Author: Lawan

Fulham coach Álvaro Arbeloa faced the media on Friday ahead of his side’s Premier League clash with Ipswich Town, with the return of Nigeria duo Alex Iwobi and Calvin Bassey from international duty among the topics discussed during his pre-match press conference. The two Super Eagles stars, who are regular starters in Arbeloa’s preferred lineup, are available for selection against the Tractor Boys after taking part in full training ahead of the trip to Portman Road. Iwobi and Bassey played the full 90 minutes in Nigeria’s back-to-back 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying matches against Madagascar and Guinea-Bissau.The Super Eagles…

Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has launched a blistering attack on former Rivers State governor, Rotimi Amaechi, describing him as a “lunatic” and accusing him of mismanaging public funds, while declaring that people like him cannot become Nigeria’s president. Wike spoke on Friday at his Life Camp residence in Abuja after a meeting with area council chairmen, where he also accused the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) of declaring an indefinite strike in the FCT for political reasons. Reacting to Amaechi’s reported description of supporters of President Bola Tinubu as thieves and mad people, Wike challenged the…

By Kolawole Abe The available contractual documents and recent court proceedings in the dispute over No. 68 Molade Okoya Thomas Street, Victoria Island, Lagos, appear to lend significant weight to the position of the original property owner, Dr. (Mrs.) Maryam Sani Abacha, that the property was entrusted to Levitikal Realties & Construction Limited strictly to develop 18 units of three (3) bedroom apartments and was never transferred to Levitikal as its unrestricted commercial asset. Under the agreement, nine completed apartments were to accrue to Levitikal as consideration for undertaking the development, while the remaining nine were to be retained by…

The vice-presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) in the 2027 general elections, Rotimi Amaechi, yesterday said only mad people, including those in Edo State, would vote for President Bola Tinubu next year. He spoke at the party’s town hall meeting in Benin, Edo State, attended by party leaders, candidates, supporters and other dignitaries, where the party presented its vision for the state and Nigeria ahead of the 2027 elections. Amaechi, a former governor of Rivers State, further stated that only thieves could canvass votes for President Tinubu. “They are going about saying, ‘Vote Tinubu, vote Tinubu.’ Only thieves…

•Clamps down on insider abuse, regulatory breachesThe Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has stepped up enforcement of banking regulations, with banks now required to hold capital that reflects the level of risks they take. This comes as the regulator tightened its scrutiny of insider lending, corporate governance and large exposures. Director, Banking Supervision, CBN, Dr Olubukola Akinwunmi, disclosed this at the 37th edition of the Finance Correspondents Association of Nigeria (FICAN) Conference held recently in Abuja.According to him, the new risk-based capital requirement framework issued by the CBN in March 2026, was designed to ensure that banks remain resilient after…

Forward Operating Base Maiyama attackRecovered motorcycles Troops of Sector 2, Joint Task Force (North West), Operation Fansan Yamma, have repelled an attack by members of the Lakurawa terrorist group on Forward Operating Base Maiyama in Kebbi State. The Theatre Command said the incident occurred in the early hours of Wednesday, October 7, when a large number of terrorists operating on over 100 motorcycles and armed with General Purpose Machine Guns and Rocket-Propelled Grenades launched an attack on the base. Troops responded swiftly and repelled the attack, preventing the terrorists from achieving their objective. In a Thursday statement, the Media Information…

The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has ordered a high-level investigation involving military and civilian aviation safety experts into Monday’s fatal crash of its ATR-42 aircraft in Igbokoda, Ondo State, pledging to establish the cause and support the victims’ families. Chief of the Air Staff, Air Marshal Sunday Kelvin Aneke, announced the investigation during a visit to the crash site on Thursday, as the service confirmed a separate incident in which two pilots were safe after their helicopter made a precautionary landing on farmland in Makurdi, Benue State. Aneke said the crash investigation team would include representatives of the Nigerian Safety…

President TinubuNDC alleges subsidy return; Makinde campaign calls N60 reduction deceitful‘What happens on Day 31?’ Atiku asks Opposition parties and presidential campaigns have criticised the Federal Government’s proposed 30-day petrol discount, dismissing it as temporary relief designed to win political support ahead of the 2027 elections. The Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) accused the administration of attempting to restore subsidy through the backdoor, while African Democratic Congress (ADC) presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar, questioned what would happen when the discount expires. The Makinde-Daura Presidential Campaign Organisation described the offer as deceitful and inadequate. Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy,…

Seeks February start to minimum wage talks • Gives health ministry days to resolve JOHESU dispute The Trade Union Congress of Nigeria (TUC) has urged the Federal Government to increase workers’ salaries without waiting for a new minimum wage agreement, saying prevailing economic conditions require immediate attention to their welfare. TUC President, Festus Osifo, made the call while addressing journalists after the congress’ National Administrative Council (NAC) meeting, where he also announced preparations for fresh minimum wage negotiations. “We have mentioned several times that allowances do not need a minimum wage conversation. And even salaries, government on its own can…

Orodata Science, a Nigerian data science and research organisation, has urged civil society organisations (CSOs) to participate actively in shaping frontier Artificial Intelligence (AI) governance. Orodata made the call in a policy brief titled “Pacing Frontier AI: Protecting Rights and Public-Interest Access in Nigeria”, released in Lagos on Wednesday. The ​‌‌‌‍‌⁠‍⁠⁠‍​‌​‌‌⁠‍‌‌​organisation said the global debate on slowing the development and deployment of increasingly capable AI systems presented risks and opportunities for Nigeria and other Global South countries. It said the debate followed recent calls by Dario Amodei, the Chief Executive Officer of Anthropic, for deliberate pacing of frontier AI development.…