Abdul Danbature, president of the Arewa Youths, says Peter Obi can only become Nigeria’s president “in his dreams”. Danbature spoke during a recent media briefing while reacting to Obi’s pledge to serve only one term of four years if elected president in 2027. The Arewa youth leader dismissed Obi’s promise as deceptive and insisted that…
President Bola Tinubu has condemned the reported killing of one of the teachers abducted during an attack on schools in Oyo State. In a statement issued by Bayo Onanuga, special adviser to the president on information and strategy, Tinubu described the attack as barbaric and directed security agencies to intensify efforts to rescue the remaining…
Firm targets stronger leadership in financial services sector Crownrise Finance Plc has announced the appointment of a new Board of Directors as part of efforts to strengthen its leadership and reposition the company for growth in Nigeria’s financial services industry. The company disclosed this in a statement issued on Sunday, May 17, 2026. According to…
Officials Advocate Clearer Border Demarcation Nigeria and the Benin Republic have renewed efforts to strengthen border security, regional trade, and peaceful coexistence across West Africa. The Director-General of Nigeria’s National Boundary Commission, Adamu Adaji, said proper border demarcation remains vital for security, economic growth, and stronger cooperation among neighbouring countries. Adaji spoke during a two-day…
Rotimi Amaechi, former minister of transportation, says Atiku Abubakar has an “electability problem” despite repeatedly winning presidential primaries. Speaking during an interview with Trust TV on Monday, Amaechi said he was ready to face Atiku in a direct primary of the African Democratic Congress (ADC). Reacting to Atiku’s recent remark that he had never lost…
Kasi Cloud has unveiled the first phase of its planned 100-megawatt AI-ready hyperscale data centre campus in Lekki, Lagos. The company described the project as one of Nigeria’s largest private investments in digital infrastructure and local computing capacity. Kasi Cloud said the facility will support artificial intelligence workloads, cloud services, enterprise storage and high-density digital…
New framework aims to modernise tax administration The Nigeria Revenue Service, in collaboration with the Joint Revenue Board, has announced a new Taxpayer Identification system for all taxable persons in the country. The agency disclosed the development in a public notice shared on its X handle on Monday. According to the notice, the reform follows…
Singer says education remains important for success Award-winning singer Davido has stressed the importance of education, insisting that no one should describe schooling as a scam. The music star made the statement during a visit to his alma mater, Babcock University, on Sunday. Davido, whose real name is David Adeleke, earned a Bachelor of Arts…
Government moves to curb lavish funeral ceremonies The Anambra State Government has introduced a new law regulating burial and funeral activities across the state. The legislation bans the presentation of cows, goats, bags of rice, and other expensive items during condolence visits. Lawmakers in the Anambra State House of Assembly passed the law to reduce…
Christian body describes attacks as a national disgrace The Christian Association of Nigeria has condemned the abduction of schoolchildren, teachers, and school officials in Oriire Local Government Area of Oyo State. The association described the attacks on schools in the Ahoro-Esinele and Yawota communities as a “national disgrace” and a sign of worsening insecurity in…
