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A United States senator has levelled serious allegations against Nigerian government officials, accusing them of complicity in attacks against Christians, even as a former Nigerian minister dismissed claims of religious genocide as “fake news” during a separate engagement in the United Kingdom. Senator Ted Cruz made the assertion during a Senate Foreign Relations subcommittee…
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has incinerated 83.35 tons of cannabis sativa in Ondo State. This destruction follows years of anti-narcotic operations spanning from 2017 to 2024. All exhibits had cleared the legal hurdles of the Federal High Court in Akure before burning. The scale of the haul confirms the agency’s persistent campaign…
The Nigerian Naira recorded a modest depreciation against the United States Dollar in the early hours of Thursday, 23 April 2026, as sustained demand for the greenback continued to test currency stability across both the official and alternative foreign exchange segments. Real-time data published by the FMDQ Securities Exchange showed that the Naira opened…
Minister of Power Adebayo Adelabu has submitted his resignation to President Bola Tinubu, effective April 30, 2026. The Minister intends to pursue the governorship of Oyo State. This move aligns with recent administration directives requiring political appointees to vacate their offices by March 31, 2026, to comply with the Electoral Act 2026. His departure marks…
The Presidency has dismissed reports suggesting that Wale Edun and Ahmed Musa Dangiwa were dismissed from the Federal Executive Council. Presidential spokesperson Bayo Onanuga confirmed that both ministers submitted their resignations voluntarily. Mr. Edun, who turned 70 on Monday, cited deteriorating health as the primary driver for his exit. He intends to shift his focus…
Occupational hazards now claim 840,000 lives every year. A new report from the International Labour Organisation (ILO) links these deaths directly to poor workplace design and management. Long hours, job insecurity, and persistent harassment create a toxic environment that destroys health. These factors do more than damage mental stability. They trigger fatal physical ailments, including…
President Bola Tinubu has promised to strengthen economic links with the United Kingdom while celebrating nine decades of British Airways operations in Nigeria. He met with a delegation led by British High Commissioner Richard Montgomery at the State House to reaffirm these bilateral commitments. The President highlighted the necessity of aligning national priorities with long-standing…
The Federal Government has formally inaugurated the Governing Board of the Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) and an Intellectual Property Steering Committee in Abuja. Dr. Jumoke Oduwole, the Minister of Industry, Trade, and Investment, presided over the ceremony, framing the commission as the foundational legal structure of the Nigerian economy. The board’s mandate is clear: enhance…
Total public debt stock for Africa’s largest economy climbed to N159.28 trillion as of December 2025, with domestic borrowing now constituting the larger share of the nation’s liabilities, according to official figures released by the Debt Management Office. The data, which aggregates the obligations of the Federal Government, the 36 state governments, and the…
The Supreme Court on Wednesday reserved judgment in the leadership dispute threatening to fracture the African Democratic Congress, following heated legal arguments over whether courts possess jurisdiction to intervene in the internal affairs of a political party. A five-member panel headed by Justice Mohammed Garba deferred its decision after hearing submissions from all parties in…
