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The Federal High Court in Abuja has upheld the statutory authority of the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) to investigate consumer complaints relating to airline ticket prices. The court clarified that the Commission’s investigative powers under the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Act (FCCPA, 2018) are distinct from its exercise of the power to regulate prices. In a …

The Presidency has disclosed that eight suspected kidnappers involved in the abduction of pupils and teachers in Oriire Local Government Area of ​​Oyo State have been arrested, while several others were killed during a rescue operation that ended the victims’ 56-day captivity.. Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, announced the development on Friday, saying the …

The abducted students and teachers in Orire Local Government Area of ​​Oyo State have regained their freedom following efforts by security agencies. The announcement was made on Friday by the President’s Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, who confirmed the development in a post on his verified X account. By sharing this latest information, Onanuga praised the security …

In an apparent response to xenophobic attacks on Nigerians and other Africans in South Africa, the National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) has threatened to close business ties with South Africans in Nigeria. NANS President, Akinteye Babatunde on Friday announced a nationwide protest against South African interests in Nigeria, threatening to shut down MTN and MultiChoice operations. The student leaders …

What drives other countries to continue to develop and achieve sustainable success is their ability to pursue collective and common goals across all socioeconomic sectors. When the people and their leaders share a clear national vision and work toward common goals, the country naturally excels in development, whether in education, human capital, infrastructure, technology, innovation, or national pride. Many countries …

As political activity gradually gathers momentum ahead of the 2027 gubernatorial election in Kaduna State, the African Democratic Congress (ADC) faces what many observers describe as the most significant internal challenge in its recent history. Rather than simply focusing on capitalizing on the growing public dissatisfaction with the decisions of the All Progressives Congress (APC), the party is increasingly being …

Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara has submitted a budget proposal of ₦1.854 trillion for fiscal year 2026 to the State House of Assembly, led by Chief Martins Amaewhule. The presentation of the document entitled “Resilience Budget for Growth and Development” marked his first appearance before the Amaewhule-led Assembly since the political crisis that split the legislature in 2023. The session …

Afrobeat singer Sean Dampte has sparked new conversations online after calling on Nigerian media platforms to temporarily suspend promotion of South African entertainment content, while sending a blunt message to young Nigerians about the importance of hard work. The singer made the remarks during a recent radio interview, where he discussed the need for Nigeria to place greater value on …

‎The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on Thursday, July 9, 2026 charged a former Access bank staffer, Chinonso Akujobi, for alleged theft of N294,595,992 before Justice IO Ijelu of the State High Court sitting in Ikeja, Lagos. Chinonso was tried on five charges that nearly included theft of N294.5 million. One of the charges reads:”That you, Chinonso Akujobi, between …

The National Students Association of Nigeria has accused the Head of Department of a university in Ondo State of forcing a female student to perform sexual acts on him, so that he could graduate. NANS national president, Akinteye Babatunde made the allegations in a statement on Friday but did not reveal the names of the institutions, lecturers or students involved. …