Officer killed in Anambra was on legitimate duty, says EFCC
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has confirmed the killing of Aminu Salisu, an assistant superintendent officer in Anambra. Salisu was allegedly killed by Joshua Ikechukwu, a suspected…
TikTok restored in US after Trump’s pledge to reverse ban upon inauguration
TikTok has restored its services in the United States following a brief nationwide shutdown caused by a federal ban over national security concerns tied to its Chinese ownership. The…
Illicit demand biggest FX problem — Oyedele
Chairman of the Presidential Committee on Fiscal Policy and Tax Reforms, Taiwo Oyedele, says the biggest pressure on the foreign exchange market is illicit demand. Oyedele made this observation…
FG directs transfer of tanker explosion survivors to tertiary medical facilities
The federal government has directed that the survivors of the recent tanker explosion in Niger state be transferred to tertiary healthcare facilities. Mohammed Idris, minister of information and national…
Onasanya refutes fraud allegations, vows to defend reputation
A former Group Managing Director of First Bank, Mr. Bisi Onasanya has dismissed allegations circulating on social media, suggesting his involvement in a purported commercial loan facility transaction controversy…
JUST IN: Retired AIG Odumosu’s wife kidnapped inside her home
Four masked men suspected to be kidnappers have abducted the wife of retired Assistant Inspector General of Police (AIG) Hakeem Odumosu, from her residence in the Arepo area of…
Dangote raises petrol prices to N955 from N899/litre as crude prices trend upwards
Dangote Petroleum Refinery has announced an increase in the price of Premium Motor Spirit, also known as petrol to offtakers. Market watchers attribute the price hike to the upward…
Coastal road project erroneously captured as ‘Lagos-PH’ in 2025 budget
David Umahi, minister of works, says funding for the Lagos-Calabar coastal road project was included in the 2025 appropriation bill. In December 2024, President Bola Tinubu presented a N49.7…
Nigerians hired as prison workers in UK ‘sleep in their cars’ to save on accommodation
Newly recruited prison officers in the UK — including many from Nigeria — are reportedly seen camping or sleeping in their cars to save on accommodation. The Telegraph reports…
Lagos assembly appoints new principal officers after Obasa’s impeachment
The Lagos state house of assembly has announced new principal officers following the impeachment of Mudashiru Obasa as speaker. Obasa, who represents Agege I, was unanimously removed from his…
