a sobering assessment of the nation’s fiscal health, revealing that Nigeria’s debt stress has reached its highest level on record. According to findings from the group’s newly introduced Debt Burden Index […]
Oscar-Winning Icon Diane Keaton, Star of Annie Hall and The Godfather, Dead at 79 Hollywood is in mourning following the confirmed passing of the legendary Oscar-winning actress Diane Keaton at the age of 79. Keaton, one of American cinema’s most beloved and distinctive stars, died on Saturday, October 11, in California, according to a family […]
Umahi Dares Makinde to Public Debate Over Coastal Highway Cost Figures The verbal feud over the colossal Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway project escalated into a public challenge on Saturday as the Minister of Works, David Umahi, fiercely rebutted criticisms from Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, regarding the cost per kilometre of the multi-trillion-naira infrastructure. Governor Makinde […]
EFCC Probes Suspect with Concealed $578,000 at Lagos Airport The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has begun an intensive investigation into a case of false currency declaration after the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA), Lagos, intercepted a traveller with a significant amount of undeclared foreign currency. The suspect, […]
FG, MOFI Finalize Roadmap with Flutterwave to Power Trade and Financial Inclusion Nigeria has taken a significant step toward accelerating its digital economy, with the Federal Government (FG) and the Ministry of Finance Incorporated (MOFI) concluding a strategic meeting with Flutterwave Technology Solutions Limited. The high-level talks focused on forging a robust partnership to expand […]
NEMA Names Adamawa, Lagos, Akwa Ibom as Top Three Most Affected States with Over 164,000 Victims The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) has sounded a fresh alarm, identifying Adamawa, Lagos, and Akwa Ibom States as the regions grappling with the most severe impact of the ongoing 2025 flood disaster. In its latest situation report covering […]
President Grants Posthumous Pardon to Mamman Vatsa, Herbert Macaulay, and 173 Others President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved a sweeping act of mercy, granting a Presidential Pardon and clemency to a comprehensive total of 175 beneficiaries, following the endorsement of the National Council of State on Thursday. The momentous decision, based on recommendations from the […]
Lagos Government Demolishes 17 Houses for Aggressively Encroaching on Ikota River Right-of-Way In a determined move to mitigate the perennial flooding crisis in the state, the Lagos State Government has carried out the demolition of at least 17 houses for flagrantly encroaching on the Right-of-Way (RoW) of the Ikota River alignment in the Lekki area. […]
France See Off Azerbaijan 3-0 to Close In on World Cup Qualification, But Star Forward Suffers Injury Scare Kylian Mbappé produced a moment of individual brilliance to help France overcome a stubborn Azerbaijan side, sealing a comfortable 3-0 victory in their FIFA World Cup European Group D qualifier on Friday night. The win puts Les […]
Kogi State Flags Off Rehabilitation of Nine Livestock Markets to Boost Economy, Meet Global Standards Kogi State has officially launched a major initiative to rehabilitate nine livestock markets across its three senatorial districts, marking a significant step towards modernizing the state’s agricultural sector. The project, overseen by the Kogi State Livestock Productivity and Resilience Support […]
NAF Launches Investigation After Rivers Businessman Accuses Airstrikes of Mistakenly Destroying Local Gin Distillery The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has commenced an investigation following an allegation that one of its recent air strikes, targeting illegal oil refining activities in Rivers State, mistakenly destroyed a legitimate local gin distillery. The accusation came from Mr. Barine Friday, […]
CILGPAN Demands Immediate and Full Implementation of Local Government Autonomy The Chartered Institute of Local Government and Public Administration of Nigeria (CILGPAN) has intensified the long-running national conversation on local governance by demanding the immediate and comprehensive implementation of Local Government (LG) autonomy as enshrined in the Constitution. The call was made by the Institute’s […]
Insurance Experts Express Concern Over NAICOM’s Ban on Coinsurance Between Takaful and Conventional Firms The Nigerian insurance industry is currently facing a regulatory shockwave as the National Insurance Commission (NAICOM) introduces a ban on coinsurance arrangements between Takaful operators and Conventional insurance companies, a move which industry experts are reportedly faulting. The directive, contained in […]
President Tinubu Hails Former VP Sambo’s ‘Humility, Statesmanship’ On Turbaning as Prestigious Sardaunan Zazzau President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has offered warm congratulations to former Vice President, Arc. Mohammed Namadi Sambo, on his forthcoming investiture with the revered traditional title of Sardaunan Zazzau by the Zazzau Emirate. The turbaning ceremony, slated for Saturday, October 11, 2025, […]
Super Eagles Scrape 2-1 Victory Over Lesotho, Keeping World Cup Dream Alive But Face Must-Win Final Clash Against Benin Republic The Super Eagles of Nigeria clinched a nervy but crucial 2-1 victory over Lesotho on Friday at the New Peter Mokaba Stadium, a result that has kept their qualification hopes for the 2026 FIFA World […]
MURIC Urges NAICOM to Withdraw Circular Banning Co-insurance Between Takaful and Conventional Insurers The National Insurance Commission (NAICOM), Nigeria’s insurance regulatory body, is currently facing pressure from the Muslim Rights Concern (MURIC) to rescind a recent circular prohibiting co-insurance arrangements between Takaful and conventional insurance companies. The circular, titled “Prohibition of Coinsurance Arrangements Between Takaful […]
₦5 Billion ‘AgroCity Doma’ Takes Off in Nasarawa: LBRBDA, Amisec Partner to Establish 1,000-Hectare Organic Sesame Value Chain In a major boost to agricultural industrialisation in Nigeria, the Lower Benue River Basin Development Authority (LBRBDA) and Amisec Industrial Company Limited have finalised a Public-Private Partnership (PPP) agreement to establish “AgroCity Doma,” a landmark project located […]
Ekiti Ex-Rep, Bimbo Daramola, Unveils ‘Special Health Scheme’ With Fitness Cards to Sustain BAOWALK Initiative A former member of the House of Representatives, Hon. Bimbo Daramola, has launched a Special Health Scheme aimed at strengthening the Ekiti State government’s commitment to public health. The initiative, unveiled in Ado-Ekiti, is designed to provide sustainable support for […]