A prosecution witness, on Tuesday, shared insights from a memo former Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) Governor, Godwin Emefiele, sent to seek and obtain then-President Muhammadu Buhari’s approval for the unpopular redesign of the naira in 2022. Chinedu Eneaya, an…

There was pandemonium in the Asari-Toru Local Government Area of Rivers State on Tuesday following a face-off between the chairman of the local government, Hon. Onengiyeofori George and leader of the council legislative assembly, Hon. Ibifiri. The cause of the…

ODUDUWA’S Royal House is on trial again. Its age-old feuding is resuming in earnest after a hiatus of about two decades. It is in the Yoruba nation’s interests that the sleeping dogs must remain permanently in that state. Since his…

The Airport Police Command has arrested a 24-year-old man, Precious Onudhona, over his alleged involvement in a N48.5 million romance and online fraud scheme. In a statement posted on X on Tuesday by the command’s Public Relations Officer, Mohammed Adeola,…

The Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, has expressed deep sorrow over the passing of Senator Okechukwu Ezea, who represented Enugu North, noting that death has been particularly unkind to the 10th Senate. Akpabio spoke at a tribute night held in honour…

February 3, 2026 11:09 pm Arsenal player, Kai Havertz [Credit: @PremierLeague | X] Arsenal booked their place in the Carabao Cup final with a 1-0 win over Chelsea on Tuesday night at the Emirates Stadium. After a cagey 90 minutes…

The Federal High Court, Abuja, has fixed 30 April for ruling on an application order the final forfeiture of a property traced to the former acting Accountant‑General of the Federation, Chukwunyere Anamekwe Nwabuoku, to the federal government. The judge, Mohammed…

Fresh concerns have been raised over the timing of the 2026 Osun State governorship election following representations made to the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, by traditional worshippers in the state. The Traditional Religion Worshippers Association of Osun State, TRWASO,…

Seif al-Islam Kadhafi, the son of Libya’s late longtime ruler, has been killed by gunmen, his adviser told the media on Tuesday, with relatives confirming his death. Kadhafi is also written as Gaddafi. Abdullah Othman Abdurrahim told Al-Ahrar TV channel…

Gospel music icon Ron Kenoly has passed away. His death was announced by Bruno Miranda, his music director for over two decades. The announcement was shared on Mr Kenoly’s official Instagram page on Tuesday. According to the statement, the veteran…

The Niger State House of Assembly has sounded the alarm regarding the worsening water crisis in Minna and other major towns, urging the state government to take urgent action. Hon. Yakubu Abdulmalik Bala, the member representing Katcha Constituency, presented a…

The United States Africa Command has identified Nigeria as a key partner in efforts to counter the growing threat posed by ISIS and Al-Qaeda affiliates. This is as the command said violent extremist groups are intensifying attacks across the Sahel,…

The Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC) has alleged the destruction and removal of railway fixed assets along its right-of-way in Ibadan South-West Local Government Area, Oyo State. In a statement on Tuesday in Lagos, NRC Managing Director, Kayode Opeifa, said the…

The President of the Pentecostal Fellowship of Nigeria, PFN, Bishop Wale Oke, has expressed deep sorrow over the death of renowned gospel musician and worship leader, Ron Kenoly. In an emotional tribute, Bishop Oke hailed the late singer as a…

President Bola Tinubu has directed the Federal Roads Maintenance Agency to adopt a preventive, planned, and evidence-based approach to road maintenance to improve the condition and lifespan of federal roads. Tinubu, represented by the Secretary to the Government of the…