FG Renames UNIABUJA After Yakubu Gowon, Announces Free Christmas Train Services
The Federal Executive Council (FEC) has approved the renaming of the University of Abuja to Yakubu Gowon University in honor of Nigeria’s former military head of state (1966–1975). The announcement was made by the Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, after FEC’s final meeting for 2024 at Aso Rock Villa. Established in 1988, […]
EFCC Arrests 792 Suspects in Cryptocurrency and Romance Scam Syndicate Bust
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arrested 792 suspects involved in cryptocurrency fraud and romance scams during a surprise operation at a seven-story building in Victoria Island, Lagos. Among the suspects are 192 foreign nationals, including 148 Chinese, 40 Filipinos, and others from Kazakhstan, Pakistan, and Indonesia. The suspects allegedly used the building […]
JUST IN: Nigeria’s Inflation Rate Hits 34.60% in November 2024
Nigeria’s inflation rate increased to 34.60% in November 2024, up from 33.88% in October, according to the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS). This marks a continued rise after September’s reversal of a two-month decline. On a year-on-year basis, the November inflation rate was 6.40% higher than November 2023. Month-on-month, the inflation rate rose by 0.72%, […]
President Tinubu to Present 2025 Budget Proposal to National Assembly on Tuesday
President Bola Tinubu will present the 2025 budget proposal to a joint session of the National Assembly on Tuesday, December 17, 2024, at 11:00 a.m. in the House of Representatives chamber. This marks his second full budget since taking office in May 2023. Senate President Godswill Akpabio announced the presentation during Thursday’s plenary. Earlier this […]
Shekarau: Focus on Leadership, Not Regional Politics Ahead of 2027
Former Kano State Governor Ibrahim Shekarau has emphasized the need for Nigerians to prioritize the credibility of presidential candidates over regional origins. Speaking on Channels Television’s Sunday Politics, Shekarau dismissed ongoing debates about power shifting to the north in 2027, stressing that governance quality matters more than where a president comes from. Shekarau called on […]
Senate Declares Edo Central Seat Vacant as Senator Okpebholo Becomes Governor
The Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, has declared the Edo Central Senatorial seat vacant following Senator Monday Okpebholo’s election as Governor of Edo State. During a valedictory session in his honor, Akpabio directed the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to organize a by-election to ensure continued representation for the district. In his farewell remarks, Okpebholo expressed […]
Atiku Condemns Detention of Lawyer Dele Farotimi, Calls for Protection of Human Rights
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has criticized the detention of human rights lawyer Dele Farotimi, who is being prosecuted in Ado Ekiti for allegedly defaming Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN) Afe Babalola. Speaking on International Human Rights Day, Atiku described Farotimi’s arrest as a blatant violation of constitutional rights and a troubling example of Nigeria’s […]
National Grid Collapses for the 12th Time in 2024
Nigeria’s national grid has suffered its 12th collapse this year, disrupting power supply across the country. The collapse occurred at 2:09 PM on Wednesday, according to a tweet from the National Grid’s official handle, which stated that restoration efforts were underway. However, Jos Electricity Distribution Company (Jos Disco) reported the incident happened slightly earlier, at […]
JUST IN: Ex-Kogi Governor Yahaya Bello Remanded Over Premature Bail Request in ₦110bn Fraud Case
The Federal Capital Territory High Court has remanded former Kogi State Governor Yahaya Bello at Kuje Correctional Centre after rejecting his bail application, which was filed prematurely. Bello, alongside two others, faces charges of laundering ₦110 billion brought by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). Justice Maryann Anenih ruled that the bail request was […]
BREAKING NEWS: Dele Farotimi Granted N50m Bail in Defamation Case Filed by Afe Babalola
Human rights lawyer Dele Farotimi has been granted bail by an Ekiti State Magistrate Court in a defamation case brought by legal icon Afe Babalola. Omoyele Sowore, the 2023 AAC presidential candidate, announced the update on his X handle. The bail conditions include N50 million and a surety with landed property. The case has been […]