…He said closer collaboration between the CBN, financial institutions and the organised private sector would help businesses convert economic opportunities into sustainable enterprises and employment. “We encourage the CBN to continue strengthening initiatives that improve MSMEs’ access to affordable and sustainable fin…

…we’ve been on rescue operations. “The state government deployed, you know, the entire Ministry of Health. Since yesterday, I’m representing the chairman of the local government, the officers of the local government agencies, SEMA, the environmental, you know, safety officers, and everybody. You know, we’ve been at the…

…built Heritage USA, a Christian theme park and resort in South Carolina, turning their ministry into a multimillion-dollar empire.But behind the glitz and influence, trouble was brewing.Baker's scandal, prison and a dramatic fallAccording to a report by The PUNCH, Bakker resigned from PTL in 1987 after revelations that…

…and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has opposed the application filed by former Minister of Petroleum, Diezani Alison-Madueke, to present evidence of her acquittal by the Southwark Crown Court, London, UK. EFCC, in a further counter-affidavit to Diezani’s request, prayed Justice Inyang Ekwo to dismiss the applicatio…

…He said there would be no sacred cows, stressing that anyone reasonably suspected of organising, financing, facilitating or participating in cult-related crimes would be investigated irrespective of status or influence. The Command said suspects would be charged before the appropriate court where the evidence warranted…

…is being prosecuted by the ICPC over alleged financial offences arising from his administration. The former governor has denied wrongdoing and challenged the circumstances surrounding his continued detention. The ICPC had filed charges against El-Rufai and some former officials of the state government under his adminis…

…a great honour and privilege to serve the good people of Katsina State under your administration,” he said. Usman said he remained deeply grateful for the opportunity to contribute his quota to the development, peace, security and moral well-being of the state. He also appreciated Radda’s leadership, guidance and suppo…

…being the gunman and said he believed he was protecting Muslims and the Taliban in Afghanistan, according to the BBC. He apologised for "any mistakes" he had made.Hasan is one of four inmates on the US military's death row, according to the report. Pentagon spokesperson Sean Parnell wrote on X that "judgment day for Ha…

…NYSC Act reformThe abductions triggered calls from the pan-Yoruba socio-political organisation Afenifere to reform the policy governing how corps members are deployed across the country.In a statement by its National Publicity Secretary, Jare Ajayi, the group urged the Federal Government to fast-track amendments to the…

…his wife. The pastor, popularly known as Mobile-Fire, said he stepped back from public ministry and social media in recent weeks to reflect, seek counsel and address matters from his past. In a statement, he admitted that although the relationships happened before his marriage, his actions were wrong and fell short of…

…who is a Muslim, is said to have gone to the area to pray in a Mosque and after he finished praying, accosted the little girl and allegedly sexually assaulted the little girl before he was apprehended, stripped and handed over to the police. Watch a video showing the moment he was disgraced below View this post on Inst…

…oil price caps when exporting crude. In a statement on Monday, the Russian Foreign Ministry described Japan’s reference to the situation in Ukraine as a “clumsy attempt” to justify its “hostile actions.” The spokeswoman, Maria Zakharova, called the development “another confirmation that the foreign policy course pursue…

The Minister of Agriculture and Food Security, Senator Abubakar Kyari, has commiserated with President Bola Tinubu and the Nigerian Air Force over the crash of a Nigerian Air Force ATR-42 aircraft near a naval base in Igbokoda, Ondo State. In a statement he personally issued on Tuesday, Kyari also expressed condolences…

A minister identified as Petri shared a testimony at a Benin City church about dying at age five and being brought back to lifeThe alleged miracle was attributed to the late Archbishop Benson Idahosa, who reportedly called the child back to life during a live conferenceApostle Ohis Ojeikere introduced Minister Petri to…

…of sympathy from those who witnessed the moment.Chivayo was one of Zimbabwe's most recognisable businessmen, widely known for his extravagant lifestyle, his habit of gifting cars and cash to members of the public, and his close ties to high-profile political figures.Reactions as video of Wicknell Chivayo's daughter bre…

…which served as a staging point for soldiers to deploy to combat zones in Iraq and Afghanistan. Twelve of the dead and 30 of the wounded were soldiers. Hasan was shot and partially paralyzed by a civilian police officer who responded to the attack. The court that convicted Hasan was told that he was opposed to the US m…

…and 38 other individuals accused of serious offences as part of the Donald Trump administration's immigration enforcement efforts. The United States Department of Justice made the announcement in a statement on Monday, October 5, 2026. According to the statement, the department has filed denaturalization actions in mul…

The Director-General of the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control NAFDAC, Professor Mojisola Adeyeye, has knocked Nigerians blaming the agency for the circulation of fake food products in the market. In recent times, Nigerians have complained over the alarming rate of fake food products in circul…

The Anambra state Commissioner of Police, CP Nnanna Oji Ama, has ordered the immediate issuance of queries to the Divisional Police Officer (DPO) in charge of 3-3 Police Station and a Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP), while directing the immediate commencement of disciplinary proceedings against an Inspector of Po…

…his marriage, saying he deeply regrets his actions and has stepped back from public ministry to reflect and make amends. Adegoke, who recently got married, made this known in a statement released on Monday. He took responsibility for his past conduct and apologised to the women involved, his wife, family, church member…

…aspects of the judgment. A judge is not a political actor. A judge does not determine punishment according to public anger, political pressure or personal sentiment. Where legislation prescribes a particular punishment for an offence and the prosecution has established the case beyond reasonable doubt, the court’s resp…

…that could provide investigators with a lead. To make matters worse, the hotel receptionist reportedly failed to record the personal details of the man with whom the woman allegedly checked into the hotel that night.When the man reportedly left the following morning, no one noticed him or could provide a useful descrip…

…2023 appealed to public-spirited Nigerians, government agencies and non-governmental organisations to assist her to complete her registration for admission into Gombe State University. She had secured admission to study Economics after completing her secondary education in 2022 and scoring 182 in the Unified Tertiary M…

…disclosed this in his keynote address at a one-day strategic workshop for editors, organised by the Nigerian Guild of Editors in collaboration with the commission in Abuja. The development said over 103 million Nigerians are eligible to participate in the 2027 general elections. Amupitan said the three phases of the CV…

…infrastructure, insecurity and limited fiscal space. The reforms under the Tinubu administration have sought to address some of these constraints by allowing market forces a greater role in determining fuel prices, foreign exchange rates and electricity tariffs. The foreign exchange reforms, in particular, were designe…