NDLEA seizes N1.8bn drugs over three months in Edo
The Edo State Command of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency on Tuesday said it has seized illicit drugs worth N1.8 billion in the first three months of the year. The commander, Mitchell Ofoyeju, who stated this while presenting the command’s first-quarter operational scorecard in Benin, said the 18,380 kilogrammes of drugs were seized from […]
Tinubu seeks N’Assembly approval to increase 2026 budget by ₦9tn
President Bola Tinubu has asked the National Assembly of Nigeria to approve an upward review of the 2026 Appropriation Bill by ₦9 trillion, raising the proposed budget from ₦58.4 trillion to ₦67.4 trillion. The request was contained in a letter read on the Senate floor on Tuesday by the President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio, […]
El-Rufai drops magistrate from N1bn rights suit
A former Governor of Kaduna State, Nasir El-Rufai, on Tuesday withdrew his fundamental rights enforcement suit against a magistrate in his N1bn claim pending before the Federal High Court in Abuja. The withdrawal followed concerns raised by the trial judge, Justice Joyce Abdulmalik, over the failure of the plaintiff to properly identify the magistrate sued […]
Kebbi PDP federal lawmaker dumps PDP for APC
House of Representatives member representing Birnin Kebbi, Kalgo and Bunza Federal Constituency, Ibrahim Mohammed, has formally resigned from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), citing persistent leadership crises and internal conflicts within the party. In a statement announcing his decision, the lawmaker said the PDP has been grappling with unresolved leadership challenges and prolonged litigations, which […]
CBN blacklists top loan defaulters
The Central Bank of Nigeria has officially restricted banking services for “chronic defaulters” and large-ticket obligors with non-performing loans. In a sweeping move to enforce credit discipline and safeguard the nation’s financial system, the apex bank issued a policy statement on Wednesday following remarks by CBN Governor Olayemi Cardoso at the 4th Annual IMF/AFRITAC West […]
Disregard false claims of leniency toward terrorists, DHQ urges public
The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has dismissed as false and misleading narratives circulating on social media suggesting that the Armed Forces of Nigeria are prioritising leniency for terrorists over justice for victims.The military called on the public to disregard sensational and out-of-context interpretations of official statements and instead support ongoing efforts to restore lasting peace and […]
Osimhen may wear arm protective gear
Super Eagles Galatasaray striker Victor Osimhen will reportedly wear new protective gear on his arm when he returns to action for the club after undergoing surgery for a fracture. The 27-year-old forward suffered a hand fracture following a collision with Liverpool’s Ibrahima Konaté during their UEFA Champions League Round of 16 clash last week. Following the […]
APC convention: FG orders workers to work from home
The Federal Government has directed civil servants working within the Federal Secretariat in Abuja to work from home on Friday, March 27, 2026, ahead of the national convention of the All Progressives Congress. The directive was contained in a circular issued and signed by Abdul Garba, Permanent Secretary, Service Welfare Office, for the Head of […]
Dangote refinery slashes petrol gantry price to N1,200
The Dangote Petroleum Refinery & Petrochemicals has reduced its gantry price for Premium Motor Spirit to N1,200 per litre, while pegging its coastal price at N1,153 per litre, a development expected to reshape fuel supply costs across Nigeria’s downstream distribution chain. According to the spokesperson for the Dangote Group, Anthony Chiejina, the price adjustment represents […]
N2.46bn fraud: Court discharges ex-minister Oduah after restitution
The Federal Capital Territory High Court sitting in Maitama, Abuja, on Thursday discharged a former Minister of Aviation, Stella Oduah, following the restitution of funds to the Federal Government. The trial judge, Justice Hamza Muazu, struck out the charge against Oduah and her co-defendant, Gloria Odita, after the prosecution confirmed recovery of the alleged proceeds. […]
