By Rafiyat Sadiq For the second time in one week, a Federal High Court in Abuja has rejected the application of former Kogi State Governor Yahaya Bello, seeking the release of his international. Mr Bello is seeking the release of his passport to enable him to travel to the United Kingdom for medical treatment. Justice …
Security operatives on Tuesday barred suspended Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan from entering the National Assembly complex. The Kogi Central lawmaker arrived at the National Assembly around noon, accompanied by supporters and activist Aisha Yesufu. Her convoy was stopped at the first gate by security personnel, and she was denied entry. Senator Akpoti-Uduaghan, who was in a …
By Esther Ososanya The Enugu Electricity Regulatory Commission (EERC) has reduced the electricity tariff for Band A customers from ₦209 per kilowatt-hour to ₦160/kWh. The new rate takes effect on August 1, 2025. The order was issued to MainPower Electricity Distribution Ltd under EERC Order No. EERC/2025/003 titled “Tariff Order for MainPower Electricity Distribution …
By Esther Ososanya The Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, has agreed to personally meet with retired police officers who took to the streets of Abuja on Monday in protest over years of unpaid entitlements and poor retirement benefits. The assurance was conveyed through the Commissioner of Police, Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Command, who addressed the …
By Rafiyat Sadiq The family of the late former President Muhammadu Buhari has expressed deep appreciation to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, top government officials, traditional rulers, and citizens across Nigeria and beyond for their overwhelming support before and after his passing. The message was shared in a statement posted by presidential aide Garba Shehu on …
At Junior Secondary School, Sokale Dutse Alhaji in Abuja, students no longer hold their bladders in shame or sneak between bushes to relieve themselves. For the first time in the school’s history, clean, solar-powered toilets now stand proudly behind the classroom block, providing much-needed sanitation and restoring the dignity of every student. Megastar Media’s Donation …
The Chairman of Nigeria’s Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Ola Olukoyede, has revealed that 18 incumbent state governors are currently under active investigation for alleged financial misconduct. Olukoyede made the disclosure during a public sensitisation event in Lagos focused on currency abuse and naira misuse. He emphasised that while constitutional immunity shields serving …
By Rafiyat Sadiq A Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN) and former President of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), Chief Joseph Bodurin Daudu, has stated that constitutional amendment alone cannot resolve Nigeria’s governance issues without a fundamental shift in the attitude of the country’s leaders. He made this remark during the 14th edition of the Rule …
A company’s Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) certificate does not give it the right to collect or manage people’s money. That was the strong warning from Dr Emomotimi Agama, Director-General of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), as Nigeria battles a surge in Ponzi schemes disguised as legal businesses. “Being registered by CAC doesn’t mean you’re …
As Ponzi schemes evolve in Nigeria, many are no longer led by faceless scammers. Instead, they now wear the familiar faces of celebrities, social media influencers, and online content creators. From actors to comedians and even musicians, these public figures are lending legitimacy to illegal investment platforms, often unknowingly, but sometimes for a fee. When …
