The Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi, has called on Nigerian universities to critically examine how Nyesom Wike, a top member of the opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), secured a high-profile position in the cabinet of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, leader of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). Speaking at the 2025 Distinguished Personality…
Nigeria has lost one of its most distinguished elder statesmen, Professor Jibril Aminu, who passed away at the age of 85 on Wednesday in Abuja after a prolonged illness. Professor Aminu, a respected cardiologist, diplomat, and political leader, served the nation in various capacities throughout his lifetime, leaving behind a legacy of public service and…
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has declared two additional individuals wanted in connection with the Crypto Bridge Exchange (CBEX) investment fraud, which reportedly defrauded over 600,000 Nigerians of more than ₦1.3 trillion. The newly declared suspects are Folashade Odelana (31) and Bamidele Ayodele Abiodun (32), both last traced to No. 17, Oremeta Street,…
Former Senate President, Dr. Bukola Saraki, has expressed strong optimism that the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) will bounce back and reclaim its position as Nigeria’s leading opposition party ahead of the 2027 general elections. Speaking to journalists in Ilorin, Kwara State, on Wednesday, Saraki, who currently serves as the Chairman of the PDP Reconciliation Committee,…
Popular Nigerian skit maker and musician, Nasboi (real name Lawal Nasiru), has narrowly escaped death in a car accident during his daring road tour across Nigeria aimed at getting a music collaboration with Afrobeats star, Davido. The comic star, who began a 36-state road trip just over a week ago to get the attention of…
The State Security Service (SSS) has filed a fresh application at the Federal High Court in Abuja, seeking to restrain Prof. Pat Utomi and his associates from engaging in rallies, protests, media appearances, or any activities promoting his proposed “shadow government.” According to the SSS, Utomi, who is currently abroad and expected to return to…
Pastor Tunde Bakare, the serving overseer of the Citadel Global Community Church, has expressed his strong desire for a united and prosperous Nigeria through deeper collaboration between the North and South. Speaking to journalists after a closed-door meeting with President Bola Tinubu at his Lagos residence on Wednesday, Bakare emphasized that their discussion centered on…
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has issued a new directive mandating all Deposit Money Banks (DMBs) to charge customers for USSD transactions directly from their mobile airtime, instead of their bank accounts. In an official communication sent to customers on Tuesday, June 3, 2025, United Bank for Africa (UBA) announced the immediate implementation of this…
Tony Elumelu, Chairman of United Bank for Africa (UBA), has significantly increased his stake in the bank with a fresh acquisition of ₦43.91 billion worth of shares over two days. According to a regulatory disclosure filed with the Nigerian Exchange Group (NGX) by Bili Odum, UBA’s Group Company Secretary, the share purchases took place between…
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has recorded a sweeping legal victory in Benue State, as the Appeal Panel on Local Government Election Petitions upheld the party’s wins in all 23 local government areas. The verdict, delivered on Tuesday, June 3, 2025, by the appellate tribunal sitting at the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) House in Abuja,…
