Wike defends govt-built houses for judges, slams ‘destructive criticism’
Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has urged professional bodies in Nigeria to focus on attracting meaningful development and reforms to their institutions rather than engaging in constant criticism of government. Wike made the remarks on Tuesday in Abuja while receiving delegates of the Body of Benchers led by its Chairman, Albert Akpomudje, during a courtesy visit at...
CBN warns against rising risks in non-interest banking industry
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has raised concerns over increasing risks confronting Nigeria’s non-interest banking sector, warning that poor management of emerging challenges could weaken public confidence and threaten financial stability. The CBN gave the warning during the 2nd Annual Interactive Session between the CBN Financial Regulation Advisory Council of Experts (FRACE) and the Advisory Committees of Experts (ACE)...
3 UK ministers resign as Starmer rejects calls for exit
Britain's safeguarding minister Jess Phillips has resigned from government in protest at Prime Minister Keir Starmer's leadership. The other two are Miatta Fahnbulleh in the housing and communities department and Alex Davies-Jones in the justice department. The ministers’ resignation on Tuesday added to pressure on Starmer after a poor performance in last week's local elections. The exit of Phillips, a well-known lawmaker...
Radda rewards Katsina’s top graduates with new cars
Katsina State Governor Dikko Radda has presented brand-new vehicles to the two best graduating students of the Katsina State Institute of Technology and Management, fulfilling a pledge he made at the institution's convocation ceremony last month. The beneficiaries are Ibrahim Mai Nasara-Bugaje of the Department of Networking and System Security, who graduated with a CGPA of 4.92, and A'isha Isiaku...
NCAA to fully digitalise aviation licensing from July 2026
The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority has announced plans to replace its manual, paper-based licensing system with a fully digital platform for pilots, engineers, medical personnel and other aviation professionals. The new system, known as the Modern Personnel Licensing and Certification (MPLC) platform, is scheduled to go live on July 2, 2026. It is designed to eliminate delays and bureaucratic bottlenecks...
Fire destroys 24 shops at Ilorin ultra-modern market
A fire outbreak has destroyed at least 24 shops at the Mandate Ultra-Modern Market in Ilorin, with preliminary investigations pointing to a power surge as the cause of the early morning blaze. The fire broke out in the early hours of Tuesday in a section of the market housing over 200 shops, starting in a store dealing in phone accessories...
TCN guards foil armed robbery attempt at Ogbomoso transmission substation
Security personnel of the Transmission Company of Nigeria have foiled an attempted armed robbery attack at the Ogbomoso Transmission Substation. The company’s General Manager, Public Affairs, Mrs. Ndidi Mbah, disclosed this in a statement issued in Abuja on Tuesday. According to her, preliminary findings showed that the suspected robbers gained unauthorised access into the facility by scaling the perimeter fence near...
Sergio Ramos set to become new owner of Sevilla
Former Spain defender Sergio Ramos is set to become the new owner of Spanish side Sevilla after completing the club’s takeover deal. Transfer expert Fabrizio Romano disclosed on Tuesday that the agreement has been concluded, with Ramos and his brother, Rene Ramos, leading the acquisition process. According to Romano, only official documentation and legal formalities remain before a public announcement is...
2027: 184 APC aspirants jostle for 40 Lagos Assembly seats
The All Progressives Congress (APC) Screening Committee for the Lagos State House of Assembly primaries has 184 aspirants for the party’s tickets across the 40 constituencies in the state. The chairman of the screening committee, Porok Fomson, disclosed this after the completion of the exercise in Lagos on Monday, May 11, 2026. Fomson described the screening exercise as successful, attributing the...
Bishop Familoni lauds Makinde over projects in Oyo metropolis, urges rural development
The Anglican Bishop of the Oyo South Missionary Diocese, Reverend Olufemi Familoni, has commended Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde for the remarkable projects executed by his administration across the state, particularly the metropolis. This was just as Familoni urged Makinde to extend his administration’s developmental efforts to rural areas in Oyo State. He made this commendation and appeal during the Presidential...
