El-Rufai’s defence counsel to file no-case submission as DSS closes prosecution The defence counsel to former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, Paul Erokoro SAN, has indicated plans to file a no-case submission, arguing that the prosecution has failed to establish sufficient evidence against his client in the ongoing alleged wiretapping trial. The development followed the […]

Naira trades within ₦1,350–₦1,370 range amid improved liquidity and foreign inflows The official exchange rate of the naira against the US dollar has remained largely stable within the ₦1,350 to ₦1,370 band in recent weeks, supported by improved foreign exchange liquidity and sustained inflows from foreign portfolio investors into Nigerian assets. Market data from the […]

CCII warns Fayose against dragging Olubadan into political battles, calls remarks provocative The Central Council of Ibadan Indigenes CCII has again cautioned former Ekiti State Governor, Ayodele Fayose, over what it described as repeated attempts to drag the Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Rashidi Adewolu Ladoja, into partisan political controversies. The council said Fayose’s recent comments […]

Two Killed, Four Injured in Ogun Auto Crash as Teenage Hawker Survives Flood Incident The Ogun State Traffic Compliance and Enforcement Agency TRACE has confirmed the death of two persons, while four others sustained varying degrees of injuries in a fatal road accident along the Sagamu-Benin Expressway in Ogun State. The incident occurred amid separate […]

NUJ Calls for Proactive Communication, Ethical Reinforcement to Address Nigeria’s Security Challenges Members of the Nigeria Union of Journalists NUJ have called for stronger proactive communication strategies and renewed commitment to ethical journalism as part of efforts to address the country’s persistent security challenges and strengthen public trust in information dissemination. The call was made […]

Sowore Returns to Court as AAC South-East Condemns Remand in Cybercrime Trial Human rights activist and former African Action Congress AAC presidential candidate, Omoyele Sowore, is expected to return to the Federal High Court in Abuja today as proceedings continue in his ongoing cybercrime trial, a case that has sparked renewed debate over free speech, […]

Spike in Bus Fares, Rents Force Nigerians Into Cars, Offices and Shops Surging inflation, rising transport costs, and escalating rents are forcing many Nigerians to adopt extreme survival measures, including sleeping in offices, cars, shops, and other unconventional spaces as the cost of living crisis deepens across the country. With inflation hovering around 16 percent […]

FG Opposes Bail for Alleged Terrorism and Oil Bunkering Kingpin, Chief Onwa, in Abuja Court The Federal Government has opposed a bail application filed by an alleged terrorist and oil bunkering kingpin, Ugochukwu Lucky Ibekwe, popularly known as Chief Onwa, who is standing trial before the Federal High Court in Abuja on multiple criminal charges. […]

YCE Endorses Tinubu’s 2027 Re-Election Bid, Cites Economic Reforms and Stability Gains The Yoruba Council of Elders Yoruba Council of Elders has declared its support for the re-election of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu ahead of the 2027 general election, citing ongoing economic reforms, infrastructure development, and what it described as improved national stability under his […]

EFCC Begins Payroll Verification in Delta Civil Service, Screens Head of Service and MDAs Staff in Ghost Worker Crackdown The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission Economic and Financial Crimes Commission has commenced a verification exercise in the Delta State civil service, screening the Head of Service and staff across Ministries, Departments and Agencies MDAs as […]

Court Remands Omoyele Sowore at Kuje Correctional Centre in Cybercrime Case The Federal High Court in Abuja has ordered the remand of online publisher and African Action Congress African Action Congress presidential candidate, Omoyele Sowore, at the Kuje Correctional Centre following proceedings in an alleged cybercrime case. The ruling was delivered on Monday by Justice […]

JAMB Ends Admissions into Affiliated Degree Programmes in Colleges of Education The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board has officially discontinued admissions into affiliated degree programmes offered by colleges of education across Nigeria, marking a significant shift in the country’s tertiary education admission system. The examination body announced that candidates seeking admission into the affected programmes […]

Lassa Fever Death Toll Reaches 214 in Nigeria as Fatality Rate Rises to 25% Nigeria has recorded 214 deaths from Lassa fever since the beginning of the year, with the disease’s case fatality rate increasing to 25 percent, according to the latest situation report released by the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention NCDC.The […]

FG Disburses Over ₦13bn Interest-Free Loans to 7,450 Staff Across 153 Tertiary Institutions The Federal Government has disbursed more than ₦13 billion in interest-free loans to 7,450 academic and non academic staff across 153 public tertiary institutions nationwide under its staff welfare support initiative. The development was announced as part of ongoing implementation of the […]

Federal High Court Jails Two Women 40 Years Each for Terrorism Related Offences The Federal High Court in Abuja has sentenced two women arrested by the Department of State Services DSS to 40 years’ imprisonment each over terrorism-related offences. The convicts, identified as Safiya Salihu and Halima Abdullahi, are the mother and sister of late […]

EFCC Arrests Nigerian-American Over Alleged $320,000 Vehicle Import Fraud Operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission EFCC, Ilorin Zonal Directorate, have arrested a Nigerian-American, Adegoke Oluwatobi Adams, over allegations of cross-border vehicle import fraud involving more than $320,000 approximately ₦434.88 million. The arrest was confirmed in a statement published on Thursday, where the anti-graft […]

CUPP Backs Reps Minority Caucus, Demands Tinubu Either Fix Nigeria’s Challenges or Resign The Conference of United Political Parties CUPP has thrown its support behind the House of Representatives Minority Caucus over its recent call on President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to either demonstrate effective leadership in addressing Nigeria’s worsening challenges or resign from office. The […]

APC-USA Pledges Global Showcase of Tinubu’s Achievements, Eyes Diaspora Mobilisation for 2027 Victory The United States chapter of the All Progressives Congress APC-USA has pledged to intensify global advocacy for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration, announcing plans to showcase its achievements across international platforms while positioning diaspora mobilisation as a central pillar of the party’s […]

Tinubu Commends NADF for Expanding Farmers’ Access to Fertiliser Under Renewed Hope Food Security Drive President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has commended the National Agricultural Development Fund NADF for its efforts in expanding farmers’ access to fertiliser and strengthening agricultural productivity under the Federal Government’s Renewed Hope food security agenda. The President praised the agency for […]

Competent Nigerians Being Shut Out of Politics Due to High Costs, Leadership Expert Warns Convener of the Leadership Renaissance Forum, Dr. Robert Abdullahi Johnson, has warned that the rising cost of political participation in Nigeria is excluding capable and visionary citizens from leadership positions, as monetisation of the political process increasingly favours wealthy aspirants over […]

Funso Doherty Accepts NDC Lagos Governorship Ticket, Pledges Inclusive Leadership Vision Prominent Lagos politician Funso Doherty has formally accepted the governorship nomination of the Nigeria Democratic Congress NDC ahead of the 2027 Lagos State election, pledging humility, gratitude, and a commitment to inclusive governance. The announcement was made after Doherty confirmed his acceptance of the […]

Cryptocurrency Mining Platforms Gain Attention as Investors Seek New Opportunities in 2026 Interest in cryptocurrency mining continues to grow in 2026 as digital asset investors explore alternative ways to generate returns beyond traditional trading and holding strategies. A new review of leading mining services highlights five platforms that are attracting attention for their cloud-based and […]

Muslims Mark Muharram as Islamic New Year Begins Muslims around the world have entered the year 1448AH following the commencement of the Islamic lunar calendar on June 16, 2026, with today, June 19, corresponding to the fourth day of Muharram, one of Islam’s four sacred months. Muharram, the first month of the Islamic calendar, occupies […]

Rights Lawyer Urges Court to Withdraw Bench Warrant Against Sowore Human rights lawyer Aloy Ejimakor has called on Justice Mohammed Umar to vacate the bench warrant issued against activist and African Action Congress AAC presidential candidate Omoyele Sowore, arguing that the circumstances surrounding the order raise constitutional and procedural concerns. In a statement released on […]