Energy conglomerate Sahara Group has called for a fresh approach to Africa’s energy transition, infrastructure funding, and media coverage, arguing that global solutions must adapt to the continent’s practical realities. Speaking at the third edition of Asharami Square, the Group’s flagship thought leadership platform, held under the theme “Energising Africa’s Future: Legacy, Impact and Transformation,” …
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has accused the Presidency of avoiding key questions surrounding President Bola Tinubu's decades-old civil forfeiture case in the United States, saying the government has chosen insults instead of transparency. In a statement issued on Thursday by his Senior Special Assistant on Public Communication, Phrank Shaibu, Atiku said the Presidency failed …
The Oyo State House of Assembly has approved Governor Seyi Makinde's request to proceed on annual leave from August 10 to September 11, with Deputy Governor Bayo Lawal to oversee the affairs of the state during the period. The governor's letter conveying the request was read during Thursday's plenary by Deputy Speaker Muhammed Fadeyi, who …
Presidency claims Atiku sold national assets to associates, questions ex-VP's history abroad. The Presidency has accused former Vice President Atiku Abubakar of supervising the sale of national assets to political associates during the privatisation programme under the Olusegun Obasanjo administration, claiming the exercise resulted in job losses, unpaid salaries and pensions. The allegation was …
The Federal High Court in Abuja has sentenced three terrorists linked to the abduction of schoolchildren and teachers in Oriire Local Government Area of Oyo State to life imprisonment. Justice Salim Ibrahim convicted Abdulrazak Umar, also known as Abu Khalifa or Abu Khalid; Yunusa Musa, alias Yunusa bin Musa; and Shamsu Adamu Sani, also known …
Domestic violence, child abuse among most reported cases The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) says it handled more than 600 cases of human rights violations in Borno State between January and July 2026, with domestic violence, child abuse and human trafficking accounting for a significant number of complaints. The NHRC State Coordinator, Jummai Mshelia, disclosed …
The presidential candidate of the African Action Congress (AAC), Omoyele Sowore, has asked the Federal High Court in Abuja for time to seek subpoenas compelling the Director-General of the Department of State Services (DSS) and the Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, to testify in his ongoing trial over alleged …
The Nigeria Customs Service, NCS, has disowned a fake recruitment advertisement circulating on social media and warned members of the public against falling victim to fraudsters. The Service also cautioned criminals behind the fake advert to desist from using its name to defraud unsuspecting Nigerians. In a statement issued on Thursday, the NCS urged members …
Lawmakers Demand inventory of seized assets worth trillions of naira The House of Representatives has directed the Federal Government to carry out a comprehensive audit and verification of all seized, forfeited and recovered assets in the custody of ministries, departments and agencies (MDAs) since 1999. The resolution followed the adoption of a motion moved …
Türkiye and Nigeria have launched the Türkiye–Nigeria Shipbuilding and Maritime Digital Exhibition and Forum 2026, a joint initiative aimed at strengthening bilateral cooperation in shipbuilding, maritime infrastructure, investment and skills development. The forum, which began on July 20, 2026, is supported by the Ministry of Industry and Technology of the Republic of Türkiye, coordinated by …
