Court Threatens Sowore’s Lawyer with Jail Over Alleged Contempt
A Federal High Court in Abuja has threatened to commit Marshall Abubakar, counsel to Omoyele Sowore, to prison over alleged contempt during proceedings. The presiding judge, Mohammed Umar, issued the warning on Monday after Abubakar reportedly raised his voice in court. Sowore, publisher of Sahara Reporters, is currently standing trial on a two-count charge filed […]
Tinubu, First Lady Depart for Historic UK State Visit
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and First Lady Oluremi Tinubu have departed Abuja for a landmark two-day State Visit to the United Kingdom, at the invitation of King Charles III and Queen Camilla. The visit marks the first State Visit by a Nigerian leader to the UK in decades and will see Tinubu become the first Nigerian President to be formally received by the […]
Oil Prices Rise Above $104 as U.S. Strike on Iran’s Kharg Island Sparks Supply Fears
Global oil prices moved higher on Monday as fears about supply disruptions intensified following U.S. strikes on Iran’s key oil export facility at Kharg Island and renewed tensions around the Strait of Hormuz. Brent crude rose about 1.8% in early trading, reaching roughly $104.98 per barrel, as markets reacted to another weekend of violence across […]
CBN Rolls Out Measures to Secure Payments and Accounts
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has issued fresh directives aimed at enhancing electronic payment security, tightening oversight of the Bank Verification Number (BVN) system, and improving the management of dormant accounts and unclaimed funds. Released on March 12, 2026, in three circulars, the directives apply to banks, financial institutions, and payment service providers nationwide. […]
Osun 2026: Adeleke Warns Against Federal Interference, Urges Vigilance
Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke has raised concerns over what he described as attempts by the All Progressives Congress (APC) to invoke “federal might” to influence the upcoming governorship election in the state. Speaking at a meeting with leaders and ward officials of the Accord Party across all 332 wards, Adeleke said federal power should […]
Momodu: Atiku-Southern Politician Alliance Could Topple Tinubu in 2027
African Democratic Congress (ADC) chieftain Dele Momodu has suggested that a coalition ticket pairing Atiku Abubakar with a prominent southern politician such as Peter Obi or Rotimi Amaechi could seriously challenge President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and weaken the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) in the 2027 presidential election. Speaking on Sunday Politics on Channels Television, Momodu said, […]
ADC: Petrol Prices Up Nearly 500% Under Tinubu
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has claimed that petrol prices in Nigeria have increased by nearly 500 percent since President Bola Tinubu assumed office in May 2023. Bolaji Abdullahi, the party’s national publicity secretary, made the assertion on Sunday while responding to criticism from the All Progressives Congress (APC), which accused the ADC of inciting […]
Fuel Price Surge Unacceptable — NLC to FG
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has condemned the recent increase in petrol prices linked to the ongoing conflict in the Middle East, describing the development as a direct burden on Nigerians and calling on the Federal Government to urgently intervene. In a statement titled “Save Nigerians From This Shock: An Urgent Relief Has Become Necessary,” the NLC […]
FG Counters Critics as Tinubu Prepares for UK Visit
The Federal Government has dismissed some criticisms of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s policies, describing them as the result of inadequate understanding and deliberate misrepresentation. Speaking during an engagement with international media in the United Kingdom, the Minister of Information and Orientation, Mohammed Idris, said many of the concerns raised about the administration’s reforms are based […]
FCC Chair Threatens Broadcasters’ Licenses Over Iran War Coverage, Sparking Free Speech Backlash
The chairman of the Federal Communications Commission, Brendan Carr, warned Saturday that broadcasters could risk losing their licenses over what he described as misleading coverage of the war with Iran, escalating his campaign against what he calls liberal bias in major news outlets. As the conflict entered its third week, Carr accused several media organizations […]
