Owerri – Vice-President Kashim Shettima delivered an important Hajj Message to Nigerian pilgrims. They are preparing for the 2025 Hajj. He spoke at the Sam Mbakwe International Cargo Airport in Owerri, Imo State. Shettima told the pilgrims they are ambassadors for Nigeria. He…
Brasília – Nigeria and Brazil are close to finalizing a Bilateral Air Service Agreement (BASA). This agreement will enable direct flights between the two countries. Nigeria’s Minister of Aviation, Festus Keyamo, and Brazil’s Minister of Ports and Airports, Silvio Costa Filho,…
Abuja – Social media activist Martins Otse, widely known as VeryDarkMan, is free after spending five days in the custody of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). The news that VeryDarkMan released was confirmed by fellow activist and former presidential candidate Omoyele…
Abuja – The Coalition for United Political Parties (CUPP) is sounding the alarm, calling on Nigeria’s federal government to urgently heed expert advice and implement solid, evidence-based policies to combat the deepening Nigeria poverty crisis. High Chief Peter Ameh, CUPP’s National Secretary,…
Abuja – Following public outcry and protests, the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has explained its reasons for the VeryDarkMan arrest and continued detention of social media activist Martins Innocent Otse, popularly known as VeryDarkMan (VDM). The clarification came less than two…
Port Harcourt – Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister Nyesom Wike has strongly condemned a protest during an event organised by First Lady Senator Oluremi Tinubu. Calling the walkout “embarrassing,” Wike apologises to First Lady Tinubu for the disruption caused by women reportedly aligned…
Abuja – Pressure is increasing on Senate President Godswill Akpabio. Prominent Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) are demanding he resign from his position. Their united call follows a significant Court of Appeal decision concerning the two thousand nineteen Akwa Ibom North-West Senatorial election. Court…
Abuja – Former Education Minister Oby Ezekwesili has denied accusations she accepted bribes. The claims suggested bribes were given for her support of Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan’s allegations against Senate President Godswill Akpabio. Ezekwesili denies bribery and called the claims “laughable falsehoods.” “The…
Abuja – Nigeria’s consumer watchdog, the FCCPC, confirmed it rejects Meta exit threat. The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission pushed back against reports that WhatsApp might leave Nigeria over a recent penalty. The FCCPC views this reported threat as a calculated…
Abuja – The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd.) confirmed sacks refinery MDs for its Kaduna, Port Harcourt, and Warri facilities, according to reports. Group Chief Executive Officer (GCEO) Bayo Ojulari relieved the Managing Directors of their duties effective immediately. This…
