The Federal High Court in Abuja has ordered the final forfeiture of 48 of the 57 property linked to former Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami (SAN), to the Federal Government. Justice Joyce Abdulmalik, in a…

Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu on Wednesday visited several communities devastated by recent flooding in Eti-Osa Local Government Area, as residents called for urgent and lasting measures to address the perennial challenge. The governor, accompanied by Deputy Governor Obafemi Hamzat,…

Nigeria’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations, Jimoh Ibrahim, on Wednesday said President Bola Tinubu has confirmed his attendance at the 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly in New York in September. This was as a source familiar…

The Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON), Ismail Yusuf, has unveiled a comprehensive reform agenda aimed at repositioning Nigeria’s Hajj administration through greater accountability, digital innovation and improved services for pilgrims. Speaking on…

BUA Foods Plc has unveiled plans to increase local food production and make staple foods more affordable, following shareholders’ approval of a record N504bn dividend at the company’s fifth Annual General Meeting. The company said the next phase of its…

Olusegun Osoba, a former Governor of Ogun State and chieftain of the governing All Progressives Congress (APC), turns 87 today. The journalist-turned politician is a longtime friend and political ally of President Bola Tinubu. The president has just released the…

The Allied People’s Movement has defended Oyo State Governor and its presidential candidate, Seyi Makinde, over his call for an international investigation into the abduction of schoolchildren and teachers in the state, saying the move would help establish the truth…

Farmers in Ebonyi State have urged the state government to ensure that agricultural inputs, including fertilisers, agrochemicals, and improved seedlings and processing equipment, are distributed directly to genuine farmers to boost food production. The farmers made the appeal in separate…

Nigeria’s Flying Eagles have been drawn against Ghana, Burkina Faso and Togo in Group B of the 2026 WAFU B U20 Championship, the qualifying tournament for the 2027 Africa U20 Cup of Nations. The draw, conducted on Wednesday, placed hosts…

MainPower Electricity Distribution Ltd has urged Enugu residents to prioritise electrical safety during the rainy season to prevent electrocution, accidents and property damage. The company’s Head of Communications, Emeka Ezeh, gave the advice on Monday in Enugu after heavy rainfall,…

Davido, the Grammy-nominated Nigerian singer, has disclosed that his monthly personal expenses while in Nigeria can reach between $200,000 and $300,000, excluding major costs such as his wife’s expenses, household upkeep, luxury cars and jewellery. The Afrobeats star made the…

Former Katsina State Governor Ibrahim Shema on Tuesday unveiled a statewide political mobilisation network for the All Progressives Congress (APC). Mr Shema said the organisation would coordinate grassroots support for President Bola Tinubu, Governor Dikko Radda and other party candidates…

The Nigeria Hydrological Services Agency has issued a flood advisory, warning that 14 states may experience a medium flood risk between July 14 and July 20. The Director-General of NIHSA, Mr Umar Mohammed, said on Wednesday that the advisory was…

Passengers travelling with Air Peace may experience flight delays and cancellations after one of the airline’s Airbus A320 aircraft sustained significant damage in a ground handling incident at the Murtala Muhammed Airport Terminal 1 (MM1) in Lagos. The airline, in…

The Gombe State Police Command has arrested a suspected armed robber, detained two alleged housebreakers with 39 master keys, and recovered a stolen vehicle in separate operations across the state. The Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Buhari Abdullahi, disclosed this…