Former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, has alleged that some political forces are attempting to force him into self-imposed exile through intimidation and threats of arrest. He said this in reaction to claims by a Twitter user that there were plans to arrest him upon his return to Nigeria on “concocted allegations.” A member of […]

Chairman, Medical Advisory Committee, University College Hospital (UCH), Ibadan, Dr Olubukola Adesina (left); Chief Medical Director (CMD), Prof. Abiodun Otegbayo; Director of Administration, Kolawole Oyeyemi; Managing Director, Ibadan Electricity Distribution Company, Francis Agoha, and Minister of Power, Bayo Adelabu, during the minister’s working visit to UCH over the electricity crisis in the hospital in Ibadan, […]

Former Vice President (1999-2007) and Presidential Candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (2023), Alhaji Atiku Abubakar on Monday met behind closed doors with his former boss and President (1999-2007), Chief Olusegun Obasanjo at his Olusegun Obasanjo Presidential Library residence in Abeokuta, Ogun State. The Waziri Adamawa was accompanied by former Governor of Sokoto State, Sen. […]

• Naira breaks N1500/$ barrier first time since June 2024 • Foreign-dominated investments see rise in liquidation • Investors dump dollar-assets as ‘buy Nigeria’ gains traction • Boggled BDC reform poses near-term regulatory risk The consistent appreciation of the exchange value of the naira has sent a shockwave through the foreign exchange (FX) market, especially […]

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu Transparency International, a global coalition against corruption, has ranked Nigeria as the 36th most corrupt country in the world. Nigeria was joined by Uganda, Mexico, Madagascar, Iraq, and Cameroon in the same spot with a total score of 26 points. The ranking released on Tuesday highlighted the 2024 corruption perceptions index. […]

Atiku, Tambuwal, Imoke meet Obasanjo in Abeokuta The ruling All Progressives Congress has declared that a possible alliance between former President Olusegun Obasanjo and the 2023 Peoples Democratic Party presidential flag bearer, Atiku Abubakar, posed no threat to President Bola Tinubu’s re-election in 2027. The National Secretary of the APC, Senator Ajibola Basiru, said this […]

In a bid to reinforce operational integrity and ensure effective management within the Nigeria Police Force, the Inspector-General of Police, IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, has warned field commanders and state police bosses against violations of the rights of Nigerians and misconduct. The IGP convened a virtual meeting with strategic police managers today, February 10, 2025. […]

The coalition of opposition lawmakers in the Rivers State House of Assembly has said that contrary to what is “believed by disgruntled elements,” no Supreme Court judgment was delivered on Monday against the Governor of Rivers State, Siminalayi Fubara. This was after Fubara withdrew an appeal he filed before the Supreme Court, challenging the rulings […]

Mr. Tajudden Abbas, Speaker of the House of Representatives, says caring for People with Disabilities (PwDs) is not just an act of kindness but a fundamental human right that must be observed. Abbas stated this on Monday while declaring open a One-day National Stakeholders Consultation on the 2025 Global Disability Summit (GDS2025) Commitments, organized by […]