The Super Eagles have been stranded at Al Abraq Airport in Libya for more than 12 hours after landing for their 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifier, scheduled to be played against Libya. A statement from the Nigerian Football Federation (NFF) on Monday revealed that the team, along with officials and luggage, has been […]
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC) has raised the pump price of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) to N1,030 per litre at its outlets in Abuja, effective from Wednesday. This latest increase follows the NNPC’s decision to end its exclusive purchase agreement with Dangote Refinery. On Monday, the company announced the termination of the arrangement, […]
The Federal High Court in Abuja yesterday directed the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to recognise the Labour Party (LP) under the leadership of Julius Abure, granting the party all rights and privileges associated with duly registered political entities in Nigeria. The ruling, delivered by Justice Emeka Nwite, was the result of a suit filed […]
The Rivers State Police Command has unsealed all 23 Local Government Area (LGA) secretariats following the election and swearing-in of new council chairmen. In a statement released on Monday, the Command’s Public Relations Officer, Grace Iringe-Koko, confirmed that the newly appointed Commissioner of Police, Mustapha Bala, acting on the directive of the Inspector General of […]
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has asked the Federal High Court in Lagos to dismiss an application filed by the former Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) governor, Godwin Emefiele, seeking to prevent the forfeiture of properties and funds linked to him. On 25 August 2024, the court authorised the EFCC to temporarily seize […]
President Bola Tinubu has sent four tax reform bills to the National Assembly, requesting legislative approval for measures aimed at overhauling the country’s tax system. One of the bills seeks to rename the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) as the Nigeria Revenue Service (NRS). The proposal was contained in a letter read by Senate President, […]
Zenith Bank PLC has issued an apology to its customers following disruptions in its services, which occurred due to an upgrade in its infrastructure. The bank reassured customers that the service interruptions were part of routine IT maintenance aimed at enhancing its overall service delivery. In a statement on Thursday, Zenith Bank acknowledged the disruptions […]
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu departed Abuja today for the United Kingdom, where he will begin a two-week vacation as part of his annual leave. According to a statement from his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, the President intends to use this period as a working vacation and a retreat to reflect on […]
As Nigeria marked its 64th Independence anniversary on Tuesday, thousands of citizens took to the streets in Lagos and Abuja to protest the escalating cost of living and energy prices in Africa’s most populous country. For many, the celebration was overshadowed by frustration, as demonstrators urged President Bola Tinubu’s government to address the soaring inflation […]
President Bola Tinubu has sworn in Justice Kudirat Kekere-Ekun as the Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN). The ceremony took place at the Council Chamber of the State House in Abuja. In attendance at the event were Vice President Kashim Shettima, Senate President Godswill Akpabio, Speaker of the House of Representatives, Right Honourable Tajudeen Abbas, and […]
