Bauchi reopens cattle markets ahead of Eid-el-Kabir
The Bauchi State Government has lifted the suspension on commercial activities in selected cattle markets across the state in preparation for the upcoming Eid-el-Kabir festival. The markets, located in Alkaleri, Bauchi, Kirfi and Tafawa Balewa Local Government Areas, were earlier shut on April 9 due to security concerns. The development was confirmed in a statement issued on Wednesday by the Special...
Police officer who threatened public over filming apologises
Newton Isokpehi, the police officer who sparked outrage after threatening to kill anyone who filmed him on duty, has apologised, saying his earlier remarks were made out of frustration. In a follow-up video shared on his TikTok page on Thursday, Isokpehi pleaded with Nigerians to forgive him, insisting that his comments did not reflect his true intentions. “Please forgive me. If...
Now that banks’ recapitalization exercise is over
By UMMIE KABIR As we bask in the euphoria of successful banking sector recapitalisation exercise, it has become more pertinent to re-evaluate the primary roles of banks vis-a-vis what they have been able to deliver to the Nigerian economy over the years. Primarily, banks act as financial intermediaries that mobilise savings, allocate capital to productive sectors and foster entrepreneurship through credit...
Tinubu appoints 39-year-old professor, Segun Aina, as new JAMB registrar
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has appointed Professor Segun Aina as the new Registrar of the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB), succeeding Professor Is-haq Oloyede whose tenure ends on July 31, 2026. The appointment was announced in a statement issued on Thursday by the President’s Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga. Aina, who turns 40 in July, is a...
Nasarawa gov clinches APC Senate ticket
Governor Abdullahi Sule of Nasarawa State has emerged as the All Progressives Congress (APC) candidate for Nasarawa North Senatorial District ahead of the 2027 general elections. Sule secured the ticket after winning the party’s senatorial primary held on Tuesday, where he polled 47,393 votes to defeat his only opponent, former Nasarawa Deputy Governor and ex-Director-General of the National Directorate of...
Police officer threatens to kill anyone who films him on duty
A man identified as Newton Isokpehi, who claims to be a serving officer of the Nigerian Police Force with 26 years of service, has sparked outrage after threatening to kill anyone who records him while on duty. In a viral video circulated on social media on Wednesday, Isokpehi issued repeated threats against members of the public and any superior officer...
Seplat shareholders approve N113.78 dividend for 2025
Shareholders of Seplat Energy have approved a total dividend payout of N113.78 per share for the 2025 financial year. The approval was announced at the company’s 13th Annual General Meeting (AGM) held in Lagos on Wednesday, May 20, 2026. The dividend comprises a final payout of N68.54 and a special dividend of N45.24 per share. Speaking at the AGM, the Chairman of...
School proprietor sentenced to life imprisonment for defilement of pupil
An Ikeja Sexual Offences and Domestic Violence Court has sentenced a school proprietor, Benson Arinze, to life imprisonment for sexually assaulting a six-year-old pupil. Delivering judgment on Wednesday, Justice Abiola Soladoye held that the prosecution proved beyond reasonable doubt that the defendant committed sexual assault by penetration. The court said the evidence presented by the survivor and her father was credible,...
Australian court upholds $465,000 fine on X
An Australian federal court on Thursday upheld a fine against X for failing to comply with child internet safety regulations, capping a three-year legal fight between the platform’s owner Elon Musk and the government. Under Australian law, internet regulator eSafety can fine firms that do not respond to demands for detailed information on how they are keeping children safe online. eSafety...
Equal opportunity must replace federal character — Amaechi
Former Minister of Transportation and African Democratic Congress (ADC) presidential aspirant, Rotimi Amaechi, has said he would abolish the federal character principle if elected President in 2027, arguing that all Nigerians should enjoy equal citizenship rights without regional or ethnic distinctions. Amaechi made the statement on Wednesday in Abuja after appearing before the ADC presidential screening committee. He said the current...
