Seyi Makinde, the governor of Oyo state, has criticised the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) for recognising a faction of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) led by David Mark without reading the certified true copy (CTC) of the Supreme Court judgment. The five-man panel of the apex had unanimously set aside the ruling of the…
Yusuf Datti Baba-Ahmed, former vice presidential candidate of the Labour Party, has criticised Peter Obi over his pattern of leaving political parties due to internal crises. Speaking to newsmen on Monday, Datti said a leader should not abandon a political platform because of internal disagreements, adding that such a stance raises questions about leadership consistency….
UK court freezes $170m assets across four countries after alleged evasion and unpaid oil deals: UK Court Freezes Assets of Nigerian Oil Trader A UK High Court has frozen the global assets of Nigerian oil trader Abdulrahman Musa Bashar after he failed to pay a $40 million debt. The court also restricted his trading company,…
Telecom operators intensify network investments as Nigeria’s market nears saturation:Nigeria’s telecom industry is entering a new phase of competition. Operators are shifting focus from subscriber growth to data dominance, network quality, and infrastructure expansion. Active subscriptions reached 185.5 million in March 2026, while teledensity rose to 85.67 per cent. These figures show that the market…
Education support fund boosts staff welfare across 141 institutions nationwide:The Federal Government has disbursed N11.8 billion to 6,842 academic and non-academic staff in tertiary institutions under the Tertiary Institutions Staff Support Fund (TISSF). The beneficiaries were drawn from 141 institutions, including federal universities, polytechnics, and colleges of education. The TISSF, launched in August 2025, is…
Michael’ film drives massive surge in streaming and chart performance The late Michael Jackson has reclaimed the No. 1 spot on the global digital artist ranking as of May 2026. His return to the top follows the massive success of the biopic Michael. Biopic Sparks Global Resurgence The film, directed by Antoine Fuqua, premiered on…
Movement coordinator alleges political interference, vows presidential ambition ahead of 2027 The Abuja coordinator of the Obi-Kwankwaso Movement, Jabir Ibrahim Yaro, has explained why Peter Obi and Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso left the African Democratic Congress. He cited internal party crises, alleged judicial interference, and strategic political decisions. Opposition Parties Face Deep Crisis Yaro said opposition…
Government confirms deaths in Kankia as forces record earlier success against armed group The Katsina State Government has confirmed the killing of 11 residents in a retaliatory attack by bandits in Kankia Local Government Area. The incident followed a security operation that earlier targeted the same armed group. Attack Occurred in Two Phases Commissioner for…
Partnership targets refinery upgrade, petrochemical expansion, and gas-based industrial hubs The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with two Chinese firms to rehabilitate and operate Nigeria’s Port Harcourt and Warri refineries. The agreement involves Sanjiang Chemical Company Limited and Xingcheng (Fuzhou) Industrial Park Operation and Management Co. Ltd. Deal…
Davido Opens Up About Travel Frustration Nigerian music star Davido has revealed how problems involving his private jet disrupted his travel plans and forced him to miss a scheduled performance. The singer shared the update through his Instagram story, where he apologised to fans who attended the event expecting to see him perform. Global Crisis…
