Some protesters on Monday marched to the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) headquarters in Abuja. They demanded a thorough investigation into the alleged N432 billion corruption case involving former Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai. The demonstrators, organised under the Mega National Movement for Good Governance, chanted solidarity songs and carried placards reading "Answer the …
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has clarified the rationale behind the recently released Timetable and Schedule of Activities for the 2027 General Election, following questions from the public and stakeholders regarding the fixed election dates. This is contained in a statement signed by the National Commissioner, Chairman, Information and Voter Education Committee Mohammed Kudu …
Civil society organisations on Monday intensified pressure on the National Assembly, demanding mandatory real-time electronic transmission of election results as activists staged a peaceful protest at the front gate of the legislature in Abuja. The demonstration formed part of what organisers described as a planned, coordinated, evidence-based, and citizen-driven advocacy led by ActionAid Nigeria, the …
The Federal Government has filed Criminal Charges against former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir el-Rufai, at the Federal High Court in Abuja. The charges, marked FHC/ABJ/CR/99/2026, were instituted by the Federal Republic of Nigeria before the Abuja Judicial Division, with El-Rufai named as the sole defendant. The prosecution alleges that on February 13, 2026, while appearing …
The former governor of Anambra State and 2023 Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has reaffirmed his intention to contest the 2027 presidential election, saying he remains undeterred by alleged attempts to prevent his name from appearing on the ballot. Obi spoke at the OBIDIENT Conference and the official declaration of the African Democratic Congress …
Nigeria recorded a sharp rebound in foreign capital inflows in the third quarter of 2025, with total capital importation rising to $6.01 billion, a 380.16 per cent jump from the $1.25 billion posted in the same period of 2024. This is according to a review of the Nigeria Capital Importation report for the third quarter …
The Bank of Industry (BOI) announced on February 9 that it has secured regulatory approval from the Central Bank of Nigeria to operate a Non-Interest Banking (NIB) Window. The announcement, however, has since sparked a wave of reactions from Nigerians. According to BOI, the NIB window will expand access to ethical, asset-backed, interest-free financing designed …
Kano Electricity Distribution Company (Kano DisCo) has called for urgent intervention of the Federal Government in the electricity supply challenges faced by northwestern states under its franchise due to limitations in power transmission from the Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) and the National Grid. In a statement, the Kano DisCo urged the Federal Government to …
Ahead of the beginning of 2026 Lenten season, head of the Roman Catholic Church, Pope Leo XIV, has admonished Christians all over the world to avoid using harsh words that hurt their neighbours in order to create an atmosphere of peace and hope. The Pope gave the exhortation in his message for Lent 2026, which …
... Signs $14bn MOU with 42 companies For six years, Kebbi State counted its losses in silence. Before the festival’s suspension in 2020, the Argungu Fishing Festival drew between 30,000 and 50,000 visitors per edition. Hotels filled up weeks in advance. Traders recorded their best annual sales in four days. Transporters doubled fares and …
