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The Emir of Kano and former Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Muhammad Sanusi II, has expressed broad support for President Bola Tinubu’s economic policies, saying he agrees with about 80 percent of the administration’s direction but remains concerned about fiscal management and food importation. Speaking in an interview with News Central on Tuesday, Sanusi commended the government for stabilising the economy through improved fiscal discipline and stronger coordination between monetary and fiscal policies. “In terms of monetary policy and stability, I have nothing but commendation for the government. On the fiscal side, we have seen improvements in…

The recent clash between the Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria (PENGASSAN) and Dangote Refinery revealed a troubling disregard for the public good. At issue were allegations that workers were dismissed or transferred for joining a union. If proven, such conduct by management is wrong and should be corrected. But PENGASSAN’s chosen response, threatening a shutdown of crude and gas supply to the refinery, was reckless and morally indefensible. Dangote Refinery is more than a private business; it is a strategic national asset. With a capacity of 650,000 barrels per day, it represents Nigeria’s best hope of…

The recent clash between the Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria (PENGASSAN) and Dangote Refinery revealed a troubling disregard for the public good. At issue were allegations that workers were dismissed or transferred for joining a union. If proven, such conduct by management is wrong and should be corrected. But PENGASSAN’s chosen response, threatening a shutdown of crude and gas supply to the refinery, was reckless and morally indefensible. Dangote Refinery is more than a private business; it is a strategic national asset. With a capacity of 650,000 barrels per day, it represents Nigeria’s best hope of…

A Nigerian man identified as Ikechukwu N. has been arrested in Argentina over alleged involvement in multiple romance scams that targeted victims across several countries., according to the International Criminal Police Organisation (INTERPOL), which confirmed the development in a post on its official X handle on Tuesday. According to Interpol, the suspect was apprehended by Argentine authorities following a Red Notice circulated through its global law enforcement network. A Red Notice does not itself constitute an international arrest warrant, but it enables member countries to provisionally detain an individual pending extradition, surrender, or similar legal proceedings. Investigators believe Ikechukwu was…

Cristiano Ronaldo has done what no other footballer in history has achieved by officially becoming a billionaire. At 40, the Portuguese icon has turned his glittering career into a $1.4 billion fortune, cementing his place not just among football’s immortals, but also among the world’s wealthiest athletes. The milestone comes on the back of his jaw-dropping contract with Saudi giants Al-Nassr, a deal worth more than $400 million and packed with perks that most players can only dream of; tax-free salaries, hefty bonuses, a private jet at his disposal, and even an equity stake in the club. It is, by…

Photo: Minister of Finance Wale Edun By Douglas Maha, Abuja Nigeria’s public debt is set to fall below 40% of gross domestic product for the first time in more than a decade, the World Bank said on Wednesday, citing stronger growth, fiscal discipline and reforms. In its October Nigeria Development Update, the bank forecast GDP growth of 4.2% this year, rising modestly to 4.4% in 2027, supported by services, agriculture and non-oil industries. The economy grew 3.9% year-on-year in the first half of 2025, compared with 3.5% a year earlier. The report said foreign reserves have risen above $42 billion…

Justice James Omotosho of the Federal High Court in Abuja has adjourned the trial of Biafra agitator, Mazi Nnamdi Kanu, on terrorism charges to October 16. The adjournment followed the inability of the Nigerian Medical Association to complete its assessment of Kanu’s health and submit its findings to the court. At an earlier sitting, Justice Omotosho had directed the NMA President to set up a medical board to examine the defendant’s condition amid concerns raised about his deteriorating health. The court wanted the assessment to determine whether the medical facilities at the Department of State Services headquarters were adequate to…

By Didimoko A. Didimoko, Asaba The Nigeria Police Force has slammed the brakes on its controversial tinted glass permit enforcement after a Federal High Court order forced an immediate suspension. FCT Command spokesperson, SP Josephine Adeh, confirmed the development on Wednesday, October 8, saying the police had officially received the directive and had no choice but to comply. Last week, the court in Warri, Delta State, ruled in favour of human rights lawyer John Aikpokpo-Martins, who dragged the Inspector-General of Police (IGP) and the Nigeria Police Force to court in Suit No. FHC/WR/CS/103/2025. The judge ordered the police to “maintain…

Photo: Nnaji – By Sodeeq Kamsela, Abuja Nigeria’s former Minister of Innovation, Science and Technology, Geoffrey Nnaji, has bowed out of President Bola Tinubu’s cabinet in dramatic fashion, insisting he resigned to “protect his integrity” and stop being a distraction to the government’s Renewed Hope Agenda. Nnaji’s resignation, confirmed by the Presidency on Tuesday, comes amid swirling allegations of forged certificates and procurement irregularities that have dominated headlines for days. In a fiery statement, the ex-minister said he stepped down after “deep reflection and consultations,” blaming what he described as “a malicious, politically motivated campaign of falsehood” aimed at tarnishing…

Photo: Jite Brown Tesigimoje In a world where most men struggle to keep one marriage afloat, Nigerian billionaire oil tycoon Chief Jite Gim Brown Tesigimoje is rewriting the rules, and he doesn’t care who’s offended. Fresh from marrying his 19th wife in a lavish Warri ceremony that sent social media into meltdown, the flamboyant businessman has declared that monogamy is a death trap. His solution? Polygamy, passion, and plenty of wives. Chief Tesigimoje, also known as Agbalakoko, White Tiger, among other sobriquets, spoke after taking his 19th wife. He said, “Let’s stop pretending,” while leaning back with the confidence of…