The federal government (FG) has dismissed recent claims circulating on social media alleging lopsidedness in federal appointments, reaffirming its commitment to equity, justice, and national unity. In a statement signed by Segun Imohiosen, Director of Information and Public Relations of the Office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (OSGF) described the claims as ‘unfounded speculations’. OSGF emphasised that all appointments are made per the federal character principle…

Former Vice President and presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Atiku Abubakar, on Friday, April 11, paid a courtesy visit to former President Muhammadu Buhari at his residence in Kaduna. He was JUST IN: Atiku, El-Rufai, others visit Buhari in Kaduna by several high-profile political figures, including former Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai and former Sokoto State Governor Aminu Tambuwal. A video circulating on social media platform X…

The Nigerian Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, has made a compelling pitch to French investors. He highlighted Nigeria’s ongoing economic reforms, vast market potential, and pro-business environment as part of the government’s push to attract foreign direct investment. Idris addressed over 200 French companies at the Nigeria Business Forum in Paris yesterday, organised by Business France. The event, which brought together key stakeholders from sectors such as…

The Federal High Court in Abuja yesterday struck out a ₦50 billion lawsuit filed by the leader of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu, against the Federal Government of Nigeria. Presiding over the matter, Justice Inyang Ekwo ruled that the case lacked diligent prosecution. When the matter was called in court, neither Kanu nor legal representatives from either side were present. Justice Ekwo noted that on the…

Human rights watchdog Amnesty International has strongly criticised the National Broadcasting Commission’s (NBC) recent decision to ban Nigerian rapper Eedris Abdulkareem’s latest protest song, Tell Your Papa, calling it a “clear violation” of fundamental rights to freedom of expression and access to information. In a press statement released on Thursday, April 10, the organisation described the ban as “unlawful, arbitrary, and deeply worrying,” and warned that it reflects an escalating…

A coalition of energy rights campaigners under the banner of the Energy Justice Forum (EJF) has called on the newly appointed Group Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL), Bayo Ojulari, to steer clear of what it labelled “the dubious, dollar-chasing reforms” of his predecessor, Mele Kyari. In a statement released on Friday, April 11, by Dr Godknows Manager, National President of the coalition, the group…

Controversial activist VeryDarkMan has pledged to fund the production of a new video for Nigerian rapper Eedris Abdulkareem’s protest song, Tell Your Papa, which was recently banned by the Nigerian government. The Federal Government, through the National Broadcasting Commission (NBC), prohibited the song on Thursday, April 10, deeming it “inappropriate and offensive.” The track, which addresses issues of national hardship and insecurity, gained significant attention following the ban, sparking discussions…

The Petroleum Products Retail Outlets Owners Association of Nigeria (PETROAN) has thrown its weight behind the federal government’s renewed commitment to the Naira-for-Crude initiative. PETROAN described it as a policy that could significantly lower petrol prices across the country. Speaking in Abuja, PETROAN’s National PRO, Joseph Obele, welcomed the decision of the Federal Executive Council (FEC) to uphold the Naira-for-crude arrangement. Obele called it a forward-thinking approach to revitalising the…

In response to the recent killings of several hunters in Uromi, Edo State, Governor Monday Okpebholo has announced the establishment of a fact-finding committee by the federal government (FG), in collaboration with the state government, to investigate the incident. Fred Itua, the governor’s Chief Press Secretary, disclosed this in a statement, noting that Okpebholo made the announcement yesterday while receiving a high-level delegation from Kano State, led by the Deputy…

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on Thursday advanced its case against former Minister of Power, Saleh Mamman, in a trial-within-trial before Justice James Omotosho of the Federal High Court, Abuja, over the admissibility of the defendant’s extra-judicial statements. Mamman, who is being prosecuted in connection with alleged corruption in the Mambilla Power Project, is facing a 12-count charge bordering on conspiracy and money laundering amounting to N33.8 billion.…

The Labour Party (LP) has raised the alarm over what it described as an illegal governorship primary being conducted in Anambra State by some ‘disgruntled members’ of the party. Obiora Ifoh, the party’s National Publicity Secretary warned the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) and the public to disregard the exercise. The party reaffirmed that it already concluded its governorship primary in line with electoral guidelines and had submitted the name…

Akinwumi Adesina, President of the African Development Bank (AfDB), has emphasised that young Africans require meaningful financial support to realise their potential—not tokenistic handouts masquerading as empowerment. Speaking in an interview aired on Channels Television’s ‘Sunrise Daily’, Adesina described Africa’s youthful population as a valuable demographic dividend that must be converted into tangible economic growth through strategic investment in education, skills, and enterprise. Touching on the growing trend of emigration,…