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The Presidency has hit back at Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde over his claim that the Federal Government is withholding ₦250 billion in Nigeria LNG (NLNG) dividends for each state of the federation until after the 2027 elections. In a strongly worded response, the Presidency dismissed the allegation as false, insisting that the figures simply […]

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has moved to fill key vacancies at the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), nominating four national commissioners and two resident electoral commissioners in a fresh round of appointments ahead of the next general elections. The nominations were announced on Friday by Bayo Onanuga, the President’s Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, […]

A private jet operated by Triton Aviation was forced into an emergency landing in Abuja on Thursday after losing a door mid-air moments after take-off, triggering a frantic response from airport emergency teams. The CL60 aircraft, with registration number T7-SEI and flight identification DWC052, was heading to the Murtala Muhammed Airport in Lagos when the […]

Nigeria’s long-awaited State Police initiative has moved a major step closer to reality, with the Presidential Working Group declaring the National Policing Bill 90 per cent ready for transmission to the National Assembly within the next two weeks. Chief of Staff to the President and Chairman of the Working Group, Rt. Hon. Femi Gbajabiamila, disclosed […]

 President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has fired the starting gun for the All Progressives Congress (APC) 2027 presidential campaign, calling on party leaders, governors and campaign strategists to close ranks, mobilise Nigerians and deliver victory at the polls. In a charged political gathering at the State House Conference Centre in Abuja on Wednesday, the President inaugurated […]

The All Progressives Congress (APC) has unveiled a politically explosive shake-up of its Presidential Campaign Council, bringing heavyweight politicians, influential governors, top government officials and former Super Eagles captain Joseph Yobo into the machinery of President Bola Tinubu’s re-election bid. The revised list, released on Tuesday, features some unexpected names, including Federal Capital Territory Minister […]

Nigeria’s legal elite gets 68 new members as CJN Kudirat Kekere-Ekun demands integrity, humility and strict adherence to professional ethics. The Nigerian legal profession has welcomed 68 new Senior Advocates of Nigeria (SANs), but their elevation comes with a stern reminder from the Chief Justice of Nigeria, Justice Kudirat Kekere-Ekun: the prestigious silk is a […]

A dramatic twist has emerged in the case of Adeniyi Adeyemi, the man accused of running a fake government agency, as a Federal High Court in Abuja has struck out the eight-count criminal charge filed against him by the Federal Government. Justice Mohammed Umar brought the proceedings to an end on Monday after the prosecution […]

Former Vice-President questions alleged redeployments at INEC headquarters, demands full disclosure of 2027 election contracts and warns against any attempt to manipulate the polls. Former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar has raised the alarm over reported shake-ups in key departments of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) and alleged irregularities surrounding the production, printing and custody of […]

The United States has turned up the heat on immigration enforcement, releasing the names of 24 Nigerian nationals arrested by immigration authorities over alleged criminal offences. The dramatic move comes as President Donald Trump’s administration intensifies its nationwide crackdown on immigration, with Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) carrying out arrests across multiple states. According to […]

The Central Bank of Nigeria is facing a major legal challenge as the Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) asks a Federal High Court in Abuja to compel the apex bank to account for $6.23m allegedly linked to election funding and more than ₦1.63tn in other public funds flagged by the Auditor-General. The lawsuit raises […]

Nigerian students are caught in the crossfire of Britain’s tougher immigration rules, as universities withdraw admission offers to protect themselves from sanctions. A growing visa crisis is shaking the UK’s international education sector, with Nigerian students increasingly facing the painful prospect of losing admission offers even before their academic dreams can become reality. According to […]