EXCLUSIVE: DICON’s ‘missing investor’ raises questions over Nigeria’s defence industrial push
Nigeria’s renewed push to build a military-industrial complex has taken an awkward turn, with the Defence Industries Corporation of Nigeria now reportedly searching for its supposed core investor, AMIS, a…
CAF postpones WAFCON 2026 to July
The Confederation of African Football has officially postponed the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco, shifting the tournament from its initial March schedule to a new window between…
Google introduces Yoruba, Hausa language support for AI search in Nigeria
Google has expanded language support for its AI Search features, AI Overviews and AI Mode, to include Yorùbá and Hausa. According to a statement released on Thursday by Google,…
Cross River assembly suspends lawmaker indefinitely over alleged domestic violence
The Cross River state house of assembly has suspended Dickson Agbor, the member representing Obubra I state constituency, indefinitely over alleged violent conduct. The resolution was reached on Thursday after…
FG signs deal with Eni, Agip to resolve OPL 245 dispute
The presidency has announced the successful conclusion of a settlement agreement between the federal government, Eni, and Nigerian Agip Exploration Limited. Bayo Onanuga, presidential spokesperson, announced the agreement in a…
Trump says he must be involved in choosing Iran’s next leader
The United States President, Donald Trump, has said he must be involved in the selection of Iran’s next leader following the death of the country’s Supreme Leader, Ali Khamenei. Trump…
FG approves medical fellowship as equivalent of PhD
The federal government has approved medical fellowships awarded by professional medical colleges as equivalent of PhD degrees in Nigeria. This comes on the heels of a long-standing debate over whether…
FG makes NERD compliance mandatory for NYSC mobilisation, exemption
The Minister of Education, Dr. Tunji Alausa has said that compliance with the Nigeria Education Repository and Data Park (NERD) is now required for participation in, or exemption from the…
Kano Assembly initiates impeachment process against deputy gov
The Kano State House of Assembly has initiated impeachment proceedings against the Deputy Governor of Kano State, Aminu Abdussalam Gwarzo, over allegations of gross misconduct, abuse of office and breach…
AGF takes over Malami, son’s trial over alleged terrorism
The Attorney-General of the Federation, Lateef Fagbemi (SAN), has assumed control of the prosecution of a former AGF, Abubakar Malami (SAN), and his son, Abdulaziz, over alleged terrorism-related…
