Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has called on federal authorities and the Kaduna State Government to immediately release former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, describing his continued detention as “cruel, unjustifiable, and deeply troubling,” particularly as Muslims across Nigeria prepare for Eid Kabir celebrations. Atiku said the development represents a disturbing affront to civil liberties, […]
Nigeria’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations, Dr. Jimoh Ibrahim, has said President Bola Tinubu remains committed to strengthening military partnerships and supporting reforms within the United Nations aimed at addressing emerging global peace and security challenges. Ibrahim stated this on Monday while welcoming participants of the United States Army War College to the Permanent […]
Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, has officially declared his intention to contest for the presidency in the 2027 general elections, making the announcement at a grand rally of the PDP–APM Alliance held in Ibadan. The declaration, which drew a large crowd of party supporters, stakeholders, and political allies, marks a significant moment in the unfolding […]
The Customs Area Controller of the Nigeria Customs Service, Apapa Command, Emmanuel Oshoba, has called for increased vigilance against smuggling activities, especially illicit drugs and prohibited items. He also warned officers against misconduct and improper dressing. Oshoba, speaking during the Command’s monthly parade, urged officers to focus on revenue generation, strengthen anti-smuggling operations, and maintain […]
In its continued quest at tackling the nation’s housing challenges, the Federal Housing Authority (FHA), Wednesday, performed a groundbreaking ceremony at Ofada, Obafemi Owode Local Government Area of Ogun state. The ceremony, which kickstarts the construction of FHA Gateway Estate in Ogun State, was performed by the Managing Director and Chief Executive of the Authority, […]
The President of the Dangote Group, Alhaji Aliko Dangote, has said the group rejected requests by the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited to increase its 7.25 per cent stake in the Dangote Petroleum Refinery. Dangote stated this in an interview with the Chief Executive Officer of the Norwegian Sovereign Wealth Fund, Nicolai Tangen. The interview […]
The United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights, Volker Turk, on Wednesday demanded independent investigations into reports that separate air strikes by the Nigerian and Chadian armies in northern Nigeria killed dozens of civilians. The Nigerian military and the “bandit” gangs it is fighting killed around 100 civilians on Sunday in one of the bloodiest […]
African leaders used the second day of a summit with French President Emmanuel Macron yesterday to push for easier access to credit that could help fund major investments and boost economic growth. Nigeria’s Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Adegboyega Oyetola, took Nigeria’s maritime investment campaign to the high-profile Africa Forward Summit, where he canvassed […]
Fresh data from the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority has shown that the Dangote Petroleum Refinery & Petrochemicals exported an estimated 1.66 billion litres of refined petroleum products in April 2026. This came amid mounting tensions in the Middle East and fears of possible disruption to global fuel supply routes following the growing […]
Justice James Omotosho of the Federal High Court, on Wednesday, sentenced former Minister of Power, Saleh Mamman, to 75 years’ imprisonment over corruption linked to the Mambilla and Zungeru hydroelectric power projects. The trial judge convicted Mamman on a 12-count charge and held that the prison terms would run consecutively, bringing the total sentence to […]
