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Lagos Assembly Orders Halt to Makoko Demolitions Amid Standoff with Gov. Sanwo-Olu

A major rift has emerged between the Lagos State House of Assembly and Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu after lawmakers ordered an immediate halt to...

Just In: Terrorism & Arms Charges: DSS Arraigns ex-AGF Malami, Son

Former AGF Abubakar Malami and his son, Abdulazeez, have been remanded in the Department of State Service (DSS) custody after being arraigned on...

“No Deal”: Presidential Claimant Fernando Dias Rejects Guinea-Bissau Junta’s Transition Plan

By Paul Ejime Dr Fernando Dias da Costa, who claimed victory in Guinea-Bissau’s 23rd November 2025 presidential election, will not participate in the...

UK Prosecutors Reveal Diezani Spent £140k on Luxury Furniture in One-Day Shopping Spree

As the trial of former Nigerian Petroleum Minister Diezani Alison-Madueke continues in U, prosecutors have told Southwark Crown Court that Diezani spent £140,000...

“Democracy Forbids It”: Falana Argues Against Court-Martial for Soldiers in Alleged Coup

Mr. Femi Falana (SAN), prominent human rights lawyer, has argued that military personnel accused of plotting a coup against President Bola Tinubu’s administration...

Mass Deportation: US Prepares to Send 79 Convicted Nigerians Home

At least 79 Nigerians are set to be deported as the U.S. Department of Homeland Security intensifies its focus on “high-priority” criminal offenders....

“I Can Account for My Wealth”: Malami Petitions Court to Vacate Forfeiture Order

Former Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami (SAN), has petitioned a Federal High Court in Abuja to vacate...

Grammys Host Trevor Noah Faces Trump’s Wrath Over Epstein Joke

Donald Trump has threatened legal action against Grammy Awards host Trevor Noah following a joke regarding the former president’s ties to Jeffrey Epstein....

South Africa Clarifies Stance on 2026 WAFCON Hosting

South Africa’s Minister of Sport, Gayton McKenzie, has clarified that no formal decision has been made to replace Morocco as the host of...

2,500 Kaduna’s Damau Residents Get Clean Water as REA Provides Solar Mini-Grid

More than 2,500 residents of Damau village in the Kubau Local Government Area of Kaduna State now benefit from constant power and clean...

Tragedy in Abuja: Rising Music Star Ifunanya Dies After Snake Bite

A bright light in Nigeria’s music scene has been extinguished. Ifunanya Nwangene, the 26-year-old singer who stunned audiences on The Voice Nigeria with...

Ogun Gov. Abiodun to Unveil State-Owned DisCo, New World Bank-Power Projects, Mini-grids

Ogun State is gearing up for a major power boost with the upcoming launch of its own electricity company (Disco), independent power plants...

Lagos Airport Drug Bust: Brazil-to-Lagos Traveler Conceals Cocaine in Shoes, Private Parts

Following a successful intelligence-led operation, the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has arrested 47-year-old Uche Franklin Onyekwere at the Murtala Muhammed Airport,...

First HoldCo Plc Hits Record N3.4trn in Gross Earnings

Backed by a successful capital raise, First HoldCo Plc finished 2025 with a stronger balance sheet and better asset quality. The company’s unaudited...

Back Home: Tinubu Touches Down in Abuja After Türkiye Trip

President Bola Tinubu has returned to Abuja after a five-day state visit to Türkiye, where he engaged in high-level diplomatic talks with Turkish...