National Grid Collapses Yet Again
Nigeria’s national grid has collapsed again, leaving Nigerians in a widespread blackout
Tinubu Hosts President Steinmeier in Abuja As Nigeria, Germany Strengthen Relations
President Tinubu has welcomed his German counterpart, Frank-Walter Steinmeier to Aso Rock Presidential Villa in his official visit
Tinubu Sets Sights on Nigeria Becoming Leading Agricultural Export Nation by 2025
Tinubu has said that he wants to position Nigeria as a leading agricultural export nation by 2025.
RMAFC Chairman Shehu Defends Tinubu’s Tax Reforms, Slams False Media Reports
RMAFC Chairman Shehu has backed tax reforms, noting significant revenue increase and alignment with global best practices.
Remi Tinubu: Global Burden of Tuberculosis High Among Low And Middle Income Nations
Remi Tinubu has highlighted Nigeria’s progress in Tuberculosis diagnosis and treatment, while emphasising that barriers to care must be addressed.
Kano Police Seize Counterfeit Currencies Worth Over N129 Billion in Major Bust
Kano Police intercepted counterfeit naira, dollars, and CFA francs worth over N129bn, arresting three suspects after a tip-off.
Kehinde Ogunwumiju Sues Dele Farotimi Over Alleged Defamatory Statements in Book, Seeks 500m In Damages
Kehinde Ogunwumiju is seeking N500m damages, an apology, and a halt to the publication, sale of Dele Farotimi’s book in a new lawsuit
FCT High Court Remands Yahaya Bello In Kuje Prison, Adjourns Case To January 29
The FCT High Court has remanded former Kogi Governor Yahaya Bello in Kuje Prison, adjourning his trial to January 29.
Court Denies Dele Farotimi Bail, Adjourns Case To December 20
Ado-Ekiti Magistrate Court has denied Dele Farotimi bail in legal dispute with Afe Babalola, adjourning bail application hearing to December 20.
Seplat Energy Finalises $800 Million ExxonMobil Asset Acquisition
Seplat Energy is set to finalise $800m deal to acquire ExxonMobil’s Nigerian assets, doubling crude oil production to 120,000bpd.
John Mahama Declared Winner of Ghana’s 2024 Presidential Election
Ghana’s electoral Commission has declared John Mahama president-elect after he secured over 50% of total votes, winning 13 regions
Rivers APC Launches Probe into October Secretariat Bombing
Rivers APC has launched an investigation into October 5 bombing of its secretariat, forming a nine-member committee led by Kelechi Nwuzi.
Farotimi Appears in Court in Handcuffs, Granted ₦50m Bail In Defamation Trial
Rights Activist Farotimi arrived the Ekiti court in handcuffs, was granted bail set at ₦50 million by the presiding judge.
Burkina Faso Junta Appoints New Prime Minister Amidst Political Upheaval
Military leader Traore has appointed Rimtalba Ouedraogo as the new premier after dissolving Burkina Faso’s government without explanation.
Trump Vows Pardons for Capitol Rioters, Seeks To End US Birth Right Citizenship Ahead of Inauguration
US President-elect Donald Trump has promised pardons for Capitol riot offenders and seeks to end birthright US citizenship
Troops Dismantle 19 Illegal Refining Sites, Confiscates Over 170,000 Litres of Stolen Oil in Niger Delta
The Nigerian Army has conducted successful operation, seizing stolen oil, and arresting oil thieves across the Niger Delta region.
SERAP Calls for Human Rights Assessment of Tax Reform Bills
SERAP has urged transparent, rights-focused assessments of tax bills, ensuring alignment with Nigeria’s Constitution and international human rights obligations.
Assad Flees to Moscow, Granted Asylum in Russia as Rebels Capture Damascus
Syrian President Bashar al Assad reportedly fled to Moscow for asylum as rebels seized Damascus, ending the Assad family’s five-decade reign.
Tinubu Congratulates Ghana’s John Mahama on Presidential Election Victory In A Telephone Call
Tinubu, over a phone call, has congratulated John Mahama on his Presidential election victory in Ghana
Governor Oyebanji Distributes N146 Million Compensation Cheques to 46 Landowners
Governor Oyebanji has distributed N146 million in compensation cheques to 46 landowners, supporting large-scale agricultural development in Ekiti State.
