“Tinubu Meets EFCC Chairman Over Disposal Of Seized Houses” — Holds Closed-Door Talks With Akpabio, Oyetola, Idris, Doguwa Days After Osun Poll
President Bola Tinubu on Tuesday held a series of meetings at the Presidential Villa, Abuja, including talks with the Executive Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, Ola Olukoyede,…
“Possible Manipulation Of Cement Prices In Nigeria” — FCCPC Opens Further Probe As Cement Sells Cheaper In Kenya, Tanzania And Togo
The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission has flagged possible manipulation of cement prices in Nigeria following a three-month investigation into the rising cost of the building material despite the…
“Digital Switchover To Create 2.7 Million Jobs, Generate $100bn Revenue Potential” — NBC Unveils Opportunities For Nigerian Film Producers
The National Broadcasting Commission has outlined new opportunities and responsibilities for Nigerian film producers as the country advances its Digital Switchover programme, describing the transition as a major cultural and…
President Tinubu, Terminate the Dodgy £746 Million Ports Deal, Now
By Obiageli “Oby” Ezekwesili One hundred and fifty-two days after President Bola Tinubu signed a £746 million ports financing deal with the United Kingdom at Windsor Castle, neither government has…
“NDC Previously Affirmed I Won Primary” — Cleric Sues INEC, Party Over Alleged Substitution Of Enugu North Senatorial Ticket
A cleric and businessman, Okwudili Ossai, popularly known as Bishop Oscar, has dragged the Independent National Electoral Commission and the Nigeria Democratic Congress before the Federal High Court in Abuja…
“Akwa Ibom DPP Takes Over Prosecution Of Herder Accused Of Destroying Journalist’s Farmland” — Court Orders Police To Release Case File
The Akwa Ibom State Directorate of Public Prosecutions has taken over the prosecution of a criminal case involving a herder accused of allowing cattle to repeatedly invade and destroy farmland…
“Tinubu Absent As Obi, 18 Presidential Candidates Sign 2027 Peace Accord” — Campaigns Begin August 19
Presidential candidates and national chairmen of political parties signed the first National Peace Accord ahead of the 2027 general elections on Tuesday in Abuja, committing themselves to peaceful and issue-based…
“US Sanctions ICC President Tomoko Akane, Senior Trial Lawyer Abdoulaye Seye” — Rubio Cites Probes Of Officials From Non-Member States
The United States has imposed sanctions on the President of the International Criminal Court, Tomoko Akane, and senior trial lawyer Abdoulaye Seye, in the latest escalation of the Trump administration’s…
“Nigeria’s CPC Designation Must Not Be Lifted While Christians Are Being Killed In Middle Belt” — US Congressman Riley Moore
United States Congressman Riley Moore has urged the US Department of State not to remove Nigeria from the list of Countries of Particular Concern, citing continued attacks on Christian communities…
“I’m 82, Nobody Can Embarrass Or Intimidate Me” — Cardinal Onaiyekan Replies Presidency, Says He Spoke For Catholic Bishops
Catholic Archbishop Emeritus of Abuja, Cardinal John Onaiyekan, has pushed back against criticism from the Presidency over his public comments following a meeting between Catholic bishops and President Bola Tinubu,…