Former Kogi State Governor, Alhaji Yahaya Bello, on Friday, urged the Federal High Court in Abuja to release his international passport to enable him to travel abroad for urgent medical attention. Bello is currently facing trial by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) over alleged money laundering involving ₦80.2 billion during his time as…
President Bola Tinubu has signed into law four significant tax reform bills aimed at simplifying Nigeria’s tax system, promoting fairness, and boosting government revenue without increasing the burden on vulnerable citizens. The move comes as part of the administration’s broader plan to raise Nigeria’s tax-to-GDP ratio from 10% to 18% by 2026, aligning with the…
Ibadan, Oyo State – Governor Seyi Makinde has officially renamed The Polytechnic Ibadan after the late former governor, Dr. Victor Omololu Olunloyo, in recognition of his contributions to Oyo State and the institution. The announcement was made on Thursday during the state burial ceremony held in honour of the former governor, who passed away a…
Lagos, Nigeria – The Lagos State Government has officially denied involvement in the alleged demolition of a property owned by the brother of Labour Party presidential candidate Peter Obi. Obi had claimed on Thursday that a property belonging to his younger brother’s company in Ikeja, Lagos, was demolished without legal backing, allegedly by unknown individuals…
Lafia, Nasarawa State – The Nasarawa State High Court in Lafia has sentenced Oluwatimileyin Ajayi to death by hanging for the gruesome murder and beheading of a National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) member, Salome Adaidu. Delivering judgment on Thursday, Justice Simon Aboki found Ajayi guilty of culpable homicide, affirming that the prosecution had proven its…
The President of the African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank), Prof. Benedict Oramah, has highlighted the remarkable journey of the bank, describing it as a powerful story of resilience, innovation, and economic transformation across the African continent. Speaking at the opening ceremony of the 2025 Afreximbank Annual Meetings (AAM) in Abuja, Nigeria, Prof. Oramah stated that the…
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu arrived in Lafia, Nasarawa State, on Tuesday for a one-day working visit to commission a series of key infrastructure projects executed under the leadership of Governor Abdullahi Sule during his second term in office. The President touched down at Usman Danfodio Airport to a warm reception by Governor Sule, alongside former…
The ongoing leadership crisis in the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) took a fresh twist on Wednesday as Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, lashed out at Acting National Chairman Umar Damagum for directing the party’s National Secretary, Senator Samuel Anyanwu, to resume duty at the national secretariat. Speaking during the commissioning of…
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has finalized its internal electoral process for the 2026 Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Area Council elections, officially announcing its chairmanship candidates for all six area councils. The announcement was made by the Chairman of the Electoral Committee, Chris Hassan, who confirmed that the party’s primaries were conducted peacefully, free from…
Top leaders of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) on Tuesday held a closed-door meeting with the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) in a bid to resolve the party’s ongoing internal crisis regarding the rightful holder of its National Secretary position. The high-powered PDP delegation was led by Ambassador Umar Damagum, the party’s Acting National Chairman,…
