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EFCC detains four police officers over $6.1m cash seizure at Lagos airport

By Obinna Uballa The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has reportedly detained four senior officers of the Nigeria Police Force in connection with the interception of $6.1 million in cash at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos. The officers, identified as CSP Muhammad Safiyan, ASP Desmond Abella, Inspector Suleiman Jubrin, and Inspector Ali Abubakar,…

Wale Edun: Presidency dispels rumours of stroke, says Finance Minister recuperating in Abuja

By Obinna Uballa The Presidency on Sunday dismissed reports claiming that the Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Mr. Wale Edun, suffered a stroke and was flown abroad for medical treatment. Multiple presidential sources, according to The Nation Newspaper, confirmed that Edun, 69, is recuperating at his Abuja residence after taking ill…

FG Insists All ASUU Demands Have Been Met, Says No Justification for Strike Action

By Abiola Olawale The Federal Government of Nigeria has declared that every outstanding demand from the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has been fully addressed. This is as the government asserted that the union's warning strike is "unnecessary and disruptive." Minister of Education, Dr. Tunji Alausa made this known on Monday while speaking during…

Presidency Gives Update on Edun’s Health, Says He is Recovering

By Abiola Olawale The Presidency has confirmed that the Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Wale Edun, is recovering from a sudden illness at his Abuja residence, with no immediate plans for his replacement under President Bola Tinubu's administration. The update comes as the Presidency confirmed earlier that Edun would not be…

Nigerian Varsities Set to Shut Down as ASUU Declares Nationwide Two-Week Warning Strike

By Abiola Olawale The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has officially declared a comprehensive two-week warning strike across all public universities in Nigeria. The action is set to begin at midnight on Monday, October 13, 2025. ASUU's National President, Prof. Chris Piwuna, announced the decision during a press briefing at the University of Abuja…

Tinubu Heads to Rome for High-Stakes Global Counter-Terrorism Summit

By Abiola Olawale President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has embarked on a diplomatic mission to Rome, Italy, to attend an international counter-terrorism summit. It was gathered that the summit is aimed at addressing the growing threat of global terrorism. The New Diplomat reports that the summit, hosted by the Italian government, brings together heads of state,…

Presidency Accuses US Lawmakers of Weaponizing ‘Christian Genocide’ Claims Over Nigeria’s Gaza Stance

By Abiola Olawale The Nigerian Presidency has accused influential United States lawmakers of allegedly fabricating and amplifying claims of a "Christian genocide" in Nigeria as retaliation for the country's criticism of Israel's military actions in Gaza. This is as Daniel Bwala, special adviser to the president on policy communication, dismissed the allegations as "Western propaganda"…

[PHOTOS] Peter Obi Embarks on Spiritual Quest in Rome, Seeks Divine Intervention for Nigeria

By Abiola Olawale Peter Obi, the 2023 Labour Party presidential candidate, visited Rome, Italy to pray for Nigeria. Joined by his wife, Margaret, Obi, a two-term governor of Anambra State, said he undertook a sacred pilgrimage to Rome during the Catholic Church's Jubilee Year. He said he prayed for Nigeria's healing, peace, and responsible leadership.…

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EFCC detains four police officers over $6.1m cash seizure at Lagos airport

By Obinna Uballa The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has reportedly detained four senior officers of the Nigeria Police Force in connection with the interception of $6.1 million in cash at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos. The officers, identified as CSP Muhammad Safiyan, ASP Desmond Abella, Inspector Suleiman Jubrin, and Inspector Ali Abubakar,…

Wale Edun: Presidency dispels rumours of stroke, says Finance Minister recuperating in Abuja

By Obinna Uballa The Presidency on Sunday dismissed reports claiming that the Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Mr. Wale Edun, suffered a stroke and was flown abroad for medical treatment. Multiple presidential sources, according to The Nation Newspaper, confirmed that Edun, 69, is recuperating at his Abuja residence after taking ill…

FG Insists All ASUU Demands Have Been Met, Says No Justification for Strike Action

By Abiola Olawale The Federal Government of Nigeria has declared that every outstanding demand from the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has been fully addressed. This is as the government asserted that the union's warning strike is "unnecessary and disruptive." Minister of Education, Dr. Tunji Alausa made this known on Monday while speaking during…

Presidency Gives Update on Edun’s Health, Says He is Recovering

By Abiola Olawale The Presidency has confirmed that the Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Wale Edun, is recovering from a sudden illness at his Abuja residence, with no immediate plans for his replacement under President Bola Tinubu's administration. The update comes as the Presidency confirmed earlier that Edun would not be…

Nigerian Varsities Set to Shut Down as ASUU Declares Nationwide Two-Week Warning Strike

By Abiola Olawale The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has officially declared a comprehensive two-week warning strike across all public universities in Nigeria. The action is set to begin at midnight on Monday, October 13, 2025. ASUU's National President, Prof. Chris Piwuna, announced the decision during a press briefing at the University of Abuja…

Tinubu Heads to Rome for High-Stakes Global Counter-Terrorism Summit

By Abiola Olawale President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has embarked on a diplomatic mission to Rome, Italy, to attend an international counter-terrorism summit. It was gathered that the summit is aimed at addressing the growing threat of global terrorism. The New Diplomat reports that the summit, hosted by the Italian government, brings together heads of state,…

Presidency Accuses US Lawmakers of Weaponizing ‘Christian Genocide’ Claims Over Nigeria’s Gaza Stance

By Abiola Olawale The Nigerian Presidency has accused influential United States lawmakers of allegedly fabricating and amplifying claims of a "Christian genocide" in Nigeria as retaliation for the country's criticism of Israel's military actions in Gaza. This is as Daniel Bwala, special adviser to the president on policy communication, dismissed the allegations as "Western propaganda"…

[PHOTOS] Peter Obi Embarks on Spiritual Quest in Rome, Seeks Divine Intervention for Nigeria

By Abiola Olawale Peter Obi, the 2023 Labour Party presidential candidate, visited Rome, Italy to pray for Nigeria. Joined by his wife, Margaret, Obi, a two-term governor of Anambra State, said he undertook a sacred pilgrimage to Rome during the Catholic Church's Jubilee Year. He said he prayed for Nigeria's healing, peace, and responsible leadership.…

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