By: Fatima Idera and Helen Okechukwu In recent years, Nigeria has grappled with a troubling wave of certificate forgery scandals involving members of its political elite, including ministers holding some of the nation’s most strategic positions. These recurring controversies have deepened public concern about integrity, accountability, and the credibility of the country’s vetting system for political appointments. The latest scandal erupted in 2025, following revelations that the Minister of Science,…

By Aanu Adeoye in Lagos Buyer of ExxonMobil’s assets in the west African country wants to double production within six months The Nigerian company that took over the local operation of ExxonMobil wants to double production within six months, after moving in to take advantage of the retreat of foreign majors from the county’s onshore oil sector. London-listed Seplat completed its purchase of a range of oil and gas assets…

Peter Obi, the 2023 presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP), has dismissed rumours of his alleged arrest by security operatives, stating that he is currently in Onitsha, Anambra State. The New Daily Prime, reports that the former governor of Anambra State recently raised concerns about threats to his life. According to Obi, the threats stemmed from a statement made by Felix Morka, the publicity secretary of the All Progressives…

The Ikeja Special Offences Court in Lagos has rejected an application by Godwin Emefiele, former governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), challenging its jurisdiction to hear his case. Emefiele is facing a 26-count charge brought by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), accusing him of abuse of office. The charges allege that he allocated $2.14 billion in foreign exchange without competitive bidding, an act the EFCC claims…

Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo, has disclosed that the 18 suspended Local Government Chairmen in the state funnelled over N12 billion to leaders of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) within 15 months.  He made this revelation yesterday while receiving the acting Chairmen and Councillors of the 18 Local Government Areas during a courtesy visit at the Government House. Governor Okpebholo commended the acting Chairmen and Councillors for their dedication to…

Two Nigerians residing in the United States, Olutayo Sunday Ogunlaja (39) and Abel Adeyi Daramola (37), could each face up to 20 years in prison after being found guilty of orchestrating a $560,000 romance scam. U.S. Department of Justice, U.S. Attorney Alexander Uballez and FBI Special Agent Raul Bujanda in a statement disclosed the duo’s conviction following a four-day trial and less than three hours of jury deliberation. According to…

The Federal Government (FG) has reaffirmed its commitment to launching a national air carrier soon.  This assurance was given by the newly appointed Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Abubakar Kana, during a formal handover ceremony at the ministry. Kana emphasised his dedication to establishing the long-awaited national air carrier and revamping airports across the country. He noted that his mandate aligns with President Bola Tinubu’s…

President Bola Tinubu has expressed confidence in the leadership of Ghana’s newly inaugurated President, John Mahama, stating that his administration will bring positive change to the country and strengthen ties between Ghana and Nigeria. Speaking at Mahama’s inauguration ceremony in Accra, Tinubu described the event as a celebration of African democracy and a testament to the continent’s capacity for progress and productive governance. He said the inauguration symbolizes another milestone…

The All Progressives Congress (APC) has dismissed allegations made by Peter Obi, former governor of Anambra State, against its National Publicity Secretary, Felix Morka. Obi, the 2023 presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP), alleged on his X page yesterday that Morka had threatened him for criticizing the economic policies of President Bola Tinubu’s administration. The 63-year-old claimed that the APC spokesperson warned him that he had “crossed the line”…

Kano State Governor, Abba Yusuf, has called on the Federal Government to reduce the cost of the 2025 Hajj, citing the ongoing economic challenges faced by Nigerians. The governor made the appeal during a ceremony hosted by the Kano State Pilgrims Welfare Board to distribute a N375 million refund to pilgrims who performed the 2023 Hajj. The refund was made by the Saudi Arabian government in response to outage during…

Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has criticised Felix Morka, the APC Publicity Secretary, for his incendiary remarks about Peter Obi, the former governor of Anambra State. Atiku described the comments as ‘a troubling reflection of President Bola Tinubu led administration’s attitude towards opposition voices.’  On January 5, 2025, during a national television appearance, Mr Morka accused Obi, the 2023 presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP), of crossing the line…

Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State yesterday raised concerns about the influx of bandits fleeing military operations in the North-West into Oyo State. The governor who spoke at the 2025 annual inter-faith service for workers at the Secretariat, Agodi, Ibadan, reassured residents of his administration’s resolve to root out the criminal elements.   He said the challenges of 2024 regarding safety and security were immense, noting that the state faced fire…