12 Things To Know About ICPC’s Alleged Discovery of 907 Ghost Workers in the Federal Civil Service
The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) on Wednesday, July 22 disclosed that it has…
July 22 in Nigerian History: Anthony Enahoro, anti-colonial leader, was born
On July 22, 1923, Chief Anthony Eronsele Enahoro was born in Uromi, in present-day Edo State. Born into…
July 21 in Nigerian History: Buchi Emecheta, Author of Second Class Citizen, Was Born in Yaba
On July 21, 1944, Buchi Emecheta, one of Nigeria’s most celebrated novelists, was born to Igbo parents in…
Emefiele’s Assets: 10 Things You Should Know About the Supreme Court Decision
The Supreme Court on Friday, July 17, affirmed the permanent forfeiture of seven properties, over $2 million, and…
July 20 in Nigerian History: Lagos Records First Ebola Case
On July 20, 2014, an acutely ill air traveler from Liberia was confirmed to have Ebola virus disease…
July 19 in Nigerian History: Lagos Building Collapse Claims 24
On July 19, 2006, at least 24 people died after a four-storey block of flats collapsed overnight. It…
July 18 in Nigerian History: FG Lifts State of Emergency in Four States
On July 18, 2012, the federal government lifted the state of emergency imposed in parts of four states…
12 Key Things to Know About President Tinubu’s $3.05bn Poverty Reduction Fund
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, on Thursday, July 16, unveiled five coordinated social and development programmes worth approximately $3.05…
July 17 in History: FG Signs Deal With Clinton Foundation for Cheaper AIDS Drugs
On July 17, 2006, the Federal Government of Nigeria signed an agreement in Abuja with an AIDS charity…
Osun 2026: 85% Ready to Vote, But Candidates Avoid Issues and Use Proxies
Osun voters want the next governor to focus on security and public safety, employment and economic growth, education,…
July 16 in History: 100+ Killed in Ifie-Kporo, Ijala Pipeline Blast, 2008 Rivers Naval Base Attack
On July 16, 2000, no fewer than 100 people died as a result of a devastating oil pipeline…
July 15 in the Nigerian History: 15 Civilians, Officers Injured in Maiduguri Bomb Blast
On July 15, 2011, a bomb blast in Maiduguri wounded 15 people, including eight police officers and seven…
“A Heavy Burden Masquerading as a Solution”: Why Prominent Critics Want Tinubu to Pause NYSC Reforms
On June 29, 2026, the federal executive council (FEC) approved a civilian leadership structure and new uniform for…
Adeyemi, ‘Fake PFIPC DG’ arrested
Prince Adeniyi Adeyemi, who allegedly posed as the Director-General of the non-existent Presidential Foreign Intervention Promotion Council (PFIPC), has…
Court orders arrest of ‘fake DG’ Adeyemi
Justice Mohammed Umar of a Federal High Court sitting in Abuja has issued a bench warrant for the…