Billionaire businessman, Femi Otedola, has increased his ownership in First HoldCo Plc after purchasing an additional 138.04 million ordinary shares worth approximately ₦18.11 billion, further strengthening his position as one of the largest shareholders in Nigeria’s most valuable listed banking group. The latest acquisition was disclosed in a regulatory filing submitted to the Nigerian Exchange … Read more
Nigerians living in Morocco have called for stronger collaboration between the Nigerian Embassy in Rabat, the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), and Nigerian community organisations to improve support for the Super Falcons as the team continues its campaign at the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON). The appeal comes amid growing excitement surrounding Nigeria’s participation … Read more
Ahmed Ajibola, the former Oyo State Coordinator of the City Boy Movement, has announced his resignation from the pro-Tinubu support group, dismissing reports that he was removed from office and insisting that his loyalty to President Bola Tinubu remains intact. Ajibola, popularly known as General H, said his decision to leave the organisation was voluntary … Read more
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has directed the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to immediately take legal steps to vacate the court order freezing the bank accounts of the Osun State Government, citing concerns over the timing of the action ahead of the State’s governorship election. The presidential directive comes amid widespread public debate and … Read more
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has dismissed widespread claims that it froze all bank accounts belonging to the Osun State Government, insisting that only one account is currently under restriction as part of an ongoing financial investigation. The anti-graft agency said the temporary action was taken after investigators detected suspicious transactions linked to … Read more
Former Nigerian Minister of Finance, Kemi Adeosun, has been thrown into mourning following the death of her husband, Anthony Adeniyi Adeosun, who passed away in Lagos at the age of 62. The news of his passing was confirmed by the Adeosun family in an official statement released on Thursday, revealing that he died on Wednesday, … Read more
FIFA President, Gianni Infantino has issued a public apology over the controversial proposal to sell a stake in the governing body’s flagship competitions, including the FIFA World Cup, but has made it clear that he has no intention of stepping down despite mounting criticism from football leaders, politicians and former players. The apology comes after … Read more
The Federal Government has directed that all outstanding two-month wage awards owed to federal civil servants be paid on or before August 15, 2026, following a crucial meeting with organised labour that successfully averted a nationwide industrial confrontation. The resolution was reached after a high-level meeting held on Wednesday, August 5, 2026, between the Minister … Read more
The Arewa Youth for Peaceful Coexistence has declared that the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, remains one of Nigeria’s strongest political forces ahead of the 2027 general election, insisting that no political party, including the African Democratic Congress (ADC), can easily match his political influence. The group made the declaration on … Read more
The political landscape in Gombe State has witnessed another significant shift ahead of the 2027 general election following the resignation of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) Secretary for Gombe Local Government Area, Hon. Babangida Usman, who has officially joined the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to support the governorship ambition of former Minister of Communications and … Read more