News

‘The money never moved’ — Budget Office defends PEAC/PFIPC appropriation, says no kobo was spent

By Ayo Ayodele The Director-General of the Budget Office of the Federation, Tanimu Yakubu, has defended the controversial appropriation for the Presidential Economic Advisory Council/Presidential Foreign Intervention Promotion Council (PEAC/PFIPC),…

Politics

Gbenga Hashim: Nigerian workers are the foundation of national renewal

PHOTO:Third from Left, Mr. Kamaldeen Adebayo Sanni, ( Chief of Staff) who represents Dr. Gbenga Hashim at the occasion … As MDR partners NLC in FCT By Dennis Okechukwu Presidential…

Metro

ICPC uncovers 908 ghost workers in Police, 50 MDAs, recovers N942m in payroll

Ihechi Enyinnaya The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) says it has uncovered 908 suspected ghost workers across at least 50 federal ministries, departments and agencies (MDAs),…

Business

CBN admits opening foreign currency accounts for ‘fake agency’

By Dennis Okechukwu The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has confirmed that it opened two foreign currency domiciliary accounts for the controversial Presidential Foreign Investment Promotion Council (PFIPC), despite the…

Entertainment/Arts

Ubi Franklin opens up on depression, suicide struggles after divorce from Lilian Esoro

By Crystal Ugoeze Nigerian music executive and talent manager Ubi Franklin has opened up about the emotional struggles he faced after the collapse of his marriage to Nollywood actress Lilian…

Sports

Everything to know about the 2030 World Cup to be hosted in three continents

By Crystal Ugoeze With the 2026 FIFA World Cup concluded, attention is already shifting to the next edition of football’s biggest tournament, which will be staged in 2030 across three…

Opinion/Features

State Police in Nigeria: Promise, Peril, and the Path to Safer Communities Part 1

By Prof. Nathan Protus Uzorma The renewed national conversation on the establishment of state police has become one of the most consequential constitutional debates in Nigeria’s democratic journey. Hardly a…