MaTaZ ArIsInGDallas, Texas • Says funds in foreign accounts were savings made by late ex-Head of State • Why mercenaries can’t stop banditry, terrorism From Aidoghie Paulinus, Abuja Former Head of State, General Abdulsalami Abubakar, has said the much talked about Abacha loot is a hoax, saying that the former military head of state, the late General Sani Abacha, […] Read more
MaTaZ ArIsInGDallas, Texas The Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) has rejected reports of the suspension and expulsion of its detained leader, Nnamdi Kanu, describing the action as invalid and without legal standing within the movement. The separatist group said the declaration made by the faction led by Chika Edoziem carries no weight, insisting that those […] Read more
MaTaZ ArIsInGDallas, Texas The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission has said it has arrested a Nigerian-American over alleged cross-border vehicle import fraud involving more than $320,000 (about ₦434.88 million). According to a statement shared on the Commission’s X page on Friday, the suspect, Adegoke Oluwatobi Adams, who holds dual citizenship of Nigeria and the United […] Read more
MaTaZ ArIsInGDallas, Texas The aviation minister says the approvals are part of efforts to increase the participation of Nigerian airlines in the international travel market currently dominated by foreign carriers. The federal government has approved several international routes for United Nigeria Airlines, including services to New York, Dubai and Canada, in what authorities describe as […] Read more
MaTaZ ArIsInGDallas, Texas The Federal Government has cautioned media organisations across Nigeria against glorifying criminal activities in their reports. Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, urged journalists, editors, and publishers to prioritise patriotism and national stability by downplaying the activities of terrorists, bandits, and other criminal elements, particularly on front pages. Idris made […] Read more
MaTaZ ArIsInGDallas, Texas …says no Nigerian will be left behind The Federal Government has assured Nigerians living in South Africa that all citizens who have indicated willingness to return home amid ongoing anti-migrant attacks in the country will be evacuated before the June 30 deadline. The assurance was given by the Minister of Foreign Affairs, […] Read more
MaTaZ ArIsInGDallas, Texas Senator Ireti Kingibe, who represents the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, has distanced herself from the Senate committee report that recommended disciplinary action against Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, noting that she was surprised seeing the photocopy of her signature on the report. She said this in an interview on Arise TV on Wednesday, during […] Read more
MaTaZ ArIsInGDallas, Texas The Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) has exempted its presidential candidate, Peter Obi, and vice-presidential candidate, Rabiu Kwankwaso, from the party’s newly introduced anti-defection oath aimed at discouraging elected officials from abandoning the platform after winning elections. The National Secretary of the party, Ikenna Enekweizu, disclosed this on Wednesday during an appearance on […] Read more
MaTaZ ArIsInGDallas, Texas The Court of Appeal, Abuja Division, has ordered a stay of execution of the judgment of a Federal High Court which directed the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to deregister the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Action Alliance (AA), Accord Party, Zenith Labour Party, and Action Peoples Party (APP) for non-compliance with Section 225A of […] Read more
MaTaZ ArIsInGDallas, Texas The Federation Account Allocation Committee shared N2.3tn among the Federal Government, states and local government councils from May 2026 revenue, representing an increase of N43bn from the N2.26tn distributed in the previous month. The latest allocation marks a 1.9 per cent month-on-month increase and continues the upward trend in federation revenues. The […] Read more
