Senate rescinds rule barring first-term senators as presiding officers
The Senate, yesterday, made a dramatic U-turn on its controversial amendment barring first-time senators from contesting for presiding offices, reopening the race for Senate President and Deputy Senate President in…
Judges under pressure to abandon our cases – ADC
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has called on the federal government to hands off judicial matters and immediately cease attempts to interfere in the ongoing case between its leadership and…
Over 130 Nigerians seek return from South Africa
Frank Onyekwelu, president of the Nigerian community in South Africa, says over 130 of them have voluntarily registered for repatriation. Onyekwelu spoke during Channels Television’s Morning Brief programme on Thursday,…
FirstHoldCo gross profit surges 72% in Q1
FirstHoldco Plc delivered a masterclass performance in its first-quarter 2026 financials, recording a 72% year-on-year profit before tax (PBT) growth. Profit before tax (PBT) jumped to ₦321 billion from ₦186.47…
US to revoke passports of parents owing child support
The United States Department of State says it will begin revoking the passports of parents who owe large amounts of unpaid child support. The department told the Associated Press…
Dangote revives plans to list cement business on London bourse
Aliko Dangote, founder and president of Dangote Group, says he is planning to list his cement business on the London Stock Exchange for the second time. The renewed interest comes…
Abdulsamad Rabiu now second wealthiest African as net worth hits $18.6bn
Abdul Samad Rabiu, founder and chairman of BUA Group, has reportedly overtaken Johann Rupert, the South African billionaire, to become Africa’s second-richest individual. Rabiu’s progression comes after he recorded one…
Reform is not windfall: Restoring revenue integrity, correcting price distortions, by Tanimu Yakubu
I. Introduction: The Illusion of WindfallNigeria’s contemporary fiscal discourse has been captured by a convenient but fundamentally flawed proposition: that the removal of subsidy—particularly petrol subsidy—yields an immediate fiscal windfall.This…
ChannelsTV counters Wike, says Abuja HQ land legally acquired
Channels Television has rejected claims from Nyesom Wike, minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), regarding the allocation of a parcel of land housing its headquarters in Abuja. On Wednesday,…
Supreme Court will decide Kano emir – Ganduje
Abdullahi Ganduje, former governor of Kano, says the supreme court will decide the tussle pertaining to the Emir of Kano stool. Ganduje, a former national chairman of the All Progressives…
