Police ban Kano durbar over security concerns
The Kano police command says it has banned all durbar activities during the 2025 Eid-el-Fitr festivities due to “security concerns” and the need for public order. Ibrahim Bakori, Kano…
EFCC declares socialite Aisha Achimugu wanted for alleged money laundering
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission has declared businesswoman and socialite Aisha Achimugu wanted. The agency’s spokesman, Dele Oyewale, made this known in a circular released via the EFCC’s X…
Ajimobi’s eldest child, Bisola dies at 42
Abisola Kola-Daisi, the eldest daughter of Abiola Ajimobi, the late former governor of Oyo state, has passed away. The entrepreneur died on Thursday in the United Kingdom at the…
Natasha not among Nigeria’s beautiful women — Nwaebonyi
Onyekachi Nwaebonyi, deputy senate chief whip, says Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, the suspended senator representing Kogi central, is not among Nigeria’s most beautiful women to warrant claims of sexual harassment. Nwaebonyi…
Reps considering bill to upgrade 37 LCDAs in Lagos to LGAs
The House of Representatives is considering upgrading the 37 local council development areas (LCDAs) in Lagos state to full-fledged local government areas (LGAs). The bill, sponsored by James Faleke,…
Pharmaceuticals prices may drop as FG implements zero VAT, duties
Experts say prices of drugs are likely to drop following the implementation of the federal government’s executive order on zero VAT and excise duties on pharmaceutical products and medical…
Reps mull Nigerian citizenship for key foreign investors
A bill seeking to grant Nigerian citizenship to major foreign investors passed second reading at the house of representatives on Wednesday. The bill, which is sponsored by Benjamin Kalu,…
Aminu Bayero cancels Kano durbar over security concerns
Aminu Ado Bayero, the deposed Emir of Kano, has cancelled the Eid-el-Fitr durbar celebration in the city over security concerns. Bayero made the announcement during a press briefing at…
Dangote Industries gross debt rose to N14trn in Q3 2024 – Rating note
GCR Ratings has placed Dangote Industries Limited’s national scale long-term and short-term issuer ratings of AA+(NG) and A1+(NG), respectively, on Ratings Watch Negative over rising debt, which surpassed N14 trillion…
Rivers sole administrator suspends political office holders
The Rivers State Sole Administrator, Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ibas (retd), has suspended political appointees and office holders in the state with immediate effect. In a statement on Wednesday, the…
