Security Operatives Arrest Suspected INEC Officials, Politician Over Alleged Vote-Buying in Ogun
Security operatives in Ogun State have arrested individuals suspected to be officials of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) and a politician over alleged vote-buying ahead of the state’s by-election.…
Peter Obi Blames Poor Leadership, Weak Governance for 70% Drop in Nigeria’s Foreign Direct Investment
Former Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has criticised the Federal Government over what he described as poor leadership and weak governance, blaming them for Nigeria’s sharp decline in Foreign…
FG Hails D’Tigers’ Winning Start at 2025 AfroBasket
Abuja, Aug. 14 — The Federal Government has congratulated Nigeria’s men’s basketball team, D’Tigers, on their emphatic 77–59 victory over Madagascar in their opening game at the 2025 AfroBasket tournament…
UK Economy Beats Expectations in Q2 Despite Tariff and Tax Pressures
London, Aug. 14 — Britain’s economy grew faster than forecast in the second quarter of 2025, defying the combined strain of higher business taxes and US trade tariffs, official figures…
Ebonyi Court Jails Four for Vandalising EEDC Substation
Afikpo, Ebonyi State — The High Court of Ebonyi State, sitting in the Afikpo Judicial Division, has sentenced four men to seven years’ imprisonment each for conspiracy, vandalism, and theft…
Court Discharges Ibom Air Passenger Accused of Unruly Behaviour After Airline Withdraws Complaint
Lagos, Nigeria — An Ikeja Magistrate Court sitting in Ogba, Lagos State, on Wednesday discharged Comfort Emmanson, the passenger accused of unruly conduct and assault aboard an Ibom Air flight,…
Circular Economy Can Boost Nigeria’s Forex Earnings — NESREA DG
Lagos, Nigeria — The Director-General of the National Environmental Standards and Regulations Enforcement Agency (NESREA), Innocent Barikor, says increased investment in Nigeria’s circular economy value chain could significantly enhance the…
FG Nominates Dr. Taoheed Elias for International Court of Justice Seat
The Federal Government has nominated Dr. Taoheed Olufemi Elias as Nigeria’s candidate for election to the International Court of Justice (ICJ), also known as the World Court, in The Hague,…
Bauchi Launches Digital Literacy, Cybersecurity, and Data Protection Drive
Bauchi State Governor Bala Mohammed on Tuesday unveiled three landmark initiatives designed to accelerate the state’s digital transformation and equip its citizens for a technology-driven economy. Speaking at the launch…
Sudan Crush Nigeria 4–0 to Seal CHAN Progress, Eliminate Super Eagles
Sudan stunned higher-ranked Nigeria with a commanding 4–0 victory on Tuesday night in Zanzibar, climbing to the top of Group D and dumping the Super Eagles out of the African…