Justice Joyce Abdulmalik of the Federal High Court in Abuja has fixed April 23 for the arraignment of former Governor of Kaduna State, Nasir Ahmad El-Rufai, in the cybercrimes and breach of Communications Act charges brought against him by the Federal Government The Federal Government’s bid to arraign El-Rufai today could not proceed due to […]
Dr. Peter Akpe has been unveiled as the sixth Deputy Governor of Bayelsa State to complete the remaining two years of the present administration, having been cleared by the State House of Assembly on Tuesday. The Deputy Governor swearing-in ceremony took place on Wednesday at the Bayelsa State exco chamber, Yenegoa, alongside the inauguration of […]
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has reduced the Monetary Policy Rate (MPR) by 50 b basis point from 27 percent to 26.5 percent. The Governor of the CBN, Mr. Olayemi Cardoso, disclosed this at the end of the 304th meeting of the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) today in Abuja. According to him, the bank […]
The Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun on Tuesday resigned from office, paving the way for the appointment of Assistant Inspector-General of Police, Tunji Disu, as the new police boss ahead of the 2027 general elections. Disu, who was promoted to the rank of AIG in March 2025, is expected to take over from Egbetokun who […]
A new partnership between the Rural Electrification Agency (REA) and Lotus Bank is set to improve rural electrification in the country with N100 billion in project funding. Meanwhile, the House of Representatives has explained that its proposal requiring Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs) to source at least 50 per cent of their electricity needs from […]
The fixed income market opened 2026 on a strong note, with total turnover rising sharply to N28.1 trillion in January, representing a 45.7 per cent month-on-month increase from N19.32 trillion recorded in December 2025. Latest data from FMDQ Securities Exchange in January showed that the N8.83 trillion expansion in activity was driven by increased transactions […]
Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum called for calm and unity Sunday after federal forces reportedly killed cartel leader Nemesio Oseguera Cervantes pupularly known as El-Mencho. This operation, authorities say, has triggered roadblocks, flight disruptions, and scattered violence across parts of Mexico. In a late Sunday night statement addressing the developing security situation, Sheinbaum emphasised coordination among […]
Multiple Mexican football games were suspended Sunday due to an outbreak of violence in the aftermath of the army killing a top cartel leader. The cancelled games included the seventh round of the Clausura tournament of Mexico’s Liga MX professional football league, multiple women’s league matches and an international friendly match between Mexico and Iceland. […]
The Federal Government has reaffirmed its commitment to building a $1 trillion economy by 2036, positioning large-scale mining investments as critical drivers of industrial growth and economic diversification. Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dele Alake, said the Dukia–Arinola Polymetallic Mine-to-Market Project represents the type of private-sector-led initiative required to accelerate GDP expansion, boost export capacity […]
Nigerian footballers were in action across Europe over the weekend, finding the net, providing assists, or making notable contributions for their respective clubs. The Guardian Sports reviews how some of the stars fared. SPAIN Ademola Lookman (Atlético Madrid) Ademola Lookman finally opened his La Liga goal account for Atlético Madrid, scoring in a 4–2 victory […]
