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Emefiele Asks Court to Dismiss Prosecution in ₦1.2bn Fraud Case

Former Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) Governor, Godwin Emefiele, has asked an Abuja High Court to foreclose the prosecution in his ongoing trial for alleged procurement fraud. Emefiele, who is facing a 20-count charge brought by the Office of the Attorney-General of the Federation, is accused of awarding vehicle supply contracts worth ₦1.21 billion to […]

NUPENG, PENGASSAN Reject FG’s Plan to Sell JV Oil Assets

The Nigeria Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas Workers (NUPENG) and the Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria (PENGASSAN) have rejected the Federal Government’s plan to sell its stakes in Joint Venture (JV) oil assets and amend the Petroleum Industry Act (PIA). At a joint news conference in Abuja on Tuesday, PENGASSAN […]

US Warns Corrupt Nigerians: No One Too Powerful for Visa Ban

The United States Mission in Nigeria has reiterated that Nigerians involved in corruption could face visa bans, regardless of status or wealth. The statement, posted on the Mission’s official X (formerly Twitter) account on Monday, underscored Washington’s stance on global anti-corruption efforts. “Fighting corruption knows no borders or limits on accountability. Even when high-profile individuals […]

“Adapt or Go Bankrupt”: Otedola Warns DAPPMAN Over Dangote Dispute

Billionaire businessman Femi Otedola has intervened in the dispute between the Depot and Petroleum Products Marketers Association of Nigeria (DAPPMAN) and the Dangote Refinery, urging marketers to restructure rather than resist change. In a statement on Monday, Otedola advised DAPPMAN to consider acquiring the Port Harcourt Refinery to remain relevant, instead of clinging to what […]

Senate Unseals Natasha Akpoti’s Office After Six-Month Suspension

The National Assembly has unsealed the office of Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, located in Suite 2.05 of the Senate Wing. The office was reopened on Tuesday by the Deputy Director of the Sergeant-at-Arms, Alabi Adedeji, potentially clearing the way for the Kogi Central lawmaker to return to plenary when sittings resume on 7 October 2025. “To […]

Lagos Moves Ahead with Computer Village Relocation to Katangowa

The Lagos State Government on Monday met with stakeholders of Computer Village, Ikeja, over plans to relocate the market to Katangowa, Agbado-Oke Odo. Permanent Secretary of the Office of Urban Development, Mr. Gbolahan Oki, said the meeting followed Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu’s directive that the process must be transparent and inclusive. “This is the first time […]

PSG’s Ousmane Dembélé Wins 2025 Ballon d’Or

Paris Saint-Germain forward Ousmane Dembélé has won the 2025 Ballon d’Or, edging out Barcelona teenager Lamine Yamal for world football’s most prestigious prize. The 28-year-old Frenchman received the award at a ceremony in Paris, where Brazil legend Ronaldinho presented him with the trophy. Dembélé helped PSG achieve a historic treble last season—winning Ligue 1, the […]

Nigeria’s GDP Grows 4.23% in Q2 2025 – NBS

Nigeria’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) grew by 4.23 per cent year-on-year in the second quarter of 2025, according to figures released by the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS). The figure marks an improvement from the 3.48 per cent growth recorded in the same quarter of 2024, underscoring resilience in the economy. The agriculture sector grew […]

Northern Elders Urge Unity, Decry Rising Insecurity in the Region

The Northern Elders Forum (NEF) has raised alarm over the worsening insecurity in the region and urged state governors to collaborate more closely in tackling the crisis. Addressing journalists in Abuja, NEF spokesperson, Professor Abubakar Jiddere, condemned the unrelenting attacks that have hampered economic development in northern Nigeria. He stressed the need for both military […]

Presidency Hits Back as El-Rufai Accuses Tinubu of Authoritarianism

Former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, has accused President Bola Tinubu of endangering Nigeria’s democracy, warning that his administration poses a greater threat to democratic governance than any past military regime. El-Rufai made the comments while hosting former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar at his Kaduna residence over the weekend. Atiku had visited him in solidarity following […]

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