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Attorney-General of the Federation, Lateef Fagbemi, SAN, personally appeared before the Federal High Court in Abuja to lead the Federal Government's prosecution in the high-profile criminal trial of activist and Sahara Reporters publisher, Omoyele Sowore. Fagbemi urged the...

FCMB Group nearly doubled its half-year profit before tax to ₦157.3 billion, driven by stronger interest income, expanding margins and improved earnings across all business divisions. The financial services group strengthened its balance sheet with a ₦227 billion...

The Federal Mortgage Bank of Nigeria will launch its Diaspora National Housing Fund Mortgage Loan in London on August 7, opening a formal pathway for eligible Nigerians abroad to access affordable housing finance and invest in residential property...

Tom Cruise and Katie Holmes’ daughter, Suri, has officially changed her name to Suri Noelle, dropping the famous Cruise surname from her legal identity as she begins adulthood. The 20-year-old college student now uses Noelle, her mother’s middle...

A powerful 7.1-magnitude earthquake struck Japan's Kumamoto Prefecture, prompting tsunami advisories and emergency evacuations across parts of Kyushu. More than 150,000 residents were urged to move to higher ground as the quake disrupted electricity, rail transport, aviation and...

Federal High Court in Abuja approves hearing of a suit seeking an order compelling President Bola Tinubu to provide maximum security for NDP presidential candidate Peter Obi. Applicants ask the court to affirm Obi's constitutional right to life...

The Presidency launches a blistering counterattack on Peter Obi, dismissing his latest television interview as a failed attempt to revive his 2027 presidential ambition. Bayo Onanuga accuses the NDC presidential candidate of serial political defections, insisting President Tinubu...

Historic Leadership: Mrs Queendarlyn Nwigwe, who also serves as the APC Women Leader in Ebonyi State, has been elected as the new State Chairman of the Inter-Party Advisory Council (IPAC). Inclusive Executive: The newly inaugurated executive body comprises...

Chinese capital inflows into Nigeria fell 40.9 percent to $5.55 million in the first quarter of 2026, despite the Federal Government's announcement of more than $20 billion in investment commitments. China's share of Nigeria's total capital importation weakened...

Atiku cites APC Senator Mohammed Tahir Monguno's comments to argue that concerns over security funding and budget implementation have now been validated from within the ruling party. Former Vice President alleges delayed releases to security agencies have worsened...