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Financial Fraud Under Scrutiny: Senate Investigates N1.3 Trillion Loss from CBEX Collapse and Ponzi Epidemic In a decisive move to address the escalating wave of financial scams and protect unsuspecting citizens, the Nigerian Senate has launched a comprehensive probe into the proliferation of Ponzi schemes across the country, specifically highlighting the recent collapse of CryptoBridge […]
FG Secures Landmark $747 Million Syndicated Loan for Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway First Phase The Federal Government has successfully secured a significant $747 million syndicated loan facility to finance the crucial Phase 1, Section 1 of the ambitious Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway project. This landmark financial deal, announced on Wednesday, July 9, 2025, by the Federal Ministry […]
Information Minister Refutes Claims: Tinubu Never Ordered Journalists’ Arrests Despite Media Criticisms The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Alhaji Mohammed Idris, has strongly refuted claims that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has ever ordered the arrest or harassment of journalists, regardless of the nature of their criticism or reportage. The Minister made this assertion on […]
Boosting School Safety: Nasarawa SUBEB Partners NSCDC for Enhanced Protection of Pupils and Infrastructure In a proactive move to safeguard educational environments across the state, the Nasarawa State Universal Basic Education Board (NSUBEB) has officially partnered with the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) to enhance security in primary schools. The collaboration aims to […]
Jigawa Earmarks ₦4.2 Billion for Proactive Flood Emergency Response Amidst NiMet Warning The Jigawa State Government has announced a substantial allocation of ₦4.2 billion for flood mitigation and emergency response services, as the state braces for anticipated heavy rainfall and potential flooding in the 2025 rainy season. The proactive measure follows predictions by the Nigerian […]
UNICEF Mobilizes Bauchi Youths to Plant Trees, Combat Climate Change and Flooding The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has intensified its call to action for youths and residents of Bauchi State, urging them to embrace tree planting as a critical strategy to mitigate the devastating impacts of climate change, curb desertification, and prevent perennial flooding. […]
Ibadan in Mourning: Olubadan Oba Owolabi Olakulehin Dies at 90, One Year After Coronation The revered traditional ruler of Ibadanland, His Imperial Majesty, Oba Owolabi Olakulehin (Ige Olakulehin I), has passed away at the age of 90. His demise, confirmed in the early hours of Monday, July 7, 2025, comes barely two days after he […]
COREN Institutionalizes One-Year Engineering Residency Program for Graduates to Boost Employability The Council for the Regulation of Engineering in Nigeria (COREN) has formally institutionalized a mandatory one-year Engineering Residency Programme (EREP) for all engineering graduates from Nigerian universities and polytechnics. This move is aimed at significantly enhancing the practical skills and employability of young engineers, […]
PDP BoT Stalwart, Adamu Maina Waziri, Joins ADC Citing Party’s Loss of Credibility In a significant political blow to the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Alhaji Adamu Maina Waziri, a prominent member of its Board of Trustees (BoT) and a founding figure, officially announced his defection to the African Democratic Congress (ADC) on Monday, July 7, […]
President Tinubu Mourns Olubadan Olakulehin, Hails Monarch’s Legacy of Bridging Tradition and Modernity President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has expressed profound sorrow over the passing of His Imperial Majesty, Oba Owolabi Olakulehin (Ige Olakulehin I), the 43rd Olubadan of Ibadanland, who joined his ancestors on Monday, July 7, 2025, at the age of 90. The monarch’s […]
83% of Nigerians Express Distrust in Tinubu’s Government, NASS, Judiciary – Survey Reveals A new national survey by the Africa Polling Institute (API) has revealed a pervasive and alarming level of public distrust in key governmental institutions in Nigeria, with 83 percent of citizens expressing little to no confidence in President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s federal […]
Ibadan Circular Road Poised to Be Game-Changer for Oyo’s Economy, Says Commissioner The ongoing Senator Rashidi Ladoja Circular Road project in Ibadan is set to become a monumental game-changer for Oyo State’s economy, according to Hon. Abdulmojeed Olawale Mogbonjubola, the State Commissioner for Public Works, Infrastructure and Transport. The Commissioner, speaking on Friday, July 4, […]
Tinubu to Military: Crush All Threats to Nigeria’s Unity Without Hesitation President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has issued a resolute directive to the Nigerian military and other security agencies, ordering them to decisively confront and defeat all elements threatening the nation’s unity and peace. The President’s firm mandate, delivered through Vice President Kashim Shettima, came on […]
APC Can Defeat Atiku, ADC Needs Unpredictable Candidate – Yusuf Datti Baba-Ahmed Yusuf Datti Baba-Ahmed, the Labour Party’s Vice Presidential Candidate in the 2023 general election, has offered a sharp analysis of the political landscape ahead of the 2027 elections, asserting that the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) is capable of defeating former Vice President […]
NDPC Slams ₦766 Million Fine on MultiChoice for Egregious Data Privacy Violations The Nigeria Data Protection Commission (NDPC) has imposed a hefty fine of ₦766,242,500 (Seven Hundred and Sixty-Six Million, Two Hundred and Forty-Two Thousand, Five Hundred Naira) on MultiChoice Nigeria, the operator of DStv and GOtv, for multiple breaches of the Nigeria Data Protection […]
50 Percent of Drugs in Circulation Are Fake, Warns Pharmacists’ Association The Association of Community Pharmacists of Nigeria (ACPN) has raised a grave alarm, disclosing that over 50 percent of medicines currently in circulation across the country may be fake or substandard. This shocking revelation, made by the National Chairman of the ACPN, Pharm. Ezeh […]
Lagos Seals Lekki School Over Environmental Violation, Cites Wastewater Pollution The Lagos State Government has taken decisive action against environmental pollution in the affluent Lekki axis, sealing a school in the area over the unlawful discharge of wastewater. The enforcement, carried out by relevant state environmental agencies, underscores the government’s renewed commitment to ensuring environmental […]
How PDP Governors’ Defections Signal South-South’s ‘Surrender’ to Tinubu A dramatic political realignment is sweeping through Nigeria’s South-South geopolitical zone, historically a staunch stronghold of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), as prominent PDP governors are increasingly aligning with the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) and pledging allegiance to President Bola Tinubu. This shift, driven by […]
Aregbesola Cautions ADC Supporters: Shun Insults, Engage With Facts Rauf Aregbesola, the interim National Secretary of the newly formed African Democratic Congress (ADC), has charged party supporters to elevate political discourse by shunning insults and personal attacks, urging them instead to challenge opponents with verifiable facts and focus on the substantive issues affecting Nigerians. Aregbesola, […]
Rivers Women Condemn Wike for Dragging Amaechi’s Wife Into Political Fray The Rivers State Women Association of Nigeria (RIVSWAN) has vehemently condemned the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, for what it described as an “unwarranted and malicious attack” on Dame Judith Amaechi, wife of the former Rivers State Governor and immediate […]