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Military Denies Coup Allegation After Detaining 16 Senior Officers

At least sixteen senior officers of the Nigerian Armed Forces are believed to have been detained over an alleged plot to overthrow President Bola Tinubu, though the military authorities have strongly denied the existence of any coup plan, describing such claims as “false and malicious.” SaharaReporters had earlier reported that the officers, ranging from the […]

Mercy or Misjudgement? Falana Questions Tinubu’s Clemency as FG Clarifies Process

Human rights lawyer, Femi Falana (SAN), has called on the Federal Government to withdraw and review the list of individuals recently granted presidential pardon by President Bola Tinubu. In a statement released to journalists on Thursday evening, Falana said the review was necessary in the interest of justice and national morality. While acknowledging the President’s […]

No Cause for Alarm: Nnamdi Kanu’s Ailment ‘Not Serious’, Doctors Tell Court

The Nigerian Medical Association (NMA) team, led by its president, has confirmed that the health condition of the detained leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu, is not life-threatening. The team’s assessment followed a directive by Justice James Omotosho, who ordered a neutral medical evaluation to determine Kanu’s true health status after […]

Wike: I Got President Tinubu’s Approval to Miss Council of State Meeting

The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has dismissed reports that he deliberately boycotted last week’s Council of State meeting, clarifying that his absence was approved by President Bola Tinubu. Wike made the clarification during the commissioning of the Access Roads in Sector Centre B, Dakibiyu District, Abuja. He said: “On Thursday, […]

Powering Reform: FG Moves to End Decade-Long GenCos Debt Crisis

The Federal Government has finalised implementation frameworks for a ₦4 trillion government-backed bond to settle verified arrears owed to power Generation Companies (GenCos) and gas suppliers. Special Adviser to the President on Energy, Mrs. Olu Verheijen, disclosed this in Abuja through a statement signed by Senan Murray, Head of Media and Communications in her office. […]

‘Keep Hope Alive’: Tinubu Rallies Super Eagles After Osimhen’s Hat-Trick Heroics

President Bola Tinubu has congratulated the Super Eagles on their emphatic 4–0 victory over the Cheetahs of Benin Republic and commended the team for keeping the nation’s hopes alive in their quest to qualify for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The President praised the players’ hunger, passion, and determination during the match in Uyo, noting […]

Jim Ovia, Zenith Bank Reaffirm Commitment to Shareholder Value at NGX Closing Gong

Zenith Bank Plc’s Founder and Chairman, Dr. Jim Ovia, CFR, alongside the bank’s Group Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer, Dame (Dr.) Adaora Umeoji, OON, on Tuesday, 14 October 2025, performed the prestigious closing gong ceremony at the Nigerian Exchange (NGX). The event marked the official end of the day’s trading and reinforced the bank’s long-standing partnership […]

Renowned Evangelist Uma Ukpai Passes Away at 80

Renowned Nigerian cleric and international evangelist, Rev. Dr Uma Ukpai, founder of the Uma Ukpai Evangelistic Association (UUEA), has passed away at the age of 80. His family announced his passing via his official Instagram page, @Uma_Ukpai, on Monday, stating that the revered preacher and televangelist died on 6 October 2025. Ukpai, whose ministry was […]

$12m Fraud Trial: Legal Tug-of-War Over SunTrust Bank MD’s Right to Question EFCC Witness

The Federal High Court in Abuja has fixed 16 October for ruling on whether the Managing Director of SunTrust Bank, Mrs. Halima Buba, can cross-examine a prosecution witness from the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) in an ongoing $12 million money-laundering case. Justice Emeka Nwite adjourned proceedings on Monday following an objection raised by […]

FCCPC Endorses CBN’s 48-Hour Refund Policy for Failed ATM Transactions

The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) has endorsed the Central Bank of Nigeria’s (CBN) draft guidelines mandating banks to refund customers for failed Automated Teller Machine (ATM) transactions within 48 hours. In a statement issued in Abuja on Monday, the FCCPC’s Director of Corporate Affairs, Mr Ondaje Ijagwu, said the proposed guideline followed […]

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