Apart from an army of voluble commentators holding successive governments to account and speaking truths to them in the most parliamentary and patrician fashion, Nigeria is blessed with scores of
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the appointment of seven Executive Directors for the Nigerian Television Authority (NTA). The Executive Directors are: 1. Ayo Adewuyi — Re-appointed Executive
The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), Bauchi Zone, has raised alarm over the exodus of 30 trained PhD holders from Sa’adu Zungur University (SAZU) formerly Bauchi State University, due
President Bola Tinubu extends his heartfelt condolence to Governor Umo Eno of Akwa Ibom state on the shocking passing of his beloved wife, Pastor Patience Umo Eno. On
I vaguely remember learning in school, probably in my Government class, that Nigerians once sang a different anthem which was replaced amidst the Nigerianisation frenzy that followed political independence from
The wife of Akwa Ibom State Governor, Pastor Umo Eno, Patience Umo Eno, is dead. The state Commissioner for Information, Ini Ememobong, announced the First Lady’s death in a
Poverty is the parent of revolution and crime. — Aristotle (384-322 BC). THE state of affairs in our dear country, Nigeria, as at now, is simply bothersome. When an
Former President Goodluck Jonathan, on Thursday, denied suspending former Central Bank Governor, Dr Sanusi Lamido Sanusi, now Emir of Kano, Muhammad Sanusi II, for alleging that $49.8bn went missing from
President Bola Tinubu has called on the Edo State governor-elect, Senator Monday Okpebholo, to prioritise the development of his state while assuring him of the full support of the Federal
The Federal Government has suspended some senior officers of the Nigerian Correctional Service over bribery allegations regarding controversial crossdresser Idris Okuneye, widely known as Bobrisky. A blogger, Martins Otse
The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, has said, President Tinubu is implementing a series of transformative policies and reforms designed to address the missteps of the past
The bizarre, desultory, shameless and nonsensical call by President Bola Tinubu admonishing world leaders at the ongoing UN General Assembly (UNGA) to prioritize debt relief for Nigeria and other developing
The Presidency has disclosed why agencies of government cannot intervene in the raging price controversy between the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) and Dangote Refinery, saying both companies are
Fear everything, and with all that thou fearest, fear your gadgets. That was the global lesson we were all taught last week when walkie-talkies suddenly became murder weapons. The event
Governments must be multipliers of prosperity, wealth and well-being. Conversely, they must be reducers of poverty, pain and misery. This is the purpose for which citizens of a country elect
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has filed fresh 16-count charges bordering on fraud against the former Governor of Kogi State, Yahaya Bello, before an FCT High Court, Daily
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has expressed his readiness to reshuffle his cabinet. The President has also charged the Ministers not to be media shy, but go out to
The Senate on Wednesday confirmed the appointment of Justice Kudirat Kekere-Ekun as substantive Chief Justice of Nigeria after screening. The development comes after President Bola Tinubu wrote the Senate
As the 79th United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) gets underway, Nigeria has once again placed its bid for a permanent seat on the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) at the
A battle on the electoral turf has just been won and lost in Edo state, Nigeria. Governor Godwin Obaseki was elected as Governor in 2016 on the platform of the
Tony O. Elumelu, CFR, Founder of the Tony Elumelu Foundation (TEF), hosted a reception with Cindy McCain, Executive Director of the World Food Programme (WFP), to highlight youth unemployment and
President Bola Tinubu has written to the Senate, seeking the confirmation of Justice Kudirat Kekere-Ekun as the Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN). Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, read Tinubu’s letter during
The Central Bank of Nigeria has further raised its Monetary Policy Rate(MPR) by 50 basis points to 27.25 per cent from 26.75 per cent “to moderate inflation” which stands at
I was in my late twenties when I left Nigeria for America. In that season of life, one US dollar sold for 19 Naira. My salary as a reporter with
Vice President Kashim Shettima has arrived in New York to represent Nigeria at the 79th United Nations General Assembly (UNGA). On Monday, a statement by the Senior Special Assistant
As Edo voters head to the polls tomorrow to elect their next governor, the stakes have never been higher. The race to succeed outgoing governor, Godwin Obaseki, who completes his
President Bola Tinubu will not attend the 79th United Nations General Assembly session in New York this year. The President has thus directed Vice President Kashim Shettima to lead
Officials of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on Wednesday night made an attempt to arrest former governor of Kogi State, Yahaya Bello, at the Kogi State Governor’s lodge
Bauchi State Governor and Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Governors’ Forum, Bala Mohammed, has boasted that he has enough water to extinguish any fire from the Minister of
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) says embattled former Kogi State Governor, Yahaya Bello, is not in its custody. In a statement on Wednesday, EFCC spokesman Dele Oyewale
Former Governor of Kogi State Yahaya Bello has honoured the invitation of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) after months of back-and-forth and an attempt by the agency to
The ongoing row between the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) and Dangote Refinery over fuel pricing highlights deep-rooted structural issues in Nigeria’s energy sector and raises broader questions about
The return of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu from what looked like a long trip abroad must come to many as a relief. When the President travelled on August 29, his
“I am beginning to wonder how many fools it takes to make the term ‘My Fellow Citizens’” -Honore de Balzac, 1799-1850, in LOST ILLUSIONS You were probably one of
The recent massive increase in petroleum price which was done overnight has sent a shock wave, depression and fear across the nation, as citizens are left lamenting many questions, on
The Dangote Refinery located in Lagos has denied selling petrol to the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) at N898 per litre. A spokesman for the refinery Anthony Chiejina
The Independent Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeria has raised concerns over the pricing of petrol from the Dangote Refinery, urging the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited to ensure it is
A fleet of trucks are seen lifting Premium Motor Spirit, known as petrol, at the refinery located in the Ibeju-Lekki area of Lagos State. Credit: X/ @DangoteGroup The loading
The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has sued President Bola Tinubu, alleging his government’s “failure to reverse the increase in the pump price of petrol.” Disclosing this in
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has suspended the former Senator representing Kogi West, Dino Melaye, over alleged anti-party activities. Melaye, ex-chairman of the Senate Committee on Federal Capital Territory
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has directed payment service providers to begin the tracking of all Point of Sale (PoS) transactions. In a circular to all Payment Service
President Bola Tinubu has welcomed the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) ‘s new report on the country’s trade balance. According to the report, Nigeria recorded another trade surplus in
The economic trajectory of Nigeria has been on a downward spiral for years, culminating in the current crisis that has left millions of Nigerians impoverished, businesses struggling, and public trust
President Bola Tinubu was warmly received on Wednesday in London by His Majesty King Charles III at Buckingham Palace for a private meeting, highlighting the enduring and cherished relationship between
In the face of the challenges in the oil sector, particularly the current tightness in the supply of petrol, it has become fashionable to blame the national oil company, the
“Bros, you dey craze. I watch you dis morning, you just dey yarn, You just dey craze. You just dey troll Una dey drink something for that una programme? Una
It has become clear, even to the least discerning, that the Labour Party in Edo State has entered an unholy pact with the All Progressives Congress (APC) to bring Edo
The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, has announced the readiness of his ministry to commence the implementation of the National Values Charter in line with the President’s
In a sickening and disheartening display of authoritarian madness, agents from the Department of State Services (DSS) invaded the Abuja office of the Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) on
The Trades Union Congress (TUC) of the United Kingdom has strongly condemned the Nigerian government for the unlawful arrest and persecution of Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) President, Joe Ajaero.
A former vice president, Atiku Abubakar, has berated the federal government over the arrest of the President of the Nigeria Labour Congress, Joe Ajaero, by the Department of State Services,
The Department of State Services (DSS) has released labour leader Joe Ajaero, Channels Television has learnt. Ajaero, who confirmed his release to our correspondent, said the secret police allowed
Global rights group Amnesty International has condemned the arrest and detention of the President of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), Joe Ajaero, by the Department of State Services (DSS). In
Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has urged President Bola Tinubu “to immediately direct Nigeria’s Department of State Services (DSS) to end the intimidation and harassment and attack against our
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has demanded the immediate and unconditional release of its president Joe Ajaero who was arrested by security agents on Monday. Ajaero was arrested at
Nigeria is at the moment in a precarious position, teetering like a heavy toddler due to the instability of its monocrop economy. The country’s heavy dependence on crude (not even
Operatives of the Department of the State Services (DSS) have laid siege to the office of the Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) in Abuja. This comes hours after
Huhuonline.com can disclose that the Department of State for Security (DSS), has arrested the President of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), Joe Ajaero. Ajaero was arrested at the Nnamdi
Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has urged President Bola Tinubu to use his position and “good offices” to direct the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) to immediately reverse
The Special Adviser to President Bola Tinubu on Media and Publicity, Ajuri Ngelale, has proceeded on an indefinite leave of Ngelale said the decision was taken after significant consultations
The Federal Government has said it did not place age limit for students taking National Examinations Council (NECO) and West African Examinations Council (WAEC). Minister of State for Education,
The National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) has insisted on going ahead with the planned nationwide protest against the increase in petrol price. The Senate President of the NANS,
The Federal Government has said only public servants with duly registered National Identification Numbers (NIN) will be allowed to purchase as it flags off the sale of 30,000 metric tonnes
President Bola Tinubu, on Thursday, directed Vice President, Kashim Shettima to summon the Minister of State, Petroleum, Heineken Lokpobiri, the Group Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company
In the annals of Nigeria’s political history, the #EndBadGovernance protests will be remembered as a defining moment in the people’s struggle for a better nation. These protests represent not just
“Hello, Bros. Hello. Hello. Hello” “Yes. I can hear you” “Which kin thing be this now? I don dey call you since, you no pick call. Person go dey call
I was away on vacation for just two weeks only to return to meet fuel queues still on the streets of Nigeria with the fuel stations rationing fuel in Lagos
Assuming no unforeseen circumstances, Dangote Refinery is expected to make its first delivery of refined premium motor spirit, pms, to the Nigerian market by September 2024. The Federal Government has
The Nigeria Police Force, on Monday, declared a British national, Andrew Wynne, also known as Andrew Povich, and a Nigerian, Lucky Obiyan, wanted for allegedly plotting to overthrow the democratically
The Nigeria Police Force, on Monday, declared a British national, Andrew Wynne, also known as Andrew Povich, and a Nigerian, Lucky Obiyan, wanted for allegedly plotting to overthrow the democratically
It appears there is no limit to the odium Nigerians would endure in the hands of President Ahmed Tinubu and his APC co-travelers, because just when the government seems to
A 54-year-old Alake Latoyosi has delivered eleven (11) babies in Cotonou, Benin Republic. She delivered the babies in two batches. The first set of six arrived on 7
The Kano State Government has ordered the closure of all bank accounts operated by its ministries, departments and agencies (MDAs) in the state. The government directed that they be
By his advanced age and eminent status as a former Vice President of Nigeria, Alhaji Atiku Abubakar is by no means qualified to be an elder statesman. Statesmen are highly
The International Criminal Police Organisation has arrested more than 300 people with links to one of West Africa’s most feared criminal networks, Black Axe, and other affiliated groups. The
Nigerians have begun to express their dissatisfaction over Seyi, President Bola Tinubu’s first son’s presence at the swearing-in ceremony of the acting Chief Justice of Nigeria, Kudirat Kekere-Ekun.
President Bola Tinubu has approved the appointment of new Directors-General of the National Intelligence Agency (NIA) and the Department of State Services (DSS). Ambassador Mohammed Mohammed is the new
The National Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) has started a 7-day warning Strike across all its centres nationwide. The resident doctors’ strike is to clamour for the release of
“Not to know what happened before you were born is to remain forever a child.” – Cicero, 46 B.C. Marcus Tullius Cicero (106 BC-43 BC), renowned statesman, lawyer, philosopher,
The recent seizure of three jets belonging to Nigeria’s presidential fleet has cast an unforgivable shadow over the nation’s international image. This incident, which has resulted in widespread international embarrassment,
The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has urged the 36 governors and the FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike to “disclose details of any Chinese loans, liabilities, and other external borrowing
President Bola Tinubu on Friday administered oath of office on Justice Kudirat Kekere-Ekun as the acting Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN), pending her confirmation by the Senate. The swearing-in
Huhuonline.com understands that Chinese investment group racing to recover up to $70 million in arbitration awards from Nigeria has concluded plans to list two residential structures it confiscated from the
The National Data Protection Commission has fined Fidelity Bank a total sum of N555.8m for infractions relating to breaches of its customers’ data. The commission’s National Commissioner, Vincent Olatunji,
Politician and former presidential candidate of the Labour Party in the 2023 general elections, Peter Obi has called on the Federal Government to give an account of its dealings and
The Joint Admission Matriculation Board (JAMB) has threatened to sanction higher institutions that fail to submit lists of students admitted immediately after matriculation. This was revealed in a
With the commencement of the rainy season, the Nigerian Army said it has deployed troops in several of the northern states, to protect farmers. A statement by the Director
President Bola Tinubu has issued a directive to reduce the size of Nigeria’s official delegation to the forthcoming United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) meetings in New York, United States.
The presidential candidate of the Labour Party in the 2023 elections, Peter Obi, has described the report of the seizure of three presidential jets in France as another embarrassment which
Justice Akintayo Aluko of a Lagos Federal High Court, has ordered interim forfeiture of cash sum of $2, 045, million USD, linked to the embattled former governor of the Central
The Federal Government of Nigeria has accused a Chinese company, Zhongshan Fucheng Industrial Investment Co. Limited, of subterfuge after a French court ruled in favour of the firm and granted
Speaker of the House of Representatives Tajudeen Abbas has withdrawn the controversial Counter Subversion and Other Related Bills which seeks to criminalise refusal to sing Nigeria’s reintroduced national anthem. The
The management of the Dangote Refinery has dismissed reports of a fixed petrol price of ₦600/litre, calling them “speculative announcements” with no basis. This was contained in a statement
The Revenue Mobilisation Allocation and Fiscal Commission (RMAFC) says each of the 109 senators occupying legislative seats in the red chamber earns ₦1,063,860 salary and allowances per month. The commission
The Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) is probing the destruction of the country’s passport by a lady and has also invited the woman for questioning. A viral video captured the
The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) has invalidated the certificates of 101 individuals mobilised for national service by the University of Calabar (UNICAL) during the 2021, 2022, and 2023 service
The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) has released the 2024 results for the West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE). This is according to a post on the examination
The Governor of Oyo State, Seyi Makinde has denied taking part in the ₦570bn hardship grant claimed to have been given to the state governments by the Federal Government.
Authorities of the Nigerian Immigration Services (NIS) have placed sponsors of nationwide #EndBadGovernance protest on its watchlist. Comptroller-General of NIS, Kemi Nandap, who disclosed this at Defence Headquarters, Abuja
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) on Tuesday announced the approval for a pivotal financial accommodation to support the proposed merger between Unity Bank Plc and the Providus Bank Limited.
In a flash, I saw a stone flying towards me from an irate youth I believed to be a thug. It missed my windscreen by a few inches. Then another
General Christopher Musa, Chief of Defence Staff, says those flying Russian flag in Nigeria have committed a treasonable offence. Speaking after an emergency security session with President Bola Tinubu
Operatives of the Department of State Services have arrested one of the leaders of the ongoing Endbadgovernance protests in the Federal Capital Territory, Micheal Lenin. Lenin was picked up
President Bola Tinubu will address the nation in a broadcast on Sunday, August 4, 2024, at 7:00 am. Television, radio, and other electronic media outlets are enjoined to plug
From initially expressing unease about the protests billed to start today, the government changed its stance to advocating “peaceful protests.” It was a smart move. If they had refused people
“The only thing worse than being blind is having sight but no vision.” — Helen Keller (1880-1968) AS I write this, we were in the evening of the
The Kaduna Electricity Distribution Company (KEDCO) has disconnected the Kaduna Government House over N2.9 billion debt. The company in a statement signed by the Head, Corporation Communication, Abdulazeez Abdullahi,
Amnesty International has claimed that 13 persons were killed in the first day of the nationwide protests that hit parts of the country, calling for a probe. In a
The Minister of Sports Development, Senator John Owan Enoh, has said he will probe the exclusion of Nigerian athlete, Favour Ofili, from the 100m Women’s event at the ongoing Paris
Twenty-four hours before the planned 10-day hunger protest, the Federal Government took some proactive steps to quell the demonstration. Recall that recently, a group, the Take It Back movement
“Ol’Boy.” “Bros. Bro-oo!” “How are you preparing for Thursday?” “What is happening on Thursday?” “What do you mean what is happening on Thursday? The #EndBad Governance protest” “I see. Me,
President Bola Tinubu has directed the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited to sell crude to Dangote Refinery and other upcoming refineries in Naira. The Special Adviser to the President
Ahead of the planned nationwide protest slated to start August 1, police authorities are requesting the details of the demonstrators. While briefing journalists in Abuja on Friday, the Inspector General
As the planned ‘EndBadGovernance’ protest slated for August draws close, President Bola Tinubu on Thursday entered an emergency closed-door meeting with top traditional rulers, security top brass in his government
NNPC Group Chief Executive Officer, Mele Kyari, says he does not own a blending plant in Malta, adding that he does not know of any employee of the Nigerian National
Africa’s richest man, Aliko Dangote, who is renowned for his monopolistic business tendencies, is been accused of same practices and refining substandard petroleum products.in his new endeavor. However, Dangote has
The House of Representatives on Thursday resolved to support the Federal Government with N648 million for six months by cutting down their salaries by 50% to support food sufficiency across
The Education Minister Prof Tahir Mamman, has made a U-turn in his earlier statement, where he directed the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board, JAMB, to admit only candidates who have
The Minister of Information Mohammed Idris says the Federal Government and the leadership of the Organised Labour have agreed on ₦70,000 as the new minimum wage for Nigerian workers.
By now, you must have heard the fascinating tale, “How they catch monkeys in Brazil,” as graphically captured in James Hadley Chase’s “The Paw In The Bottle.” “…They put
Shaibu was impeached in April by the Edo State House of Assembly, ending months of tussle between him and Governor Godwin Obaseki over the former’s move to contest the Edo
The Federal Government has reached an agreement with the United Arab Emirates (UAE) to allow Nigerian passport holders to obtain visas for travel to that Arab nation starting today,
The headline inflation rate increased to 34.19% in the month of June, according to a report by the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS). The report said food inflation also
Former President Donald Trump who was grazed by a bullet Saturday night at a political rally in Butler Pennsylvania, said a bullet “pierced” part of his right ear, according to
Huhuonline.com can disclose that former President Donald Trump was grazed by a bullet , Saturday, at a political rally in Butler, Pennsylvania. Anthony Guglielmi, spokesperson for Secret Service, confirmed the
A newly released report by the Nigerian Bureau of Statistics (NBS) in collaboration with the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crimes (UNODC), has said Nigerian public officials received nothing
The Supreme Court has granted financial autonomy to the 774 local government councils in the country. In a landmark judgement on Thursday, the apex court ordered the Federal Government
The Community Court of Justice, ECOWAS, has ruled that the Federal Republic of Nigeria violated the human rights of Obianuju Udeh and two others. The court found Nigeria in
A drug baron on the wanted list of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, identified as Joachin Mbonu, has been arrested. Mbonu was arrested by operatives of the NDLEA
The Chief Justice Of Nigeria (CJN), Justice Olukayode Ariwoola, says the National Judicial Council (NJC) has already activated the process of making errant judges who give misleading and conflicting judgements
How long can Nigeria’s Fourth Republic last? Perhaps it is over already. In 2023, a heavily-flawed candidate won the presidency in a manipulated election, taking over the leadership from
The Vice-Chancellor, Federal University Dutsinma (FUDMA), Katsina State, Prof. Armaya’u Bichi, has alleged that some of the university’s staff are serving as informants to bandits. The News Agency of
President Bola Tinubu on Tuesday in Abuja inaugurated the Presidential Committee on Implementation of Livestock Reforms to address obstacles to agricultural productivity and open up new opportunities which benefit farmers,
President Bola Tinubu has created created the Ministry of Livestock Development. The ministry’s creation was announced during the inauguration of the Renewed Hope livestock Reform Implementation Committee established to
This year, 2024 is clearly the year of democratic elections, the. year that democracy is put to the test in virtually every continent of the world – at least 97
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has asked INTERPOL in three North African countries of Morocco, Tunisia, Algeria to watch-list former Kogi State Governor Yahaya Bello, it was learnt
All parts of Nigeria have been thrown into darkness as the national power grid system collapses. The electricity distribution companies, DisCos, which have no power to supply to customers,
The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has suspended 10 private jet operators over failure to commence the recertification process. A statement signed by NCAA’s Director, Public Affairs and Consumer
Justice Inyang Ekwo of the Federal High Court, Abuja, on Thursday, declared invalid the Peoples Democratic Party’s primary election held on February 22, 2024, which produced Asue Ighodalo as its
Former President, Olusegun Obasanjo, has disclosed that the issue of releasing Nnamdi Kanu was not part of his discussion with the South-East governors in Enugu State on Tuesday. The
Chairman and Chief Executive of the Dangote Group, Aliko Dangote, has criticised the latest increment of interest rate to almost 30 per cent by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN).
Retired Rear Admiral Alison Madueke has urged the Lagos State High Court in Igbosere to stop his ex-wife and former Petroleum Minister, Diezani Alison-Madueke from using his surname.
An Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) belonging to the Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has crashed in the Igabi Local Government Area of Kaduna State. Locals had earlier said it was
I was drawn to this book almost instantly by its title. – Writing for Media and Monetising It. Azu Ishiekwene, the author, and I have been colleagues and friends for
Nigeria is blessed with innumerable citizens who love their country and seek its success, peace, and prosperity. They are men and women with a sense of loyalty, indubitable love, and
The level of looting going on in the country is beyond human comprehension. Those involved are not just men and women in power. Corporate organisations, government institutions and private businesses
Long buried truths on the political persecution, instead of prosecution, brutally directed against Chief James Onanefe Ibori, are emerging. Dr. Michael Owoko’s essay titled The Problem With EFCC, appeared
No fewer than 30 persons died, with over 100 injured when suicide bombers attacked wedding and funeral ceremonies in Borno state. The First Class Emir of Gwoza Local Government
Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, says the intention of the man who detonated an explosive in Port Harcourt Tuesday, was to blow up the Presidential Hotel, a highly-rated hospitality facility
You may have seen the video clip of President Bola Tinubu encouraging leaders of the Arewa Consultative Forum to ask governors to judiciously discharge their responsibilities to their people (now
This story is about a man who set out to achieve a seemingly impossible task: to build the largest refinery in Africa, right in the heart of Nigeria. Aliko Dangote,
There was a fire outbreak on Wednesday at the Dangote Petroleum Refinery in the Lekki Free Zone, Lagos. Reacting to the incident, the Chief Corporate Communications Officer of Dangote
The State House spent a whopping sum of N244,654,350 for the purchase and supply of tyres in a single day, according to findings by Daily Trust. Investigation and data
World’s human rights organisation, Amnesty International said insecurity has left over 2,600 dead, and over 50 rural communities in Benue State have recorded a total of 135 attacks in the
A senior officer of the Nigeria Customs Service on Tuesday slumped and died after developing a complication during a hearing at the House of Representatives. The name of the
The Federal Executive Council (FEC) has stepped down consideration and deliberation on the memo on the new minimum wage to allow President Bola Tinubu engage in more consultation with stakeholders.
The Sokoto State Government says contrary to speculations by some persons and groups, the current administration of Governor Ahmed Aliyu of Sokoto State has no plan to depose the Sultan
The Vice President, Oil and Gas at Dangote Industries Limited (DIL), Devakumar Edwin, has accused International Oil Companies (IOCs) in Nigeria, of doing everything to frustrate the survival of Dangote
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu had to cut short his Eid-el-Kabir celebrations in Lagos as an international duty beckoned. His South African counterpart, Cyril Ramaphosa, had sent a special invitation to
IT was a bit of an emotional period for me when names of people who fought for democracy kept popping up in the Democracy Week. It was quite good
Nigeria was last week swept up in a wave of emotions as a video emerged in South Africa of President Bola Tinubu appearing to be on the receiving end of
Nigerian billionaire Femi Otedola, the Chairman of FBN Holdings, has acquired an additional 2.22 per cent stake in First Bank. This was disclosed in a corporate filing on the
The Kano State Police Command has deployed more armed personnel to the two palaces housing the contending emirs in the metropolitan local government areas of Kano. It was gathered
Operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes commission, EFCC, have arrested a syndicate of fake State House Staff in Abuja for alleged criminal conspiracy, false representation and employment scam.
Within four years, politically exposed personalities (PEPs) in Nigeria have doubled their investment in the real estate sector of Dubai, United Arab Emirates, according to… Within four years,
The Federal High Court sitting in Lagos on Friday ordered the final forfeiture to the Federal Government properties valued at over N11.14bn and another N1.04 billion linked to the former
The Police Service Commission (PSC) has broken its silence on the ongoing row with the Nigeria Police Force (NPF) over recruitment. Both sides have been… The Police Service Commission
Kano State Attorney General (AG), Haruna Isah Dederi, said the state government wants to renovate the facility. The Kano State Government has ordered the demolition of a section of
…Obaseki gives Edo CP 7 days to fish out perpetrators The Edo State Government has condemned, in the strongest terms, the alleged rape and gruesome murder of Adekolure Idowu
A Federal High Court in Kano, on Thursday, nullified the reinstatement of Muhammadu Sanusi II as the 16th Emir of Kano. The court also nullified all the actions taken
Huhuonline.com can disclose that Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has sworn in 23 new caretaker chairmen for the 23 local government areas of the state. The swearing-in was done
The Joint Union Congress of the Police Service Commission, has called on President Bola Tinubu, to relieve the Inspector General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, over his alleged meddlesomeness in the
The Rivers State Police Command has taken over all the 23 Council Secretariats and some critical government infrastructure in the state. Following the Local Government (LG) crisis rocking Rivers
The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has declared that the Nigerian airspace is safe and secure. This comes on the heels of certain online publications that the airspace is
The crisis between the camps of Governor Siminalayi Fubara and Minister of Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has shifted to the local government area. Fubara and Wike fell
President Bola Tinubu has called for stronger collaboration between Nigeria’s law enforcement agencies and the United States’ Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) in the fight against cybercrime, terrorism, and other
President Bola Tinubu has approved the appointment of Mr. Ayodeji Ariyo Gbeleyi as the Director-General of the Bureau of Public Enterprises (BPE). Mr. Gbeleyi is a renowned financial expert
A Federal High Court in Kano has awarded N10 million compensation to Emir Aminu Ado Bayero over the order for his arrest and eviction from the palace. Governor Abba
President Bola Tinubu has approved the appointment of Mr. Tanimu Yakubu as the Director-General of the Budget Office of the Federation, following the expiration of the tenure of Mr. Ben
The founder of Dangote Group, Aliko Dangote, has revealed that both local and international criminal organisations, which he described as “mafia”, made repeated attempts to sabotage his $19bn refinery project
President Bola Tinubu on Wednesday addressed Nigerians on Democracy Day for the second time since he assumed office on May 29, 2024. In his speech, the President honoured heroes of
The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Yusuf Tuggar, has formally lodged a complaint with the Head of the Civil Service of the Federation regarding allegations of sexual harassment levelled
Barring unforeseen circumstances, the 2026 Ekiti and Osun governorship elections are less than 27 and 28 months respectively. In Osun State, it is believed in the All Progressives Congress (APC)
Arising from the misinformation and distortion of facts about the arrest of 127 suspected internet fraudsters by operatives of the Ibadan Zonal Command of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission,
In the intricate tapestry of Nigerian politics, few threads are as colorful and resilient as that of Dr. Bukola Saraki, a man whose political narrative reads like a best-selling thriller.
Governors under the aegis of the Nigerian Governors Forum have rejected the proposed N60,000 minimum wage for Nigerian workers. In a statement issued on Friday by the Director of
Justice Thomas Okosu of the Competition and Consumer Protection Tribunal has slammed a N150 million fine on Multichoice Nigeria. Okosu, who chaired a three-man panel, on Friday, also ordered
The Presidency has described as false the news making the rounds that the Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister for the Economy, Wale Edun, has proposed N105,000 in the new
Former Governor of Kaduna State, Nasir El-Rufai, has dismissed as a “politically motivated hatchet job”, the Kaduna State House of Assembly’s adoption of a report of its ad-hoc committee asked
The ad hoc committee set up by the Kaduna State House of Assembly to investigate all finances, loans and contracts awarded under the former governor, Nasir El-Rufai has submitted its
The Federal High Court sitting in Lagos on Wednesday granted an order of interim forfeiture of properties valued at N11,140,000,000.00 linked to the embattled former Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN)
President Bola Tinubu has directed the Minister of Finance, Wale Edun, to come up with the cost Implications on the new minimum wage within two days. Minister of Information
One of the very easy tactics that a government adopts when it sees that it is unpopular with the publics that it governs is to create a diversion, fly a
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and the Trade Union Congress (TUC) have suspended their industrial action – over a lack of consensus on a new minimum wage and the hike
The country has been thrown into a fresh round of blackouts over the shutdown of the national grid by aggrieved members of the labour unions. The national grid system
A nasty experience of generalised insecurity in Nigeria has provoked a debate about how best police and policing Nigeria might be organised. There are those who feel that what
The City of David Parish of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG) in Lagos has suspended Pastor Idowu Iluyomade, following the extravagant birthday party of his wife shortly after
The Central Bank of Nigeria has revoked the banking licence of Heritage Bank Plc, effective immediately. This decision was made due to the bank’s failure to improve its financial
Workers have downed tools across the nation as the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and the Trade Union Congress (TUC) begin their industrial action over the hike in electricity tariff
Alhaji Muhammadu Sanusi, Emir of Kano, has said no one can ask God for explanation on any issue. The monarch said this in his sermon at the Kofar Kudu
The Nigerian education loan fund (NELFUND) said it had had over 9.5 million visits, with over 6, 000 applications for loans from students in federal tertiary institutions since it opened
Calm is gradually returning to the city of Kano following the tensions over the throne of Emir of Kano even as Emir Muhammadu Sanusi II enters the 6th day of
The Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN), Justice Olukayode Ariwoola, has summoned the Chief Judge of the Federal High Court, Justice John Tsoho; and the Chief Judge of Kano State High
President Bola Tinubu has assented to the National Anthem Bill 2024 reverting to the old national anthem, “Nigeria, we hail thee”. “This morning, Mr President signed into an Act of
Ayotunde Solademi, a Foreign Service National Investigator with the Federal Bureau of Investigation, FBI and second prosecution witness, PW2, in the ongoing trial of Muideen Olamilekan Teslim, on Monday, May
Justice Amina Adamu Aliyu of Kano High Court sitting on Miller Road has restrained the police, the State Security Service (SSS) and Nigerian military from evicting the reinstated Emir of
The Labour Party (LP) caucus in the House of Representatives has described President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s one year in office as a “reign of economic hardship, insecurity and hopelessness”,
The Organised Labour has again rejected a fresh minimum wage proposal by the Federal Government. This time, the Organised Labour comprising the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and the Trade Union
Nollywood actor, Zack Orji, has opened up about how his role in the 1990s hit film, Glamour Girls, had an impact on his marriage, specifically, his involvement in a nude
The Kano State Government has said the reinstatement of the deposed Emir of Kano, Alhaji Muhammadu Sanusi II was done in the best interest of the state. This is
The Civil Society Legislative Advocacy Centre (CISLAC) has cautioned the President Bola Tinubu-led federal government to resist any attempts by desperate politicians to disrupt the peace and harmony in
The Kano Branch of the Nigerian Bar Association has raised concerns over the recent developments in the state following the repeal of the Kano Emirate Council Law of 2019.
Huhuonline.com can disclose that the Kano State Police Command has said it will enforce the court order restraining the state government from dissolving five newly created Emirates in the state.
The Federal High Court sitting in Lagos has ordered an interim forfeiture of the sums of $4,719,054, N830,875,611, and several properties linked to a former governor of the Central
Kano State Governor, Abba Yusuf on Friday reappointed Muhammadu Sanusi II as the 16th Emir of Kano. Sanusi received his letter of reinstatement at the Government House in Kano.
The reinstated Emir of Kano, Sanusi Lamido Sanusi has arrived at Kano State Government House to receive his letter of appointment before resuming duty as the new emir. The
A Federal High Court in Kano on Thursday issued an ex-parte order preventing Governor Abba Yusuf from reinstating Emir Muhammadu Sanusi II. The court also halted the implementation of a
Four years after, Sanusi Lamido Sanusi, Muhammadu Sanusi II was deposed as the Emir of Kano, Governor Abba Yusuf of Kano State has reinstated him to the throne. The Governor
The Kano State House of Assembly has officially passed a bill dissolving all five emirate councils in the state. This decision followed deliberations on the floor of the house during
Huhuonline.com can disclose that the Speaker of Cross River Assembly, Elvert Ayambem has been Impeached He was impeached on Wednesday by 17 members out of the 25-member House over allegations
The United Kingdom Civil Aviation Authority has written Nigeria’s Civil Aviation Authority stating Air Peace has reportedly violated some aviation safety regulations The development came barely three months after
A helicopter carrying Iran’s President Ebrahim Raisi was involved in “an accident” amid poor weather conditions on Sunday, state media reported, with a search underway and no news yet on
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, on Friday, May 17, 2024, handed over the sum of $22,000 recovered from a convicted internet fraudster, Hakeem Ayotunde Olanrewaju, to the Federal
…takes campaign to Edo Central The Edo State Chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has urged members, leaders and other stakeholders across the State to drive massive sensitization
The National Judicial Council has recommended a total of 86 judicial officers for appointment into federal and state courts across the country. The recommendations were made by the council’s
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has disclosed that it has suspended the issuance of communication licences in three categories including Mobile Virtual Network Operator (MVNO), Interconnect Exchange, and Value Added
The Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) has announced May 24, 2024, as official date for the opening of portal for student loan applications. Managing Director of NELFUND, Mr Akintunde
Popular street singer Habeeb Okikiola, best known as Portable, has been arrested by the police for allegedly refusing to pay the balance of a G-Wagon vehicle he purchased from a
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), on Wednesday, arraigned a former Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) Godwin Emefiele for approving the printing of N684.5m notes at
The Federal Government has suspended the controversial cybersecurity levy on electronic banking transactions. Nigeria’s Minister of Information and National Orientation Mohammed Idris disclosed this while briefing State House Correspondents
A young man, whose identity is yet be unveiled, sneaked into a bank in Dadinkowa, Jos South local government area of Plateau State, with Improvised Explosive Device (IED), demanding N100m
An aircraft belonging to XeJet Airline skidded off the runway at the domestic wing of Murtala Mohammed Airport in Lagos State on Saturday morning. But there were no casualties,
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has cautioned compliance officers of banks in Nigeria to stop disclosing the anti-graft agency’s investigative activities to their customers. EFCC Chairman, Ola Olukoyede,
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission has read the Riot Act to foreign missions based in Nigeria, banning them from transacting in foreign currencies, and mandating the use of Naira
The British High Commission in Nigeria has failed to acknowledge the presence of Prince Harry. Harry and his wife, Meghan, arrived in the most populous black nation on earth,
Members of the House of Representatives on Thursday asked the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) to withdraw the circular directing financial institutions to commence implementation of the 0.5 per
The House of Representatives has issued a 14-day ultimatum to Dangote Cement, Bua Cement, Lafarge Cement, Asaka Cement, and Eagle Cement to appear before its joint committee and make their
The Peoples Democratic Party, PDP presidential candidate for 2023, Atiku Abubakar, has condemned the lack of proper notification as regards the demolition of properties in the Oniru corridor, including parts
Saturday was exactly six days after President Bola Ahmed Tinubu attended the World Economic Forum’s (WEF’s) Special Meeting on Global Collaboration, Growth and Energy for Development in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia,
The 2023 presidential candidate of the Labour Party, Mr Peter Obi, has called on President Bola Tinubu to discontinue the Lagos-Calabar coastal highway project to save jobs for Nigerians.
Justice Emeka Nwite of the Federal High Court Abuja has granted the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), an interim order to freeze 1,146 bank accounts belonging to individuals
…commissions new secretariat for NLC, TUC, names edifice after Adams Oshiomhole The Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, has increased the minimum wage for Edo workers from N40,000 to
The Nigeria Football Federation has appointed former Super Eagles winger Finidi George as the new head coach of the nation’s senior men’s national team. The announcement came in a
The charade of Nigeria is never-ending! Only recently, one of Nigeria’s best-known cross-dressers, Idris Okuneye, alias Bobrisky, was arrested on charges of abusing banknotes. He was later convicted and sentenced
The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has filed a lawsuit against the Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) Limited over the “failure to account for and explain the whereabouts of
President Bola Tinubu has approved the appointment of Mr. Jim Ovia, CFR, renowned banker and businessman, as the Chairman of the Board of the Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND).
Telecoms operators including MTN, Airtel and Globacom have pushed for cost-reflective tariff in view of extant economic realities. This was contained in a statement jointly released by the Association
The American International School of Abuja has asked the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission to provide “authentic banking details” for the refund of fees paid for the children of Yahaya
The Federal Government says the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) will carry out a comprehensive audit of all local airlines in the country. The Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development,
…gives 30 days ultimatum The Edo State Government has urged residents and property owners in the State on prompt payment of the land use charges associated with properties under
One hundred and nineteen inmates have escaped from the Medium Security Custodial Centre, Suleja, in Niger State after a rainstorm damaged part of the facility late Wednesday. “A heavy
The Executive Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Mr Ola Olukoyede has disclosed that he made personal efforts to invite a former governor of Kogi State, Mr.
President Bola Tinubu has approved the takeoff of the first phase of the Consumer Credit Scheme. Consumer credit serves as the lifeblood of modern economies, enabling citizens to enhance
One piece of good news from Nigeria in the past one month is the rapid recovery of Nigeria’s currency, the naira. The naira was rated as the best-performing currency in
Governor Siminalayi Fubara of Rivers State has reshuffled his cabinet, moving two allies of Nyesom Wike, Minister of Federal Capital Territory (FCT), to other ministries. The development comes 24
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) accused former governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Godwin Emefiele, of approving the printing of N684,590,000 at the rate of N18.96
The management of Lead British International School, Abuja, has shut down the institution over the bullying incident that went viral on social media. An X user, @mooyeeeeeee, posted two
The Federal Government of Nigeria has announced the appointment of five new Chargé D’affaires and 12 Consuls General to the country’s mission to some countries across the world. The Minister
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission has arrested former Minister of Aviation, Hadi Sirika, over an ongoing N8,069,176,864.00 money laundering probe. The indicted former Minister of Aviation arrived at
The Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Ola Olukoyede, has sworn to follow the prosecution of former Kogi State Governor, Yahaya Bello, to logical conclusion. In a
Olusegun Alebiosu has been appointed as the Acting Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer of First Bank of Nigeria Limited (FirstBank Group), effective April 2024. Alebiosu steps into this pivotal
President Bola Tinubu has approved the appointment of the following Nigerian professionals to the Board of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC): (1) Mr. Mairiga Aliyu Katuka — Chairman
Huhuonline.com understands that the Managing Director of First Bank Nigeria Limited, Dr. Adesola Kazeem Adeduntan, has resigned from the bank after leading the institution for three terms. His resignation
Recently, some Northern elders under the aegis of Northern Elders Forum declared that the north regretted voting for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. The Forum stated this through its spokesman, Abul-Azeez
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has declared Yahaya Bello wanted for an alleged financial crime to the tune of N80.2 billion. Nigeria’s anti-corruption agency called on those
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission has vowed to arrest the immediate past governor of Kogi State, Yahaya Bello, and bring him before the Federal High Court Abuja for arraignment
President Bola Tinubu commends the enterprising feat of Dangote Oil and Gas Limited in reducing the gantry price of Automotive Gas Oil (AGO), also known as diesel. The Group
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has filed a three-count charge against popular Instagram celebrity Pascal Okechukwu also known as Cubana Chief Priest for allegedly spraying and tampering with
The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has suspended the permit of three private jet owners for engaging in illegal operations. According to the NCAA, the sanctioned jet operators have
A Nigerian woman accused of giving a false prophecy has taken to Facebook to break her silence. The law graduate, Anyim Veronica said the incident involving Pastor Paul Enenche
It would be good if we all realise the truth that nobody is going to build our country for us. As of now, the country needs to be built, brick
The Ganduje ward leadership of All Progress Congress (APC) in Dawakin Tofa Local Government Area of Kano State has announced the suspension of former governor of Kano state and current
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission has slammed suspended Humanitarian Minister, Betta Edu, her predecessor, Sadiya Umar-Farouq, and the Coordinator of the National Social Insurance Programmes Agency, Halima Shehu, while
The governorship candidate of the Labour Party, Bar. Olumide Akpata on Saturday accused an unnamed senior official of the Edo State Government of being behind his attack on Friday afternoon
A Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) employee, Mr Monday Osazuwa, on Friday, told an Ikeja Special Offences Court how the former apex bank governor, Godwin Emefiele, on different occasions, directed
The Federal High Court in Lagos, on Friday, sentenced controversial crossdresser, Idris Olarewaju Okuneye, popularly known as Bobrisky, to six months imprisonment without the option of a fine for abusing
…free ride extended to July as nearly 5 million Edo residents benefit The Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, has approved the extension of the free bus scheme
Philip Shaibu, the Edo state politician who was Deputy Governor in that state until yesterday afternoon, would seem to have failed woefully to learn certain basic lessons of power.
The Federal Government and ex-Vice President Atiku Abubakar have traded words over the cost of the Lagos-Calabar Highway Project. In a statement on Tuesday, Atiku, the 2023 presidential
38-year-old Omobayo Marvellous Godwins has been sworn in as the new Deputy Governor of Edo State. He was sworn in, on Monday, at the Festival Hall, Government House, Benin
The Ikeja High Court in Lagos State has ordered the remand of a former governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) Godwin Emefiele in the custody of the Economic
No fewer than 60 People’s Democratic Party (PDP) members in the House of Representatives have threatened to leave the party if the Acting National Chairman Umar Ililya Damagum does not
The political atmosphere in Edo State took a new shape on Monday when the state’s House of Assembly impeached embattled Philip Shaibu as deputy governor, ending a long-drawn drama
The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has banned for life a referee Zaharadeen Nasiru from Katsina State and his assistant Usman Auwalu of Borno State over their poor handling of the
Popular Nigerian comedian, Ayo Makun, popularly known as AY, and his wife, Mabel, have separated after 16 years of marriage. The comedian confirmed the development in a post on
President Bola Tinubu thanks Mr. Jim Obazee, former Chief Executive Officer of the Financial Reporting Council of Nigeria (FRC), for his services as the Special Investigator of the Central Bank
Bobrisky in court where he pleaded guilty to naira abuse on Friday, April 5, 2024 The Federal High Court in Lagos has fixed April 9, 2024, to sentence controversial
The National Association of Nigerian Students, NANS, has decried the recent hike in electricity tariff and called on the Nigeria Electricity Regulatory Commission, NERC, and the Distribution Companies (DisCos) to
Operatives of the Lagos Zonal Command of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, have commenced investigation of Idris Okuneye, a.k.a Bobrisky, for allegedly spraying Naira notes. The EFCC
I sympathize with Mohammed Bello Adoke, referred to above simply as Citizen Adoke. Not necessarily because I know him personally, he and I, having served this country during the tenure
Chief of Defence Staff, General Christopher Musa, has opened up on why residents of Okuama community, Ughelli South Local Government Area of Delta State are yet to have access to
….Band A are those who enjoy electricity supply for 20 hours per day. At a press briefing in Abuja on Wednesday, Musliu Oseni, Vice Chairman of the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory
We Will Never Denigrate Jesus Christ—-FIRS Our attention has been drawn to a statement by the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) about a flier posted on our social media platforms
President Bola Tinubu has approved the appointment of Dr. Abdullahi Usman Bello as the Chairman of the Code of Conduct Bureau (CCB), pending confirmation by the Nigerian Senate. Dr.
Tigran Gambaryan, detained Binance executive, has accused the National Security Adviser (NSA), Nuhu Ribadu, and the Economic Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) of violating his fundamental human rights. In an
President Bola Tinubu says the federal government will provide scholarships up to the university level for all the children, including the unborn, of the Nigerian Army personnel killed in
It is with heavy heart that I join you today to commit to earth, the remains of our officers and men who died in the course of duty on 14
Elder statesman Pa Edwin Clark has faulted the invasion of his country home in the Kiagbodo area and that of his father in the Ughelli South Local Government Area of
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has directed deposit money banks in the country to expedite action to increase their capital base from the current ₦25bn. CBN Governor Olayemi
President Bola Tinubu has approved the appointment of DIG Johnson Babatunde Kokumo (rtd) as the new Coordinator of the National Centre for the Control of Small Arms and Light Weapons
President Bola Tinubu has approved the appointment of Major-General Adamu Garba Laka as the new National Coordinator of the National Counter-Terrorism Centre under the Office of the National Security
Nadeem Anjarwalla, an executive of cryptocurrency platform, Binance, has escaped from custody, according to the Office of the National Security Adviser (NSA). He is a suspect in the Federal
The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, has said the vision of President Tinubu is to create an enabling environment where businesses can thrive through streamlining regulations, investment
With billionaire Femi Otedola in the saddle as its new Chairman, First Bank of Nigeria Holdings Plc, on Wednesday, appointed two new non-executive directors for the holding company and three
President Bola Tinubu has approved the appointment of Mr. Olugbile Holloway as the Director-General of the National Commission for Museums and Monuments. Mr. Holloway is the Managing Director of
President Bola Tinubu has banned ministers, heads of agencies, and other government officials from embarking on public funded foreign trips. The ban will last for three months in the
The Lagos Zonal Command of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC on Monday, March 18, 2024, presented its second witness in the alleged £1 million fraud involving Morufu Adewale
The conflict between the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and the Labour Party (LP) has taken another turn as members of the NLC, on Wednesday, picketed the headquarters of the party
The Defence Headquarters has released the list of 17 military personnel killed in an attack in Delta State. The military personnel were killed last week in Okuama, a
President Bola Tinubu has approved the appointment of a new leadership for the National Commission for Almajiri and Out-of-School Children Education. Brigadier-General Lawal Ja’afar Isa (Rtd) is now to
The casualties are not only those who are dead/They are well out of it/The casualties are not only those who are dead/Though they await burial by installment/The casualties are not
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) says voice and data services affected by undersea cable cuts along the Cote d’Ivoire and Senegal coasts have been restored. In a Monday statement,
The early days of March have not been pleasant for Nigeria. It will seem as if the northern part of the country has remained under perpetual and unbreakable siege imposed
President Bola Tinubu says the All Progressives Congress (APC) is on the path to victory in the forthcoming gubernatorial election in Edo State. President Tinubu expressed the optimism on
Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has urged the Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, “to immediately reinstate whistleblower Abdul Ningi who was recently suspended from the Senate over his allegations that
Nineteen directors at the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) are set to be dismissed in the coming days, following the recent termination of seven directors last Friday. While two of
The Senior Staff Association of Nigerian Universities (SSANU) and the Non-Academic Staff Union (NASU) have begun a nationwide strike over what they described as unfair treatment and disparity in the
President Bola Tinubu has approved the appointment of Dr. Temitope Ilori to serve as the Director-General of the National Agency for the Control of AIDS (NACA) for an initial term
The Chairman Senate Committee on Media, Senator Yemi Adaramodu (APC, Ekiti South), has flayed the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) for demanding the resignation of Senate President, Godswill Akpabio.
Access Holdings has reappointed Aigboje Aig-Imoukhuede as its non-executive chairman after 10 years of serving as the bank’s Chief Executive Officer (CEO). “Access Holdings Pic (the Holdco’), is pleased
President Bola Tinubu has directed the opening of Nigeria’s land and air borders with the Republic of Niger and the lifting of other sanctions against the country with immediate effect.
President Bola Tinubu has approved the appointment of Dr. Dayo Mobereola to serve as the Director-General of the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) for a renewable term of
The Enugu Zonal Command of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC on Tuesday, March 12, 2024, arraigned three former bankers, Ogbu Kingsley Ibekwem, Nwagbara Chidimma and Uwaezuoke Raymond and
A prosecution witness has told a Federal Capital Territory High Court in Maitama how former Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) Governor, Godwin Emefiele, who is currently facing trial for fraud
The Senate under the leadership of Senate President Godswill Akpabio on Tuesday suspended Senator Abdul Ningi over allegations of N3.7trn padding of the 2024 Budget. Ningi, from Bauchi
Justices Darius Khobo, R. M Aikawa and Hawa Buhari of the Federal High Court sitting in Kaduna have convicted and sentenced one Onoja Benjamin Ufedo to two years imprisonment
President Bola Tinubu has suspended the Managing Director/CEO of the Rural Electrification Agency (REA), Ahmad Salihijo Ahmad. Confirming the suspension in a statement on Thursday, presidential spokesman, Ajuri Ngelale,
The trial of former Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) Governor, Godwin Emefiele, continued on Thursday before Justice Hamza Muazu of the Federal Capital Territory High Court in Abuja as a
Abuja residents have looted a warehouse belonging to the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Department of Agriculture. The warehouse was raided by the residents on Sunday morning. They carted away
Huhuonline.com understands that Nollywood comic, John Okafor, better known as Mr Ibu, is dead. A close associate of the family confirmed that the ace actor died on Saturday afternoon
In recognition of the critical role of power supply in driving enterprise and industrial development, and as a part of comprehensive efforts to reform the power sector and ensure energy
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has revoked the licenses of 4,173 Bureaux De Change Operators, accusing the affected institutions of failing to observe regulatory provisions. This was disclosed
By Elizabeth Adegbesan There are indications that the nation’s currency has come under fresh demand pressure in the parallel market with significant depreciation recorded in the past week. Yesterday, parallel
The Revenue Mobilisation Allocation and Fiscal Commission (RMAFC) says each of the 109 senators occupying legislative seats in the red chamber earns ₦1,063,860 salary and allowances per month. The commission
The Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) is probing the destruction of the country’s passport by a lady and has also invited the woman for questioning. A viral video captured the
The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) has invalidated the certificates of 101 individuals mobilised for national service by the University of Calabar (UNICAL) during the 2021, 2022, and 2023 service
The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) has released the 2024 results for the West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE). This is according to a post on the examination
The Governor of Oyo State, Seyi Makinde has denied taking part in the ₦570bn hardship grant claimed to have been given to the state governments by the Federal Government.
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