The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has filed fresh criminal charges against former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, and seven others over alleged fraud and money laundering linked to a ₦10.8 billion CCTV security project in the state. According to court documents filed at the Federal High Court in Kaduna on…
By Babatunde Tiamiyu The Teachers’ Social Security Scheme (Endwell Scheme) has disbursed more than ₦1.7 billion in benefits to over 6,300 teachers and next-of-kin between 2022 and 2026. This marks one of its strongest performances since its establishment 30 years ago. The figures were presented in the Management Report during the 14th State (Biennial) General…
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has nominated Mr Joseph Olasunkanmi Tegbe as Minister of Power, subject to confirmation by the Senate. Newsmen reports that this was made known in a statement on Thursday by Tinubu’s Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga. The nomination has been transmitted to the Senate for screening and confirmation in…
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has thrown its full weight behind Gianni Infantino, unanimously endorsing the incumbent to remain in charge of FIFA for the 2027-2031 cycle. The decision was reached during meetings in Vancouver, where all 54 CAF Member Associations agreed on a common position. The endorsement hands Infantino a powerful early boost,…
Former Governorship candidate, Abdul-Azeez Adediran, popularly known as Jandor, has announced his withdrawal from the Lagos State gubernatorial race on the platform of the All Progressives Congress (APC). Newsmen reports that Jandor, who was the candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party in the 2023 polls, joined the APC in 2025 and declared his interest in…
The United Kingdom (UK) High Commissioner to Nigeria, Richard Montgomery, and the Deputy High Commissioner, Gill Lever, have met with some political leaders and officials of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) ahead of the 2027 general elections. The UK High Commission disclosed this in a statement posted on its social media handle on Thursday….
Vehicular and pedestrian movement between parts of Kwara and Oyo States was disrupted on Thursday, April 30, following the collapse of the popular Moro bridge. Newsmen reports that the bridge, regarded as a critical infrastructure linking both states, caved in overnight, halting economic activities along the corridor. Confirming the incident, the Kwara State Government, through…
The pump price of Premium Motor Spirit, popularly called petrol, is nearing ₦1,400 per litre in many parts of Nigeria as the crisis between the United States and Iran continues to disrupt global oil markets. Newsmen reports that the development followed the failure of the US and Iran to agree on a ceasefire that could…
President Bola Tinubu has removed Saidu Mohammed as the Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority. Newsmen understands that Mohammed was on official duty in Berlin, Germany, when his removal was announced on Wednesday. The agency wrote, “The Authority Chief Executives, Engr. Saidu Mohammed leads NMDPRA delegates to the Pipeline…
A statement by CAN President Archbishop Daniel Okoh on Wednesday described the incident as a brutal assault on shared humanity and the sanctity of life” The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that gunmen killed a pastor and abducted several worshippers during an open-air crusade at the church. Okoh expressed deep shock over the killing,…