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By Deborah Nnamdi President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has come under intense public scrutiny following reports that he was recently spotted wearing a luxury wristwatch reportedly worth over $61,000. The watch, identified as a Patek Philippe timepiece, has ignited widespread debate online, with many Nigerians questioning the optics of such extravagance…

The Court of Appeal, Lagos Division, has overturned a N754.8 million fraud case brought against former Director-General of the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA), Patrick Akpobolokemi, by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). In a unanimous ruling delivered on Friday, the appellate court allowed Akpobolokemi’s appeal, set…

By Deborah Nnamdi The Joint Committee on Public Accounts and Public Assets of the House of Representatives has summoned the Minister of Finance, Wale Edun, and the Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Olayemi Cardoso, to appear before it on Monday, June 16, 2025. The summons relates to…

The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has forecast widespread thunderstorms and rainfall across various parts of the country from Saturday, June 14, to Monday, June 16. In its weather outlook released Friday in Abuja, NiMet predicted early morning thunderstorms on Saturday in parts of Taraba, Kebbi, Zamfara, Kaduna, and Adamawa States…

By Deborah Nnamdi The Defence Headquarters on Friday confirmed the arrest of a Chinese national during a counter-terrorism operation carried out by troops in Borno State. While the foreigner’s identity has not been made public, the military stated that the individual—who claimed to be a miner—is currently in custody and…

By Deborah Nnamdi Former Labour Party presidential candidate Peter Obi has urged President Bola Tinubu to take inspiration from former Presidents Umaru Musa Yar’Adua and Goodluck Jonathan in promoting democratic values. Speaking in his Democracy Day address on June 12, the former Anambra State governor called on Tinubu to emulate…

By Deborah Nnamdi President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has commended former President Muhammadu Buhari for his landmark decision to designate June 12 as Nigeria’s Democracy Day. Speaking during a special address to a joint session of the National Assembly on Thursday in celebration of Democracy Day, Tinubu described Buhari’s move as…

Photo: Kudirat Abiola, wife of the winner of the June 12 1993, election President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has honoured 66 Nigerians with national awards during his Democracy Day 2025 speech. The honours were given to individuals who made significant contributions to Nigeria’s democracy, civil rights, journalism, and public service, and…

…Recognises the pains, sacrifices of Nigerians President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Thursday delivered a stirring Democracy Day address to a joint sitting of the National Assembly, reaffirming his administration’s commitment to deepening democratic governance, strengthening national unity, and improving the lives of all Nigerians. Speaking inside the green chamber of…

Senator representing Edo North and former Edo State Governor Comrade Adams Oshiomhole has shed light on the incident that occurred on Wednesday morning at Zulu Hall, Murtala Muhammed Airport Terminal 1. He recounted how he and other passengers were denied boarding on an Air Peace flight to Abuja, despite having…