CBN Revokes Operating Licences of 46 Microfinance Banks
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has revoked the operating licences of 46 microfinance banks (MFBs) with effect from July 1, 2026, citing their failure to meet regulatory requirements. In…
INEC, NOA Forge Partnership to Tackle Voter Apathy, Deepen Civic Education Ahead of 2027 Polls
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) and the National Orientation Agency (NOA) have agreed to strengthen collaboration on voter education and the promotion of democratic values as part of efforts…
Court Allows Diezani Alison-Madueke to Present UK Acquittal Evidence in Asset Forfeiture Suit
The Federal High Court in Abuja on Wednesday granted an application by former Minister of Petroleum Resources, Diezani Alison-Madueke, seeking to present evidence of her acquittal by a UK court…
Adeleke, Bashiru Preach Politics Without Bitterness During Condolence Visit
Osun State Governor, Senator Ademola Adeleke, has called on politicians across party lines to engage in politics without bitterness, emphasising that politics should serve as a vehicle for public peace…
Former Science and Technology Minister Uche Nnaji Arrested at Abuja Airport Over Alleged Certificate Forgery
Former Minister of Science and Technology, Chief Uche Nnaji, was arrested on Wednesday at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja, shortly after arriving from Enugu on a chartered flight. Authoritative…
Two Dead in Mexico City as Massive Crowds Celebrate National Team’s World Cup Round of 16 Qualification
At least two people have died during wild celebrations in Mexico City following Mexico’s national team’s 2-0 victory over Ecuador, which secured their place in the FIFA World Cup Round…
INEC Records 1.57 Million New Voter Registrations in Seventh Week of Phase III CVR
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has announced that no fewer than 1,565,873 Nigerians successfully completed voter registration as of June 26, 2026. The figure was recorded at the end…
Wike Declares: Atiku Abubakar Can Never Become President of Nigeria
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, on Monday declared that former Vice President Atiku Abubakar will never become the President of Nigeria. Wike made the emphatic statement…
Peter Obi Calls on INEC to Publish Academic Certificates of All 2027 Election Candidates
The presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Peter Obi, has urged the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to make public the academic certificates and credentials submitted by all…
Third Batch of Nigerian Returnees Arrives from South Africa as Repatriation Continues
A total of 269 Nigerians returned home on Tuesday aboard a chartered flight from South Africa, marking the third batch of returnees in the ongoing repatriation exercise. The flight landed…