Wike: No political party in Rivers for now…only renewed hope family
Nyesom Wike, minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), says all political parties in Rivers have collapsed into a coalition backing President Bola Tinubu’s re-election bid. Wike spoke on Wednesday…
A rejoinder to ‘Bola’s Tax’: When ‘simple logic’ becomes simple misdirection
A rejoinder to ‘Bola’s Tax’: When ‘simple logic’ becomes simple misdirection By Tanimu Yakubu THE Emmanuel Orjih's essay being circulated is rhetorically powerful, but its “simplicity” is achieved by subtracting…
Court orders ex-AGF Malami’s 57 assets forfeiture
The Federal High Court sitting in Abuja has granted the request by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) for the interim forfeiture of multi-billion naira landed property linked to…
Peter Obi faults FG over N8 trillion NNPC debt write-off
Former presidential candidate of the Labour Party, Peter Obi, has criticised the Federal Government over the approval of the write-off of nearly N8 trillion in debts owed by the Nigerian…
Trump: Venezuela will be purchasing only US-made products with oil deal proceeds
United States President Donald Trump says Venezuela will purchase only American made products with the proceeds from their exclusive oil deal. “These purchases will include, among other things, American Agricultural…
Trump withdraws US from 66 international bodies
U.S. President Donald Trump said on Wednesday that the United States would withdraw from dozens of international and U.N. entities, including a key climate treaty and a U.N. body that…
Dangote withdraws petition against Farouk Ahmed
The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) says Aliko Dangote, chairman of Dangote Group, has withdrawn his petition against Ahmed Farouk, the former chief executive officer…
Oil price falls to $60 per barrel after Trump deal to import $2bn Venezuela crude
Oil prices dropped on Wednesday as the market reacted to United States President Donald Trump’s announcement that the US had secured a deal to import up to $2 billion in…
Embattled Pastor Chris Okafor surrenders to police
The Senior Pastor of Mountain of Liberation and Miracles Ministries, Chris Okafor, has turned himself in to the police following allegations of multiple rape and other offences capable of…
AFCON 2025: CBN pays Super Eagles’ allowances directly, says NFF
The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) confirmed on Wednesday that the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has begun processing the payment of allowances owed to Super Eagles players and team officials…
