FG not involved in First Holdco share acquisition, says AGF
We are compelled to respond to a publication by ThisDay Newspaper of July 17, 2025, and Arise TV suggesting that 25% of First Bank Holdings (First Holdco) shares were transferred…
Pastor jailed 4-15 years for sexually assaulting 17-year-old boy
The Rev. Kenneth Flowers, former leader of the Greater New Mount Moriah Missionary Baptist Church in Detroit, Michigan, was sentenced Thursday to spend four to 15 years in prison for…
Appeal Court orders Police Commission to reinstate ‘retired’ ACP Idachaba
The Court of Appeal in Abuja on Friday, ordered immediate reinstatement of ACP James Idachaba, who was compulsorily retired by the Police Service Commission (PSC). Justice Mohammed Danjuma, who delivered…
Labour Party NEC ratifies Nenadi Usman, Nwokocha leadership
Labour Party (LP) National Executive Council (NEC) has ratified and recognised the Sen. Nenadi Usman-led interim National Working Committee (NWC) as Chairman and Sen. Darlington Nwokocha as Secretary. The…
Ban on Peter Obi: Nigerians condemn Okpebholo, demand apology
Monday Okpebholo, governor of Edo state on Friday warned Peter Obi never to enter the state without security clearance, but his statement has triggered umbrage from some Nigerians who accused…
US rejects WHO’s global pandemic response accord
July 18, 2025 The United States has rejected an agreement adopted by members of the World Health Organization to improve preparedness for future pandemics following the disjointed global response to…
Bandits kill six, abduct more than 100 in Nigeria’s Zamfara state
July 18, 2025 Gunmen killed at least six persons and abducted over 100 others, including women and children, in an attack on Kairu community in Zamfara state, a lawmaker and…
Tinubu appoints IBB’s son, Muhammad, chairman Bank of Agriculture, makes other appointments
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has appointed Muhammad Babangida, the son of the former military President, as chairman of the revamped Bank of Agriculture. President Tinubu approved the appointment Friday, along…
Economy and creative disruptions for stability, by Arize Nwobu
On assumption of office by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, both the fiscal authority and monetary authority embarked on creative disruptions towards reconstructing essential economic variables for stability going forward. Creative…
Communities raise alarm over bandits’ hideouts in Old Oyo National Park
July 18, 2025 Communities in Igbeti and Igboho in Olorunsogo and Orelope Local Government Areas of Oyo State have raised alarm over bandits and kidnappers’ turning the Old Oyo National…