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Nigeria Scrap Visa-on-Arrival Policy, Introduce New Security Measures
The Federal Government of Nigeria is set to cancel its Visa-on-Arrival policy, citing inefficiencies in the system. Instead,…
Osun LG crisis: Adeleke Insists On Polls, Police Call For Suspension
Governor Ademola Adeleke of Osun State remains firm on proceeding with the scheduled local government elections despite warnings…
Why I Executed My Childhood Friend – IBB Reveals
Former Nigerian Head of State, General Ibrahim Babangida (retd.), has opened up about the 1986 coup attempt allegedly…
‘See You in Court’ – Trump, Governor Clash Over Transgender Athlete Ban
A heated exchange took place between U.S. President Donald Trump and Maine Governor Janet Mills during a gathering…
Dele Giwa’s Murder a Plot Against My Government – Babangida
Former military president Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida (IBB) has addressed the lingering controversy surrounding the assassination of journalist Dele…
Why We Formed CONUA, Left ASUU, By National President
The National President of the Congress of University Academics (CONUA), Dr. Niyi Sunmonu, has shed light on the…
USAID Terror Funding Allegations Coming Too Late – Ex-CAN President Ayokunle
Former President of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), Rev. Samson Ayokunle, has described as belated the recent…
No State Creation Request Meets Constitutional Standards, Says Deputy Speaker Kalu
Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Benjamin Kalu, has stated that none of the 31 submitted requests…
Emefiele’s Lawyers Deny Links to Forfeited Properties
The legal team of former Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) Governor, Godwin Emefiele, has denied claims that he…
Tinubu Approves Relocation of 29 Correctional Centres
President Bola Tinubu has given approval for the relocation of 29 correctional centres across Nigeria as part of…
Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan Claims Senate Leadership is Denying Her Privileges
Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, who represents Kogi Central in the National Assembly, has accused the Senate leadership of denying…
Akande Celebrates Late Elder Statesman, Hails Edwin Clark as a Tireless Fighter for Social Justice
Veteran journalist and former presidential aide, Laolu Akande, has paid tribute to the late elder statesman, Edwin Clark,…
BREAKING: Court Orders Final Forfeiture of Millions Of Dollars, Mansions, Estates Linked to Emefiele
The Federal High Court in Lagos has ruled that $4.7 million, N830 million, and multiple properties linked to…
Governor Adeleke Shuns AGF, Insists Osun LG Poll Will Hold Saturday
Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke has insisted that the local government election scheduled for Saturday will go on…
IBB Fortunate to Apologise for June 12 Annulment after 32 years – Ex-Niger Gov
Former Niger State Governor Babangida Aliyu has stated that former military Head of State, Ibrahim Babangida, is fortunate…
‘Senate Not for Content Creation’ – Spokesman Slams Natasha Akpoti’s Outburst
Senate spokesperson Yemi Adaramodu has criticized Kogi Central Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan over her reaction to a change in…
Trump Loyalist Kash Patel Confirmed as FBI Director
The U.S. Senate has confirmed Kash Patel as the new Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI)…
I Bought My Own Chair After Obaseki Took His When He Left Office – Okpebholo
Edo State Governor Monday Okpebholo revealed that he had to personally purchase a new office chair after his…
ICPC Moves to Curb Corruption in Local Governments
The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has raised concerns about the widespread embezzlement and…
Reps Demand Clampdown on Motorists With Fake Number Plates
The Nigerian House of Representatives has urged the Nigeria Police Force and the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC)…
Senators Urge Calm as Akpabio, Akpoti Clash At Senate
A heated exchange broke out on Thursday at the Nigerian Senate when Senate President Godswill Akpabio and Senator…
Osun Crisis: You Can’t Conduct Fresh LG Elections, AGF tells Gov Adeleke
The Attorney General of the Federation (AGF) and Minister of Justice, Lateef Fagbemi, SAN, has urged Osun State…
In His memoir, IBB Blames Abacha for Annulling 1993 Presidential Election
Nigeria’s former military president, Ibrahim Babangida, has admitted that he regrets the annulment of the June 12, 1993,…
Remarks By Prof Yemi Osinbajo, SAN at the Launch of the IBB Autobiography – A Journey In Service
Babangida: A Journey in Service is an important book in many respects. First it is not just the…
‘Nothing New in What IBB Said About June 12 Election’ – Olu Falae
Former Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Chief Olu Falae, has dismissed former Military President General…
Ex-Military Governor Denies Warning Bola Ige About Leaving Obasanjo’s Government
Former Military Governor of the Old Western State, Retired Brigadier General Oluwole Rotimi, has denied claims that he…
Former Labour Party Governorship Aspirant Joins APC, Gives Reason
Former Labour Party governorship aspirant in Anambra State, Valentine Ozigbo, has officially joined the All Progressives Congress (APC).…
You Missed an Opportunity to Make History in 1993, Tinubu tells Babangida
President Bola Tinubu, on Thursday, revisited a moment from Nigeria’s political history when he confronted former military leader,…
JUST IN: Senator Natasha Disrupts Senate Plenary Over Seat Change
Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, who represents Kogi Central Senatorial District, caused a disruption during a Senate plenary session on…
BREAKING: Babangida Makes U-Turn 32 Years After, Says Abiola Won June 12 Election
Former military head of state General Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida has openly stated that the late Chief Moshood Abiola…
JUST IN: President Tinubu Makes Fresh Appointments
President Bola Tinubu has approved the appointment of Dr. Saviour Enyiekere as the new Chairman of the National…
Cross River Governor Denies Rift with National Assembly Members, Party Leaders
Governor Bassey Otu of Cross River State has dismissed claims that he is in conflict with some members…
Nigeria Still Imports Over 50% of Petrol Despite Dangote, NNPCL Refining Capacity – NMDPRA
The Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA) has revealed that local refineries contribute less than 50%…
IBB Returns to Abuja for Book Launch, Buhari Opts Out as Tinubu Rushes Back to Attend
Former Military President, General Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida (IBB), made a rare return to Abuja on Wednesday ahead of…
LG Autonomy: EFCC Warns Council Chairmen Against Misuse of Public Funds
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has cautioned local government chairmen against misusing public funds, stating that…
Tinubu Has Treated All Regions Fairly – Bagudu
Minister of Budget and Economic Planning, Atiku Bagudu, has stated that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has been fair…
Rift With Wike Led To My Freedom – Fubara
Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has stated that his ongoing political dispute with Nyesom Wike, the Minister of…
No Evidence USAID Funds Boko Haram, Says US Ambassador
The United States Ambassador to Nigeria, Richard Mills, has dismissed allegations that the United States Agency for International…
Lagos Assembly Crisis: Obasa Refutes Gun Stockpiling Allegation
Former Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Mudashiru Obasa, has denied allegations that firearms were discovered…
We Need a Constitution-Making Process That Binds Us Together – Akande
Former presidential aide Laolu Akande has emphasized the need for a constitution-making process that fosters unity among Nigerians,…
Ogun Set for 24-Hour Electricity as Power Plant Nears Completion
Ogun State is set to experience uninterrupted power supply as a newly constructed Independent Power Plant nears completion.…
Edo Assembly Passes Death Penalty for Kidnapping, Sends Bill to Governor
The Edo State House of Assembly has approved a bill that enforces the death penalty for individuals found…
IBB Releases Memoir, A Journey In Service, Tomorrow
Former military president Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida (IBB) is set to launch his long-awaited autobiography, A Journey in Service.…
Dissolving Local Government Councils is Treason, AGF Warns Governors
Nigeria’s Attorney General and Minister of Justice, Lateef Fagbemi, has declared that the unlawful dissolution of local government…
Visa Denial: Nigeria Will Not Tolerate Disrespect from Any Country, Says Defence Chief
Nigeria’s Chief of Defence Staff, General Christopher Musa, has stated that the country will not accept any form…
Lagos Assembly Denies Alleged Defection of 27 Lawmakers to Labour Party
The Lagos State House of Assembly has denied claims that 27 of its lawmakers are planning to leave…
Senate Summons Ribadu, DSS DG, NIA DG Over Alleged USAID Ties to Boko Haram
The Nigerian Senate has summoned top security officials to address allegations that the United States Agency for International…
JUST IN: I Remain Lagos Assembly Speaker – Meranda Denies Resignation Rumour
Mojisola Meranda, the Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, has denied claims that she resigned from…
BREAKING: Court Rejects Anyanwu’s Request to Block INEC from Enforcing Removal as PDP Secretary
The Federal High Court in Abuja has rejected Senator Samuel Anyanwu’s request to stop the Independent National Electoral…
APC Chairmen and Councillors Resume in 14 Osun Local Govts
Chairmen and councillors elected under the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the October 15, 2022, local government elections…
US Probes Donations to Nigeria Over Alleged Boko Haram Funding Claims
The U.S. government is investigating its financial aid to Nigeria following claims that some of the funds may…
House of Reps to Investigate INEC Over Delayed Bye-Elections
The House of Representatives has directed its Committee on Electoral Matters to investigate the Independent National Electoral Commission…
N’Assembly Adjusts 2025 Budget, Moves N500bn from Capital to Recurrent Spending
The National Assembly has made changes to the 2025 budget, shifting funds from capital expenditure to recurrent spending.…
CBN Orders Banks to Publish Details of Dormant Accounts, Unclaimed Balances
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has instructed all banks and financial institutions to publicly release information on…
Ohanaeze Mourns Ayo Adebanjo, Calls Him a Brother and Ally
The Igbo socio-cultural group, Ohanaeze Ndigbo Worldwide, has expressed deep sorrow over the passing of Afenifere leader, Chief…
I Inherited 13-Year Backlog of Unpaid Insurance Claims – IGP
The Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, has disclosed that his administration inherited a backlog of unpaid insurance claims…
No Obstacles to Alaafin Owoade’s April 5 Coronation – Aide
There are no obstacles preventing the coronation of Alaafin-designate, Prince Akeem Owoade, scheduled for April 5, 2025. This…
Peter Obi Slams NAFDAC Over Onitsha Market Closures, Calls It ‘Economic Sabotage’
Peter Obi, the Labour Party’s presidential candidate in the 2023 elections, has strongly criticized the Nigerian Food and…
JUST IN: National Assembly Cancels Passage of 2025 Budget Over Errors
The National Assembly has reversed its earlier approval of the 2025 budget to address errors in the document.…
Osun LG Crisis: Slain Council Boss, Remi Abass, Laid to Rest
The late chairman of Irewole Local Government in Osun State, Remi Abass, has been buried in his hometown,…
Tinubu, Obasanjo, Atiku Mourn Edwin Clark
Prominent Nigerian leaders, including President Bola Tinubu, former President Olusegun Obasanjo, and ex-Vice President Atiku Abubakar, have expressed…
Buhari Mourns Edwin Clark, Calls Him a National Icon
Former President Muhammadu Buhari has expressed deep sorrow over the passing of Chief Edwin Clark, a prominent leader…
Niger Republic Bars Nigerians with ECOWAS Passport
The Republic of Niger has begun enforcing strict travel restrictions on Nigerians who hold an ECOWAS passport. Travelers…
Appeal Court Affirms Oba Ghandi Olaoye as Soun of Ogbomoso
The Court of Appeal sitting in Ibadan has ruled in favor of Oba Ghandi Olaoye, affirming his selection…
NAHCON Denies Breaching Hajj Contract with Saudi Firm
The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) has responded to allegations that it violated its contractual agreement with…
Saudi Company Threatens Legal Action Against NAHCON Over Alleged Breach of Contract
Mashariq Al Dhahabiah Al Mutawazi, a Saudi Arabian company contracted by the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON)…
‘Mighty Iroko Tree Has Fallen’ – PANDEF Mourns Loss of Chief Edwin Clark
The Pan Niger Delta Forum has announced the passing of Chief Edwin Clark, a respected elder statesman and…
BREAKING: Edwin Clark Dies at 97
Chief Edwin Kiagbodo Clark, a prominent Nigerian leader and former Federal Commissioner for Information, has passed away at…
DSS Presence Was for Security, Not Office Closure – Lagos Assembly
The Lagos State House of Assembly has clarified the reason for the presence of operatives from the Department…
No Plan to Arrest Ladies Without Bras, Pants – Anambra
The Anambra State Government has dismissed circulating rumors that its security outfit is planning to arrest women for…
AGF Orders Police to Stop Parading Criminal Suspects
The Attorney General of the Federation (AGF) and Minister of Justice, Lateef Fagbemi (SAN), has issued a directive…
Osun LG Crisis: APC, PDP Leaders Trade Blame Over Killings
Osun State has been thrown into crisis following violent clashes between political supporters, leading to multiple deaths. The…
Osun Crisis: Governor Adeleke Orders Lockdown of Secretariats, Mourns Victims
Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, has ordered the lockdown of all local government secretariats in the state to…
LG Crisis: Violence Erupts in Osun as Gunmen Kill Sacked Chairman, Two Others
Chaos broke out in Osun State on Monday after gunmen stormed the Irewole Local Government Secretariat in Ikire,…
LG Crisis: Davido Retracts Criticism, Praises Osun CP’s Efforts
Nigerian music star Davido has retracted his earlier criticism of the Osun State Commissioner of Police over the…
Why We Invaded Lagos House of Assembly — DSS
The Department of State Services (DSS) has addressed concerns over its presence at the Lagos State House of…
Over 20,000 Nigerian Communities Still Without Electricity – REA
The Rural Electrification Agency (REA) has revealed that more than 20,000 communities across Nigeria remain without access to…
Ned Nwoko Denies Claims of Welcoming a Child with Actress Chika Ike
Nigerian politician and businessman, Prince Ned Nwoko, has dismissed rumors suggesting that he is planning to marry Nollywood…
Invasion of Lagos Assembly a National Embarrassment – Lawmakers
Members of the Lagos State House of Assembly have strongly condemned the invasion of their complex by operatives…
2027: We’ve Not Zoned Presidency to South East – Labour Party
The Labour Party has denied claims that it has zoned its 2027 presidential ticket to the South-East region.…
BREAKING: Lagos Assembly Rejects Obasa’s Return, Passes Vote Of Confidence on Meranda
Members of the Lagos State House of Assembly have expressed their full support for Speaker Princess Mojisola Meranda,…
Tension in Osun as Sacked LG Chairmen Resume Duty Amid Violence
Tension erupted across Osun State on Monday as sacked local government chairmen and councilors, who were elected during…
JUST IN: Lagos Assembly Speaker Under Pressure to Resign as Security Agents Seal Office
Mojisola Meranda, the Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, is under intense pressure to resign from…
Nigeria Urges U.S To Ensure Humane Deportation as 85 Nigerians set to be Deported
Nigeria’s Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, Mrs. Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu, has called on the United States to follow…
Canada Visa Rejection- Nigerians Should Respect Themselves – Ndume
Nigerian Senator Ali Ndume has called on the country’s leaders to respect themselves and reduce unnecessary foreign trips.…
PDP BoT Chairman Praises Governor Otti’s Leadership Despite Suspension Threat
The Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Senator Adolphus Wabara, has once…
Alaafin: Oyo Prince Asks Court to Remove Owoade
A prince from the Agunloye Ruling House, Prince Gbadegesin, has taken legal action to challenge the appointment of…
FG Deploys Security as Labour Union Stands Firm on Protest
The Federal Government has deployed security forces to maintain order as the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) remains resolute…
Why Sharia Panels in the South-West Will Not Disrupt Peace – Oloriaje
The recent discussions surrounding the establishment of Sharia Arbitration Panels in the South-West have sparked debates and concerns…
Inside Sources Details President’s 37 Foreign Trips Vs 23 FEC Meetings
A recent report by Inside Sources has revealed that President Bola Tinubu has embarked on 37 foreign trips…
I Still Face Different Lawsuits From Afe Babalola’s Firm – Farotimi
Human rights activist and lawyer Dele Farotimi has revealed that he is still dealing with four separate lawsuits…
Osinbajo, Obi, Adeboye Visit Late Afenifere Leader Adebanjo’s Lagos Residence
Several prominent figures visited the Lekki residence of the late Afenifere leader, Pa Ayo Adebanjo, on Sunday to…
SERAP Gives CBN 48-Hour Ultimatum to Reverse ATM Fee Increase
The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has issued a 48-hour deadline to the Central Bank of Nigeria…
Labour Party Will Back Ndigbo for 2027 Presidency – Abure
The Labour Party (LP) has reaffirmed its commitment to supporting the Southeast region in its bid for Nigeria’s…
We Did Not Demolish Building With Occupants Inside – Enugu Govt
The Enugu State Government has dismissed claims that it demolished a building while people were still inside. The…
FG Reduces Oil Theft to 5,000 Barrels Per Day
The Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC), crude oil theft in Nigeria has dropped significantly to 5,000 barrels…
PDP Denies Forgery Allegations, Accuses APC of Misleading Reports
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has dismissed allegations of forgery related to its primary election guidelines. The party…
Ndume to FG: Probe Allegations of USAID Funding Boko Haram
Senator Ali Ndume has called on the Federal Government to investigate claims that the United States Agency for…
Akande Celebrates Ayo Adebanjo on Inside Sources, Calls for FG’s Reciprocal Action on Canadian Visa Denial
Veteran journalist and former presidential aide, Laolu Akande, has lauded elder statesman Ayo Adebanjo for his lifelong commitment…
Oronsaye Report: Why NCAA Was Not Merged with NAMA – Keyamo
The Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, has shed light on the federal government’s decision to…