Ireti Kingibe won’t return to senate, says Wike
Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has said Senator Ireti Kingibe will return to the senate in 2027 because she has “no project to show”. Kingibe, who…
Islamic group protests in Lagos over Khamenei’s death
Members of the South‑West chapter of the Islamic Movement of Nigeria (IMN) took to the streets of Lagos on Monday to protest the reported killing of Iran’s Supreme Leader,…
Chief judge Tsoho ready to respond to CCB invitation over asset declaration – FHC
The federal high court (FHC) says its chief judge, John Tsoho, will appear before the Code of Conduct Bureau (CCB) over allegations concerning his asset declaration. In a statement issued…
El-Rufai’s son speaks on items seized from father’s residence
Mohammed Bello El-Rufai, son of the embattled Former Governor of Kaduna state, Mallam Nasir El-Rufai, has spoken about the items the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC)…
FG begins direct remittance of oil revenues to FAAC
The Federal Government has commenced the implementation of Executive Order 9 of 2026, which mandates the direct remittance of oil revenues to the Federation Account Allocation Committee. The Minister of…
Report: Nigeria splits controversial OPL 245 into four oil blocks in new deal with Eni, Shell
Nigeria has entered an agreement to split the oil prospecting license (OPL) 245 into four new assets, which will be operated by Eni and Shell. According to Reuters, the deal…
FG gives N4 bn each to 12 varsities for engineering upgrades
The Federal Government has approved N4 billion each for 12 selected universities of engineering and technology to rehabilitate workshops and procure modern equipment. The Minister of Education, Dr. Tunji Alausa,…
Police Council confirms Disu as IGP
The National Police Council has unanimously endorsed the appointment of Olatunji Disu as substantive Inspector-General of Police. The Special Adviser to President Bola Tinubu on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga,…
Saudi Aramco shuts down oil refinery after Iran drone attack
Saudi Aramco, the state-owned oil company of Saudi Arabia, has shut down its Ras Tanura oil refinery following a fire sparked by debris from an Iranian drone attack at the…
Several US fighter jets crash in Kuwait, says defence ministry
The Kuwait ministry of defence says several United States military aircraft crashed this morning in the Middle Eastern country. It is unclear what caused the crash but a defence ministry…
