The Minister of Interior, Dr Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo on Tuesday doused tension over the controversy trailing the purported cancellation of the Visa-on-Arrival policy, saying the process was upgraded and not scrapped, as being reported. Tunji-Ojo made the clarification after his closed-door meeting with the delegation of the Presidential Enabling Business Environment Council in Abuja. This…
Former President Goodluck Jonathan has reflected on the 2015 general elections, which he lost to ex-President Muhammadu Buhari, stating that the card reader rejected him, his wife, and his mother, nearly igniting a national crisis. Speaking at the YIAGA Africa’s Reflection Conference on Democratic Elections in West Africa in Abuja on Tuesday, Jonathan emphasized that…
Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan has initiated legal action against Senate President Godswill Akpabio, alleging defamation. The dispute arose after Akpoti-Uduaghan’s Senate seat was reassigned following a reshuffle triggered by opposition members switching to the majority wing. Her resistance to the relocation led to a confrontation with the Senate President. On February 25, 2025, Akpoti-Uduaghan filed a…
The Federal Government is set to secure six new loans totalling $2.23bn from the World Bank in 2025 as the international financial institution continues to support the country’s economic and structural reforms. Data from the World Bank’s official website indicates that this will bring Nigeria’s total approved loans to $9.25bn over three years, reflecting a…
Nigeria and China have signed a €7.6 billion Green Hydrogen Energy Deal that will lead to a gradual transition from fossil fuels to clean energy, in line with global best practices. The agreement was signed at the weekend in Uyo, the Akwa Ibom State capital, between the Federal Government, APPL Hydrogen Limited, and a Chinese…
Manchester United has announced a transformation plan designed to revamp its corporate structure, improve financial sustainability, and enhance operational efficiency. The club noted that after five consecutive years of financial losses since 2019, the club is taking decisive action to restore profitability and strengthen its position on and off the pitch. A central pillar of…
Court Admits Account Of American International School OpenLife Nigeria reports that the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC on Monday, February 24, 2025, presented its first round of witnesses in the trial of former Kogi State Governor, Yahaya Bello, before Justice Emeka Nwite of the Federal High Court in Abuja. Also presented was the…
Pope Francis’s health remains in a critical state on his tenth day in the hospital, the Vatican confirmed on Sunday, as Catholics worldwide continue to pray for the 88-year-old pontiff’s recovery. Despite his condition, the Vatican noted that the pope has not experienced another respiratory attack since Saturday evening. However, officials declined to provide a…
Former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, has denied claims that the National Assembly rejected his ministerial nomination, stating that President Bola Tinubu simply decided against it. Speaking on Arise TV’s Prime Time on Monday, El-Rufai dismissed reports that his nomination was withdrawn due to a security report from the Department of State Services (DSS). “Since…
A human rights organisation, the Committee for the Defence of Human Rights (CDHR), has called for the prosecution of former military ruler, General Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida (IBB), for his role in the annulment of the June 12, 1993, presidential election. The CDHR’s demand comes after Babangida’s recent public admission of his involvement in the annulment,…
