Rivers crisis deepens as Speaker says Governor stoking fresh turmoil

Rivers State has been thrown back into political uncertainty as Speaker of the State House of Assembly, Martin Amaewhule, launched

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Governor Fintiri mourns Bayelsa deputy governor Lawrence Ewhrudjakpo

Adamawa State Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri has paid a heartfelt tribute to Bayelsa State Deputy Governor, Senator Lawrence Ewhrudjakpo, who

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FCCPC moves against ikeja electric in escalating row over metering, customer rights

The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission has shut down the offices of Ikeja Electric after accusing the power firm

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Senate probes alleged selective withdrawal of police escorts from VIPS

The Senate has directed its Committee on Police Affairs to investigate claims that President Bola Tinubu’s directive on the withdrawal

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Senate summons Keyamo as domestic airfares jump to ₦600,000

The Senate has summoned the Minister of Aviation, Festus Keyamo, along with major players in the aviation industry, following widespread

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Nigeria sends troops to Benin as senate gives swift approval

The Senate has approved President Bola Tinubu’s request to deploy Nigerian troops to the Republic of Benin following last weekend’s

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EFCC reveals how Kuru, others used Arik Air’s N4.9bn to float NG Eagles

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission has told a Lagos court that billions of naira and foreign-currency loans belonging to

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Students to access up to ₦50m as education Minister unveils new startup grant

The Minister of Education, Tunji Alausa, has unveiled a new government-backed funding scheme that will allow Nigerian students to access

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Nigeria blasts failed coup attempt in Benin republic

Nigeria has condemned in the strongest terms the attempted forcible seizure of power in neighbouring Benin Republic, after armed soldiers

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Army halts all retirements as Tinubu declares security emergency

The Nigerian Army has frozen all statutory and voluntary retirements for specific categories of officers as the country battles a

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