Suspended Deputy Commissioner of Police, Abba Kyari, on Wednesday, told the Federal High Court in Abuja that his late father left behind more than 20 houses for his children in Maiduguri, the Borno State capital. Kyari made the revelation while being cross-examined by counsel to the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), Mr. Sunday Joseph, …
The internal crisis rocking the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), one of Nigeria’s foremost opposition parties, has deepened following a ruling by the Federal High Court in Abuja, which stopped the party from proceeding with its planned national convention scheduled for November 15 and 16, 2025, in Ibadan, Oyo State, pending further notice. The PDP’s national …
The National Pension Commission (PenCom) and the National Insurance Commission (NAICOM) have introduced tough new measures to force employers into complying with pension and insurance laws. Both regulators now require insurance companies to only work with employers that comply with pension deductions and employee life insurance contributions. In a joint circular issued on Wednesday, PenCom …
Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has faulted Tuesday’s decision of an Oyo State High Court, which approved the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to proceed with its planned national convention in Ibadan on November 15 and 16, 2025. Conflicting Court Orders Justice Ladiran Akintola of the Oyo High Court, while ruling on …
The nominees for the 2025 Best of Nollywood (BON) Awards have been unveiled, with Femi Adebayo’s Seven Doors emerging as the frontrunner with nine nominations. Following closely, Ibrahim Yekini’s Abanisete clinched eight nominations, while My Mother Is A Witch and Farmer’s Bride also made strong showings with seven and six nods respectively. The star-studded ceremony …
Paradigm Initiative (PIN) has expressed worries that Tanzania’s election-period internet blackout and the continued suspension of X (formerly Twitter), which have cost the East African country over $238 million, are infringements on the citizens' digital rights. The digital rights advocacy group said in a statement on Wednesday, 5 November, stating that it remained concerned about …
Director-General of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), Emomotimi Agama, has said that Nigeria’s non-interest capital market valuation of over ₦1.6 trillion is clear evidence of an enabling regulatory environment. Agama said this at the 7th African International Conference on Islamic Finance (AICIF) 2025 in Lagos, which was held on November 4 and 5. He …
Financial expert Funsho Doherty has slammed the recently approved 15% import duty on petrol and diesel, warning that it could further strain Nigerian households already grappling with high fuel costs. In an open letter to Senate President Godswill Akpabio, Doherty, who previously worked with Goldman Sachs & Co., PNC Advisors, Arthur Andersen, and served as …
The Federal Ministry of Education has unveiled a new digital platform designed to promote transparency, accountability, and efficiency in Nigeria’s tertiary education system. Known as the Federal Tertiary Institutions Governance and Transparency Platform (FTIGTP), the initiative will allow real-time tracking of funding, performance, and resource allocation across universities, polytechnics, and colleges of education. The Minister …
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has warned Nigerians about fake medicinal cannabis containing dangerous substances. The alert follows the recovery of a large consignment and the arrest of a suspected kingpin in Lagos. Credible intelligence led to the arrest of 28-year-old Afeez Salisu, also known as “Malu”, on Saturday, November 1, 2025. He …
