The Presidency has assured Nigerians that President Bola Tinubu remains actively in charge of the country’s affairs, even though he has been abroad for nearly two weeks. In a statement released on Thursday, Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, said the President—currently in London after a trip to Paris—is …
Carlo Ancelotti to leave Real Madrid after loss to Arsenal in Champions League
Carlo Ancelotti is set to leave his role as Real Madrid head coach following the Copa del Rey final on April 26, according to Sky Sports. The news comes in the aftermath of Real Madrid’s heavy Champions League quarter-final defeat to Arsenal, who beat them 5-1 on aggregate. Ancelotti had hinted at …
Reps Order Remita To Return N182bn Held Since 2015
The House of Representatives Public Accounts Committee has ordered financial technology firm Remita to refund N182.77 billion to the federal government. The amount is said to have been withheld from the Treasury Single Account (TSA) since 2015. The directive was issued on Wednesday during a committee session in Abuja, following the presentation …
Ekiti Man Sentenced To Death For Armed Robbery
A High Court in Ado-Ekiti on Thursday sentenced a 51-year-old man, Owoeye Ojo, to death by hanging for armed robbery and attempted murder. Ojo was arraigned on August 25, 2023, on a four-count charge related to two robbery incidents that occurred in May 2023. According to court records, Ojo and others—armed …
Gunmen Attack Senator Natasha’s Family Home In Kogi
Unknown assailants armed with cutlasses and firearms reportedly attacked the family residence of Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan in the Obeiba-Ihima area of Okehi Local Government Area, Kogi State. Security sources told analyst Zagazola Makama that the Senator’s Chief Security Officer, Yakubu Ovanja, reported the incident, which occurred around 1:00 a.m. on Tuesday, April 15, …
PDP Confirms Aziegbemi As Edo Leader
The National Working Committee (NWC) of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) has reaffirmed that Tony Aziegbemi is the recognized head of its Caretaker Committee in Edo State. This clarification follows growing internal disagreements, with some party members opposing the Aziegbemi-led committee. In a statement released on Thursday by PDP National Publicity …
Trump Plans To Shut Some U.S. Embassies In Africa
The Trump administration is reportedly considering the closure of nearly 30 U.S. embassies and consulates around the world—including several across Africa—as part of a sweeping initiative to scale back America’s diplomatic footprint. According to a CNN report on Wednesday, which cites an internal U.S. State Department document, embassies in countries …
Petrol May Drop To N800 As Oil Prices Fall
The pump price of Premium Motor Spirit (petrol) could fall to around N800 per litre in the coming weeks or months, according to oil marketers and industry analysts. This projection is fueled by declining global crude oil prices and the full return of the naira-for-crude arrangement with local refiners. This …
FRC: Nigeria Needs 2,000 Actuaries For Financial Growth
The Financial Reporting Council of Nigeria (FRC) has highlighted the urgent need for at least 2,000 actuaries to support the country’s growing financial sector. Currently, Nigeria has just 28 qualified actuaries—a number the FRC says is far too low for a nation of its size and economic potential. Speaking at …