Nigeria Senate Rejects PFIPC N1.3bn Budget Probe
The Nigerian Senate voted against investigating the ₦1.3 billion allocated to the PFIPC in the 2026 budget, opting to await ICPC findings instead.
Category : Politics
House of Reps Rowdy Over Motion to Summon Tinubu
The House of Representatives erupted in chaos over a motion to summon President Tinubu, triggered by a circular halting constituency project payments.
Peter Obi Demands Fair Justice for El-Rufai
Labour Party presidential candidate Peter Obi urges Nigerian authorities to ensure transparent, fair justice for all, citing a viral video of Hajiya Asiya El-Rufai.
Gbajabiamila-Adeyemi: Embattled DG Reveals Reason for Agency
Embattled PFIPC Director-General Adeniyi Adeyemi says he created the controversial agency out of passion for Nigeria, aiming to attract foreign investors and promote President Tinubu's administration amid ongoing scrutiny.
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ADC Bars Tinubu Loyalist from Kano Governorship Ticket
ADC Deputy National Chairman Naja'atu Mohammed bars governorship aspirant Ibrahim Khalil from party ticket over alleged loyalty to President Tinubu, citing hunger and insecurity in the North.
Accord Party Faction Demands Candidate Submission to INEC
A faction of the Accord Party, the Accord Alliance Movement, demands the party leadership submit Dr Gbenga Olawepo-Hashim as its 2027 presidential candidate to INEC, alleging internal sabotage.
Atiku Appoints Two Aides Ahead of 2027 Polls
Atiku Abubakar, the ADC presidential candidate for 2027, appoints Aliyu Bello and Victor Moses as special assistants on community engagement.
Uganda Lawyers Stop Bowing to Judges in Decolonisation Push
Uganda Bar Association bans lawyers from bowing to judges and using 'your lordship' honorifics, calling them outdated colonial practices in a decolonisation drive effective immediately.
CBN warns against rejecting standard N100 notes
The Central Bank of Nigeria warns the public and businesses against rejecting the standard ₦100 banknote, reaffirming it remains legal tender alongside the commemorative version.
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Peter Obi Fears for His Life Ahead of 2027 Election
Peter Obi, NDC presidential candidate, claims APC-led government is targeting his life and business, describing it as a personal cost of opposition politics.
Tony Elumelu Steps Down as UBA Chairman After 12 Years
Tony Elumelu will retire as UBA Group Chairman on August 21, 2026, after 12 years. Emmanuel Nnorom will succeed him. Elumelu continues leading Heirs Holdings, Transcorp, and his foundation.
US Releases List of Citizens Ineligible for Visa Waiver
The US has detailed strict statutory exclusions under the Visa Waiver Programme, revoking visa-free travel privileges for citizens of participating nations based on travel history or dual nationality.
Dele Momodu: Economy So Bad I Fear Opening Phone Messages
Veteran journalist Dele Momodu says Nigeria's economy is so dire that he dreads opening phone messages due to constant pleas for financial help.
Peter Obi alleges threat to life, says government frustrating him
Peter Obi alleges his life is under threat from the Tinubu administration, saying he may not be alive by 2027 if the situation continues.
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Egypt files FIFA complaint over referee bias in World Cup loss
Egypt has filed a formal complaint with FIFA after a controversial 3-2 defeat to Argentina, alleging referee bias and demanding the match officials be removed from the tournament.
CBN Warns Against Rejection of N100 Note, Says It Remains Legal Tender
The Central Bank of Nigeria warns that the N100 note remains legal tender and rejects any refusal to accept it. The CBN urges the public to report non-compliance.
US Releases Updated Visa Waiver Programme Country List for 2026
The US has released its updated Visa Waiver Programme list, detailing 41 countries whose citizens can enter without a visa for up to 90 days, subject to ESTA approval and passport security rules.
10 Richest U.S. Presidents of All Time, Adjusted for Inflation
Donald Trump is the richest U.S. president ever at $6.5 billion, far ahead of John F. Kennedy ($1.3B) and George Washington ($708.5M), adjusted for inflation.
Senate Rejects South African Company Profits for Compensation
The Nigerian Senate has rejected calls to use profits from South African firms like MTN and DStv to compensate victims of xenophobic attacks, opting for caution and investigation.
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Zimbabwe President Signs Law to Extend Tenure to 2030
Zimbabwe's President Emmerson Mnangagwa signed a constitutional amendment extending his term to 2030, eliminating direct presidential elections and shifting power to Parliament.
UK Border Patrol Starting Salary Revealed in Naira
The UK Home Office has published the starting salary of border patrol officers at £37,300, equivalent to N68,540,689, along with key responsibilities and benefits.
15 Richest Women in America 2025: Alice Walton Tops at $106B
Alice Walton is America's richest woman with $106 billion, the first female centibillionaire. The Forbes 400 list includes 62 women worth $872 billion, spanning inherited and self-made fortunes.
Richest Black Men 2026: Dangote Leads, Tech Billionaires Surge
Aliko Dangote tops the 2026 list of richest Black men with $28.5B. Tech boom lifts Alexander Karp to #2. Four Nigerians in top 11. Total Black billionaires rise to 27.
Tinubu Names Gbajabiamila Chairman of State Police Committee
President Tinubu inaugurates a committee for state police implementation, naming Femi Gbajabiamila chairman amid controversy over a fake agency scandal.
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UK Records 531 Nigerians Using Illegal Routes in Eight Years
UK Home Office data shows 531 Nigerians were detected using illegal routes to enter the UK from 2018 to early 2026, with most stopped at airports and low asylum success rates.
CJN warns new judges: no unsolicited gifts or birthday parties
CJN Justice Kudirat Kekere-Ekun warns newly appointed judges to reject unsolicited gifts and avoid unnecessary birthday parties to prevent petitions and uphold public confidence in the judiciary.
Sokoto LG Chairman Isa Kalanjeni Resigns From APC, Steps Down
Isa Kalanjeni, Executive Chairman of Tangaza LGA in Sokoto, has resigned from the APC and his position, citing personal reasons and administrative challenges.
Senate Denies ₦1.3bn Fake Agency Budget Controversy
The Nigerian Senate clarifies it did not create or insert the ₦1.3 billion budget line for the non-existent Presidential Foreign Intervention Promotion Council in the 2026 budget.
El-Rufai's wife appeals to Tinubu for fair treatment
Hajiya Asiya El-Rufai urges President Tinubu to ensure basic rights for her husband, citing their campaign support in 2023.
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Ex-PDP Candidate in Sokoto Resigns, Joins APC
Malam Saidu Umar Ubandoma, the PDP governorship candidate in Sokoto State, has resigned from the party and joined the APC, citing Senator Wamakko's leadership and Governor Aliyu's performance.
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