Ecobank Transnational Incorporated posted a 30 per cent rise in profit before tax to ₦1.28 trillion, supported by growth in interest income, fees and customer deposits. The pan-African lender reported this in its 2025 unaudited financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2025, released on Friday. A review of the results by Pinnacle Daily …
In a major step to secure the Sahel region and boost regional trade, the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) and the Niger Republic Customs Administration agreed to deepen cross-border cooperation. The move targets faster transit of goods, safer borders, and stronger efforts against terrorism and banditry. The announcement came during a high-level meeting at the Customs …
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has warned that its National Secretariat is currently under litigation and must not be forcefully accessed or occupied by any individual or group until the courts deliver a final judgement. The warning follows reports that a faction of the party loyal to the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), …
A chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Chief Bode George, has criticised the court judgement that nullified the party’s 2025 national convention held in Ibadan, Oyo State. George expressed his displeasure while speaking during an interview on Arise Television on Friday, describing the ruling as deeply disturbing and unacceptable. He faulted the judgement delivered …
President Bola Tinubu has ordered the deployment of an army battalion to Woro, a village in Kaiama Local Government Area of Kwara State, following a deadly attack by Boko Haram terrorists that left scores of residents dead. The directive was conveyed in a statement issued late Wednesday by the President’s spokesperson, Bayo Onanuga. The attack, …
Ghana and Zambia have agreed to allow visa-free travel for each other’s citizens, a move aimed at strengthening regional integration and easing cross-border movement. The announcement was made by Ghana’s Foreign Affairs Minister, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, during President John Dramani Mahama’s official visit to Zambia. The three-day trip focuses on expanding diplomatic engagement, economic partnerships, …
Major opposition parties in Nigeria, including the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), African Democratic Congress (ADC) and the New Nigerian Peoples Party (NNPP), have criticised the Senate over its rejection of mandatory electronic transmission of election results. The parties reacted to the Senate’s decision on Wednesday to reject an amendment to Clause 60(3) of the Electoral …
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has registered two additional political parties, raising the total number of registered political parties in Nigeria to 21. INEC Chairperson, Prof. Joash Amupitan, announced this on Thursday during the commission’s first regular consultative meeting with political parties for the year. He said the newly registered parties are the Democratic …
Former Governor of Benue State, Gabriel Suswam, has resigned from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), stating that his resignation takes immediate effect. Suswam’s resignation was contained in a letter dated Wednesday, February 4, 2026, and signed by the former senator. In the letter, the former governor expressed gratitude to the PDP for providing him with …
The Senate has confirmed the nomination of Joseph Oyewole as a justice of the Supreme Court of Nigeria. The confirmation followed the consideration and unanimous adoption of a report by the Senate Committee on Judiciary, Human Rights and Legal Matters. Chairman of the committee and senator representing Ondo Central, Niyi Adegbonmire, presented the report during …
