The Federal Government has earmarked N1.371 billion in the 2026 appropriation bill to the Federal Ministry of Justice for prosecution of Boko Haram, terrorism, and related cases, marking a sharp increase from the N530 million approved for similar matters in…
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has listed 10 primary changes to the Bank Verification Number (BVN) system, as part of its efforts to curb fraud and strengthen digital banking. The CBN also noted that the new BVN guidelines will…
The ADC has strongly criticised the Federal Government’s plan to reintegrate over 700 former terrorists into society following rehabilitation. The further party warns that the approach indicates a dangerous softness towards terrorism. Join our WhatsApp Community The party also claims…
The Federal Ministry of Finance has clarified that people misinterpreted the World Bank’s latest Nigeria Development Update. It also rejected claims that large amounts of Nigeria’s revenue are lost or misappropriated. Minister of State for Finance Taiwo Oyedele said in…
Priscilla Ojo, the daughter of Nollywood actress Iyabo Ojo, celebrated her first wedding anniversary with Tanzanian artist Juma Jux with lovely memories. Priscilla shared a picture of herself on Instagram on Sunday, standing next to her husband in a joyful…
United States President Donald Trump issued a new threat to destroy Iran’s infrastructure if talks over the strait fail to produce a deal. Trump made this new threat in a post on his Truth Social on Sunday. He also said…
Senator Dino Melaye, a former Kogi congressman, has stated that he will defeat President Bola Tinubu in a legitimate election, emphasising that supporting a united opposition candidate is his first priority. In a conversation with Seun Okinbaloye on the Mic…
The federal government of Nigeria has placed a ban on importation of poultry foods, cement, pharmaceutical and agricultural products from countries outside the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS). A circular from the Federal Ministry of Finance, signed by…
Iranian President, Masoud Pezeshkian has firmly stated that US President Donald Trump has no grounds to deny Iran its nuclear rights. The Iranian Student News Agency quoted him on Sunday criticizing Trump and the United States’ efforts to hinder Iran’s…
The Bauchi State PDP has formally ended talks with the APC after efforts to reach an agreement on the conditions for a possible political realignment failed. The State’s PDP Chairman, Sama’ila Burga, disclosed this on Saturday at a press briefing…
Ibrahim Galadima , the former president of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), has died at the age of 74. Sani Ahmed Toro, a former NFA Secretary-General, confirmed his passing. Kano Pillars, a football club he helped establish, also verified his…
Mr Peter Obi of the African Democratic Congress, ADC, has raised concern over what he described as massive revenue leakages in Nigeria. He warns that the country is “bleeding from within” despite rising earnings. In a statement posted on X…
A question asked by a police spokesperson, Aliyu Giwa—What would make you trust the police more?—has stirred a social media frenzy. The question has raised a flood of reactions from Nigerians, with expressing deep frustrations and distrust toward the police…
Local prices of petrol and diesel are anticipated to drop following a decline in global oil prices due to the reopening of Hormuz. By Saturday morning, West Texas Intermediate (WTI) and Brent crude dropped 11% and 9% to $83.85 and…
Iran has announced that the Strait of Hormuz is now “completely open” to all commercial vessels. Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi disclosed this in a statement on X . Similarly, he said that the decision to open the strategic waterway…