The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has released a total of $1.259 billion to oil sector operators for the importation of petroleum products and related items between January and March 2025. The disbursement comes amid the continued insistence of petroleum marketers on importing fuel despite increased domestic supply from the Dangote Refinery. According to new…
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has announced an extension of the ongoing Permanent Voter Card (PVC) collection exercise in Anambra State, following appeals from citizens and stakeholders seeking additional time for eligible voters to obtain their cards. In a statement released on Monday night, the Director of Voter Education and Publicity, Victoria Eta-Messi, said…
Katsina State Governor, Dikko Umar Radda, on Monday swore in three new judges of the Katsina State High Court, charging them to uphold public trust with integrity, fairness, and professionalism. The newly appointed judges are Justice Maryam Umaru Abdullahi, Justice Shamsuddeen Abdurrahman Ƴammama, and Justice Abubakar Muhammad Dikko. The swearing-in ceremony, held at the Government…
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has arrived in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, to participate in the 2025 Asia Pacific Cities Summit and Mayors’ Forum (2025APCS), scheduled to hold this week. Wike’s arrival was confirmed in a statement released on Monday in Dubai by his Senior Special Assistant on Public Communications…
The Office of the Attorney General of the Federation (AGF) and Minister of Justice has dismissed claims by Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan that the criminal charges filed against her amount to an abuse of court process. According to the AGF’s office, the charges were properly instituted following comprehensive investigations that established a prima facie case against…
President Bola Tinubu, on Monday, met with the newly appointed service chiefs at the Presidential Villa in Abuja. The new military heads arrived at the forecourt of the Villa in a black Mercedes van piloted by a green Toyota Land Cruiser around 4pm. In attendance were the Chief of Defence Staff, Lt-Gen Olufemi Oluyede; Chief…
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has officially endorsed Governor Biodun Oyebanji as its consensus candidate for the 2026 Ekiti State governorship election. The decision was reached on Monday during a high-level stakeholders’ meeting held in Ado-Ekiti, the state capital. The motion to adopt Oyebanji was moved by Senate Leader Opeyemi Bamidele and seconded by Rt….
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has announced a key appointment under its new leadership. Prof. Joash Amupitan, the newly sworn-in INEC Chairman, has named Adedayo Oketola, a former editor at The PUNCH, as his Chief Press Secretary (CPS). The announcement, made on Monday, signals a fresh approach to INEC’s communication and public engagement. Oketola…
Cameroon’s long-time leader, Paul Biya, has secured another seven-year term at the age of 92, further extending his more than four-decade grip on power. The Constitutional Council on Monday officially declared Biya the winner of the October 12 presidential election, with 53.66% of the vote. His main challenger, Issa Tchiroma, came second with 35.19%. Tchiroma…
Biafra separatist leader Nnamdi Kanu has waived his right to present a defence in his ongoing terrorism trial at the Federal High Court in Abuja. At Monday’s resumed hearing—scheduled for him to open his defence—Kanu told Justice James Omotosho that, after reviewing the prosecution’s case, he found it “not worth defending.” This marks the first…
