Senate moves to increase FG allocation in revenue-sharing formula
The senate on Tuesday initiated the process to amend relevant provisions of the 1999 Constitution to increase revenue allocation to the federal government through an upward review of the existing…
US sends ground troops to Nigeria
The United States has dispatched a “small team” of troops to Nigeria following recent security cooperation between both countries. Dagvin Anderson, the general in charge of US Africa Command (AFRICOM),…
Gospel music legend Ron Kenoly dies at 81
Ron Kenoly, the American Christian worship leader, singer, and songwriter, has passed away at the age of 81. Bruno Miranda, Kenoly’s music director, broke the news in a statement…
Saif al-Islam Gaddafi, son of former leader, shot dead in Libya
Saif al-Islam Gaddafi, the son of the longtime former Libyan leader Muammar Gaddafi, has been killed in Libya. Ahmed Khalifa, an Al Jazeera Arabic correspondent in the North African country,…
NECO releases 2025 SSCE external results, over 80% score five credits
The National Examinations Council has announced the release of the 2025 Senior School Certificate Examination (SSCE) External results, with over 80 per cent of candidates scoring five credits and above.…
DSS arraigns Malami, son over terrorism financing, firearms possession
The Department of State Services has arraigned former Attorney-General of the Federation, Abubakar Malami, and his son, Abdulazeez Malami, on five-count charges of terrorism financing and aiding and abetting terrorism,…
BENUE @ 50: Gov Alia immortalises Murtala Muhammed, Dan Agbese, others
...releases 14 Inmates The Governor of Benue state, Rev. Fr. Hyacinth Alia has immortalised the late Gen. Murtala Muhammed and other prominent past leaders from the state. The Governor…
Soludo visits Onitsha Market, commends traders for taking back their day
Anambra State Governor, Professor Chukwuma Soludo, on Monday visited the main market in Onitsha, signaling that the state is open for business at the start of the week. The governor…
How Diezani spent £140,000 in one day at London antiques store, by prosecutors
Proceedings resumed on Monday in London in the corruption and bribery trial of former Nigerian Petroleum Resources Minister Diezani Alison-Madueke. The jurors heard detailed evidence of the former minister’s…
Access Bank appoints Ifeyinwa Osime as Chairman
Access Bank Plc has appointed Mrs. Ifeyinwa Osime as Chairman of its Board of Directors, following the retirement of Mr. Paul Usoro, SAN, who stepped down on January 29, 2026,…
