Presidency speaks on Adeniyi Adeyemi Matthew and the fictitious Presidential Economic Advisory Council
We are aware of the public interest in the matter of a man called Adeyemi Adeniyi Matthew, who has been parading himself as the director-general of a fictitious Presidential…
Alleged coup: DSS arraigns 5 for allegedly concealing ex-Gov. Timipre Sylva’s whereabouts
The Department of State Services (DSS) on Wednesday arraigned five men for alleged conspiracy and failure to disclose the whereabouts of former Gov. Timipre Sylva of Bayelsa. They were arraigned…
Moment of history: Edo Governor Commends Switzerland as Returned Benin Bronzes Hit Nigeria
Gov. Monday Okpebholo of Edo has described the return of the Benin Bronzes as “a historic milestone and significant moment” in the history of the Benin Kingdom and state at…
CBN revokes operating licenses of 46 MfBs for regulatory requirements failure
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has revoked the operating licenses of 46 Microfinance Banks (MfBs) with effect from July 1. This is contained in a statement issued by Mrs….
2027: INEC Set to Launch Downloadable PVCs, Full Online Registration, Virtual Biometrics
Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) is set to introduce “downloadable Permanent Voter Cards (PVCs)” for voters who have misplaced or defaced their original cards. The INEC Chairman, Prof. Joash Amupitan,…
Climate activists sue TotalEnergies, demand sale details of Nigerian SPDC oil stake
Several nonprofits including Friends of the Earth France sued oil major TotalEnergies in a French civil court on Wednesday, seeking to obtain environmental documents related to an onshore Nigerian oil…
Military kills 224 terrorists, rescues 279 victims in North West, North Central operations
The Defence Headquarters says troops neutralised no fewer than 224 terrorists, arrested more than 423 suspects and rescued 279 kidnapped victims during operations across the North-West and North-Central in the…
Navy discovers illegal crude oil storage hub, recovers 20,500ltrs in Rivers
The Nigerian Navy has discovered and neutralised another illegal crude oil storage facility in Bonny Local Government Area of Rivers. The Director of Naval Information, Capt. Abiodun Folorunsho in a…
World Bank backs Nigeria 2026–2032 plan with $1.25 billion to spur jobs, private investment
The World Bank Group has approved a new long-term partnership strategy for Nigeria alongside $1.25 billion in financing, aiming to drive job creation and economic growth by unlocking private sector…
