President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio, has filed an appeal at the Court of Appeal to challenge a recent ruling by the Federal High Court in Abuja that directed the immediate recall of Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan to the National Assembly. The legal move comes after the court nullified the Senate’s decision to suspend Senator Akpoti-Uduaghan
Lagos State Government has sounded a clear warning to property developers: no dredging, sand-filling, or land reclamation should commence without formal Drainage Clearance and Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) obtained from the Ministry of Environment and Water Resources. Commissioner Tokunbo Wahab, speaking during an inspection at Orange Island in Lekki, emphasised that the state will no
The British High Commission in Nigeria has expressed deep sorrow over the passing of former Nigerian President, His Excellency General Muhammadu Buhari, GCFR. In an official condolence message released on Saturday, the Commission extended its heartfelt sympathies to the Buhari family, the Federal Government of Nigeria, and the entire Nigerian populace over the loss of
The Federal Government has officially launched the National Guidelines for Chemical Event Surveillance, marking a significant step towards strengthening Nigeria’s capacity to monitor, respond to, and manage chemical-related public health threats and environmental hazards. The unveiling ceremony, held on Friday, July 11, 2025, in Abuja, brought together stakeholders from health, environment, emergency response, and security
The Nigerian stock market experienced a bullish surge as the All‑Share Index closed at ₦124,446.8 on July 10, 2025—an impressive 2.01% gain from the previous session—which propelled total market capitalisation close to the ₦80 trillion mark at ₦78.7 trillion  Leading the day in trading value was SEPLAT, accounting for roughly ₦3.9 billion in transactions. Other major contributors to market
In a bold move stirring international attention, U.S. President Donald Trump has issued a strict 50-day deadline to Russian President Vladimir Putin, demanding a resolution to the ongoing conflict in Ukraine. Trump warned that failure to comply would trigger the imposition of 100 percent tariffs on all Russian imports, escalating economic pressure on Moscow. Speaking
Prominent Nigerian cleric and political figure, Tunde Bakare, has opened up about his early impressions of former President Muhammadu Buhari, confessing that he once viewed the late leader as a religious fundamentalist. Speaking in a recent interview, Bakare shared how his perception changed significantly after developing a closer relationship with Buhari over time. According to
The Special Control Unit Against Money Laundering (SCUML), under the Federal Ministry of Industry, Trade and Investment, has sealed a hotel in Kaduna State for allegedly breaching the provisions of the Money Laundering (Prevention and Prohibition) Act, 2022. The enforcement action, which took place on Friday, July 11, 2025, followed weeks of surveillance and compliance
Former Manchester United captain Ashley Young has shed light on his decision to join Inter Milan, dispelling the belief that players at the Old Trafford club are eager to exit. In an exclusive interview, Young explained that leaving Manchester United was not driven by any dissatisfaction but rather by a personal opportunity to embrace a
Super Falcons forward Rinsola Babajide has officially signed with Italian giants AS Roma, marking a significant step in her professional football career. The deal, which was announced on Saturday, July 12, 2025, sees the 26-year-old Nigerian international join the reigning Serie A Women’s champions after a successful stint in Spain with UD Tenerife. Babajide is
