FG rejects US deportation plan, says Nigeria has enough population
The Federal government has reaffirmed its decision not to accept deportees from the United States or any other country, insisting that Nigeria already has a large population and enough…
Inmates threaten to kill French ex-President Sarkozy in prison
Some inmates at La Sante prison in Paris have threatened to kill former French President Nicolas Sarkozy in the facility. Paris prosecutor’s office confirmed the development, saying it has…
Naira recovers further against dollar at official FX window
The Naira, on Friday, appreciated further against the American dollar at the official window of the foreign exchange market. The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) foreign exchange data showed…
Customs intercepts N5.3bn drugs hidden in imported vehicles at Tin Can Port
The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Tin Can Island Command, has intercepted two containers of imported vehicles used to conceal illicit drugs valued at over N5.3 billion. Comptroller Frank Onyeka,…
Nigeria delisted from FATF global money laundering watchlist
The Financial Action Task Force (FATF) has delisted Nigeria from its greylist of countries with deficiencies in anti-money laundering and counter-terrorist financing frameworks. The global finance watchdog announced the…
I have witnesses coming from UK, US, Ethiopia, Nnamdi Kanu tells court
Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), says he has witnesses coming from various countries to testify in his defence. Kanu is facing terrorism-related charges after…
Why I rejected el-Rufai as my successor in 2007 – Obasanjo
Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has revealed how he declined a proposal to endorse Nasir el-Rufai, ex-governor of Kaduna, as his successor in 2007. El-Rufai served as the director-general (DG)…
Who are Tinubu’s new service chiefs?
President Bola Tinubu reshuffled his team of service chiefs on Friday. The decision was the first deliberate change by the president to the leaders of his security team since he…
Aliko Dangote becomes first African to hit $30bn fortune
The wealth of Aliko Dangote, the president of the Dangote Industries Limited (DIL), has reached a new milestone, as the billionaire’s net worth hit the $30 billion mark on…
Access Holdings reports ₦2.5trn gross earnings in H1 2025
By Ayo Olesin Access Holdings Plc has reported a strong financial performance for the first half of 2025, posting gross earnings of ₦2.5 trillion, a 13.8 per cent…
