Infantino to stay on as president after FIFA crisis meeting
FIFA's leadership on Wednesday apologized for President Gianni Infantino's plan to open the World Cup to private investment, in a crisis meeting held after growing outrage at the plan and…
Why we froze Osun State’s government account – EFCC
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has publicly addressed issues pertaining to its moves in freezing the bank account of the Osun State Government.The commission in a statement issued…
Tinubu welcomes rescue of 308 people in Kwara, Niger States
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has welcomed the rescue of 308 people abducted in different attacks in Niger and Kwara states. One hundred and sixty-three of those rescued were abducted from…
Lagos, FirstBank, Zenith Bank back QEDNG Creative Powerhouse Summit 2.0
The Lagos State Government, FirstBank and Zenith Bank are among the public and private sector institutions supporting the second edition of the QEDNG Creative Powerhouse Summit. Also supporting the summit…
Kwara Govt announces release of 176 abducted Woro residents
The Kwara State Government has announced the release of 176 residents of Woro community abducted during a February 3, 2026 attack. The release brings an end to months of uncertainty…
Nigeria’s new digital economy rules leave gaps in crypto regulation – financial law expert explains
By Iwa Salami Nigerian president Bola Tinubu signed an executive order in mid-2026 aimed at harmonising the country’s oversight of the digital economy. The press statement said the order was responding “to a regulatory…
Setting the record straight: A gentle correction to Obasanjo’s claims on Ghali Na’Abba
By Abubakar Bawa BwariChief Whip, House of Representatives (1999–2007) Let me state at the outset that we recognise that the original intention of former President Olusegun Obasanjo’s letter was to…
Ooni donates ₦100m, hilux van to support Sunday Igboho’s Iru Ekun Security Network
The Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi, has donated the sum of ₦100 million and a brand-new Hilux vehicle to support the operations of the Iru Ekun Security Network,…
Anti-terrorism effort gets boost as Tinubu approves salary increases for armed forces personnel
President Bola Tinubu has approved salary increases of between 30 and 80 per cent for Nigeria’s armed forces personnel. About 250,000 personnel are to benefit from the new deal. Under…
AI involved in half of cybercrimes in Africa – Interpol Cyberthreat report
Artificial intelligence played a role in more than half of the cybercrime cases examined across Africa in 2025, as criminal groups increasingly turned to the technology to automate attacks, produce…
