In a strongly worded press conference, the National President of the Performing Musicians Association of Nigeria (PMAN), Pretty Okafor, announced that the Nigeria Police Force has cleared him of all allegations of misconduct, forgery, and constitutional violations. Speaking at the PMAN Secretariat in Lekki, Lagos, Okafor said the final police investigation report exonerated him and…
Nigeria has been ranked third among Africa’s top ten manufacturing nations, according to a recent report by The African Exponent, a leading source of business analysis for African entrepreneurs and investors. The report highlights the significant manufacturing growth in Africa over the past decade, with several countries standing out for hosting large-scale and influential manufacturing…
The African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) has disputed Fitch Ratings’ recent decision to revise its outlook to negative, emphasizing that its financial position remains robust and its legal framework shields it from risks highlighted by the agency. In a statement released on Tuesday, Afreximbank stressed its full compliance with International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS), including IFRS…
The federal government has declared Thursday, June 12, 2025, a public holiday in commemoration of the Democracy Day celebration. This announcement means Nigerians will enjoy two public holidays this week, as Monday was previously declared a public holiday for the Islamic Eid-el-Kabir festival. The declaration was made by the Ministry of Interior’s Permanent Secretary, Magdalene…
The Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice has officially withdrawn criminal charges filed against Nneka Onyeali-Ikpe, the Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Fidelity Bank Plc. The case, which was before the Federal High Court in Lagos, involved allegations of unlawful diversion of N19 billion belonging to Woobs Resources Limited. The…
Governor Mohammed Umaru Bago has announced a N1 billion relief donation to support victims of the recent flood disaster in Mokwa Local Government Area of Niger State. The governor made the announcement during an on-the-spot assessment of the damage caused by the flood, which has displaced hundreds of residents and destroyed homes and farmlands. In…
In a major offensive against banditry in northern Nigeria, a joint operation carried out by the Nigerian Army and operatives of the State Security Service (SSS) has resulted in the killing of 45 bandits linked to the notorious kingpin, Dogo Gide. The operation took place in the early hours of Monday, 2 June 2025, in…
Abia State Governor, Dr. Alex Otti, OFR, has expressed his administration’s readiness to collaborate with stakeholders to advance climate change initiatives in the state. The Governor gave the assurance on Tuesday when he received a delegation from the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office – Partnership for Agile Governance and Climate Change (FCDO-PAGE) at the Government…
A yet-to-be-identified man reportedly fell from one of the top floors of the iconic Cocoa House building in Ibadan, Oyo State, in the early hours of Monday. According to sources, the man jumped from the 26th floor of the tallest building in the city. Eyewitnesses described the incident as terrifying, saying the victim first struck…
The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Hajj and Umrah has warned of extremely high temperatures during the upcoming Arafat rites and has issued strict guidelines to safeguard pilgrims from heat-related risks. According to a statement shared by Muhammad Sani Shaffi, a senior official of Nigeria’s National Hajj Commission, pilgrims are advised to remain in…
