The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) released former Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai from custody on Friday, March 27. This was confirmed by El-Rufai’s son, Bashir El-Rufai, in a post on his official X handle. He expressed gratitude for his father's release while criticising the nature of his detention. “My beloved …
Just six per cent of Nigerians feel financially secure, as inflation, low incomes, squeeze households, according to a Piggyvest Savings Report 2025 released recently. The report shows that low incomes, persistent inflation and rising family responsibilities continue to erode savings capacity. It paints a stark picture of financial fragility, revealing that the vast majority of …
Private and public sector workers in parts of Abuja on Friday were forced to trek for hours through bush paths and makeshift routes as road closures and security checks disrupted vehicular movement in the nation’s capital ahead of the 2026 national convention of the All Progressives Congress. The Federal Government had, on Thursday, March 26, …
Despite the windfall recorded in the last two months of 2026 due to a global oil price surge, Nigeria has, however, recorded a loss of about ₦2.2 trillion in projected oil revenue. While Brent crude prices have surged above $100 per barrel, data from the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) reveal that production fell …
A Federal High Court in Uyo has thrown out a ₦54 billion suit filed against Mobil Producing Nigeria Unlimited, now known as Seplat Energy Producing Nigeria Unlimited, over an alleged 2014 oil spill. The court held that the case was filed outside the period allowed by law. The suit was instituted by representatives of Barracks, …
Nigerians and other foreign nationals seeking to visit, study, work, or settle in the United Kingdom will face higher visa, residency, and citizenship fees starting April 8, 2026. The revised fee schedule, published by the UK Home Office, shows increases across nearly all categories of visa applications, both from within and outside the UK. Affected …
Former Senate President Bukola Saraki has said he advised against the national convention organised in Ibadan by the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) faction led by Kabiru Turaki, warning it would deepen internal divisions. The convention, held in Ibadan on November 15 and 16, 2025, has since triggered a series of legal disputes, worsening the party’s …
The Federal Government has rolled out Lenacapavir, a long-acting HIV prevention injection, as part of efforts to curb new infections nationwide. The Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Mr Ali Pate, announced the rollout in Abuja on Friday, describing the drug as a major breakthrough in HIV prevention. Lenacapavir, administered less frequently than daily …
As global conversations on gender inclusion gain momentum, and the world continues to celebrate the contributions of women across various sectors, the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) on Friday staged a surprise ceremony at its headquarters in Maitama, Abuja, to honour its female officers for their dedication, resilience, and sacrifices in service to the nation. The …
Civic tech platform Tracka has raised the alarm over the disbursement of N129.5 billion for Nigeria’s suspended 2023 population census without any published results, accusing the National Population Commission (NPC) of failing to account for the funds and breaching the Freedom of Information (FOI) Act. BudgIT Foundation disclosed the findings in a statement on Thursday, …
