Peter Obi Denies Leaving N2bn Ecological Debt in Anambra
Former Anambra State Governor and presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress, Peter Obi, has rejected claims that his administration left behind unpaid debts, including a N2 billion ecological loan, contractor liabilities and arrears in salaries, gratuities and pensions. Obi, in a statement posted on X on Tuesday, described the allegations as “completely false,” insisting […]
King’s College: Alausa Assures Staff as TUC Suspends Strike
The Minister of Education, Tunji Alausa, has announced a series of resolutions aimed at addressing concerns over the management of King’s College, Lagos, assuring staff that no employee would be dismissed. The resolutions followed a high-level meeting between the Federal Ministry of Education, the Trade Union Congress and representatives of the King’s College Old Boys […]
NSCDC Arrests Ex-Power Company Worker Over N350m Cable Theft
The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps has arrested a former employee of the Abuja Electricity Distribution Company, Isaac Zegbe, and several other suspects over the alleged vandalism and theft of electricity cables valued at more than N350 million. Zegbe, 25, was arrested alongside alleged accomplices by operatives of the Commandant General’s Special Intelligence Squad […]
Oyo Arrests Five Suspected Terrorists After Security Base Attack
The Oyo State Government has announced the arrest of five suspected terrorists in connection with an attack on a security base in the Oke Ogun area of the state. The Commissioner for Information, Dotun Oyelade, disclosed this in a statement issued on Monday, saying more arrests were expected. The attack occurred in the early hours […]
2027: INEC Final List Intensifies Senate Race
The release of the final list of candidates for the 2027 general elections by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has intensified the contest for Nigeria’s 109 senatorial seats. The publication of the list provides political parties and candidates with a clearer picture of the contenders ahead of the February 2027 elections, with campaigns and […]
Appeal Court Upholds N85m Fine Against Zenith Bank
The Court of Appeal in Abuja has upheld an N85 million award against Zenith Bank Plc and the Nigeria Police Force (NPF) over the freezing of a law firm’s bank account based on an invalid court order. A three-member panel, led by Justice Adebukola Banjoko, unanimously dismissed an appeal filed by Zenith Bank, ruling that […]
NILDS Media Adviser Urges Better Data for National Planning
The Media Adviser to the Director-General of the National Institute for Legislative and Democratic Studies (NILDS), Mohammed Abdulkadri, has called for improved collection and management of accurate national data to strengthen policymaking and development planning in Nigeria. Abdulkadri made the call in Abuja while receiving the 2026 Spectacular Achievers Award from the All Progressive Support […]
APC Links Oyo Bandit Attack to Security Lapses
The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Oyo State has described the latest bandit attack in the state as evidence of security lapses, while questioning the effectiveness of the state government’s surveillance efforts. The party made its position known in a statement issued on Monday by its Publicity Secretary, Wasiu Sadare, following an attack on an […]
Petrol Price Hike: Experts Blame Global Crude Oil Crisis
By Mujibah Abubakar Experts have attributed the rising price of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) to fluctuations in global crude oil prices and international crises affecting oil supply. They spoke on the StandPoint programme on Emirate FM, hosted by Bukola Omosewo, with Dr. Sunday Adeseko and Comrade Buko Idris as guests. Mujibah Abubakar […]
Fireboy DML Recalls Culture Shock After Moving to Lagos
Afrobeats singer Adedamola Adefolahan also known as Fireboy DML has recounted the culture shock he experienced after relocating to Lagos in 2016 to pursue a career in music. Speaking during a recent livestream, the singer said he was initially frightened by what he encountered after arriving in the city, particularly in Surulere. Fireboy recalled seeing […]
