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A former senator representing Kebbi Central, Farouk Bello Bunza, has criticised the decision of the Nigeria Deposit Insurance Corporation (NDIC) to revoke the sale of a Banana Island property valued at N4.5 billion, describing the action as unjustified and inconsistent with the terms of the transaction. Bunza said he would challenge the revocation in court, arguing that NDIC’s decision was not supported by either the original contract he executed with […]

A civil society organisation, the Centre for Leadership Legacy International (Centre LLI), has called on President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to uphold transparency and integrity in governance by thoroughly examining allegations of certificate irregularities involving the Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo. In a statement signed by its spokesperson, Davies Isaiah Ijele, the group said the allegations have become significant enough to warrant official scrutiny, warning that failure to address them could […]

Afrobeats superstar Davido will headline the official opening concert of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), set to take place in Rabat, Morocco. The concert is scheduled for Saturday at the Olm Souissi Fan Zone, one day before the tournament officially kicks off. It will feature an international lineup of artists, including global hip-hop star French Montana, Moroccan singer Douaa Lahyaoui, French-Moroccan hitmaker Lartiste, and rising artist Says’z. According […]

The Minister of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy, Bosun Tijani, has launched a technology and sports competition aimed at discovering and celebrating young talents in Ogun State. The three-day event, tagged Tech Meets Basketball and organised by the Bosun Tijani Foundation, is scheduled to commence on Friday, December 19, at the Alake Sports Complex, Ijeja, Abeokuta. According to the organisers, the tournament will feature basketball games alongside a technology showcase […]

Nollywood actress Angela Okorie has said she deliberately avoids attending certain events because she is mindful of people’s intentions. In a post shared on her Instagram page, Okorie warned that not all invitations are genuine, claiming that some are deliberately designed to harm or destroy unsuspecting guests. She stressed the need for prayer and spiritual discernment, noting that only God can reveal the true intentions of people around an individual. […]

The Senate on Thursday confirmed the nomination of 64 persons as Career and Non-Career Ambassadors of the Federal Republic of Nigeria. The confirmation followed the consideration and adoption of the report of the Senate Committee on Foreign Affairs, presented by its Chairman, Senator Abubakar Sani Bello (Niger North). Presenting the report, Senator Bello said the committee had screened the nominees and found them suitable for appointment, noting that their nominations […]

The Federal Government has announced the reopening of the 47 unity schools earlier closed over security concerns. The decision was disclosed in a statement issued on Thursday by the Federal Ministry of Education. According to the ministry, the reopening follows a security review and reflects the government’s commitment to protecting students while ensuring the continuity of learning across the country. The statement noted that necessary measures have been put in […]

The Nafiu Bala-led faction of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) has suspended 15 prominent members of the party, including its former National Chairman, Chief Ralph Nwosu, over alleged anti-party activities, further deepening the leadership crisis within the opposition party. The six-month suspension was approved at a regular meeting of the party’s National Working Committee (NWC) and announced in a statement issued in Abuja on Thursday. Others affected by the decision […]

The Federal Capital Territory High Court in Abuja has upheld the continued detention of a former Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami (SAN), by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). Justice Babangida Hassan dismissed Malami’s application seeking bail from EFCC custody, ruling that his detention was lawful and backed by a valid court order. The ruling was disclosed in a statement issued on Thursday by […]

A High Court of the Federal Capital Territory sitting in Gwarimpa, Abuja, has granted bail to a former Minister of Labour and Employment, Chris Ngige. Ngige is standing trial before the court on an eight-count charge filed by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), bordering on alleged abuse of office and acceptance of gifts valued at about ₦2.2 billion. The EFCC alleged that Ngige received the gifts from contractors […]