Alleged $320,000 Vehicle Import Fraud: EFCC Arraigns Nigerian-American
The alleged diversion of funds meant for the importation of luxury vehicles has come under judicial scrutiny, following the arraignment of a Nigerian-American, Oluwatobi Adegoke, by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Ilorin Zonal Directorate. Adegoke was arraigned before Justice Olubunmi Abike-Fadipe of the Special Offences Court sitting in Ikeja, Lagos State, over an…
Moghalu Rejects Inclusion in Atiku’s 2027 Policy Team
Former Deputy Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, Professor Kingsley Moghalu, has strongly disowned his inclusion in former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar’s policy team under the African Democratic Congress for the 2027 presidential campaign. Expressing surprise over a statement released by the campaign team that named him to the role, Moghalu clarified in a statement…
2027: Atiku Unveils ADC Campaign Structure, Names El-Rufai, Momodu, Moghalu in Lean Team
Former Vice President and presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Atiku Abubakar, has approved the composition of his National Campaign Council and Presidential Campaign Management Committee ahead of the 2027 general elections. The announcement was made on Thursday in a statement released by Phrank Shaibu, Director of Strategic Communications for the campaign. Kashim…
Trump’s Government to Rebrand Artificial Intelligence as “Super Intelligence”
By ‘Sola Rotimi United States President Donald Trump has declared that leadership in artificial intelligence will determine the future balance of global power. Speaking at the 81st United Nations General Assembly in New York, Trump said countries that lead in the technology will enjoy major strategic advantages. He described artificial intelligence as a transformative force…
2027: Atiku’s Aide Rejects Oba of Lagos’ Claim That Tinubu Has No Rival
Phrank Shaibu, media aide to the presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress, Atiku Abubakar, has rejected the Oba of Lagos, Oba Rilwan Akiolu’s assertion that there will be no vacancy in Aso Rock in the next four or five years. Shaibu said the decision on who would occupy the Nigerian presidency in 2027 belonged…
Why Young Nigerians Are Losing Interest in Traditional 9-to-5 Jobs
For years, getting a good office job was seen as one of the clearest signs that a young person had made it. Graduate from university, find a company, get a desk, collect a monthly salary and gradually work your way up. That was the picture many young Nigerians grew up with. But that picture is…
Why Many Nigerians Are Choosing Side Hustles to Survive Rising Living Costs
For many Nigerians, having a job is no longer the same thing as being financially comfortable. A monthly salary that once covered food, transportation, electricity, rent contributions and other household expenses can now disappear within weeks, leaving workers looking for other ways to make money before the next payday. This is one reason side hustles…
2027: Oyo SDP Replaces Governorship Candidate, Rules Out Political Bargaining
The Social Democratic Party in Oyo State has replaced its governorship candidate for the 2027 election, with Mogaji Agboola emerging as the party’s new standard-bearer. The change was ratified on Tuesday at the party’s substitution plenary in Ibadan, where members formally approved the replacement of Michael Okunlade with Agboola. The party also declared that its…
Tinubu, APC Ask Court to Dismiss Atiku’s Suit Over Alleged Forged Certificate
President Bola Tinubu and the All Progressives Congress (APC) have asked the Federal High Court in Abuja to dismiss a suit filed by former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar and the African Democratic Congress (ADC) over an alleged forged National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) discharge certificate. Atiku and the ADC, in the suit marked FHC/ABJ/CS/1888/2026, are challenging…
ASUU Threatens Nationwide Strike Over Unresolved Demands
The Academic Staff Union of Universities has threatened to resume its suspended nationwide strike if the Federal Government and state governments fail to resolve outstanding issues affecting university lecturers. The union said it could activate the industrial action without further notice over the incomplete implementation of the December 2025 agreement, payment of the remaining 3.5…
