Two Nigerian banks merged, begin operations
Providus Bank and Unity Bank have officially come together to begin operations as one financial institution following the completion of their merger. The new bank, known as ProvidusUnity Bank, started…
FG to scrap JSS, SSS Structure
The Federal Government has announced plans to end the separation of junior secondary schools (JSS) and senior secondary schools (SSS) as part of efforts to tackle the growing number of…
Ekiti worshippers regain freedom after two months
Fourteen worshippers abducted during an attack on a Christ Apostolic Church (CAC) crusade in Eda Oniyo-Ekiti, Ilejemeje Local Government Area of Ekiti State, have regained their freedom after spending more…
Former Nigerian minister arrested at airport
Former Minister of Science and Technology, Uche Nnaji, was arrested on Wednesday at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport in Abuja after arriving from Enugu on a chartered flight. Airport sources…
CBN revokes licenses of banks
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has revoked the operating licences of 46 Microfinance Banks across the country, with the decision taking effect from July 1, 2026. The announcement was…
Presidency breaks silence on Gbajabiamila bribery scandal
The Presidency has dismissed allegations that the Chief of Staff to the President, Femi Gbajabiamila, demanded billions of naira in kickbacks and collected money to secure an appointment for Prince…
2027: Atiku makes appointment
Former Vice President and presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) for the 2027 election, Atiku Abubakar, has appointed Nollywood actor and politician Kenneth Okonkwo as his new spokesperson.…
Court delivers judgement on ADC leadership suit
The Federal High Court in Abuja has affirmed that Senator David Mark is the authentic leader of the African Democratic Congress (ADC). The court also dismissed a case filed by…
NNPC slashes fuel price
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) has reduced the pump price of petrol for the second time within four days, bringing fresh relief to motorists in parts of the…
State governor sacks all aides
The Governor of Kwara State, AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, has approved the removal of his Principal Private Secretary, Deputy Chief of Staff, and several other political aides. The decision also affects Special…