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Council of State Endorses Tinubu’s Nominee Amupitan as INEC Chairman

The National Council of State has approved the nomination of Professor Joash Ojo Amupitan (SAN) as the new Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). This was disclosed on Thursday in a statement by Bayo Onanuga, Special Assistant to the President on Information and Strategy. President Bola Tinubu presented Amupitan’s name to the council […]

‘$400,000 for Oga’: New Details Emerge in Emefiele Corruption Case

The Special Offences Division of the Lagos High Court, Ikeja, has admitted additional documents as exhibits in the ongoing trial of former Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) Governor, Godwin Emefiele, who is facing a 19-count charge bordering on abuse of office, gratification, corruption, and fraudulent property transactions involving $4.5 billion and ₦2.8 billion. Justice Rahman […]

A Life of Service and Integrity: Nigeria Mourns Dr. Christopher Kolade

Renowned Nigerian statesman, broadcaster and diplomat, Dr Christopher Kolade, has died at the age of 93, his family announced on Wednesday. In a statement, the family said: “We are thankful for his incredible life of faith and service, and are grateful for God’s abundant blessings.” Dr. Kolade passed away peacefully on Wednesday, 8 October 2025. […]

‘Political Comedy’: APC Mocks ADC’s Dream of 2027 Victory

The Lagos State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has described the African Democratic Congress (ADC)’s dream of winning the 2027 presidential election as a “mere mirage” and an act of political delusion. In a statement issued on Wednesday, APC spokesperson Mr Seye Oladejo said the ADC’s recent claims that it would win the […]

Poverty by the Numbers: Why Nigeria Disagrees with the World Bank’s 139 Million Estimate

The Presidency has dismissed the latest World Bank report estimating that 139 million Nigerians live in poverty, describing the figure as “unrealistic” and disconnected from the country’s economic realities. President Bola Tinubu’s Special Adviser on Media and Public Communication, Sunday Dare, stated via his official X handle on Thursday that the World Bank’s poverty figures […]

FG Dismisses U.S. Senator’s Claim of Genocide Against Christians in Nigeria

The Federal Government has strongly rejected allegations by U.S. Senator Ted Cruz that Christians are being subjected to genocide and targeted killings in Nigeria. Minister of Information and National Orientation, Alhaji Mohammed Idris, described the claims as “false, misleading, and not reflective of the realities on the ground.” Speaking during an interview with Fox News, […]

Sanwo-Olu: Lagos Tenancy Bill Will Safeguard Rights of Landlords and Tenants

Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu says the proposed Lagos Tenancy Bill seeks to balance the interests of landlords and tenants while resolving housing disputes. Speaking at the inauguration of the Sunny Ajose Housing Estate in Ajara, Badagry, Sanwo-Olu said the bill, now before the Lagos State House of Assembly, would modernise tenancy laws and promote fairness in […]

EFCC Witness: Obadina Collected ₦2.1bn Dasuki Fund Without Executing Contract

An Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) witness, Bello Umar, has told the Federal High Court in Abuja how Olugbenga Obadina, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Almond Projects Limited, received ₦2.1 billion from the Office of the former National Security Adviser, Col. Sambo Dasuki (rtd.), without executing any contract. Umar, the first prosecution witness […]

FG Appeals to ASUU to Call Off Planned Strike

The Federal Government has appealed to the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) to suspend its planned strike, assuring that it is committed to addressing all outstanding demands. Speaking at a news conference in Abuja on Wednesday, the Minister of Education, Tunji Alausa, said the government was already engaging with the union and had made […]

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