The year 2025 will be remembered in Nigeria not only for major political and social milestones, but also for the deep sense of loss following the deaths of many distinguished personalities. From January to December, every sector of national life, politics, public service, traditional institutions, religion, media, sports, academia and the creative arts, was touched,…
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has appointed 16 new directors across key departments in a significant leadership shakeups. These appointments affect crucial areas such as Monetary Policy department, Trade and Exchange Department, Banking Supervision, Payment Systems and Consumer Protection among others. This new appointments are coming at a time when regulators are tightening oversight…
A 38-year-old man in the Karu Local Government Area of Nasarawa State committed suicide over acts of alleged infidelity by his wife. The deceased identified as Gabriel Magaji, of the Masaka area in the LG, was said to have killed himself on Monday, over the situation. The Police Public Relations Officer of the command, DSP…
The embattled United Kingdom, UK-based pastor, Tobi Adegboyega, has countered the British Conservative Party leader, Kemi Badenoch on comments about Nigeria by pointing out that societal ills were also rampart in the UK. Recall that Adegboyega’s Church, SPAC Nation, was recently shut down by the British Government over allegations of mismanaging £1.87m funds. Meanwhile, Badenoch…
A former Secretary to the Rivers State Government, Chief Tammy Danagogo, has dismissed allegations linking him to a purported plot to assassinate a former Rivers State governor and current Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Chief Nyesom Wike. In a statement signed by his Special Assistant, Obele Briggs, Danagogo described reports alleging his involvement in…
… Facilitates Borehole Projects and Solar Power Installations to Transform Lives Across Wards 1–6 and Beyond In a remarkable show of grassroots leadership, Hon. (Mrs.) Olufunke Comforter Adeniyi-Olajide, member representing Ibadan North Constituency I in the Oyo State House of Assembly, has launched a massive community development campaign across her constituency—spanning Wards 1, 2, 3,…
Akwa Ibom State Governor, Umo Eno is under criticism for allegedly deducting 15 per cent of the salaries of political appointees as a compulsory tithe. Governor Eno, founder of All Nations Christian Ministry International, is also accused of making misleading claims about the earnings of his Personal Assistants (PAs). At a Town Square Meeting with…
The constitution of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) has ruled out former Labour Party presidential candidate, Mr. Peter Obi, from contesting under its platform in the 2027 general elections. Obi, who has backed the ADC and is widely speculated to be eyeing another run for the presidency, remains a registered member of the Labour Party….
A military grenade has killed a scavenger and injured three other persons at the Idi-Araba, Mushin area of Lagos State, The Nation has learnt. The explosion occurred on Thursday afternoon at Taiwo Street in Idi-Araba while the scavenger was trying to split one of the two grenades they allegedly bought as condemned irons. According to…
Washington is revoking all visas for South Sudanese passport holders and blocking new arrivals, Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Saturday, complaining the African nation is not accepting its nationals expelled from the United States. The State Department “is taking actions to revoke all visas held by South Sudanese passport holders and prevent further issuance…
