A cross-section of Abuja residents expressed mixed reactions on Monday regarding the growing trend of betting among Nigerian youths. Speaking in separate interviews with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), the residents described the phenomenon as a double-edged sword, acknowledging both its positive and negative impacts on society. While some residents recognised that betting had…
In a startling turn of events, former Kaduna State governor Nasir El-Rufai was arrested by the Department of State Services (DSS) on Wednesday evening, just moments after being released by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). El-Rufai had been in EFCC custody since Monday, facing serious corruption allegations. Witnesses reported that El-Rufai was…
Beijing’s scrapping of tariffs for all but one African country will start May 1, Chinese President Xi Jinping said Saturday, according to state media. China already has a zero-tariff policy for imports from 33 African countries, but Beijing said last year it would extend the policy to all 53 of its diplomatic partners on…
The United States (U.S.) Ambassador to Nigeria Richard Mills has said that the media plays an indispensable role in strengthening democracy globally. Mills made the remark at a weeklong training programme for nearly 100 media chief executive officers selected from leading Nigerian media outlets across the country. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that…
The Ministry of Finance Incorporated (MOFI) has announced that the Federal Government’s investment assets—valued at ₦38.3 trillion—are currently undergoing a comprehensive audit and reform process aimed at strengthening transparency and corporate governance in public enterprises. The Chief Executive Officer of MOFI, Dr. Armstrong Takang, disclosed this during the inauguration of the 2025 Guidelines on Corporate…
Canadian Prime Minister, Mark Carney’s Liberal Party has won the federal election, capping a stunning turnaround in fortunes fueled by U.S. President Donald Trump’s annexation threats and trade war. Carney’s rival, populist Conservative Party leader, Pierre Poilievre, was voted out of his seat in Parliament, the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation projected Tuesday. The loss of his…
The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) has told the Federal High Court in Abuja that Mr Karl Toriola, the Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer (MD/CEO) of MTN Nigeria Communications Plc, and others were evading service of court documents on them. FCCPC, through its lawyer, Nsitem Chizenum, told Justice Hauwa Yilwa upon resumed…
The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has began its 61st anniversary celebrations, aimed at strengthening civil-military relations and showcasing its evolving role in national security and community engagement. Speaking at the flag-off ceremony in Bauchi on Monday, the Air Officer Commanding (AOC), Special Operations Command, Bauchi, AVM Usman Abdullahi, underscored NAF’s dedication to transparency and public…
The Chief Executive Officer of MTN Nigeria and Vice President for MTN Francophone Africa, Dr Karl Toriola, says the organisation has launched 4G coverage in more than 100 rural villages in Congo. A statement by MTN to newsmen in Lagos on Wednesday said that Toriola disclosed this during a courtesy visit to President Denis Sassou…
Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf of Kano State has cautioned public officials against any form of misconduct, following the resignation of the Commissioner for Transport, Alhaji Ibrahim Namadi. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) gathered that Namadi’s resignation may be linked to his alleged involvement in the bail process of a suspected drug offender. Addressing the…
