Why Nigeria doesn’t need more states – Gov Otti
Governor of Abia State, Dr. Alex Otti has said that Nigeria doesn’t need additional states because the existing ones lack viability for economic self-sustainability. Otti had yesterday, at the…
US imports $1.34bn Nigerian crude oil in five months despite Trump tariffs
The United States imported Nigerian crude oil worth $1.34 billion between January and May 2025, reinforcing Nigeria’s position as America’s top African crude supplier despite growing pressures on broader trade…
LASG impounds over 10 trucks above 9 tonnes for violating Third Mainland Bridge ban
The Lagos State Government has impounded more than 10 articulated trucks weighing over 9 tonnes for violating the restriction on heavy-duty vehicle access to the Third Mainland Bridge. The…
ADC slams Tinubu’s northern ‘too little, too late’ appointments
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has criticised President Bola Tinubu’s recent appointments, calling them a ‘desperate and cynical attempt’ to win back the trust of Northern Nigerians after more…
18 incumbent governors under probe, says EFCC Chair
The Executive Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Ola Olukoyede, says 18 sitting governors are currently being investigated by the anti-graft agency. Olukoyede spoke in Lagos…
NDLEA arrests wanted drug kingpin, recovers party drugs from Lagos hotel
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency during the previous week intensified its crackdown on drug trafficking, raiding a Lagos hotel, intercepting international consignments concealed in food items, and apprehending a…
2,785 suspects arrested, 58 kidnapped victims rescued in Imo within six months – Police
The Imo police command says its operatives have arrested 2,785 suspects and rescued 58 kidnapped victims in the past six months. Henry Okoye, police spokesperson in Imo, said in…
Two Osun senators quit PDP, cite irreconcilable differences in party
Two senators in Osun state have resigned their membership of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). The senators are Francis Fadahunsi of Osun east senatorial district and Olubiyi Fadeyi of…
Jude Ezenwafor, Anambra PDP guber candidate, shot in Abuja
Jude Ezenwafor, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) governorship candidate for the upcoming Anambra elections, has been shot by unknown gunmen in Abuja. The assailants reportedly attacked Ezenwafor on Friday…
Natasha Akpoti vows to return to senate on Tuesday
Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, senator representing Kogi central, says she will resume at the national assembly on Tuesday. Speaking with journalists on Saturday during a training programme in her constituency, Akpoti-Uduaghan…
