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Tinubu Completes Umrah in Mecca, Prays for Nigeria’s Peace and Unity

President Bola Tinubu has said he feels fulfilled after completing the lesser Hajj, also known as Umrah, in Mecca, Saudi Arabia, describing the religious exercise as an opportunity to seek divine guidance and pray for Nigeria. The President spoke shortly after completing the religious rites, describing the visit as a spiritual experience and an opportunity […]

Binance Confirms $6.3bn Cyberattack, Says $3bn in Assets Frozen

Cryptocurrency exchange Binance has confirmed that it suffered a complex cyberattack affecting approximately $6.3bn in assets, with about half of the affected funds frozen to prevent a massive theft. The company, the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchange by daily trading volume, said on Friday that investigations had uncovered additional security breaches, contradicting initial findings that suggested […]

INEC Revises 2027 Governorship List After 69 Petitions From Political Parties

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has approved 41 petitions challenging the final list of candidates for the 2027 governorship elections, while rejecting 28 others submitted by political parties across the country. The commission also approved 25 petitions relating to candidates for the State Houses of Assembly elections, while 36 were unsuccessful. INEC disclosed this […]

Tinubu: Nigeria Cannot Build $1tn Economy Without Borrowing for Infrastructure

President Bola Tinubu has defended his administration’s plan to secure additional foreign loans, saying Nigeria needs long-term investment in infrastructure to achieve its ambition of becoming a $1tn economy by 2030. Tinubu said the proposed loans would finance roads, improve electricity supply, upgrade ports, and support other projects expected to create jobs, expand businesses, and […]

Imo APC Rejects Court Ruling, Reaffirms Uzodimma as Imo West Candidate

The Imo State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has insisted that Governor Hope Uzodimma remains its candidate for the Imo West Senatorial District in the 2027 general elections. The party, in a statement by its state chairman, Austin Onyedebelu, rejected the judgment of the Federal High Court, which declared former governor Rochas Okorocha […]

Fake Agency: Adeyemi Faces 22-Count Forgery, Impersonation Charges

The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has arraigned Adeniyi Adeyemi, the alleged director-general of a purportedly fake Presidential Foreign Investment Promotion Council (PFIPC), before the Federal Capital Territory High Court in Abuja. The ICPC charged Adeyemi with 22 counts of alleged forgery and impersonation. The commission alleged that, on or about […]

Sowore Absent as Court Defers Cyberbullying Trial to November 3

The trial of African Action Congress (AAC) presidential candidate, Omoyele Sowore, over alleged cyberbullying was stalled on Thursday after he failed to appear in court and wrote to request an adjournment. At the hearing before the Federal High Court in Abuja, prosecuting counsel, Akinlolu Kehinde (SAN), drew the court’s attention to Sowore’s absence. Defence counsel, […]

Zenith Bank Extends Digital Payment Options With Google Pay Launch

Zenith Bank Plc has announced the availability of Google Pay to its customers, enabling them to make contactless payments in stores and pay online or through apps without repeatedly entering their card details. Customers can access the service by adding an eligible Zenith Bank card to Google Wallet. They can then tap their compatible phones […]

FG Defends $21.7bn Loan Plan, Says Borrowing Will Build National Assets

The Federal Government has defended its proposed $21.7bn external borrowing plan, saying the funds are intended to finance productive assets rather than consumption. The Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Taiwo Oyedele, made this known shortly after Wednesday’s Federal Executive Council (FEC) meeting at the Presidential Villa in Abuja. Addressing public commentary […]

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