AfCFTA: Nigeria can achieve 90 percent non-oil exports trade – Rabiu
Business leader Abdul Samad Rabiu has said Nigeria can achieve up to 90 percent non-oil exports under the African Continental Free Trade Area. He explained that the agreement presents a major opportunity for the country to reduce its reliance on crude oil revenue. According to Rabiu, Nigeria has the capacity to grow its manufacturing and […]
Nigeria risks losing Borno, North East to terrorists – Ndume
Senator Ali Ndume has warned that Nigeria risks losing parts of Borno State and the North East to terrorists if urgent steps are not taken. He expressed concern over the increasing activities of insurgents, noting that some communities are gradually falling under their control. According to him, the situation has worsened despite ongoing military operations […]
We determine who becomes President, we’ll no longer collect indomie, rice – Northern youths
A group of northern youths has declared that they will no longer accept food items or gifts in exchange for their votes during elections. They emphasized that the power to decide who becomes president lies with the people, especially the youth population. According to them, past elections were influenced by inducements like rice and noodles, […]
2027: Oyo APC yet to pick gubernatorial candidate – Adelabu insists
Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, has stated that the All Progressives Congress (APC) has not selected any governorship candidate for Oyo State ahead of 2027. He made this clarification following rumours that the party had already picked candidates in states like Oyo, Lagos, and Ogun. Adelabu, who is also an aspirant, insisted that no official […]
Journalists denied access as El-Rufai appears in Kaduna court
Journalists and members of the public were denied access to the courtroom as Nasir El-Rufai appeared before the Federal High Court in Kaduna. The restriction limited media coverage of the proceedings, and no official explanation was provided for the decision. El-Rufai arrived at the court in a Hilux vehicle and was escorted inside by security […]
El-Rufai arraigned in Kaduna court amid tight security
Former Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai was arraigned at the Federal High Court in Kaduna amid tight security presence. Security operatives were deployed around the court premises to maintain order and prevent any disruption during the proceedings. El-Rufai is facing multiple charges, including alleged money laundering, abuse of office, and fraud. The case, brought forward […]
UK-based Nigerian to testify virtually in alleged marriage scam case
Justice Ademuyiwa Oyeyipo of the FCT High Court in Abuja has allowed a UK-based Nigerian, Emmanuel Opeyemi Makinde, to testify virtually in a marriage scam case. The court scheduled Makinde’s online testimony for May 7, 2026, following a motion filed by the Inspector-General of Police. The trial involves travel agent Waliyu Aderibigbe Shitta, accused of […]
US Supreme Court to weigh Trump’s power to limit asylum processing
The US Supreme Court will consider a case determining former President Donald Trump’s authority to limit asylum processing in the country. The case challenges rules that restrict asylum applications at the US border, a policy implemented during Trump’s administration. Lower courts previously blocked the policy, arguing it could violate US immigration laws and constitutional protections. […]
Iran war: No basis for increment in PMS price in Nigeria – MURIC
The Muslim Rights Concern (MURIC) has stated that the ongoing war in Iran should not cause a rise in PMS prices in Nigeria. MURIC’s Executive Director, Professor Ishaq Akintola, noted that local refineries must receive enough crude to keep petrol prices stable. Recent fuel price spikes, reaching N1,400 per litre in some areas, are blamed […]
El-Rufai arrives court for alleged money laundering trial
Former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, arrived at the Federal High Court in Kaduna on Tuesday for his money laundering trial. The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) had announced his arraignment earlier. El-Rufai is being charged under suit number FHC/KD/73/2026 with counts including conversion and possession of public property. Additional charges […]