By Bala Ibrahim. Once again, it’s another season of holidays and people are on the road to visit home. Although the holiday, as declared by the Government, begins on Wednesday, the 24th of December, traditionally, a lot of people set…
Former Attorney-General of the Federation, Abubakar Malami, has accused the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) chairman, Ola Olukoyede, of a conflict of interest, citing excerpts from the Justice Ayo Salami judicial commission of inquiry report. According to Malami, chapter…
The National Security Adviser, Mallam Nuhu Ribadu, has praised Rivers State Governor, Sir Siminalayi Fubara, for what he described as responsible and stabilising leadership, revealing that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is pleased with the governor’s performance. Ribadu said Rivers State…
Nigeria has taken the lead in Africa’s rapidly expanding digital payments space, as instant payment systems across the continent processed transactions worth almost $2 trillion in 2024, according to a new continental report. The State of Inclusive Instant Payment Systems…
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has sharply criticised President Bola Tinubu’s 2026 budget proposal, describing it as a dangerous debt trap that could mortgage Nigeria’s future and worsen the country’s fiscal crisis. In a preliminary assessment of the budget presented…
The Presidency has denied allegations that it altered the recently passed tax reform bills, insisting that any discrepancies found in the gazetted laws are strictly the responsibility of the National Assembly. Speaking to journalists, the Minister of Information and National…
James Ransone, the American actor best known for his role as Ziggy Sobotka in HBO’s The Wire, has died at the age of 46. The Los Angeles County Medical Examiner ruled his death a suicide by hanging. Ransone’s career spanned…
Nigeria’s President, Bola Ahmed Tinubu, has been urged to show strong leadership and moral courage by immediately suspending the National Security Adviser, Mallam Nuhu Ribadu, and other officials to allow for an independent investigation into Nigeria’s worsening security crisis. The…
When the 10th National Assembly was inaugurated on June 12, 2023, the balance of power in the Senate was far from settled. The ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) held 59 seats, while opposition parties collectively controlled 50. With such a…
As the 2025 Yuletide season unfolds, many Nigerians are finding themselves caught between small wins and fresh pressures. Across major markets, prices of key food items like rice and honey beans have dropped sharply compared to last year, offering some…
