Ex-NHIS boss, remands in Kuje for alleged contract fraud
A Federal Capital Territory High Court in Abuja, on Monday, ordered the remand of a former Executive Secretary of the National Health Insurance Scheme, Usman Yusuf, at the Kuje Correctional…
Ibadan stampede: Court adjourns Naomi, Hamzat’s case to March 24
An Iyaganku Chief Magistrate Court in Ibadan, presided over by Chief Magistrate Olabisi Ogunkanmi, has adjourned the case involving Olori Prophetess Naomi Silekunola, ex-wife of the Ooni of Ife; Oriyomi…
Tinubu appoints Opeifa as MD, Nigeria railway corporation
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu GCFR has appointed Dr. Kayode Opeifa as the Managing Director of the Nigeria Railway Corporation (NRC), a move widely praised for its strategic significance. Dr. Opeifa,…
NCC approves 50% increase amid economic strain
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has approved a 50% tariff adjustment for Mobile Network Operators (MNOs) in response to rising operational costs. In a statement issued on Monday in Abuja,…
Vice President Shettima to attend World Economic Forum in Switzerland
Vice President Kashim Shettima on Sunday departed Abuja to represent Nigeria at the 2025 annual meeting of the World Economic Forum scheduled for Davos, Switzerland. “While in Davos, the Vice…
Ogun Deputy Governor’s convoy attacked by irate students
It was a dramatic turn of events on Wednesday when Ogun State Deputy Governor, Engr. Noimot Salako-Oyedele, narrowly avoided a potentially violent confrontation as angry students took to the streets…
Makinde presents certificate, staff of office to new Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Owoade
Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, has presented the certificate and staff of office to the newly appointed Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Abimbola Owoade. The presentation of the certificate and staff…
Ibadan stampede: Court grants N10m bail to ex-Queen Naomi, others
An Oyo State High Court sitting at Ring Road, Ibadan, on Monday granted bail to a former queen of Ooni of Ife, Naomi Silekunola, and two other co-defendants -Oriyomi Hamzat,…
Tinubu to depart Abuja for UAE Saturday
President Bola Tinubu will on Saturday, January 11, depart Abuja for Abu Dhabi, the Capital of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) to participate in the 2025 edition of Abu Dhabi…
US Govt returns $52.88m seized from Diezani, associates to Nigeria
Nigeria and the United States on Friday executed an Asset Return Agreement (ARA) for the repatriation of approximately $52.88million arising from the forfeiture of the Galactica assets, linked to the…