Ponmo consumption threatens $5bn leather industry — FG

The Federal Government has warned that the continued consumption of hides and skins, popularly known as ponmo, poses a serious threat to Nigeria’s leather industry, currently valued at about $5…

“The uniform represents the authority of the state. Whether it is a small boy or not ” – Former Chief of Defence Staff, General Lucky Irabor faults Wike over squabble with soldier

A former Chief of Defence Staff, General Lucky Irabor, has strongly faulted the Minister of Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, over his recent verbal exchange with a Naval Officer,…

Ministry of Defence Directors Kidnapped: N150 Million Ransom Demanded

  Fresh details have emerged regarding the abduction of six senior directors of the Federal Ministry of Defence, as their captors have reportedly demanded a ransom of N150 million for…

Government Shelves Planned 15% Tax on Petrol and Diesel Imports

  The Nigerian Government has suspended the implementation of a 15 per cent import duty on premium motor spirit and automotive gas oil. The spokesperson of the Nigerian Midstream and…

State Creation Milestone: Six States to be Added Across Geopolitical Zones

  The Nigerian Senate and the House of Representatives’ joint committee recently recommended the creation of six additional states. The lawmakers reached the resolution at the end of a two-day…

ADC Slams Tinubu for ‘Reckless’ N1.15 Trillion Domestic Borrowing

  The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has lashed out at the administration of President Bola Tinubu over its fresh N1.15 trillion domestic borrowing approval, accusing it of reckless debt accumulation…

Land Dispute Fallout: FCT Minister Wike Defiant After Confrontation, Promises Sleepless Nights

  Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Nyesom Wike, has vowed to continue giving his political opponents sleepless nights. Wike said his opponents in the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP,…

Europe Prepares for War, Undermines Ukraine Peace Efforts: Lavrov

  Europe is gearing up for another war against Russia while undermining ongoing peace efforts to resolve the Ukrainian conflict, Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said. In an interview with Italian…

Naira Stages Surprise Comeback Against US Dollar in Official Market

  The Naira recorded its first appreciation this week against the United States dollar at the official foreign exchange market on Thursday. The Central Bank of Nigeria’s data showed that…

House of Reps Demands Immediate Halt to WAEC’s 2026 Computer-Based WASSCE Plan

  The House of Representatives has urged the Federal Government to halt the plan by the West African Examinations Council, WAEC, to implement Computer-Based Testing, CBT, for the 2026 West…