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Just In: IMF, World Bank Dictating Economic Policy to Nigeria, Says Falana

By Segun Adebayo Human rights lawyer Femi Falana (SAN) has accused the Federal Government of surrendering control of Nigeria’s economy to the International...

From Estrangement to Homage: K1 De Ultimate Prostrates for Obasanjo at Olota’s 60th Birthday Bash

By Segun Adebayo A high-profile reunion unfolded in Ogun State when Fuji icon Wasiu Ayinde Marshal (K1 De Ultimate) abruptly paused his performance...

Foreign Aids Bill: SERAP, NGE Threaten Lawsuit Against National Assembly

The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) and the Nigerian Guild of Editors (NGE) are threatening legal action against the National Assembly if...

Lagos Airport Drug Bust: NDLEA Seizes ₦6.2bln Haul, Arrests Kingpin

By Omoyeni Ojeifo A massive drug haul worth ₦6.2 billion has been busted at Lagos airport, with NDLEA operatives intercepting millions of opioid...

AGFCS to NASS: Halt Passage of Foreign Aid Regulation, Disclosure and Transparency Bill

The Action Group on Free Civic Space (AGFCS) has expressed deep concerns about the potential implications of the Foreign Aid Regulation, Disclosure and...

Nigeria to African Union: Cut Dependence on Foreign Peacekeeping Funds

By Omoyeni Ojeifo In a move toward financial autonomy for continental security, Nigeria recommended progressively capitalizing the AU Peace Fund to reach $1...

Don’t Miss Out: JAMB Extends Admission Deadline for the Last Time

By Omoyeni Ojeifo Fresh hope has come for candidates with unaccepted admission offers dating back to 2021, as the Joint Admissions and Matriculation...

IPPIS Audit: Tinubu Orders Forensic Investigation Into Ghost Workers, Fake Agencies

Following findings by the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) regarding fake agencies, ghost workers, and system control failures, President...

Ashmusy clears the air over Phyna controversy, quits proposed boxing match

By Segun Adebayo Content creator Amarachi Amusi, popularly known as Ashmusy, has addressed the controversy surrounding her involvement in a proposed celebrity boxing...

BREAKING: NPC Chairman Aminu Yusuf Dies Eight Months After Assuming Office

The Chairman of the National Population Commission (NPC), Dr Aminu Yusuf, has died barely eight months after assuming office. Yusuf, who was appointed...

NDLEA Upskills Counsellors in Modern Drug Rehabilitation Strategies

By Omoyeni Ojeifo The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has recorded a major milestone with the commencement of its first agency-driven capacity-building...

U.S. Begins Withdrawal of 200 Troops from Nigeria

About 200 U.S. troops will leave Nigeria by late September as the Pentagon wraps up a counter-terrorism mission launched earlier this year. The...

Enitan Steps In as Federation’s 23rd Head of Civil Service

Mr Abel Enitan, the 23rd Head of the Civil Service of the Federation has taken oath of office with a pledge to make...

Singer Tekno Disputes Fela’s Claim as Originator of Afrobeat

By Segun Adebayo Nigerian singer Tekno has stirred a fresh debate over the origins of Afrobeat after questioning the widely held belief that...

Energy Correspondents Congratulate Isa, Wunti on World Energy Council Nigeria Appointments

The Association of Energy Correspondents, Abuja, has congratulated Abdulrazaq Isa, OFR, and Bala Wunti on their appointments as Chairman and Chief Executive Officer...

Stakeholders Back National Alcohol Policy, Pledge Stronger Enforcement, Public Health Protection

By Maryanne Awuya Major government agencies and stakeholders have thrown their weight behind the newly launched Nigeria Alcohol Policy and its Multisectoral Implementation...