Nigeria’s $3bn Refinery Scandal: Sacked MDs Arrested, N80bn Discovered, Kyari, 13 Others Face EFCC Probe
A deepening corruption scandal has rocked Nigeria’s oil industry as the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) arrested the recently sacked managing directors of the Port Harcourt, Warri, and Kaduna refineries over allegations of mismanaging nearly $3 billion in rehabilitation…
President Tinubu Pays Surprise Visit to Frontline Troops in Katsina, Reaffirms Commitment to Security and Troop Welfare
In a rare and symbolic gesture of solidarity, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Nigeria, paid an unannounced visit to Nigerian troops engaged in counterterrorism operations under Operation Fansan Yamma in Katsina State on Friday. The…
President AfDB Adesina Pays Tribute to late Afenifere Leader Pa Adebanjo
President and Chairman of the Boards of Directors African Development Bank (AfDB) Group, Dr. Akinwumi A. Adesina, has described the late Afenifere leader Pa Ayo Adebanjo as Nigeria’s gladiator of truth. In his tribute date April 30, 2025, to the…
Over 75 CSOs Raise Alarm Over ‘Judicial Collision’ in Niger State, Demand Disciplinary Action Against High Court Judge
A powerful coalition of more than 75 civil society organisations, human rights groups, and community-based organisations under the umbrella of the Coalition of National Civil Society Organisations (CNCSOs) has sounded the alarm over what it calls “a grave affront to…
Nigeria Needs Enhanced Support From United States In Fight Against Insecurity – Matawalle
Nigeria’s Minister of State for Defence, H.E. Dr. Bello Mohammed Matawalle, MON, has called for increased support from the United States in intelligence sharing, counterterrorism efforts, and the enhancement of military capabilities to address Nigeria’s evolving security challenges. Minister Matawalle…
Sustainable Grassroots Development Conference 2025: A New Dawn for Nigeria’s Local Governments
In a landmark event redefining grassroots development, the National President of the Association of Local Governments of Nigeria (ALGON), Hon. Engr. Bello Lawal, ably represented by Chief Odunayo Ategbero, Chairman of the Board of Trustees (BOT) of ALGON, led representatives…
Defence Minister Badaru Pledges Stronger Collaboration with UN on Humanitarian Efforts
The Honourable Minister of Defence H. E. Mohammed Badaru Abubakar CON mni, has reaffirmed Nigeria’s commitment to supporting the United Nations Resident Coordinator and humanitarian services operating across the nation. The Minister made the pledge during a meeting with Mr….
FBI, Others Set Date in May to Release Tinubu’s Alleged Drug US Probe Reports
Parties involved in the investigation of the alleged drug-related case involving Nigeria’s President, Senator Bola Ahmed Tinubu, in the United States in the 1990s are expected to release investigation reports on Friday, May 2, 2025, as ordered by a US…
CNPP, CSOs Threaten Mass Protest Over Alleged Judicial Interference in Benue, Want Chief Judge Removed
The Conference of Nigeria Political Parties (CNPP) and the Coalition of National Civil Society Organisations (CNCSOs) have jointly raised alarm over what they describe as a dangerous attempt by the Chief Judge of Benue State, Hon. Justice Maurice Ikpambese, to…
Dr. Gabriel Oyibode: The Natural Choice for the South-South Development Commission Leadership
By James Ezema In a historic stride towards repositioning Nigeria’s oil-rich South-South region for sustainable prosperity, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has established the South-South Development Commission (SSDC) by an Act of the National Assembly, which he recently signed into law….
