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3,000 African Entrepreneurs to Benefit from Tony Elumelu Foundation’s $15m Grant

The Tony Elumelu Foundation (TEF) has announced a $15 million grant to support 3,000 emerging entrepreneurs across 52 African countries. TEF Founder, Mr Tony Elumelu, disclosed this in Abuja during the unveiling of the 2025 cohort of the foundation’s Entrepreneurship Programme. He stated that each beneficiary would receive a $5,000 seed grant to kick-start their […]

NBA Insists Tinubu’s Removal of Fubara is Unconstitutional, Demands Reinstatement

The Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) has reiterated its stance that President Bola Tinubu’s removal of Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, is unconstitutional and has urged the President to reverse the decision. On Tuesday, President Tinubu declared a state of emergency in Rivers State, suspending the governor, his deputy, and all members of the House of […]

Senator Natasha’s Recall Bid Stalled as Court Blocks INEC Action

A Federal High Court in Lokoja has issued an interim injunction restraining the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) from accepting, processing, or acting on petitions allegedly containing fictitious signatures for the recall of Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan. Justice Isa H. Dashen granted the order in suit no: FHC/LKJ/CS/13/2025 following an ex parte motion dated 19 March […]

Rivers Administrator Vows Prompt Salary Payment as Withheld Funds Are Released

The Sole Administrator of Rivers State, Ibok-Ete Ibas, has announced the release of withheld local government allocations, assuring that measures are in place to ensure the prompt payment of workers’ salaries. Speaking during a meeting with local government administrators in Port Harcourt, Ibas described the gathering as a crucial step towards restoring stability and progress […]

Naira Marley Denies Involvement in Mohbad’s Death as Coroner Summons Sam Larry

Music artiste Naira Marley testified on Friday before a Magistrate Court in Ikorodu during the Coroner’s inquest into the death of Ilerioluwa Aloba, popularly known as Mohbad. Appearing virtually before Magistrate Adedayo Shotobi, Marley revealed that Mohbad had signed a contract with his record label, Marlian Records, to produce four albums. However, due to ongoing […]

Osimhen’s Double Fires Super Eagles to Crucial World Cup Qualifying Win

Nigeria’s Super Eagles revived their hopes of qualifying for the 2026 FIFA World Cup with a 2-0 victory over Rwanda in Kigali on Friday. Victor Osimhen’s first-half brace secured Nigeria’s first win in the qualifiers, earning them three crucial points. The Galatasaray striker opened the scoring in the 11th minute, expertly connecting with an in-swinging […]

Atiku, El-Rufai, and Others Reject Rivers Emergency Rule, Urge Judiciary to Act

A coalition of opposition political leaders, led by former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, former Kaduna State governor Nasir El-Rufai, former Secretary to the Government of the Federation Babachir Lawal, and key figures in the Labour Party (LP), has strongly condemned the imposition of a state of emergency in Rivers State. President Bola Tinubu had declared […]

Tinubu’s State of Emergency in Rivers Gets NASS Approval, Sparks Controversy

Despite strong opposition to the presidential proclamation imposing a state of emergency in oil-rich Rivers State, Nigeria’s two top legislative chambers have approved President Bola Tinubu’s declaration of 18 March 2025, within the 48-hour period stipulated by the 1999 Constitution. In separate voice votes, which have been widely criticised, the 109-member Senate and the 360-member […]

Dangote Refinery Suspends Petrol Sales in Naira, Cites Dollar Exchange Issues

Nigerians may face a further increase in fuel prices following the decision by Dangote Petroleum Refinery to temporarily halt the sale of petroleum products in Naira. In a statement released on Wednesday, the $20 billion Lagos-based refinery cited the need to align its sales revenue with crude oil procurement obligations, which are currently denominated in […]