UK Prosecutors Say Diezani Spent £2m at Harrods as Trial Continues
UK prosecutors have told a London court that former Nigerian oil minister Diezani Alison‑Madueke spent about £2m at luxury retailer Harrods, as proceedings in her
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“Nigeria Still Runs in Darkness”: Obi Faults Tinubu Over Power Crisis
Former presidential candidate Peter Obi has criticised President Bola Tinubu over Nigeria’s persistent electricity crisis, arguing that recent government interventions fall short of campaign promises.
FCTA Strike: Unions Appeal Court Order as Wike Warns Workers
Labour unions representing Federal Capital Territory Administration workers have filed an appeal against a court order directing an end to their ongoing strike, as FCT
FG Begins ₦4tn Power Sector Debt Settlement as Five GenCos Sign Agreements
The Federal Government has launched a ₦4 trillion power sector debt settlement programme, with five electricity generation companies signing agreements under a bond-backed framework. Officials
Serena Williams Hints at Possible Tennis Comeback After Re-entering Anti-Doping Pool
Serena Williams, 23-time Grand Slam champion, has sparked speculation about a potential return to tennis after re-entering the anti-doping testing pool. While she denies any
Aryna Sabalenka Dominates Elina Svitolina to Reach Fourth Consecutive Australian Open Final
World No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka has made her fourth consecutive Australian Open final after defeating Elina Svitolina 6-2, 6-3 in the semifinals. Sabalenka’s powerful performance,
Senate Moves Toward Realtime Electronic Transmission of Election Results
Nigeria’s Senate is weighing far-reaching amendments to the Electoral Act that would mandate realtime electronic transmission of election results from polling units. Lawmakers say the
US Airstrikes in Sokoto Spark Senate Pushback as Akpabio Orders Closed-Door Briefing
Nigeria’s Senate has moved to interrogate the circumstances surrounding US airstrikes conducted in Sokoto State, following complaints of inadequate legislative oversight. Senate President Godswill Akpabio
Army Major Killed as ISWAP Ambushes Military Patrol in Borno
A Nigerian Army Major has been killed following an ambush by Islamic State West Africa Province fighters on a military patrol in Borno State, security
Alleged Coup Plot Against Tinubu: Interim Military Report Names Army Colonel as Coordinator
An interim military investigation has identified a serving Army Colonel as the alleged coordinator of a multi-service plot to overthrow Nigeria’s civilian government. Investigators say