Vice President Kashim Shettima has opened up about the intense political pressure and personal attacks he faced during the final years of former President Goodluck Jonathan’s administration, revealing that he was widely regarded as the most criticised and demonised public figure in that period. Speaking on Thursday at the public unveiling of the book OPL 245: Inside Story of the $1.3bn Nigeria Oil Block, authored by former Attorney General of…

Former Edo State governor, Godwin Obaseki, has reacted to the Supreme Court’s verdict on the 2024 governorship election, affirming Monday Okpebholo of the All Progressives Congress (APC) as the governor of the state. According to Obaseki, who was governor of the state between 2016 to 2024, he was sure that the candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party, Asue Ighodalo, won the poll. He said, “I am profoundly grateful to the…

Vice President Kashim Shettima has underscored the critical need for transparency and accountability within Nigeria’s public service. He urged both former and current public officials to courageously document their experiences and contributions while in office. He likened public life to a continuous legal process, emphasising that ‘life is a litigation with no end and no final adjournment in the pursuit of justice.’ READ ALSO: Shettima: Cassava to drive Nigeria’s industrial growth,…

The Federal Government has revealed that over one million Nigerians have benefited from various loan and grant schemes under the administration’s Renewed Hope Agenda, with funds from the removal of the petrol subsidy being reinvested into major infrastructure projects across the country. Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, disclosed this on Thursday while addressing State Commissioners of Information at the Progressive Governors’ Forum conference in Minna, Niger State.…

The Nigerian Senate on Wednesday initiated a comprehensive investigation into the surge of Ponzi schemes across the country, sparked by the recent collapse of the Crypto Bridge Exchange (CBEX), a digital investment platform that reportedly defrauded Nigerians of over N1.3 trillion. Described as one of the largest financial scams in Nigeria’s history, the CBEX debacle has exposed glaring weaknesses in financial regulation and oversight. Senators expressed deep concern over the…

The Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Senator George Akume, has firmly dismissed rumours suggesting he is seeking the position of National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), calling such reports false and distracting. A statement issued by Akume’s Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Yomi Odunuga, on Thursday, responded to a publication by a national news outlet which named Akume among top politicians allegedly vying for…

The Chairman of Nigeria’s Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Mr Ola Olukoyede, has announced that funds lost in the now-defunct CBEX investment scheme have been successfully recovered, with the process for final forfeiture currently underway. The CBEX scheme, which collapsed in April 2025, left an estimated 600,000 Nigerians defrauded, with collective losses totalling N1.3 trillion. While Mr Olukoyede did not disclose the specific amount recovered so far, he assured…

The Presidency has clarified that President Bola Tinubu’s administration has not suspended the issuance of five-year multiple-entry visas to United States citizens. Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, issued a statement on Thursday reaffirming Nigeria’s commitment to existing bilateral agreements and the principle of reciprocity in its diplomatic relations with the United States. He stated that, upon assuming office, Mr Tinubu’s administration directed all relevant…

The Federal Government (FG) of Nigeria has voiced concern following a recent move by the United States (US) to shorten the duration and restrict the entry terms of certain visa categories for Nigerian citizens. Under the revised policy, non-immigrant visas—including B1/B2 for business and tourism, F for students, and J for exchange visitors—will now be valid for only three months and will permit a single entry. Previously, many of these…

In response to avert casualties following flood alert, the Kogi State Government has called on residents in flood-prone communities to begin relocating to safer areas ahead of expected seasonal flooding. The warning was issued on Wednesday by the Commissioner for Information and Communications, Kingsley Fanwo, who noted that the state has a long history of flood-related destruction and displacement. “We have had a terrible history of flood devastation over the…

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has announced that 217,980 voters in Ibadan North Federal Constituency, Oyo State, will cast their ballots to elect a new representative to the National Assembly. The commission revealed on Wednesday that 19 registered political parties in Oyo State are eligible to participate in the forthcoming by-election, scheduled for 16 August 2025. Campaigning by the political parties will run from 2 to 14 August. Speaking…

The Director-General of the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), Kashifu Inuwa, has reiterated the Federal Government’s commitment to achieving 95% digital literacy nationwide by 2030, with an ambitious intermediate target of 70% by 2027. Speaking at a collaborative meeting hosted by the Universal Basic Education Commission (UBEC), Inuwa emphasised that this goal aligns closely with President Bola Tinubu’s administration’s broader agenda of economic reform, diversification, and inclusive growth. The…