El-Rufai Faces Crucial Bail Hearing in ₦579.6m, $1.1m Fraud Case
By Oluwakemi Kindness Former Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai is set to appear before the Federal High Court in Kaduna on April 14 for a crucial bail hearing in a separate corruption case. The former governor is facing a 10-count charge bordering on alleged abuse of office, money laundering, and fraud involving a total sum […]
Nigeria Ramps Up Oil Production to Cushion Global Economic Shock
By Oluwakemi Kindness Nigeria is ramping up crude oil production to shield its economy from fresh global shocks triggered by the ongoing conflict involving the United States, Israel, and Iran. The Federal Government said output has risen to about 1.86 million barrels per day, as part of urgent efforts to boost foreign exchange earnings and […]
SEC Orders Immediate Freeze of Terror-Linked Assets in Nigerian Capital Market
By Oluwakemi Kindness The Nigeria Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has directed an immediate freeze on the assets of 13 individuals and entities recently linked to terrorism financing activities within the capital market. The directive, issued to all Capital Market Operators (CMOs), follows the designation of 10 individuals and three organizations on the Nigeria Sanctions […]
FG Directs Dangote to Boost Sugar Production to 600,000MT by 2030
By Oluwakemi Kindness The Federal Government has stepped up efforts to reduce Nigeria’s dependence on imported sugar, directing the Dangote Group to increase local production to 600,000 metric tonnes annually by 2030. Minister of State for Industry, John Owan-Enoh, gave the directive during a visit to the Dangote Sugar Refinery in Numan, Adamawa State. Nigeria […]
NDLEA Arrests 93-Year-Old, Doctor Over Drug Trafficking
By: Oluwakemi Kindness Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) have arrested a 93-year-old man and a medical doctor in a series of operations that expose the widening reach of drug trafficking across Nigeria. The agency says the arrests followed intelligence-led raids across multiple states, revealing a network that cuts across age, class, […]
Nigeria Sweep Titles at IHF Zone 3 Championship
By Arinzechi Chukwunonso Nigeria’s youth handball teams stamped their authority on the regional stage with a remarkable double victory at the IHF Trophy Africa Zone 3 Phase, held in Lomé, Togo at the weekend. The Under-18 side delivered a dominant performance in the final, overpowering Ivory Coast 32–19 to secure the title. Displaying composure, structure, […]
Reps Mourn Kano Lawmaker Danjuma Hassan
By Oluwakemi Kindness The House of Representatives has confirmed the death of Kano lawmaker, Danjuma Hassan, who passed away at the age of 66. Hassan, who represented Dawakin Kudu/Warawa Federal Constituency, died in Abuja on Friday, April 10, 2026, after a brief illness. A statement, by the House Spokesman Akintunde Rotimi Jr. says the late […]
Gunmen Kill Eight in Fresh Attack on Plateau Community
By Chinedu Echianu The scale of insecurity across the country does not seem to be abating as at least eight people have been killed following a late-night attack by gunmen on Mbwelle village in Bokkos Local Government Area of Plateau State. Reports say the incident occurred around 11 p.m. on Thursday when the assailants stormed […]
NBSL Postpones Round Two of 2026 Season
By Arinzechi Chukwunonso The Nigeria Beach Soccer League (NBSL) has announced the postponement of Round Two of its 2026 season, which was initially scheduled to hold from April 10 to 12. According to the league management, the decision was taken in collaboration with the Kaduna State Government and the Kaduna State Beach Soccer Association to […]
Morocco 2026 Qualifiers: Busari Unveils 36-Player Flamingos Squad
By Arinzechi Chukwunonso The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has confirmed a 36-player squad for the Under-17 girls’ national team, the Flamingos, as newly appointed Head Coach Akeem Ishola Busari begins preparations for the second round of the FIFA Under-17 Women’s World Cup qualifiers. Busari, who recently took over from Bankole Olowookere, has selected a balanced […]