Housing Deficit: Tackling Crisis Requires Stakeholders’ Collaboration, Says MBAN President Nigeria’s massive housing deficit, estimated at over 20 million units, cannot be solved by any single entity and requires active collaboration among all key players in the real estate value chain. This was the view of Mr. Ayo Olowookere, the President of the Mortgage Banking […]
Coroner’s Inquest into Journalist Pelumi Onifade’s Death Advances In a significant step towards uncovering the truth behind the death of journalist Pelumi Onifade, a Lagos State District Coroner, Mrs. Temitope Oladele, has ordered the Medical Director of Ikorodu General Hospital to release vital records to the legal team of the Media Rights Agenda (MRA). The […]
Naira Weakness, Inflation Drive Manufacturing Expenses to N2.6tn The severe pressures from a weak Naira and relentless inflation have pushed the operational expenses of Nigeria’s manufacturing sector to a staggering N2.6 trillion in the first half of 2025. This figure, representing the “cost of sales” for a sample of 12 major manufacturing companies, marks a […]
Federal Pensioners Protest in Lagos Over Unpaid ₦32,000 Pension Increase A group of federal pensioners staged a protest at the Lagos office of the Pension Transitional Arrangements Directorate (PTAD) on Monday, demanding the immediate payment of a ₦32,000 pension increase approved by the Federal Government. The retirees lamented that the delay in payment has left […]
2027: Atiku Delays ADC Membership Card Collection Amid Jonathan Comeback Speculation Our Correspondent – August 10, 2025 Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has delayed his planned formal entry into the African Democratic Congress (ADC) amid growing speculation that former President Goodluck Jonathan may join the party ahead of the 2027 presidential race..Atiku, who recently resigned […]
Falana: Criminals, Touts Now Control Nigerian Politics Amid Worsening Governance Abeokuta, Ogun State August 6, 2025 Prominent human rights lawyer, Mr. Femi Falana, SAN, has decried the state of governance in Nigeria, lamenting that politics has been overtaken by criminals and touts who have no interest in the nation’s development or the welfare of its […]
Tinubu Hails Nigerian Students for Winning Big at 2025 TeenEagle Global Finals Abuja, Nigeria August 6, 2025 President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has congratulated three outstanding Nigerian students for their historic performance at the 2025 TeenEagle Global Finals held in London, United Kingdom. In a statement released on Wednesday by his Special Adviser on Information and […]
The media organization is asking the Federal High Court to direct the anti-graft agency to investigate the Chief Financial Officer of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) over alleged financial misconduct. Abuja, Nigeria – August 5, 2025 A media advocacy group, NewsGroup, has filed a legal action at the Federal High Court in Abuja, […]
Nigerian Court Orders Deportation of 21 Foreign Hackers, Imposes ₦1 Million Fine Each Abuja, Nigeria – August 5, 2025 A Federal High Court in Abuja has convicted and sentenced 21 foreign nationals for cybercrime-related offences, ordering their deportation and imposing a fine of ₦1 million on each of them. The judgment was delivered by Justice […]
Fresh Clashes in Akwa Ibom Leave 12 Injured, Homes Destroyed At least twelve persons have sustained varying degrees of injuries, and numerous houses have been razed in a fresh outbreak of communal violence in Akwa Ibom State. The clash, which occurred recently, has further heightened tensions in the affected area, leaving residents displaced and property […]
Nigerian Anglican Church Rejects Election of Openly Gay Archbishop in Wales, Deepening Communion Rift The Nigerian Anglican Church has strongly condemned the recent election of Bishop Cherry Vann as the new Archbishop of Wales, a move that introduces an openly gay Primate into a leadership role within the Anglican Communion. Bishop Vann, who lives in […]
Aviation Sector Faces Imminent Shutdown as Unions Issue Ultimatum Over Salary Dispute Nigeria’s aviation sector is on the brink of a major shutdown, as key unions have issued a stern seven-day ultimatum to the Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, demanding the immediate implementation of a long-delayed new salary structure for workers under […]
Federal Government Orders Relocation in Four Niger LGAs as Flood Threat Intensifies The Federal Government has issued a critical directive to residents of four local government areas in Niger State, urging them to relocate to higher ground immediately. This urgent appeal follows a fresh flood warning issued by the National Flood Early Warning Centre of […]
Kidnappers Fall Out Over N3m Ransom After Killing Abuja Victims A chilling confession has emerged from a kidnap suspect in Abuja, revealing how a brutal dispute over a N3 million ransom led to internal violence among abductors and exposed the gruesome murders of their two victims: a 55-year-old school nurse and a 14-month-old toddler. The […]
International Human Rights Commission Urges Presidential Pardon for Abba Kyari Amid Insecurity Concerns The International Human Rights Commission (IHRC) office in Nigeria has made a significant appeal to President Bola Tinubu, urging him to grant a presidential pardon to the suspended Deputy Commissioner of Police, Abba Kyari. The commission asserts that such a move, though […]
Vandals Cripple Delta NYSC Camp Ahead of Orientation, Electrical Installations Destroyed The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) Permanent Orientation Camp in Issele-Uku, Aniocha North Local Government Area of Delta State, has been targeted by suspected vandals, resulting in the destruction of all electrical installations just days before the commencement of the 2025 Batch B Stream […]
President Tinubu Calls On Digital Creators To Verify Information Before Sharing President Bola Tinubu on Friday, August 1, 2025, issued a stern call to digital content creators and influencers, urging them to prioritize verification before amplifying information across their platforms. Speaking at the Progressive Digital Media Summit held at the Presidential Villa in Abuja, President […]
Former Barcelona Star Carles Perez Hospitalised After Bizarre Dog Attack to Genitals Former Barcelona prospect Carles Perez has been hospitalised in Greece after suffering severe injuries to his genitals during a dog attack on Tuesday, July 29, 2025. The 27-year-old midfielder, currently on loan at Greek club Aris Thessaloniki from Celta Vigo, was reportedly attempting […]
Nine Dead, Eight Rescued in Tragic Jigawa Boat Accident Nine people have died and eight others were successfully rescued following a tragic boat accident on Wednesday, July 30, 2025, at the Rijiyar Malam Fishing Pond in the Taura Local Government Area of Jigawa State. The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) confirmed the incident, attributing it […]
Zelensky Urges Allies to Act for ‘Regime Change’ in Russia After Deadly Kyiv Attacks Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Thursday issued a stark call for the world to actively pursue “regime change” in Russia, arguing that failure to do so would allow Moscow to continue destabilizing neighboring countries even after the war in Ukraine concludes. […]