Alleged Money Laundering: EFCC Witness Insists Bello Not Involved In Property Transactions
The 17th prosecution witness in the ongoing alleged money laundering case filed against a former governor of Kogi State, Yahaya Bello, and two others, has maintained that the former governor…
Why Ex-Depot Fuel Price Reduction Takes Time To Reflect At Filling Stations — PETROAN
The Petroleum Products Retail Outlets Owners Association of Nigeria (PETROAN) has explained why the recent decrease in the gantry price of fuel by the Dangote Refinery has not trickled down…
‘Leave pop scene for younger artistes’ – Brymo tells Wizkid, Burna Boy, Davido
Nigerian singer Olawale Oloforo, popularly known as ‘Brymo’, has urged established Afrobeats stars to create space for emerging talents, arguing that the continued dominance of a few top acts is…
Trump threatens ‘dropping bombs’ if Iran doesn’t ‘behave’
US President Donald Trump on Wednesday warned Iran he was ready to resume military action if Tehran did not abide by its obligations, two days ahead of the signing of…
UK-based Nigerian who tried to rape drunk woman jailed five years, to be deported
A Nigerian national, Qudus Ajeyemi who was studying in the United Kingdom, UK has been sentenced to five-and-a-half years in prison after being convicted of attempted rape and sexual assault…
Nine killed, 11 injured in attack on Kaduna community
By Golok Nanmwa No fewer than nine persons were reportedly killed, while 11 others sustained injuries following an attack on Angwan Magaji community in Kamaru Ward of Kauru Local Government…
‘You’re prioritising 2027 over democracy, security’ – Reps’ minority caucus slams Tinubu
By Gift Chapi-Odekina, Abuja The minority caucus of the House of Representatives has accused the federal government of neglecting governance, worsening insecurity and allegedly undermining opposition parties ahead of the…
FG dismisses report on new telecomms, fuel taxes
The federal government has dismissed a report suggesting that it was considering new taxes on telecommunications services and petroleum products. This is contained in a statement issued by the Head…
‘I’m the boss’ – Trump tells G7 counterparts
The G7 summit of world powers in France is being chaired by President Emmanuel Macron as host but on Wednesday his guest US President Donald Trump left no doubt over…
Oyo 2027: Adelabu remains in APC – Aide
…says rumour of move to SDP false, misleading, politically motivated …threatens legal action over ‘malicious’ defection claims By Adeola Badru An aide to Adebayo Adelabu, former Minister of Power and…
Pope hails US-Iran deal, calls for dialogue in Ukraine
Pope Leo XIV on Wednesday hailed a deal on ending the Middle East war announced between Iran and the United States as the result of “encouraging work in dialogue and…
World Cup 2026: Why most players are wearing pink boots [Photos]
If you’ve watched any matches at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, one trend has been hard to miss is most footballers putting on pink boots. From Nike and Adidas to…
Troops Rescue Four Kidnap Victims In Katsina
The Katsina State Government has announced the successful rescue of four kidnap victims by troops of the Nigerian Army. It said that the victims, aged 36 to 68, were rescued…
Pope Hails US-Iran Deal, Appeals For Dialogue In Ukraine
Pope Leo XIV on Wednesday hailed a deal on ending the Middle East war announced between Iran and the United States as the result of “encouraging work in dialogue and…
World Cup Goals Record ‘Just A Number’, Says Messi
Lionel Messi savoured a “beautiful moment” after becoming the World Cup’s joint all-time leading goalscorer on Tuesday, but said, “ultimately, it is just a statistic, nothing more”. The 38-year-old Argentina…
Austria Beat Debutants Jordan In World Cup Opener
Austria were given a scare by World Cup debutants Jordan on Tuesday before securing a 3-1 win rounded off by a penalty in added time from veteran forward Marko Arnautovic.…
FG Dismisses Reports Of New Telecoms, Fuel Taxes
The Federal Government has dismissed reports suggesting that it has adopted or is considering new taxes on telecommunications services and petroleum products following the publication of the International Monetary Fund…
Oil Extends Fall As Investors Weigh Iran War Deal
Oil prices inched lower on Wednesday, extending the previous session’s declines as investors assessed the U.S.-Iran peace deal, though uncertainty over the full resumption of shipping through the Strait of…
UK Annual Inflation Stays At 2.8% In May
Britain’s annual inflation rate was unchanged at 2.8 per cent in May as higher petrol prices caused by the US-Iran war were offset by lower food costs, official data showed…
CBN Orders Banks, Fintechs To Disclose Beneficial Owners
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has ordered banks, fintechs, and other payment service providers to disclose their ultimate beneficial owners. The regulatory measures were contained in a circular dated…