Reps amend Electoral Act, prescribe N10m fine, jail term for dual party membership
The house of representatives has amended the Electoral Act 2026 to criminalise dual membership of political parties. Under the new…
‘Why Igbos are rarely on the Forbes list’, according to Nairametrics
Forbes Magazine recently released its latest Africa Rich List and, as expected, the usual Nigerian heavyweights featured prominently.…
Rt Hon Guwor lauds Nigerian women on IWD, pledges empowerment supports
Rt Hon Emomotimi Dennis Guwor, Chairman, Conference of Speakers, State Legislatures, Nigeria; has praised Nigerian women for their resilience…
Nigeria recorded its highest trade surplus in six years in 2025 — and it only took 9 months to achieve
2020 Exports: N12.52trn Imports: N12.70trn Total trade: N25.22trn Trade balance: -N178.26bn (deficit) 2021 Exports: N18.91trn Imports: N20.84trn Total trade: N39.75trn…
Why former French colonies in Africa are more prone to military coups
A group of soldiers appeared on state television in Benin on Sunday to claim they had seized power- a familiar…
BREAKING: Rivers Governor Fubara dumps PDP for APC
Rivers State Governor, Sir Siminalayi Fubara, has officially dumped the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) for the ruling All Progressives Congress…
Gunmen kill Police Inspector at checkpoint in Benin City
• Edo Police launch manhunt The Edo State Police Command has confirmed the tragic death of a serving Police Inspector…
Republic of Benin Interior Minister says a coup announced earlier has been foiled
A coup that was announced in Benin Republic on Sunday has been “foiled,” the Interior Minister said in a video…
Mom dies after plunging from 10th-floor with three-year-old twins in her arms
A woman has died after plunging from the tenth floor of a tower block with her three-old twins in her…
Billionaire Abdul Samad Rabiu orders Bombardier’s utra-long range Global 8000 business jet
Nigerian billionaire industrialist, Abdul Samad Rabiu has sealed a deal to purchase Bombardier’s flagship Global 8000 business jet. On Thursday,…