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Lt.-Gen. Jeremiah Useni, a former Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, is dead.   Useni, who until the death of former Head of State, Sani Abacha in 1998, was the most senior military officer, died on Thursday at the age of 82, after a protracted illness.   Though the nature of the illness is yet […]

Beatrice Ekweremadu, wife of a former Deputy Senate President, Senator Ike Ekweremadu, has been released from prison in the United Kingdom.   It was learnt that Mrs. Ekweremadu is currently in Abuja. She arrived in the Nigerian capital on Tuesday.   Family sources confirmed her release, adding that the news had resulted in jubilation at […]

The Labour Party presidential candidate for the 2023 general election, Peter Obi, has been warned of a massive defeat in 2027 if he continues to destabilise the party.   The All Labour Party Professionals and Stakeholders (AALPS) warned that this time, it would be Obi’s worst defeat in elections if he does not trace back […]

Searchng.ng nigerian search engine can confirm that President Bola Tinubu has appointed a former Commissioner in Lagos, Kayode Opeifa, to head the Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC). The announcement was released in a post on Wednesday in a statement by the Renewed Hope United Kingdom, which added that the President’s decision was highly commendable. As the […]

Once again, the nation is mourning, and once again, lives have been senselessly lost to an avoidable disaster. Lives abruptly and violently ended in a horrifying series of tanker explosions; families ripped apart, dreams shattered, and futures extinguished. The recent tanker explosion at Dikko Junction in Niger State, claiming 88 lives and adding to a […]

Today, we join millions of Nigerians in celebrating a remarkable statesman, Festus Keyamo, as he marks his 55th birthday. A trailblazer in public service and a leader whose vision is reshaping Nigeria’s aviation and aerospace sector, Olorogun Festus Keyamo embodies the virtues of dedication, innovation, and patriotism.   In his role as Minister of Aviation […]

Court documents have revealed how Moniepoint Microfinance Bank got hacked by one Sunday Ozimede who successfully wiped the sum of N1,190, 728, 076 from its vault.   Ozimede, 43, now standing trial at the Federal High Court, Lagos, was arraigned by operatives of the Police Special Fraud Unit (PSFU) on charges of conspiracy and obtaining […]

The Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA) deserves unreserved commendation for its unwavering commitment to fostering fair competition and safeguarding Nigeria’s energy security. In the face of intense pressure from the Dangote Refinery and Petrochemicals company, the NMDPRA has demonstrated exemplary leadership by prioritizing the collective interests of Nigerians over the monopolistic ambitions […]

Lagos State has once again proven its mettle as the cultural and economic heartbeat of Nigeria, reaping an astounding $71.6 million in revenue during the 2024 Detty December festivities. This phenomenal achievement underscores the immense potential of leveraging tourism, arts, and culture to drive economic growth and global recognition. During this season of unparalleled vibrancy, […]

President Donald J.Trump, in his first remarks after being sworn into office inside the Capitol Rotunda on Monday, portrayed himself as the only person who could save the United States from decline, and offered early indications of his first actions he would take in office.   Here is a transcript of the speech.   Thank […]

Telephone subscribers in Nigeria will pay more for data and airtime as the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) on Monday approved a 50% tariff increase for telecoms operators in the country.   In a statement, a spokesman for the regulator Reuben Muoka said the price adjustment though lower than the “over 100% requested by some network […]

Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, on Monday received the new Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Mojisola Lasbat Meranda, and new Principal Officers of the House.   The Speaker and the Principal Officers were received by Governor Sanwo-Olu and his deputy, Dr. Obafemi Hamzat, during a courtesy visit, shortly before […]