In a moment laden with religious and historical symbolism, King Charles III has become the first British monarch and head of the Church of England to publicly pray alongside a pope. The unprecedented event took place on Thursday within the Sistine Chapel at the Vatican, marking a gesture of Christian reconciliation almost five centuries after …
Policemen on Thursday arrested former presidential candidate and human rights activist Omoyele Sowore shortly after he attended court proceedings for the detained leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu, at the Federal High Court in Abuja. Sowore, who has been a vocal supporter of Kanu’s release, was reportedly accosted by security operatives …
Dangote Group has denied ownership of a truck reportedly involved in a fatal road accident in Akungba-Akoko, Akoko South-West Local Government Area of Ondo State, dismissing claims circulating on social media and some online platforms that linked the company to the incident. In a statement issued on Thursday, the conglomerate described the reports as “false …
Governor Mohammed Umar Bago of Niger State has called on residents to rise and defend themselves against bandit attacks, declaring that his administration will neither negotiate nor pay ransom to kidnappers. Gov. Bago, who made the declaration during a visit to Rijau and Magama Local Government Areas, both recently hit by bandit incursions in the …
...Kanu still insists Nigerian court lacks jurisdiction to try him The leader of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu, on Thursday announced the disengagement of his legal team led by former Attorney-General of the Federation (AGF), Chief Kanu Agabi, SAN, at the Federal High Court in Abuja. The dramatic development unfolded …
Vice President Kashim Shettima said the federal government has finalised plans to invest $220 million in creating employment opportunities for young Nigerians. He hinted at this plan in Abuja on Wednesday, October 22, during the formal launch of the second phase of the Nigeria Jubilee Fellows Programme (NJFP) 2.0. The NJFP 2.0 is focused on …
The Director General of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), Emomotimi Agama, has asked stockbrokers to do more to promote the Nigerian capital market's sustainability. He gave the charge at the 2025 Annual Conference of the Chartered Institute of Stockbrokers (CIS) in Abuja. He pointed out that stockbrokers and other market operators have a critical …
The Dangote Refinery and Petrochemicals has revealed plans to sell five to 10 per cent of its stake on the Nigerian Exchange (NGX) Limited within the next year. Aliko Dangote, the founder of Dangote Group, reportedly hinted at this in an interview with S&P Global on October 20. He said the move will mirror the approach …
Minister of State for Petroleum Resources (Oil), Heineken Lokpobiri, has said Nigeria currently has the capacity to produce more than two million barrels of crude oil per day and would seek an upward review of the country’s production quota at the next meeting of the Organisation of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) in November. Currently, Nigeria’s …
The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has announced a record ₦1.86 billion recovery from the disposal of forfeited assets in 2024, the highest sum ever recorded since the Commission was established. The disclosure was made at the 2025 meeting of the Asset Disposal Committee in Abuja, following the presentation of a …
