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The Senate has directed the National Security Adviser, Nuhu Ribadu, to investigate the circulation of false reports alleging the deaths of Senate President Godswill Akpabio and former Head of State, General Yakubu Gowon (retd.). The decision followed the consideration of a motion raised during plenary by Senator Titus Zam, who expressed concern over the growing spread of misinformation on social media. He noted that claims of Akpabio’s death in a […]

Members of the Nigeria Labour Congress have begun assembling at the Congress’ Secretariat in Abuja ahead of a nationwide protest over the worsening insecurity across the country. Those already present include the NLC President, Joe Ajaero, alongside representatives of various civil society organisations. Also in attendance are Omoyele Sowore and members of the Revolution Now Movement, who have joined the mobilisation. Security operatives have been deployed to the area, with […]

The Nigeria Police Force has insisted that no court order restrains it from enforcing the tinted glass permit policy, dismissing claims to the contrary as a misinterpretation of an existing court ruling. The police position was made clear on Tuesday in Abuja by the Force Public Relations Officer, Benjamin Hundeyin, while responding to questions on the decision by the Nigerian Bar Association to threaten a contempt suit against the Inspector-General […]

Suspected gunmen on Monday night attacked a community in Ora Igbomina, Ifedayo Local Government Area of Osun State, abducting a former customs officer and killing one resident during their escape. The attackers reportedly stormed the town at about 7:00 p.m. and headed straight to the residence of the former customs officer. It was gathered that the victim was returning home when the assailants, who were said to have laid an […]

The Senate Committee on Foreign Affairs has confirmed the appointment of three non-career ambassadors nominated by President Bola Tinubu. The confirmed nominees are Lateef Kayode Kolawole Are from Ogun State, Aminu Muhammad Dalhatu from Jigawa State, and Emmanuel Ayodele Oke from Oyo State. Their confirmation followed a screening exercise conducted by the committee during a hearing held on Tuesday. Members of the committee examined the credentials, experience and suitability of […]

A former Chief Justice of Nigeria, Justice Ibrahim Tanko Muhammad, has died at the age of 71. Justice Muhammad passed away at a hospital in Saudi Arabia, about two weeks before his 72nd birthday, which would have been on December 31. His death marks the end of a distinguished judicial career that spanned several decades at the highest levels of Nigeria’s legal system. The late jurist served as Chief Justice […]

Elon Musk has become the first individual in history to surpass a net worth of $600 billion, with his wealth estimated at about $677 billion as of Monday afternoon. The milestone places him firmly at the top of the global wealth rankings, widening the gap between him and every other billionaire. The dramatic surge in Musk’s fortune is largely attributed to a significant increase in the valuation of his private […]

Food price increases driven by year-end festive demand and lingering insecurity emerged as the main source of inflationary pressure in November 2025, pushing Nigeria’s month-on-month (MoM) headline inflation rate to 1.22 per cent, the highest level in four months. Analysts expect a similar trend in December. Data from the Consumer Price Index (CPI) report show that MoM food inflation also rose to 1.13 per cent in November, the highest in […]

The Federal Capital Territory High Court sitting in Gwarimpa, Abuja, has fixed Thursday, December 18, for its ruling on the bail application filed by former Minister of Labour and Employment, Chris Ngige, who is standing trial over an eight-count charge of alleged contract fraud involving the sum of ₦2.2 billion. The trial judge, Justice Maryam Hassan, announced the date after hearing detailed arguments from both the prosecution and the defence […]