Former Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami (SAN), was on Monday taken into custody by security operatives shortly after his release from the Kuje Correctional Centre, Abuja. Operatives of the Department of State Services reportedly picked him up immediately after he exited the facility. The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission […]
The manslaughter case involving the driver of Anthony Joshua’s vehicle has been adjourned to 23 February. Three witnesses, including representatives from the Federal Road Safety Commission (FRSC) and TRACE, appeared in court, but the absence of a doctor necessitated the adjournment.
Kano State Governor Abba Yusuf on Monday met with President Bola Tinubu at the Aso Rock Presidential Villa, Abuja, amid heightened speculation over his planned defection to the All Progressives Congress. The governor, dressed in his signature flowing white northern babanriga and a red Kwankwasiyya cap, was spotted by our correspondent making his way to […]
Lagos State Governor, Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu, yesterday, signed the 2026 Appropriation Bill, tagged the “Budget of Shared Prosperity”, into law, saying it would be implemented accountably by his administration. This comes 11 days after members of the Lagos House of Assembly approved the budget after increasing it by about N4.4 trillion from the N4.2 trillion […]
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has upgraded its growth forecast for Nigeria to 4.4 per cent in 2026, citing improved macroeconomic conditions and reform momentum. The Fund disclosed this in its January 2026 World Economic Outlook (WEO) Update, titled “Global Economy: Steady amid Divergent Forces,” released yesterday. According to the IMF, Nigeria’s economy is expected […]
There are growing concerns that the proposed Securities and Exchange Commission’s (SEC) recapitalisation programme could weaken market depth, further starve the real sector of funding, strangle competition, and ultimately slow economic growth, thereby undermining the exercise’s intent. The new capital rules represent the most sweeping overhaul of Nigeria’s securities industry in a decade, replacing the […]
An Abuja Federal High Court on Monday struck out Meta Platforms Inc. and X Corporation (formerly Twitter) from the cyberstalking case instituted by the Federal Government against activist and former presidential candidate, Omoyele Sowore. The development followed the prosecution’s decision to amend the charge, effectively leaving Sowore as the sole defendant in the matter. Sowore […]
Chelsea have recalled forward David Datro Fofana from his loan spell as preparations intensify for a possible permanent transfer, with discussions ongoing between the club and the player’s representatives. The 21-year-old Ivory Coast international joined Chelsea from Norwegian side Molde in January 2023 but has yet to make a sustained impact in the club’s first […]
The Federal Government has announced the commencement of applications for the 2026 Petroleum Technology Development Fund Overseas Scholarship Scheme, providing opportunities for Nigerian postgraduate students to study in the United Kingdom, Germany, France, and Malaysia. This was confirmed in a post shared via X( Formerly Twitter) by the Office of the Special Adviser to the […]
FIFA President Gianni Infantino condemned “some Senegal players” for the “unacceptable scenes” which overshadowed their victory in Sunday’s Africa Cup of Nations final when they walked off the pitch in protest at a penalty awarded to Morocco.”We strongly condemn the behaviour of some ‘supporters’ as well as some Senegalese players and technical staff members. It […]
