The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has denied allegations that its recent sting operation in Abeokuta targeted the Olusegun Obasanjo Presidential Library (OOPL). OOPL’s management had accused the EFCC of a calculated attack on ex-President Olusegun Obasanjo after 93 suspected internet fraudsters were arrested at a guest facility within its premises. They demanded ₦3.5…
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has threatened a nationwide strike if the Federal Government fails to return what it alleges are billions of naira taken from workers’ insurance contributions. The union also demanded that the government fill the leadership vacuum at the National Pension Commission (PenCom) within one week. NLC accused the government of siphoning…
The Academic Staff Union of Polytechnics (ASUP) has given the Federal Government 21 days to resolve lingering issues in the polytechnic sector or face a nationwide strike. ASUP President, Shammah Kpanja, in Abuja on Friday, reiterated the demand for the creation of a National Polytechnics Commission to regulate the sector. He urged the Ministry of…
The naira yesterday appreciated to ₦1,560 per dollar in the parallel market from ₦1,565 last Friday. However, it weakened slightly in the Nigerian Foreign Exchange Market (NFEM), falling to ₦1,538.4 per dollar from ₦1,534.9, a ₦3.5 depreciation. According to Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) data, the gap between the parallel market and NFEM rates narrowed…
Nigerian striker Chuba Akpom has joined English Championship side Ipswich Town from Ajax on a season-long loan. The 29-year-old spent last season’s second half with Ligue 1 side Lille, scoring three goals and providing one assist in 14 appearances. Akpom, Ipswich’s sixth signing of the summer, says he is eager to embrace the new challenge…
Spanish La Liga side Valencia have shown renewed interest in Nigerian striker Umar Sadiq for the 2025/26 season. The Super Eagles forward impressed during a loan spell at the club last season, scoring 5 goals in 16 league appearances. Despite returning to Real Sociedad, reports indicate Valencia is now exploring a new loan deal for…
The Federal Government has approved the promotion of 30 Controllers of Corrections to the rank of Assistant Controllers General (ACG) in the Nigeria Correctional Service (NCoS). The exercise was conducted by the Civil Defence, Correctional, Fire and Immigration Services Board (CDCFIB) under the Ministry of Interior. According to the NCoS spokesperson Umar Abubakar, the move…
The Lagos State Government has declared 176 estates across Eti-Osa, Ajah, Ibeju-Lekki, and Epe illegal for lacking proper building approvals. The Ministry of Physical Planning and Urban Development has given developers a 21-day window to obtain layout approvals or risk government sealing off the properties. Affected estates include Adron Homes, Lekki County, and Anchor. The…
Nigeria’s D’Tigress star Amy Okonkwo has been named to the FIBA AfroBasket 2025 All-Star Team, following her impressive display at the just-concluded tournament in Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire. Okonkwo delivered a 19-point, 9-rebound, 3-assist performance in the final, helping Nigeria defeat Mali 78–64 to claim a record fifth consecutive AfroBasket title and seventh overall.
Jason Jae has emerged as the first Head of House (HOH) in Big Brother Naija Season 10, following a three-stage ‘Sense of Peace’ challenge held after the season’s second launch episode on July 27, 2025. The competition tested housemates’ speed, strength, and mental agility, beginning with a Block Stacking Challenge. Jason Jae’s victory marks a…