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The Chairman of the Code of Conduct Bureau (CCB), Dr. Abdullahi Bello has urged Nigerians to report pubic servants living above their means to the Bureau for investigation and possible prosecution at the Code of Conduct Tribunal (CCT) if the need arises. The CCB boss made the call on Friday, when he led a delegation of the management staff of …

In the vibrant tapestry of West Africa, Kwara State has made a bold declaration of identity and ambition by erecting a 70-metre flagpole, the tallest in the region.  This towering structure stands as both a cultural lighthouse and an economic catalyst, symbolising the dynamic spirit of the Kwara people. Flagpoles have long been pivotal symbols of national pride and identity. …

The ECOWAS Court of Justice has ordered Nigeria to release a businessman, Moses Abiodun, who has been detained for 16 years without charge. The court, in its judgement delivered Thursday, also ordered the Nigerian government to pay Mr Abiodun N20 million as compensation for the grave violation of his rights by detaining him without trial since 2009. According to the court’s three-member …

President Bola Tinubu has urged the armed forces to “step up and intensify efforts towards conclusively ending the multi-dimensional security challenges facing our dear country.” He emphasized that a well-equipped military is crucial not only for safeguarding the nation but also for preserving democracy. “A democratically stable Nigeria is fundamental to our national progress and regional peace. The defense of …

According to the source, the military’s move suggests an attempt to pin the alleged missing funds on Amina’s relatives despite no evidence linking them to any wrongdoing. The Nigerian Army has continued to hold a 25-year-old female soldier, Amina Sani Maidoki, in secret detention over a claim by Salamatu Faruk Yahaya, the wife of former Chief of Army Staff, Lt …

The Chief Executive Officer of BUA Group, AbdulSamad Rabiu, has disclosed that there is an agreement between BUA and Dangote Group to “freeze” the price of cement for retailers who are willing to support President Bola Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda movement in the country. Mr Rabiu made this known in an interview with journalists on the outcome of his meeting with …

Talks between Russia and Ukraine in Turkey on Friday ended without a breakthrough. Here’s what you need to know. Russia and Ukraine talk: The fact that teams from each country were in the same room was a big development in itself: the warring nations haven’t officially met since the early weeks of Moscow’s invasion. Kyiv sent a team led by …

Mr Ekpa was arrested alongside four others on 21 November 2024 on suspicion of terrorist activities. The Finnish government has charged controversial Biafra agitator, Simon Ekpa, with terrorism offences ahead of his trial. The deputy prosecutor general in Finland charged Mr Ekpa with public incitement to commit a crime with terrorist intent and participation in a terrorist group, Yle, a …

Ukrainian Defense Minister Rustem Umerov said the agreement with Russia to exchange 1,000 prisoners of war is an “important achievement,” but the next goal is to have discussions between the two countries’ leaders. “Our president (Volodymyr Zelensky) was expecting the high-level discussions here, and I think the next step would be that the leaders-level meeting should be organized,” he told …

— Food Inflation Drops as Prices of Major Commodities Fall Nigeria’s headline inflation rate eased to 23.71 percent in April 2025, reflecting a 0.52 percentage point decline from the 24.23 percent recorded in March. This was disclosed in the latest Consumer Price Index (CPI) Report released by the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS). The report also showed a decline in …