The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has announced that 20 commercial banks have so far met its ongoing recapitalization requirements as of Thursday, January 15, 2026. The update was given by the CBN’s Deputy Governor for Economic Policy, Dr. Muhammad Read more…
A Rivers State High Court in Oyigbo Local Government Area sitting in Port Harcourt, has issued an interim order of injunction against the Speaker of Rivers State House of Assembly, Martin Amaewhule, and 32 others, including the clerk of the Read more…
Former Anambra State governor and Opposition leader, Peter Obi, has described the $9 million spent on foreign lobbyists by the federal government as evidence of what he called the “disgraceful state of Nigeria,” accusing the country’s leaders of prioritising waste, Read more…
International dialogue is being replaced by a “might makes right” approach and reckless unilateral actions, the Russian president says The international situation has been “increasingly deteriorating,” Russian President Vladimir Putin has warned, citing old conflicts reigniting and new emerging flashpoints. The president Read more…
The Abia chapter of the Obidient Movement has advised Gov. Alex Otti to remain steadfast, focused and continue to deliver on his mandate, and not get distracted by the activities of the opposition. The Spokesman for the group, Dr Chibuzor Read more…
The Rivers State House of Assembly, led by Speaker Martin Amaewhule, failed to resume plenary on Thursday, exactly one week after adjourning its last sitting. The development came amid rumours that some lawmakers were plotting to impeach Amaewhule during the Read more…
From Ifeoma Ejiofor Anambra State Government has commenced the full enforcement of all environmental laws in the State. The State Commissioner for Information, Law Mefor PhD revealed this in a press statement made available to journalists on Thursday. He pointed Read more…
From Ifeoma Ejiofor Following his renunciation of Christianity over assumed neglect of Dr Ifeanyi Ubah by Nnewi Catholic Diocese, Okoye has breached two sections of the Canon Law. The chairman Publicity sub-Committee of the Dedication Committee for Our Lady of Read more…
U.S. President Donald Trump told Reuters that Ukraine – not Russia – is holding up a potential peace deal, rhetoric that stands in marked contrast to that of European allies, who have consistently argued Moscow has little interest in ending Read more…
The Federal Government and the Academic Staff Union of Universities on Wednesday unveiled a renegotiated agreement aimed at resolving long-standing disputes in Nigeria’s tertiary education sector, resulting in incessant strikes and closure of universities. The 2025 agreement is the conclusion Read more…
No fewer than 5,000 intending Nigerian immigrants to the United States may be delayed following the new visa restrictions imposed on Nigeria and 74 other countries by President Donald Trump on Wednesday. Data from the US consulate in Lagos show Read more…
The national leader of the New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP), Senator Rabiu Kwankwaso, has set fresh conditions for any possible return to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), insisting that he would not defect without clear terms and concrete agreements. Read more…