The Supreme Court of Nigeria has officially affirmed Muhammadu Iliyasu Bashir as the substantive Emir of Gwandu in Kebbi State, drawing the curtain on a long-standing legal battle that began nearly two decades ago. In a landmark judgment delivered recently, the apex court set aside the decisions of both the Kebbi State High Court and
In a strategic move to ensure safety and sanity on Nigerian roads during the upcoming Eid-el-Kabir celebrations, the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has rolled out a nationwide special patrol operation. The Corps has mobilised no fewer than 36,000 operatives, comprising Regular Marshals and Special Marshals, alongside a comprehensive fleet of operational assets to manage
In a move set to unlock new economic opportunities in northern Nigeria, the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) and the Plateau State Government have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for the expansion and upgrade of the Yakubu Gowon Airport, Heipang, to serve as a regional hub for agricultural produce and cargo exports. The
In a significant move toward food security and digital-driven agriculture, the Ogun State Government has officially launched the AgriConnect Initiative, a landmark project designed to empower rural farmers through smart mobile technology and real-time agricultural intelligence. The launch ceremony, which held in Abeokuta, marks a milestone in Ogun State’s pursuit of sustainable farming practices and
In a major crackdown on cybercrime, twenty-one internet fraudsters have been convicted and sentenced to various jail terms by courts sitting in Makurdi, Benue State, following successful prosecution by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). The convictions, delivered over the past week, followed a series of coordinated arrests and investigations by operatives of the
In a strategic move to strengthen consumer protection and rid Nigeria’s markets of substandard and counterfeit goods, the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) has inaugurated a multi-stakeholder committee to drive the development and implementation of the National Traceability and Verification Portal. The initiative, unveiled on Tuesday at the Commission’s headquarters in Abuja, is
In a significant move aimed at deepening Nigeria’s digital transformation agenda, the Director General of the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), Kashifu Inuwa Abdullahi, on Tuesday received Jeff Bullwinkel, Microsoft’s Vice President and Deputy General Counsel for Corporate, External, and Legal Affairs in Europe, Middle East, and Africa (EMEA), at the agency’s corporate headquarters
A Federal High Court sitting in Lagos has adjourned the trial of music executive and former manager of the defunct P-Square duo, Jude Okoye, to October 23, 2025, over allegations bordering on a ₦1.38 billion fraud. Jude Okoye, a prominent figure in Nigeria’s entertainment industry and elder brother to celebrated musicians Peter and Paul Okoye,
The Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Kayode Egbetokun, on Tuesday convened a high-level strategic conference with senior police officers across the country at the Force Headquarters in Abuja, aimed at reviewing ongoing security operations and fine-tuning strategies to address emerging threats to national peace and stability. The closed-door meeting brought together Deputy Inspectors-General, Assistant Inspectors-General, Commissioners
Tech billionaire Elon Musk has launched a scathing attack on President Donald Trump’s recently proposed tax and spending legislation, branding it a “disgusting abomination” and criticizing its impact on federal finances. The bill, dubbed the “One Big Beautiful Bill” by Trump and his allies, seeks to extend the 2017 tax cuts while increasing spending on
