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Security: FRSC Steps Up Nationwide Crackdown on Okada and Tricycle Operators

The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has intensified its nationwide regulation and enforcement measures targeting commercial motorcycles, popularly known as “okada”, and tricycles (“keke”) in response to growing security concerns. The FRSC Corps Public Education Officer (CPEO), Osondu Ohaeri, disclosed this in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Sunday in Abuja. […]

FG Summons South African Envoy Over Attacks on Nigerians

The Federal Government has summoned South Africa’s Acting High Commissioner in Abuja over attacks on foreign nationals in the country, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs said on Saturday. South Africa, the continent’s most industrialised economy, has long attracted both documented and undocumented African workers. However, burdened by an unemployment rate exceeding 30 per cent, the […]

Gov. Mohammed Defects from PDP to APM Ahead of 2027 Elections

The Bauchi State Governor, Mr. Bala Mohammed, has officially defected to the Allied Peoples Movement (APM), alongside members of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) loyal to the Tanimu Turaki-led executive. Mr. Mohammed announced his defection at the Bauchi Government House on Saturday, flanked by the APM National Chairman, Mr. Yusuf Dantalle, as well as other […]

UAE to Withdraw From OPEC and OPEC+ Alliance Effective 1 May 2026

The United Arab Emirates (UAE) said on Tuesday that it will withdraw from the Organisation of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) and the wider OPEC+ alliance, with effect from May 1, 2026. The decision reflects the UAE’s long-term strategic and economic vision of an evolving energy profile, including accelerated investment in domestic energy production, according […]

Oyo Gov. Makinde meets Peter Obi, South-East leaders to discuss 2027 coalition

The Oyo State Governor, The Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, has held a closed-door meeting with a 2027 presidential aspirant under the African Democratic Party (ADC), Peter Obi. Accompanying Obi to the meeting, which took place at the Governor’s Office, were several former and serving political figures from the South-East. They include former Governor of […]

Faleke collects N100m APC presidential nomination forms for Tinubu, launching 2027 re-election bid

The lawmaker representing Ikeja Federal Constituency, Hon. James Faleke, on Tuesday collected the Expression of Interest and Nomination forms for President Bola Tinubu as the All Progressives Congress (APC) commenced the sale of forms for the forthcoming 2027 general elections. According to a post on the party’s X social media account, the exercise took place […]

Zenith Bank Steps Into Francophone Market with New Abidjan Office, Eyes Cameroon Next

Zenith Bank Plc has announced the opening of its subsidiary in Côte d’Ivoire, marking a significant step in the group’s pan-African expansion strategy. The official opening ceremony, scheduled for Wednesday, April 29, 2026, is expected to attract senior government officials and regulators from Nigeria and Côte d’Ivoire, continental business leaders, and members of the diplomatic […]

Hamzat vows to serve Lagosians with integrity if elected governor in 2027

Lagos State Deputy Governor  has promised to lead with “integrity, focus, and a clear sense of purpose” if he emerges as governor in 2027, following an endorsement from Gov. Babajide Sanwo-Olu. Hamzat, who has been consulting stakeholders across the state over his governorship bid, announced the endorsement on his X handle on Monday, posting pObafemi […]

Emefiele Seeks to Halt Prosecution Over Witness Absence in Ongoing Trial

A former Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Godwin Emefiele, has urged an Abuja High Court to foreclose the prosecution in his ongoing trial if the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) fails to produce its witnesses. Emefiele’s counsel, Matthew Burkaa, SAN, made the application after the prosecution counsel, Rotimi Oyedepo, SAN, informed […]

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