Politics

The Chief Executive Officers of the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA) and the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) have resigned from their positions following allegations linked to billionaire industrialist Aliko Dangote. Farouk Ahmed, CEO of the NMDPRA, came under public scrutiny after Dangote accused him of corruption and actions allegedly aimed

Osun State, December 11, 2025 – In a major political development, Governor Ademola Adeleke has officially left the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and joined the Accord Party, setting the stage for the 2026 Osun State governorship election. The governor’s defection was marked by a public ceremony, with supporters donning the party’s colors to welcome him

In a major development circulating on social media, Nigeria’s anti-corruption agency, the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), has reportedly taken into custody Abubakar Malami, a former Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice. According to the widely shared announcement, the arrest stems from serious allegations involving terrorism financing and money laundering. Authorities

Abuja, Nigeria — The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister, Nyesom Wike, has issued a new directive banning the use of mobile phones among certain categories of staff at the Abuja Geographic Information Systems (AGIS) and the Department of Land Administration, a decision that has quickly stirred controversy and public discussion. According to internal memos circulated

UN Human Rights Chief Volker Türk called for a full and transparent investigation into the killings, mass arrests, and allegations that security forces removed bodies to undisclosed locations. President Samia Suluhu Hassan was declared winner with over 97 percent of the vote after several opposition candidates were barred from running. Opposition groups and civil society

Lagos, Nigeria – November 13, 2025 – The Lagos State Government has announced that an 8-month rehabilitation project on the busy Lekki–Ajah corridor will commence on Saturday, November 15, 2025. The project, overseen by the Commissioner for Transportation, Oluwaseun Osiyemi, aims to improve road conditions, enhance safety, and reduce traffic congestion along one of Lagos’

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has reaffirmed his administration’s unshakable commitment to defeating terrorism and restoring lasting peace across Nigeria. Speaking during a Federal Executive Council meeting in Abuja, the President assured the international community—particularly the United States—that Nigeria remains steadfast in its fight against terrorism and violent extremism. “We are engaging the world diplomatically, and

A recent update states that Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s planned trip to the United States has been aborted, in favour of attending the 2025 G20 Johannesburg summit in South Africa — where he is expected to engage with Donald Trump among other global leaders. This development highlights several key themes:• Nigeria repositioning itself on the global

The fake report, which circulated widely on social media, claimed Pastor Kumuyi made controversial remarks about political and international issues involving Nigeria and the United States. However, the church described the publication as “false, misleading, and completely fabricated.” In a statement released by the church’s media team, it was clarified that Pastor Kumuyi has not

Quartus Economics has advised the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) to issue new, higher-denomination naira notes — specifically ₦10,000 and ₦20,000 — to tackle the problem of the naira’s severe decline in value. According to the firm, the naira has lost about 94% of its value since 2005, making the current highest denomination, the ₦1,000