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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Today, we celebrate Barrister Alli Adedayo ESQ, a humanitarian, cultural advocate and founder of the Lydia Ajoke Ogun Foundation (Laffoundation), as he marks his birthday with a record of service, community engagement and commitment to causes that touch the lives of others. Known for his involvement in initiatives focused on improving the lives of vulnerable…
Security agencies in Kwara State have announced a successful military operation along Babanla Road and a temporary restriction on cattle transactions at the popular Kwara Ajasepo (Kaara) Market, the Joint Security Watch Kwara South said on Wednesday. According to the Joint Security Watch, troops of the Nigerian Army repelled an attempt by suspected bandits to…
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) says it will deploy about 1.4 million ad hoc personnel across more than 176,000 polling units nationwide for the 2027 general elections. INEC Chairman, Prof. Joash Amupitan, disclosed this in Abuja when he received a Pre-Election Assessment Mission delegation from the International Republican Institute (IRI), led by former United…
