The Kano State Government has disclosed plans to enter discussions with Edo State to decide on the financial compensation for the families of the 16 travellers killed by a mob in Uromi, Edo State, last month. The state’s Commissioner for Information and Internal Affairs, Comrade Ibrahim Waiya, confirmed the development in an interview with Punch, … Read more
The Spokesperson of the Senate, Senator Yemi Adaramodu, has dismissed claims that the National Assembly is a rubber stamp to the executive. He argued that it is not the job of lawmakers to constantly oppose the executive, adding that the country’s legislators are partners in progress with the executive. Adaramodu insisted that the National assembly … Read more
Ibadan, Oyo State – Oba Abimbola Akeem Owoade, the newly crowned Alaafin of Oyo, shared the remarkable journey that led to his emergence as the monarch of the historic Yoruba kingdom. In an interview published on April 5 by the Nigerian Tribune, the king revealed that his selection was guided by Ifa divination rather than … Read more
Billionaire fund manager Bill Ackman, who previously endorsed Donald Trump’s presidential bid, has warned that the President is losing the confidence of business leaders and should consider pausing the ongoing trade war. Ackman made the remarks in a post on X, where he urged Trump to take a step back from escalating trade tensions. “The … Read more
Socialite and entrepreneur, Obinna Iyiegbu, popularly called Obi Cubana, has said Governor Chukwuma Soludo of Anambra State would be re-elected for his second tenure. Naija News reports that the Chairman of Cubana Group said Governor Soludo was touching every part of the state and giving it a new look. Speaking on Sunday, in Awka, Obi … Read more
Libya’s central bank has announced a 13.3% devaluation of the national currency, setting the new official exchange rate at 5.5677 dinars to the US dollar, effective immediately. This marks the country’s first official devaluation since 2020, when the exchange rate was previously set at 4.48 dinars per dollar. The decision, announced on Sunday, comes amid … Read more
FCT, Abuja – As Nigeria gradually approaches the 2027 general election, major political realignments appear to be underway, with fresh indications that notable opposition figures—including former Vice President Atiku Abubakar and Labour Party’s 2023 presidential candidate Peter Obi—may team up under the Social Democratic Party (SDP) to present a united front against President Bola Tinubu. … Read more
Lagos-based club, Ikorodu City, were reportedly held hostage following a goalless draw with Shooting Stars SC (3SC) in the ongoing 2024-2025 Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) campaign on Sunday, April 6, 2025. Following the said game, some dissatisfied fans of Shooting Stars SC expressed their frustrations by holding players and officials of Ikorodu City FC … Read more
The federal government has instructed all federal higher institutions to disclose their financial records and academic capacity details before May 31, 2025. Education Minister, Tunji Alausa stated that vice-chancellors, rectors, and provosts must release their annual budget breakdown, covering personnel expenses, overhead costs, and capital expenditures. This directive was conveyed through a statement signed by … Read more
The Spokesman for the Sokoto Police Command, Ahmed Rufai has warned the Take-It-Back Movement and other civil society groups that their planned nationwide protest might be hijacked by aggrieved individuals. Naija News reports that the The Take-It-Back movement had scheduled a nationwide protest for Today, April 7, 2025, citing several national issues. However speaking in … Read more
The Inspector General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun on Sunday, April 6, withdrew the invitation sent to the Emir of Kano, Muhammad Sanusi II for an interrogation at the Force Headquarters in Abuja. The IGP had invited the Emir to provide his account on the violence that rocked the city of Kano during the Sallah celebration … Read more
Ten Deposit Money Banks (DMB) earned a total of N1.24tn from their customers as maintenance fees and electronic banking charges in 2024 and 2023, according to an investigation by THE WHISTLER. These charges account for a significant portion of their revenue in the years under review. The banks are United Bank for Africa (UBA), Zenith … Read more
Ex-militant leaders from Akwa Ibom State have appealed to the federal government to award the surveillance contract for oil pipelines in the state to local ex-militants, which is in line with the country’s local content law. The group also demanded greater involvement in the activities of oil companies operating in the state, particularly in the … Read more
The 2023 presidential candidate for the Labour Party, Peter Obi has commended the Nigeria Police Force for withdrawing the invitation earlier sent to the Emir of Kano, Muhammad Sanusi II. Obi commending the police for its “wise and timely decision” said the invitation to the Emir was unnecessary in the first place. In a statement … Read more
Zimbabwean President Emmerson Mnangagwa has announced a suspension of tariffs on goods imported from the United States, a move he says is aimed at fostering a “positive relationship” with the administration of US President Donald Trump. The announcement, made on social media platform X, comes just days after the Trump administration imposed an 18% tariff … Read more
The National President of the Nigeria Union of Local Government Employees (NULGE), Haruna Kankara, has revealed that about 20 states have yet to implement the newly signed ₦70,000 minimum wage for local government workers and primary school teachers. Speaking to Punch on Sunday, Kankara stated that the affected states include Yobe, Gombe, Zamfara, Kaduna, Imo, … Read more
The United States has revoked all visas issued to South Sudanese citizens and announced an immediate entry ban at all US ports of entry, escalating tensions between Washington and Africa’s youngest nation. In a statement released on Saturday, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio cited South Sudan’s refusal to accept the return of its nationals … Read more
The Labour Party (LP) 2023 presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has commended the Nigeria Police Force (NPF) for the timely decision to withdraw the invitation extended to the Emir of Kano, Muhammadu Sanusi II. Naija News reports that the police had summoned Emir Sanusi over the violence that erupted during the recent Eid-el-Fitr procession in Kano, which … Read more
The Secretary to the Plateau State Government, Samuel Jatau on Sunday, April 6, said he just had a test of what communities in the state have been facing in the hands of terrorists who attack them indiscriminately. Speaking after his convoy was ambushed in Bokkos Local Government Area of the state, Jatau who narrowly escaped … Read more
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and its candidate, Asue Ighodalo, have reaffirmed their commitment to appeal the decision of the Edo State Governorship Election Petition Tribunal, which upheld the victory of Governor Monday Okpebholo of the All Progressives Congress (APC). Naija News reports that the tribunal, which delivered its judgment on 2 April, confirmed the … Read more