The suspended senator from Kogi Central, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, is being sued by the Federal Government for allegedly making defamatory statements on live television. Akpoti-Uduaghan is the only defendant in the case, which was filed on May 16, 2025, before a Federal Capital Territory High Court with the filing number CR/297/25. […]
During his re-examination, the prosecution’s attorney urged the prosecution witness to compare Amotekun’s and ESN’s actions. In the current trial of Nnamdi Kanu, the second prosecution witness informed Justice James Omotosho of the Federal High Court in Abuja that, in contrast to Amotekun, which is legally supported, Kanu’s […]
Seven weeks after their appointment on April 2, 2025, President Bola Tinubu has sworn in the board and administration of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited. At a short ceremony on Thursday afternoon at the Aso Rock Villa in Abuja, Ahmadu Kida, the board’s non-executive chairman, and Bashir Ojulari, the […]
The newly inaugurated Board of Directors of the Asset Management Corporation of Nigeria (AMCON) has been charged with the urgent task of strengthening debt recovery efforts, in line with the Federal Government’s broader economic reform agenda. Speaking at the inauguration ceremony held in Abuja on Wednesday, the Minister of Finance […]
Lagos has clinched the title of the world’s fastest-growing tech ecosystem, according to the 2025 Global Tech Ecosystem Index released by Dealroom. The Nigerian city now leads a global pack of 288 tech hubs across 69 countries, outpacing major cities in Asia, Europe, and Latin America. The index, which ranks […]
A resident of No. 25 Ajiboye Street, Alapere, Ketu, Mr. Ogunbadejo Olawale, has been arrested after being captured in a viral video illegally dumping waste on the Alapere link bridge. The joint enforcement operation was carried out by officials of the Lagos Waste Management Authority (LAWMA) and the Lagos State […]
Nigeria’s Communications, Innovation, and Digital Economy sector has recorded a remarkable upswing under President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration, attracting $191 million in Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) in Q1 2024—an almost ninefold increase from the $22 million recorded in Q1 2023. This was revealed by the Minister of Communications, Innovation and […]
By Peace Timi The job search can feel like a rollercoaster. You spend hours perfecting your CV, learning new skills, attending workshops, and tailoring every cover letter. You hit send with hope only to be met with silence. Then you hear that someone got the same job you applied for because […]
Additional mop-up exams will be administered by the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) to applicants who were unable to take the Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME). According to the Board, an estimated 5.6% of candidates missed their exams. To make up for this, a special mop-up exercise will be […]
By Peace Timi In Nigeria, WhatsApp is more than just a messaging app, it’s a social lifeline, a business tool, and often, the heartbeat of communities. From bustling cities to quiet towns, millions of Nigerians rely on WhatsApp groups to connect, share, organize, and even debate fiercely. The platform’s influence […]
