Gagdi heads Reps probe into ₦1.3bn allocation to alleged phantom agency
The House of Representatives has constituted an ad hoc committee, chaired by Hon. Yusuf Adamu Gagdi (APC, Plateau), to investigate how more than ₦1.3 billion was allocated in the 2026…
Tinubu: I directed Wike to build roads before residents moved into Renewed Hope estate
President Bola Tinubu has revealed that he instructed the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, to construct access roads and other critical infrastructure to the 3,112-unit Renewed…
US withdraws most troops from Nigeria after ISIS operation
The United States has withdrawn most of its troops from Nigeria following the successful May operation that killed Abu-Bilal al-Minuki, ISIS' second-in-command in the Lake Chad Basin, while maintaining intelligence-sharing…
Tinubu approves new Abuja road project, vows end to abandoned FCT infrastructure
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the construction of the Kaba–Kagini–Zaudna road in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) and reaffirmed his administration's commitment to ending abandoned infrastructure projects in Abuja.…
Nigeria launches $170m fund for tech, creative startups
The Federal Government has launched what it describes as Africa's largest government-backed investment in technology and creative startups, appointing Kuramo Capital Management to manage the $170 million DICE Fund of…
Why Tinubu rarely reads prepared speeches — Ex-aide
Former Lagos State Governor Bola Tinubu's former Special Assistant, Professor Dapo Thomas, has revealed why the president rarely reads prepared speeches during public events. In excerpts from his autobiography, Lagos…
Federal High court affirms David Mark as ADC chairman
The Federal High Court in Abuja has affirmed the leadership of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), upholding the emergence of David Mark as National Chairman and Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola as…
US-based Nigerian engineer admits diverting $1.64m building fund to family account
A 57-year-old Nigerian-born engineer based in the United States, Adebanjo "Banjo" Popoola, has pleaded guilty to diverting about $1.64 million meant for repairing dilapidated buildings into bank accounts controlled by…
Atiku appoints Kenneth Okonkwo as spokesperson for 2027 presidential campaign
Former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar has appointed actor-turned-politician Kenneth Okonkwo as the spokesperson for his 2027 presidential election campaign following his emergence as the presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress…
Presidency says Adeyemi forged appointment letter, operated illegal government agency
The Presidency has dismissed claims by Adeyemi Adeniyi Matthew that he was appointed Director-General of a so-called Presidential Foreign Intervention Promotion Council, describing him as an impostor who forged documents…