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By, John Okokobioko Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Mr Wale Edun, has affirmed thatthe Federal Government has disbursed N330 billion in cash transfers to poor and vulnerable Nigerians through the National Social Safety-Net Coordinating Office (NASSCO). “We are pleased to report that the social protection programme put in place as a safety net to help people ...
September, 2025
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18 September
Lagos Fire consumes FIRS Director 3 days to Retirement, Others who perished
By, Joke Thomas Tragedy struck on Tuesday when a fire engulfed at Afriland Towers on Broad Street, Lagos, a multiple storey building that houses offices of the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) and United Capital Plc (UCAP), a branch of United Bank of Africa (UBA), and other financial institutions. The fire was said to have started in the inverter room ...
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18 September
Nigeria Exports Petrol to U.S. for the 1st Time via Dangote Refinery
By Inusokan Aiyedatiwa For the first time in history petrol produced from Nigeria’s $20 billion Dangote Refinery officially arrived in the United States hours ago. A shipment of 320,000 barrels of gasoline was exported, marking a new chapter in Nigeria’s oil and gas sector. According to Reuters, industry insiders and ship-tracking information indicate that Sunoco and the commodity trading company ...
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18 September
How Syndicate tag drug bags with pilgrims’ names, 3 framed freed, Lords arrested !
By, Biola Davies Saudi Arabia authorities have released three Nigerian pilgrims who were detained in Jeddah, since last month following their arrest over alleged drug trafficking. The three Nigerians who were freed from detention after four weeks in custody include: Mrs. Maryam Hussain Abdullahi; Mrs. Abdullahi Bahijja Aminu; and Mr. Abdulhamid Saddieq. A syndicate operating at the Mallam Aminu Kano ...
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17 September
Multiple Allegations of Infidelity: Ekwunife Apologizes to Soludo, Wife
By, Biola Davies The Deputy Governorship candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the November 8 election in Anambra state, Sen. Uche Ekwunife has recanted and disowned some statements attributed to her accusing Governor Chukwuma Soludo and wife of series of malfeasance including that of Infidelity she reportedly made against the first Lady. The major allegation which made the ...
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17 September
PDP throws 2027 presidential ticket open to all regions
By, Onome Jackson The decision of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to open its 2027 presidential ticket to all aspirants, while still retaining the principle of zoning to the South, has been described as a vindication of the position long canvassed by technocrat and politician, Dr Gbenga Olawepo-Hashim. This was as a prominent political analyst, Udenta Udenta, stressed unity among ...
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17 September
Revealed, Why Tinubu Cut Short Vacation, rushes back to Nigeria
By, John Okokobioko President Bola Tinubu yesterday evening returned to Abuja from his working vacation abroad. He could said to have rush back, since his returned earlier than schedule. President Tinubu was welcomed by Senate President Godswill Akpabio, Governor Abdullahi Sule, Chief of staff, Femi Gbajabiamila and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Wale Edun His return comes ahead of the ...
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17 September
Fubara may defect to APC as Rivers Emergency Rule ends tomorrow, Sept 18
By, Musa Rabiu The six-month emergency rule in the oil-rich Rivers State elapses tomorrow, Thursday September 18. This came as the Sole Administrator of Rivers State, Vice Admiral (rtd) Ibok-Ete Ekwe Ibas, declared that the emergency rule was necessary to restore peace and stability in the face of severe insecurity, political impasse, and a breakdown of public trust. Already, APC ...
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17 September
Tinubu adds Chinese Language to Nigeria Schools curriculum
By, Biola Davies The Chinese language, Mandarin, has officially been included as one of the foreign languages to be taught in senior secondary schools across Nigeria. The inclusion of Mandarin came on the heels of the Federal Government’s announcement earlier this month that it had completed a comprehensive revision of the Basic and Senior Secondary Education Curriculum. The Nigerian Educational ...
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16 September
FG sues Sowore, Facebook, X, for allegedly cyberbullying Tinubu
By, Kola Alawiye The Federal Government, on Tuesday, sued a politician, Omoyele Sowore, for allegedly cyberbullying President Bola Tinubu. The FG, in the suit marked: FHC/ABJ/CR/484/2025, also joined Mata (Facebook) Incorp. and X Incorp. as defendants at the Federal High Court in Abuja. The criminal charge dated Sept. 16, was filed by Mohammed Abubakar, Director of Public Prosecutions, Federal Ministry ...
