Dated July 8, 2025 The Labour Party has announced its intention to suspend and possibly expel the 2023 presidential candidate, Mr. Peter Obi, from the party. This was disclosed by the party’s National Publicity Secretary, Abayomi Arabambi, during a press briefing on Monday, July 8, 2025. Arabambi revealed that a National Executive Council (NEC) meeting
Lagos, July 8, 2025 — The Lagos State Police Command has confirmed the arrest of seven individuals in connection with the brutal murder of an engineer identified as Mr. Emmanuel Eze, who was allegedly killed over a land dispute in the Ibeju-Lekki area of Lagos. The tragic incident occurred on Saturday, July 5, 2025, when
Ibadan, July 8, 2025 — Oyo State has successfully delivered 368.9 kilometres of road infrastructure in the two-year phase of its Omituntun 2.0 development plan, the Commissioner for Public Works, Abdulmojeed Mogbonjubola, announced during a press briefing at the Governor’s Office in Ibadan . Mogbonjubola highlighted that this road network expansion is a key component of Governor Seyi Makinde’s
Abuja, July 8, 2025 — Despite diverse sectors across Nigeria, employment data reveal that banks are the dominant force in large-scale hiring among listed firms—a trend with complex economic implications. In 2024, the country’s top 10 publicly traded companies collectively employed 84,491 staff, disbursing a staggering ₦1.695 trillion in salaries . Financial services—particularly commercial banks—accounted for
July 8, 2025 | France — Nigeria’s sprint sensation, Usheoritse Itsekiri Ajayi, delivered a blistering performance on Sunday as he stormed to a 9.92 seconds finish in the men’s 100 metres final at an athletics meet in France, setting a new meet record. The electrifying run not only secured Ajayi the gold medal but also
Vice President Kashim Shettima has reaffirmed Nigeria’s unwavering commitment to the Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty (CTBT), insisting that the country has no intention of pursuing nuclear weapons development. Shettima made this declaration on Monday while receiving the Executive Secretary of the Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty Organisation (CTBTO), Dr. Robert Floyd, during a courtesy visit to the Presidential
Abuja, July 8, 2025 — The United States, under a policy directive announced by former President Donald Trump, is poised to impose an additional 10 percent tariff on Nigerian exports if the country’s alignment with BRICS is judged to follow what Washington describes as “anti‑American policies.” Announced on Truth Social on July 7, Trump stated that
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has formally arraigned two operators of the embattled Crypto Bridge Exchange (CBEX), Avwerosuo Otorudo and Chukwuebuka Ehirim, before the Federal High Court in Abuja over their alleged involvement in a staggering $1 billion cryptocurrency investment fraud. The accused appeared before Justice Mohammed Umar on Monday, facing a three-count
Abuja, July 8, 2025 – Nigeria’s leading container terminal operator, APM Terminals, has unveiled plans to advance low-carbon logistics by electrifying its containerised trade, potentially unlocking $830 million in investment by 2030, creating skilled jobs, reducing CO₂ emissions, and improving power reliability and public health. The initiative was outlined in a white paper presented to Vice
Enugu, Nigeria – July 8, 2025 — The newly unveiled Enugu Air has announced plans to expand its operations beyond Nigeria’s borders to key international destinations including the United Kingdom, United States, China, Europe, and other African countries. The ambitious plan was revealed by Enugu State Governor, Peter Ndubuisi Mbah, during the formal commissioning of
