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Court Sentences BRT Driver to Death for Murder of Bamise Ayanwola

A Lagos High Court sitting at Tafawa Balewa Square has sentenced Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) driver, Andrew Ominikoron, to death by hanging for the murder of 22-year-old fashion designer, Bamise Ayanwola. Delivering judgment in a session lasting over two and a half hours, Justice Serifat Sonaike ruled that the Lagos State Government had proven beyond […]

Where Did the ₦71.2 Billion Go? ICPC Digs Deeper into Student Loan Mystery

The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has announced that its ongoing investigation into the Nigeria Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) will now cover beneficiary institutions and individual student recipients. This follows media reports alleging that 51 tertiary institutions were involved in unauthorised deductions and exploitation related to the student loan scheme. In […]

Nigeria Needs Power, Infrastructure or Risks Economic Paralysis

President of the African Development Bank (AfDB), Dr. Akinwumi Adesina, has warned that Nigeria’s economy risks long-term stagnation unless it urgently addresses chronic infrastructure and power sector deficiencies. Speaking at the 20th Anniversary Dinner of Chapel Hill Denham in Lagos, Adesina described Nigeria as a nation brimming with potential but hampered by poor policy execution […]

North-East Governors Back Formal Education for Almajiri, Pledge State-Level Support

Governors of Nigeria’s North-East states – Adamawa, Bauchi, Borno, Gombe, Taraba, and Yobe – have resolved to collaborate with the National Commission for Almajiri and Out-of-School Children Education (NCAOOSCE) by providing dedicated offices in each state. This decision was contained in a communiqué delivered by Taraba State Governor, Agbu Kefas, following the North-East Governors’ Forum […]

Tinubu, Obasanjo, Jonathan Lead Tributes for Late Ayo Adebanjo

Prominent Nigerians, including President Bola Tinubu, former Presidents Olusegun Obasanjo and Goodluck Jonathan, former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar, and business magnate Aliko Dangote, have paid glowing tributes to the late Afenifere chieftain, Chief Ayo Adebanjo, who passed away on 14 February 2025 at the age of 97. Speaking at the ‘Night of Tributes and Service of […]

Governor Eno Hints at Leaving PDP Amid Internal Crises

Governor Umo Eno of Akwa Ibom State has hinted at a possible defection from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), describing the party as a “faulty aircraft” that may no longer take him to his next political destination. While he did not name a potential new party, Eno’s remarks come amid a wave of defections from […]

RMAFC Nears Completion of New Revenue Formula, Salary Review for Public Officials

The Revenue Mobilisation Allocation and Fiscal Commission (RMAFC) has announced that its plan to establish a new revenue allocation formula for all tiers of government is at an advanced stage. RMAFC Chairman, Dr. Mohammed Shehu, disclosed this on Wednesday during a three-day retreat for newly appointed commissioners, held in Uyo. Dr. Shehu also revealed that […]

Court Orders EFCC to Release Aisha Achimugu Within 24 Hours

Justice Inyang Ekwo of the Federal High Court in Abuja has ordered the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to release businesswoman and socialite, Aisha Achimugu, within 24 hours. Achimugu arrived at the court at about 11:35 a.m. on Wednesday, accompanied by two female EFCC officers. Her appearance followed her arrest on Tuesday at the […]

FG Declares May 1 Public Holiday to Mark Workers Day

The Federal Government has declared Thursday, 1 May 2025, a public holiday to commemorate this year’s Workers’ Day celebration. In a statement issued on Tuesday, the Minister of Interior, Dr. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, commended Nigerian workers for their diligence and sacrifice, noting their vital contribution to the nation’s economic growth and global standing. “There is dignity […]

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