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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…
Tinubu Praises El-Rufai on 65th Birthday, Speaks on His Contributions to APC’s Victory
President Bola Tinubu has congratulated former Kaduna State Governor, Mallam Nasir Ahmad El-Rufai, on his 65th birthday. In…
Osun: Tension Rises as Adeleke, APC Clash Over Destabilization Plot
Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke and the All Progressives Congress (APC) are in a heated dispute over allegations…
No System Collapse in Nigeria This Year – TCN
The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) has clarified that there has been no system collapse in the country…
Ondo Election Tribunal: PDP, APC Clash Over Appeal Court Verdict
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and the All Progressives Congress (APC) have disagreed over the admissibility of an…
Ooni Pays Tribute to Late Pa Ayo Adebanjo, Calls Him a Guardian of Yoruba Ideals
The Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi, has honored the late Pa Ayo Adebanjo, describing him as a…
NNPC Denies Claims in Viral Video Comparing Petrol Quality
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) Limited has dismissed allegations circulating in a viral social media video that…
$150m Bribery: Don’t be Misled by Gambaryan’s Claim, Reps tell Nigerians
The House of Representatives has urged Nigerians to rely on verified information regarding the $150 million bribery allegations…
Why Tinubu Ordered Ministers to Give Account of Their Work, Presidency Explains
The Presidency has explained that President Bola Tinubu’s directive for ministers to hold regular press briefings was prompted…
Another Nigerian Lawmaker Denies $150M Bribery Allegation by Binance Executive
The Chairman of the House of Representatives Committee on Anti-Corruption, Ginger Onwusibe, has denied claims by Binance executive…
Edo Governor Approves Promotion for 8,476 Teachers
Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo, has approved the release of promotion letters for 8,476 primary and junior secondary…
Obasa Challenges Removal as Speaker, Drags Lagos Assembly to Court
Mudashiru Obasa, the embattled former Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, has taken legal action to…
Binance Official Insists on $150M Bribery Allegation Against Nigerian Lawmakers
A top executive at Binance, Mr. Tigran Gambaryan, has reaffirmed his claim that three Nigerian lawmakers demanded a…
Tinubu Approves Conversion of YABATECH to University
President Bola Tinubu has approved the conversion of Yaba College of Technology (YABATECH) into a university. The announcement…
“A Foremost Nationalist, True Patriot” Obasanjo Mourns Ayo Adebanjo
Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has paid tribute to Chief Ayo Adebanjo, describing him as a dedicated nationalist, a…
President Tinubu Mourns Afenifere Leader Pa Ayo Adebanjo
President Bola Tinubu has expressed deep sorrow over the passing of elder statesman and Afenifere leader, Pa Ayo…
$150M Bribery Allegation: Provide Evidence or Face Legal Action, Agbese tells Gambaryan
Deputy Spokesperson of the House of Representatives, Hon. Philip Agbese, has strongly refuted allegations that he demanded a…
BREAKING: Afenifere Leader Ayo Adebanjo Passes Away at 96
Pa Ayo Adebanjo, the leader of the pan-Yoruba socio-cultural group Afenifere, has died at the age of 96.…
Canada Disrespected Nigeria by Denying CDS Visa – Tunji-Ojo
Nigeria’s Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, has strongly criticized the Canadian Embassy for refusing a visa to the…
Expect Mass Defections Back to PDP Soon – Former Speakers
The Forum of Former Speakers in the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has stated that many politicians who previously…
USAID Funds Boko Haram, Other Terrorist Groups – US Congressman
U.S. Congressman Scott Perry has alleged that the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) has been involved…
Osun APC Warns of Crisis, Accuses Governor Adeleke of Misusing State Power
The Osun State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has accused Governor Ademola Adeleke of using state…
BREAKING: Nuhu Ribadu Demanded Billions to fund His Political Ambition, Says Tigran Gambaryan
Tigran Gambaryan, a former Head of Financial Crime Compliance, has accused Nigeria’s National Security Adviser (NSA), Nuhu Ribadu,…
JUST IN: Binance Executive Reveals Name of Nigerian Lawmakers Who Demanded $150m Bribe
Tigran Gambaryan, a detained executive of Binance, has come forward with claims that three Nigerian lawmakers attempted to…
How Ribadu Disgraced Nigeria in US, Stopped Biden from Meeting Tinubu – Gambaryan Reveals
Former Binance Head of Crime Compliance, Tigran Gambaryan, has accused Nigeria’s National Security Adviser (NSA), Nuhu Ribadu, of…
Tinubu Left Abuja Last Week, Arrives Addis Yesterday for AU Summit, Returns Monday
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu arrived Ethiopia on Thursday night to attend the 38th Ordinary Session of the Assembly…
‘Tinubu’s Govt Can’t Silence Me’ – Prof. Usman Yusuf Speaks from Detention, Alleges Political Persecution
Former Executive Secretary of the National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA), Professor Usman Yusuf, has shared details of his…
Only Tinubu Govt’s Beneficiaries Are Free from Hardship – Betty Akeredolu
Former Ondo State First Lady, Betty Anyanwu-Akeredolu, has stated that only those who benefit directly from President Bola…
Minister Calls for Urgent Action on King’s College Infrastructure Decay, Power Crisis
The Minister of Education, Tunji Alausa, has vowed that the Federal Government will address the ongoing power crisis…
South-West Governors Unite Against ISWAP Threat
The South-West Governors’ Forum has announced plans to launch a joint security operation aimed at tackling the growing…
Edo: PDP NWC Reaffirms Aziegbemi-Led Caretaker Committee
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has officially restated its recognition of the Dr. Tony Aziegbemi-led 10-member Caretaker Committee…
JUST IN: National Assembly Approves N54.9trn 2025 Budget
The National Assembly has approved a budget of N54.9 trillion for the 2025 financial year, marking an increase…
CBN Retains N100 ATM Fee for Withdrawals Below N20,000
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has confirmed that Nigerians withdrawing less than N20,000 from an Automated Teller…
I Wouldn’t Be a Widow If Akeredolu Had Listened To Me – Betty Akeredolu
Betty Anyanwu-Akeredolu, former First Lady of Ondo State, has spoken openly about the death of her husband, former…
Nigerian Judicial System Not Treating Nnamdi Kanu Fairly – Former Presidential Aide
Former presidential aide and veteran journalist, Laolu Akande, has criticized the Nigerian judicial system over its handling of…
BREAKING: Makinde, Adeleke, Others in Lagos as South-West Governors Hold Crucial Meeting
Governors from the South-West region of Nigeria have gathered in Lagos for an important meeting to discuss pressing…
Edo Election Tribunal: APC Closes Defense After Presenting 4 out of 28 Listed Witnesses
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has officially closed its defense in the legal battle over the September 21,…
CBN Warns Banks Against Imposing ATM Withdrawal Limits Below N20,000
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has issued a warning to banks that limit ATM withdrawals to amounts…
Dangote Invests $700m to End Sugar Importation in Nigeria
The Dangote Group has reaffirmed its commitment to stopping raw sugar importation in Nigeria by investing over $700…
“Canada Can Go to Hell” NSA Ribadu Slams Visa Denial to Nigerian Military Chiefs
National Security Adviser (NSA) Nuhu Ribadu has strongly criticized Canada for denying visas to Nigeria’s Chief of Defence…