Politics

The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has filed a lawsuit against the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) “for its failure to account for approximately ₦5.9 billion reportedly spent on the merger, transition and rebranding of NNPC to NNPCL.” NNPC reportedly paid N2.9 billion in establishment fees from petroleum product proceeds, while the National Petroleum Investment Management Services (NAPIMS) …

Remains of Maj.-Gen. Rabe Abubakar (rtd) was buried on Saturday evening at Gidan Dawa Cemetery, Katsina, following the release of his body by the kidnappers who abducted him and his wife. The burial, conducted according to Islamic rites, took place at around 6.45pm and attracted a large gathering of mourners, including the deputy governor of Katsina, Faruq Lawal-Jobe. Other dignitaries …

The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration (NAFDAC) has issued a public safety alert following the recall of approximately 90,000 bottles of ibuprofen oral suspension for children in the United States over contamination concerns. The product in question, commonly used to relieve fever, pain, sore throat, headache and flu-related ailments in children, was recalled after the U.S. Food and …

Former governor of Anambra State and presidential candidate of the Nigerian Democratic Congress (NDC) Peter Obi, has again called for the release of the detained leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) group, Nnamdi Kanu. Speaking in an interactive session with Nigerians in Washington, DC, United States, in a video widely shared on social media, Obi stated that there …

The Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) has announced that no fewer than 1.5 million students across 288 tertiary institutions in Nigeria have benefited from its student loan programme, with over ₦282 billion disbursed so far under the programme. The disclosure was made by Mr Awati Muhammed, Loan Repayment and Reconciliation Officer at NELFUND, during a Democracy Day engagement organized by …

Leaders of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ekiti State have warned members and supporters of the party against complacency ahead of the June 20 governorship elections, urging them to remain steadfast and intensify grassroots mobilization to ensure the party’s victory. The leaders gave the charge on Saturday during a meeting of party leaders and stakeholders held at the residence …

Post views: 252 Nelo Dreams Foundation, in collaboration with Rangers International Football Club Foundation, conducted a mental health drive on 6/12/2025 for National Union of Road Transport Workers leaders and commercial drivers operating in Lugbe Metropolis, near Police Sign, Lugbe, FCT Abuja The session focused on the importance of prioritizing brain health and overall well-being for safer and more …

Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has revealed that former Head of State, Abdulsalami Abubakar, was on the verge of securing the release of the presumed winner of the June 12, 1993 presidential election, Moshood Kashimawo Olawale Abiola, before his sudden death in detention. Obasanjo made the revelation on Saturday in Abuja during the public launch of three books in honor of …

It is fake news that Nigeria is practicing democracy. What happens in the so-called Giant of Africa is lootocracy. The market of looting going on in all spheres of government in Nigeria is unprecedented and quite scary. The country is barely surviving on life support because it has been stripped of all its blood, tissue and fiber. The prebendal executive …

*By Dupe Olaoye-OsinkoluOttawa, Canada From solar-powered computer labs to WASSCE support for 40 students and redevelopment of school grounds, the outgoing AGGSOGA administration under the presidency of Olusolape Ajibola has set a new standard. The association now looks forward with its leadership at the helm. To travel the next four years of continuous achievement with her will be the following …