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Reps Probe Alleged Illegal NIN Linkage by Telecom Providers

The House of Representatives has directed the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) to investigate the unauthorised and illegal linking of National Identification Numbers (NINs) to phone lines by telecom service providers without users’ consent. The directive to the NCC followed the adoption of a motion sponsored by Hon. Patrick Umoh and Prof. Julius Ihonvbere at the […]

CBN Tightens Oversight, Limits BDCs to $25,000 Weekly Forex

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has issued new guidelines limiting Bureau de Change (BDC) operators to purchasing a maximum of $25,000 per week from a single Authorised Dealer Bank (ADB) to meet retail market demand. In a circular signed by Dr W. J. Kanya, Acting Director of the Trade & Exchange Department at the […]

Tinubu Embarks on Private Visit to France, Set to Attend AU Summit

President Bola Tinubu has departed Abuja for Paris, France, on a private visit, his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, confirmed in a statement on Wednesday. According to Onanuga, the President’s visit to France is personal and comes ahead of his trip to Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, where he will participate in the 46th […]

Tinubu Increases 2025 Budget to ₦54.2tn Amid Revenue Boost

President Bola Tinubu has increased the proposed 2025 budget from ₦49.7 trillion to ₦54.2 trillion, citing additional revenues generated by key government agencies. The President communicated the budget adjustment in separate letters to the Senate and the House of Representatives, which were read during plenary by Senate President Godswill Akpabio. According to Tinubu, the increase […]

Deadly Fire at Zamfara Islamic School Claims 17 Lives, Injures 16zamfara

A devastating fire outbreak at an Islamic school in Kaura-Namoda Local Government Area of Zamfara State has claimed the lives of at least 17 Almajiri students, leaving 16 others injured. Eyewitnesses reported that the fire erupted late on Tuesday night and raged for approximately three hours before it was extinguished. A local resident, Abdulrasaq Bello […]

Ogun Monarch Remanded in Prison Over Viral Assault Case

A magistrate court in Ifo, Ogun State, has remanded the suspended traditional ruler of Orile Ifo, Oba Abdulsemiu Ogunjobi, at a correctional facility in Ilaro after he failed to meet the stringent bail conditions set by the court. The embattled monarch was arraigned on Tuesday on a three-count charge of conspiracy, assault, and conduct likely […]

FG Moves to Settle Pension Arrears with N758bn Bond Approval

The Federal Executive Council (FEC) has approved the issuance of a N758 billion bond to settle outstanding pension liabilities for federal pensioners. The approval, granted during the second day of the FEC meeting at the State House, Abuja, enables the Debt Management Office (DMO) to raise funds to clear pension arrears under the Defined Benefit […]

Nigeria Demands Answers Over Alleged Mistreatment of Passenger in Nairobi

A Nigerian passenger, identified as Ms Omisore, has arrived safely in Lagos following an altercation with Kenya Airways staff at the airline’s transfer desk in Nairobi. The incident, which was captured in a viral video, sparked widespread condemnation. The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has summoned the acting station manager of Kenya Airways in Lagos […]

Suspended Ogun Monarch Arraigned Over Viral Assault Video

The suspended traditional ruler of Orile Ifo, Oba Abdulsemiu Ogunjobi, has been arraigned before the Ifo Magistrate Court on a three-count charge of conspiracy, assault, and conduct likely to cause a breach of public peace. The arraignment, which took place on Tuesday, followed a viral video showing the monarch allegedly assaulting, verbally abusing, and threatening […]

Ogoni to Host Federal Environmental University as Tinubu Signs Bill Into Law

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has signed into law a bill establishing the Federal University of Environmental Technology, Ogoni. The President assented to the bill at the Presidential Villa, Abuja, on Monday. Speaking after the signing ceremony, Tinubu described the establishment of the university as a “significant milestone” in the country’s pursuit of environmental justice, education, […]

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