Muslims in Edo State, under the Edo Muslims for Good Governance (EMGG), filed a lawsuit against Governor Monday Okpebholo and the Edo State Government. They filed the case on behalf of the Muslim Students’ Society of Nigeria (MSSN), Edo‑Delta Area Council. The claimants argue that handing over public primary and secondary schools to the Catholic…
The Financial Reporting Council of Nigeria (FRC) has received the prestigious International Standards on Accounting and Reporting (ISAR) honours from the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD). On November 13, 2025, Nigeria became the only African country recognized for its outstanding achievements in sustainability reporting and corporate transparency. Recognition for Leadership and Innovation…
Umar Moriki, a senior APC leader in Zamfara State, passed away on Saturday at the age of 62. The incident reportedly occurred in the early hours while he was returning to Kaduna from Gusau, the Zamfara state capital. Political Engagement Before His Passing On Friday, Moriki attended a meeting and a grand reception organized by…
The Registrar of the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB), Prof. Ishaq Oloyede, has apologised to the House of Representatives for the unruly behaviour of a senior Board official during an investigative hearing. His appearance before the House Committee on Basic Education and Examination Bodies marked his first engagement with lawmakers since the incident. Background…
The Chairman and CEO of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), Brigadier General Mohammed Buba Marwa (rtd), has issued a stern warning to drug barons, traffickers, and cartels. He urged them to leave the criminal trade or face tougher enforcement during his second five-year tenure. Marwa, reappointed by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on November…
The PDP expulsion crisis intensified on Saturday. The Umar Damagun–led faction removed FCT Minister Nyesom Wike, ex-Ekiti Governor Ayodele Fayose, and eight other senior figures for alleged anti-party activities.The announcement came during the party’s Elective National Convention in Ibadan. It immediately sparked debates within the political community. Wike Among 10 Leaders Affected The PDP expulsion…
Nollywood actor Olarenwaju Omiyinka, widely known as Baba Ijesha, has been released from prison after the Court of Appeal overturned his conviction for the sexual assault of a minor. Appeal Court Nullifies Conviction The actor was arrested in 2021 and, in July 2022, a Lagos State High Court in Ikeja sentenced him to 16 years…
The Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) says Nigeria crude production could reach 2.5 million barrels per day (bpd) by 2026. This is achievable through the reactivation of dormant and shut-in oil wells and improved operational efficiency. Project One Million Barrels Boosts Nigeria Crude Production Speaking at the 2025 Energy Correspondents Association of Nigeria (ECAN)…
Legislative businesses at the Bauchi State House of Assembly have ground to a halt following a nationwide strike by the Parliamentary Staff Association of Nigeria (PASAN). PASAN Strike Targets Financial Autonomy The staff downed tools to demand financial independence for state legislatures. Adamu Yusuf, Chairman of PASAN in Bauchi, confirmed the industrial action on Friday….
Air Peace Ltd. has reported $15 million in losses after SmartLynx Airlines withdrew three leased aircraft, which the airline called illegal. The airline said the move disrupted domestic flights, causing delays and cancellations across its network. Lessor Breach Hits Airline Finances and Operations At a press conference in Lagos, Air Peace’s Chief Commercial Officer, Nowel…
