The United States Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has asked a federal court to allow it to submit a confidential declaration explaining why it withheld some records linked to allegations of drug trafficking involving President Bola Tinubu. The FBI made the request in an application dated August 20 and filed before the US District Court…
The Federal Government has declared Tuesday, August 25, 2026, a public holiday to mark this year’s Eid ul Mawlid, commemorating the birth of the Holy Prophet Muhammad. The Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, announced the holiday on Friday on behalf of the Federal Government. The ministry’s Permanent Secretary, Dr Magdalene Ajani, issued the statement. FG…
The drama between Davido and Edo State Governor Monday Okpebholo has taken a fresh turn. The governor’s aide, Kassy Chukwu, has reportedly barred the singer from performing in Edo State. Chukwu is the Senior Special Assistant to the governor on Digital Media. In a viral video, Chukwu criticised Davido over his recent clash with Okpebholo….
The Federal Government has withdrawn its cross-appeal seeking the mandatory death penalty against the detained leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, Nnamdi Kanu. Kanu’s special counsel, Alloy Ejimakor, disclosed this in a social media post. He said the Federal Government had formally communicated its decision to the relevant parties. According to the lawyer, the…
Delta State Governor, Sheriff Oborevwori, has disclosed that he earns a monthly salary of ₦503,000, while Permanent Secretaries in the state receive ₦900,000. Oborevwori made the disclosure on Thursday during the inauguration of 12 four-bedroom terraced duplexes for Permanent Secretaries in Asaba, the state capital. He also presented official vehicles to the 12 newly appointed…
The All Progressives Congress has ordered fresh primary elections in four states following the restoration of four State House of Assembly constituencies by the Independent National Electoral Commission. The APC released its timetable and schedule of activities as it prepares for the 2026 legislative elections and by-elections. The announcement came after INEC restored constituencies that…
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has unveiled a new fuel subsidy model ahead of the 2027 presidential election. Atiku, the African Democratic Congress presidential candidate, said his Atiku Economic Recovery Plan would replace the old import subsidy system with a production-based model. Atiku’s Proposed Subsidy Model Under the plan, qualifying public and private refineries would…
The Osun APC Stakeholders Forum has blamed former governor and Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Gboyega Oyetola, for the party’s defeat in the August 15 governorship election. Ademola Adeleke, the Accord candidate and incumbent governor, won the election with 511,067 votes. He defeated the APC candidate, Bola Oyebamiji. Why The Stakeholders Blamed Oyetola The…
The Presidency and members of the organised private sector have rejected a proposal by African Democratic Congress presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar, to introduce a new petrol subsidy system if elected in 2027. Atiku made the proposal in his Atiku Economic Recovery Plan 2027. He argued that government support should move from imported petrol to locally…
Former military President, General Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida, has said corruption in Nigeria today makes the military administrations of his era look like “saints.” Babangida made the comment in an old interview with the Nigerian Television Authority (NTA) that has resurfaced online. Babangida Recalls N300,000 Corruption Case Reflecting on accountability during his time in government, the…
