A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress, APC, in Rivers State, Emeka Bekee has suggested that the Minister of Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, is currently “fighting for his survival” politically. Bekee stated this on Wednesday while fielding questions on Arise Television’s Morning Show programme. The statement comes amid the political rivalry between the FCT […] Fubara: Wike fighting for survival – APC Chieftain, Bekee

Anthony Ufoh An  Abuja High Court on Wednesday granted the former Attorney General of the Federation and Justice Minister, Abubakar Malami, a N500 million bail with strict conditions, including the… The post BREAKING: Malami Granted Bail By Court appeared first on Independent Newspaper Nigeria.

Abubakar Malami, SAN, the immediate past Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, alongside his son, Abdulaziz, and wife, Hajia Bashir Asabe, secured a total of N1.5 billion bail from the Federal High Court in Abuja on Wednesday. Justice Emeka Nwite, who delivered the ruling, set the bail at N1 billion for Malami and [...]

Nana Akwasi Awuah has disclosed that PMMC moved from a severe financial crisis to sustained profitability during his tenure as Managing Director between 2021 and 2024.

Ecobank Nigeria Limited has significantly reduced its foreign debt exposure after completing an early repayment of about $245 million from its $300 million Eurobond due in February 2026. The move means the lender has now settled more than 80 percent of the bond ahead of schedule.   The repayment followed a successful tender offer to […]

Senior Advisor to the 2025 Bawumia Campaign, Anthony Abayifaa Karbo, has attributed the New Patriotic Party’s (NPP) defeat in the 2024 general elections to a combination of domestic economic pressures, illegal mining activities and wider global economic challenges.

Former Managing Director of PMMC, Nana Akwasi Awuah, has cautioned the new GoldBod management to adopt strict and pragmatic measures as it prepares to take over full-scale gold trading activities.

Structure either enables strategy or blocks it. CEOs must ensure reporting lines, decision rights, and accountability support strategic goals, not legacy arrangements.

A young Igbo woman has gone viral after saying she wants to be successful before getting married, despite pressure from home. Her words have sparked reactions.

Senior Advisor to the 2025 Bawumia Campaign, Anthony Abayifaa Karbo, has commended the personal qualities of New Patriotic Party (NPP) presidential aspirant Dr Mahamudu Bawumia.

Sheikh Khalifa Sani Abdulkadir, a prominent Zaria Islamic scholar, has been missing for 25 days after a trip to Abuja, raising concerns among his family members.

Nigeria’s electricity generation companies earned a combined $7.12 million and N3.19 billion from bilateral power customers in the third quarter of 2025, according to the latest industry data released by the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission. The figures highlight a sharp contrast between domestic and international payment performance, with offshore customers once again falling short.   […]

He said the current administration has adopted a collective bargaining approach to ensure inclusiveness and reduce conflict. The post FG says structural, policy issues not neglect responsible for doctors strike appeared first on Vanguard News.

Former Finance Minister Dr Amin Adam has urged delegates of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) to consider historical trends when selecting the party’s flagbearer, arguing that repeating a candidate could be key to electoral success. Speaking on the AM show, Dr Adam said the party has a clear pattern: first-time candidates often lose, while those who are repeated tend to win. “In our party, anytime we have put up a candidate for the first time, that candidate lost the election.

Founder and chancellor of Afe Babalola University, Ado-Ekiti (ABUAD), Aare Afe Babalola, has said he had fulfilled his lifelong vision of establishing and nurturing a world-class university in Nigeria. The legal luminary stated this while addressing news men during the 16th anniversary of the commencement of academic activities at the university, saying ABUAD had recorded […]

The Federal High Court in Abuja has granted bail in the sum of ₦500 million each to former Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami (SAN), his wife, and his son. Justice Emeka Nwite, who presided over the case on Wednesday morning, ruled that each of the defendants must provide two […]

According to Mr Trump, the interim authority in Venezuela, led by Delcy Rodriguez, would be in charge of facilitating this supply. The post Trump says Venezuela to give US 50 million oil barrels appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

The founder, Mbam Lebechi Stanley (MLS) Foundation, Mr Lebechi Mbam, has warned beneficiaries of his scholarship programme to shun the temptation of using the funds for other irrelevant things but to use the fund for the payment of their school fees. About 250 students from Ebonyi North Senatorial Zone benefitted from the scholarship programme which […]

Fresh tension erupted on December 17 after the member of the house of representatives, Abdussamad Dasuki, disclosed that the tax reform Acts passed by parliament do not tally with the gazetted versions released to the public. The disputed documents include the Nigeria Tax Act, 2025; the Nigeria Tax Administration Act, 2025; the Joint Revenue Board […] The post TAX REFORMS: How are laws gazetted? appeared first on WITHIN NIGERIA.

A Nigerian undergraduate recalled writing the Senior School Certificate Examination ten different times because he could not secure a credit pass in mathematics. The federal government, through the ministry of education, later announced that mathematics would no longer be compulsory for admission into arts and humanities programmes. The policy immediately divided opinions nationwide as many […] The post FOCUS: Dropping maths from arts SSCE — easing student burden or weakening academic rigour? appeared first on WITHIN NIGERIA.

The Bishop of Ijesa North Diocese (Anglican Communion), Rt. Rev. Isaac Oluyamo has called on President Bola Tinubu to adopt more decisive strategies in tackling the nation’s security crisis, insisting that “half-measures” are no longer enough to protect Nigerians. ​The cleric made the call on Sunday during the 2026 New Year Thanksgiving Service at the […]

The Comptroller-General of Customs (CGC), Adewale Adeniyi, on Monday, 5 January 2026, charged officers of the Customs Intelligence Unit (CIU) of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) to place intelligence at… The post Intelligence Is The Backbone Of Modern Customs Operations, CGC Charges Officers appeared first on Independent Newspaper Nigeria.

The Association of Senior Staff of Banks, Insurance and Financial Institutions (ASSBIFI) has given the management of Unity Bank Plc till 8th January, 2026, to recall the over 100 staff it terminated their appointments. On January 1, 2026, Mr Ebenezer Kolawole, the managing director, Unity Bank Plc, directed the head of human resources to serve […]

President Bola Tinubu has congratulated Alhaji Hassan Adebayo Sunmonu, a renowned labour leader and veteran trade unionist, on his 85th birthday, which was on January 7, 2026. In a statement by his spokesman, Bayo Onanuga, the President highlighted Alhaji Sunmonu’s immense contributions to nation-building and commended his commitment to the welfare of Nigerian workers. Alhaji […]

Petrol prices across Nigeria could fall further in the coming weeks as independent marketers move to slash the pump price of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) to as low as N739 per litre nationwide. The Independent Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeria (IPMAN) says its members have been promised direct fuel supply from Dangote Refinery at N699 […]

Meeting the bail conditions will end Mr Malami's month-long consecutive detentions in the custodies of the EFCC and the correctional centre. The post BREAKING: Court grants bail to Malami, wife, son in N8.7 billion money laundering trial appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress, APC, in Rivers State, Emeka Bekee has said that Governor Siminalyi Fubara will certainly run for second term as governor under the APC. Bekee made this known on Wednesday while fielding questions on Arise Television’s Morning Show programme. The statement comes amid power rivalry between the FCT Minister […] Fubara will run for reelection in 2027 – APC Chieftain

A persistent fear in Nigerian politics is the emergence of a single-party system or a sole presidential candidate. Despite recurring anxieties, this outcome has never materialized. While recent party defections might suggest an invincible ruling party, Nigeria’s political history is defined by unexpected twists. Shattered dreams and surprise elements are inherent to our national life. […]

Nigeria’s tax reform explained: The CITN clarifies there is no tax on bank balances, only a ₦50 stamp duty on specific electronic transfers over ₦10,000. Read More: https://punchng.com/no-tax-on-bank-balances-only-transfers-attract-n50-citn/

The Federal Government has dismissed claims that Nigerian students studying in Morocco under government scholarships have been abandoned, describing such reports as false, misleading and deliberately crafted to misinform the public. In a press release obtained by The News Chronicle on Wednesday by the Federal Ministry of Education, the Minister of Education, Dr. Maruf Tunji […]

The FRSC explained that 12 people were involved in the accident and that the remaining seven occupants sustained bruises, fractures, and other minor injuries.

Anthony Ufoh The Nigeria Police Force has foiled an attempted attack and planned kidnapping of children in the Kasuwan Magani area of Kaduna State. On the 5th of January, 2026,… The post Kaduna Police Foils Kidnap Attempt, Rescue 76 Children appeared first on Independent Newspaper Nigeria.

Pillarcraft Cloud Solutions has announced its accreditation as a System Integrator for Nigeria’s e-Invoicing framework, following approval by the Nigeria Revenue Service (NRS) in collaboration with the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA). In the NRS e-invoicing (merchant buyer) framework introduced by the Nigeria Revenue Service (formerly FIRS), a system integrator is a licensed service […]

…Says Commission Now Political Enforcer, Not Anti-Graft Agency LAGOS – Comrade Timi Frank, Political Activist and former Deputy National Publicity Secretary of the All Progressives Congress (APC), on Wednesday, launched a scathing… The post Resign Before You Wreck EFCC, Timi Frank Tells Olukoyede appeared first on Independent Newspaper Nigeria.

The Chairman of the Chartered Institute of Taxation of Nigeria (CITN), Abuja District, Ben Enamudu, has dismissed widespread claims that bank balances are taxed under Nigeria’s new tax regime, clarifying that only certain electronic transfers attract a N50 stamp duty. Speaking during an interview with ARISE News on Tuesday evening, Enamudu said misinformation surrounding the […]

Human rights activist and lawyer, Deji Adeyanju, has said that former Attorney General of the Federation (AGF) and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami, SAN, has been humbed by karma following his current trial over alleged money laundering. In a post shared on X (formerly Twitter), Adeyanju stated that Malami, who once held immense power as […]