Govs Kafas, Alia unite to restore peace in border communities
Governors Agbu Kefas of Taraba and Hyacinth Alia of Benue met to address insecurity in southern Taraba, assuring displaced residents of enhanced security, immediate relief, and sustained government support for safe returns. The high-level peace meeting in Wukari involved security officials, traditional rulers, and government representatives from both states to find lasting solutions to the […]
Naira records highest single-day depreciation against US dollar
The Nigerian Naira fell sharply against the US dollar on Monday, marking its largest single-day depreciation this year. At the official exchange rate, the currency dropped to N1,378.03 per dollar, down from N1,363.39 on Friday. In the black market, the Naira also weakened, closing at N1,380 per dollar, down N5 from last week, narrowing the […]
Lagos NULGE members demand suspension of state president amid EFCC probe
Members of the Lagos State chapter of the Nigeria Union of Local Government Employees (NULGE) have called for the immediate suspension of State President Comrade Sunday Sewanu Ogunfowora pending an EFCC investigation into alleged financial misconduct. In a letter to the union’s national leadership, the members cited Rule 27(ii) of the NULGE constitution, which mandates […]
‘Our leader’ – US mosques honor Iran’s Ali Khamenei with memorial services
Two mosques in the United States have organized memorial gatherings for Iran’s Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, following reports of his death during a recent US-Israel military operation. The events were held in Manassas, Virginia, and Dearborn Heights, Michigan. In Virginia, organizers shared a flyer inviting people to a Ramadan “Potluck Iftar” in his honor, […]
Court declines ex-commissioners’ bid to stop Kano gov’t from reclaiming official vehicles
The National Industrial Court in Kano has rejected requests by some former commissioners seeking to stop the state government from retrieving official vehicles given to them while in office. The applicants wanted an interim order to prevent the move pending the hearing of their case. The former officials argued that the vehicles formed part of […]
NNL: Eguavoen takes over, as Abia Comets sacks Teibowei over poor performance
Abia Comets Football Club has relieved its Technical Adviser, Coach Dipreye Teibowei, of his duties following a series of poor performances in the Nigeria National League. The decision came after a disappointing Matchday 12 defeat to Sunshine Stars in Aba. The club had earlier given the coach a two-match ultimatum before the second phase of […]
Popular photographer, Kola Onifoto dies in Lagos motorcycle crash
Popular Nigerian photographer and biker, Kola Onifoto, whose real name was Orowole Kolapoz, has died after a lone motorcycle crash in Lagos. The 32-year-old reportedly had the accident while on his first solo ride outside the city. Before the journey, he shared an excited message online about travelling to Akure and praised experienced bikers who […]
Nigerian gets 19-year jail term in US over $4m romance scam
A 40-year-old Nigerian, Leslie Mba, has been sentenced to 19 years in a United States federal prison for his role in a romance fraud and business email compromise scheme. The case involved losses estimated at about $4 million. A U.S. District Court judge handed him a 228-month sentence after he pleaded guilty to conspiracy to […]
2027 Electoral Act: Why we’re worried – National Peace Committee
The National Peace Committee has expressed concern over parts of the 2026 Electoral Act recently signed by President Bola Tinubu. Rev. Fr. Atta Barkindo said some important reforms were left out during the amendment process. He pointed out that the law did not clearly state that elected officials should lose their seats if they defect […]
Iran: ‘We’re yet to get distress calls from Nigerians’ – FG
The Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM) has said it has not received any distress calls from Nigerians living in Iran. This comes as tensions continue between Iran, the United States, and Israel. According to NiDCOM’s media director, Abdur-Rahman Balogun, while Nigerians may be in Iran, none has officially contacted the commission for help. He clarified […]