Former executives of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) and recently fired managing directors of the Port Harcourt, Warri, and Kaduna refineries are under investigation by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) for allegedly embezzling about $2.96 billion…
Festus Keyamo, Nigeria’s Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, has been accused by Zainab, an American citizen of Yemeni and Congolese-Ugandan ancestry, of allegedly fabricating Ugandan records and falsifying legal documents in order to covertly remove her mother’s remains from…
In a statement signed by his chief press secretary, Levinus Nwabughiogu, Benjamin Kalu, the deputy speaker of the House of Representatives, said Friday that President Bola Tinubu would receive between 70 and 80 percent of the votes cast in the…
President Bola Tinubu has come under fire from former Vice President Atiku Abubakar for the alleged assault and kidnapping of his son, Seyi. Seyi has faced criticism for alleged kidnapping and violence, which his camp has categorically denied and characterised…
Guarantee Trust Bank (GTBank) ordered the arrest of Martins Vincent Otse, popularly known as VeryDarkMan, a Nigerian social media influencer and personality, after he publicly complained about alleged unauthorised withdrawals from his mother’s bank account. Barrister Deji Adeyanju, VeryDarkMan’s lawyer,…
Michael Oluwagbemi, the CEO of the Presidential Initiative on Compressed Natural Gas(CNG) has announced a 40% reduction in transportation fares for commuters who board CNG-powered taxis from the well-known Area One Motor Park in Garki, Abuja. Following the successful conversion…
The Chinese government has declared its intention to open a Chinese Centre at the University of Port Harcourt(UNIPORT) in Rivers State with the goal of promoting collaboration and cultural interaction between China and Nigeria. This was revealed by Yan Yuqing,…
The Labour Party has declared that it would not accept any invitation to form any alliances or coalitions ahead of the general elections in 2027. This was a component of a 12-point resolution that was approved during the party’s National…
Siminalayi Fubara, the suspended governor of Rivers State, and FCT minister Nyesom Wike, his predecessor and estranged political godfather, have begun peace negotiations to end their long-running conflict. Recall that the both politicians recently met at Wike’s Abuja residence following…
Famous Nigerian author Chimamanda Adichie has shared her personal story on fertility, becoming a mother and the reasons behind her decision to go public about using surrogacy to have her twin boys. The 47-year-old author said she hoped her sincerity…
The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has launched a probe into disparities in student loan payments following claims that ₦71 billion has gone missing from the system. Following allegations that certain institutions were engaging in unlawful…
Hakeem Baba-Ahmed, a former Special Adviser to President Bola Tinubu on Political Matters, has warned former presidential candidate Atiku Abubakar of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) against seeking the presidency in 2027. He advised that rather than running , Atiku…
Governor Hope Uzodimma, the governor of Imo State, stated Friday that carrying a gun is not the only way to tackle insecurity in the nation. The governor made these remarks while hosting the Management and Course 18 participants of the…
Funke Akindele reveals plan to recontest in coming 2027 elections Nollywood actress and filmmaker, Funke Akindele has revealed her political aspirations, further describing her political experience. The actress turned politician called it a life-changing experience that gave her more confidence…
Chief Ndubuisi Nwobu, the former chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Anambra State, has called Nyesom Wike’s unwillingness to defect from the party a cowardly move. Nwobu told reporters in Awka on Thursday that it was illogical for…