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ECOWAS Appoints Dangote As Business Council Pioneer Chairman

Accurate ReportersDecember 11, 2025

The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has appointed Alhaji Aliko Dangote, President of Dangote Group of companies, as its pioneer Chairman of ECOWAS Business Council (EBC). Dr Omar Touray, ECOWAS President, announced this during the 95th Ordinary Session of ECOWAS Council of Ministers meeting on Wednesday in Abuja. The News Agency of Nigeria...

Utomi: Nigerian Political Class Has Fallen Short Of Citizens’ Expectations

Accurate ReportersDecember 11, 2025

Renowned political economist Prof. Pat Utomi says Nigeria’s political class has “fallen short of citizens’ expectations,” leaving the country far from the aspirations once held by its young people. Utomi spoke with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on the sidelines of the 15th Anniversary of Enough Is Enough Nigeria (EiE) in Lagos on Wednesday....

Okpebholo Breaks Barriers, Appoints Visually-Challenged Lawyer In Justice Ministry

Accurate ReportersDecember 11, 2025

Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, has approved the appointment of a visually-challenged lawyer, Ms. Kindness Ikponwonsa Idahosa, as a Law Officer in the Ministry of Justice — a move that underscores his administration’s commitment to inclusion, equal opportunity and genuine empowerment of persons with disabilities. Okpebholo said the appointment is a clear message that...

Marketing Edge Announces Death Of Publisher/CEO, John Ajayi

Accurate ReportersDecember 11, 2025

.He Championed Ethical Journalism, Nurtured Talents, Lagos NUJ Mourns The Founder and Publisher of Marketing Edge, Mr. John Ajayi, has passed away, marking a major loss for Nigeria’s media and integrated marketing communications industry. His death has thrown the sector into mourning as colleagues, brand leaders, and communication professionals reflect on his enormous contributions to...

Stock Market Loses N311bn

Accurate ReportersDecember 11, 2025

The equities market on Tuesday recorded a negative performance as indices dipped by 0.33 per cent due to profit-taking in medium and large-capitalised stocks. This was after four consecutive sessions of bullish rally. Market capitalisation fell by N311 billion, or 0.33 per cent, closing at N93.658 trillion, compared with Monday’s N93.969 trillion. Also, the All-Share...

ECOWAS Urges Deeper Commitment To Democratic Dividends In W/Africa

Accurate ReportersDecember 11, 2025

The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Council of ministers, has called on member states to deepen commitment, ensuring democratic dividends and development spreads out through the sub-region. Mr Timothy Kabba, Chairman, ECOWAS Council of Ministers, and Sierra Leone’s Minister of Foreign Affairs made the call in Abuja at the 55th Ordinary Session of...

Tinubu Directs Ministers To Obtain Presidential Clearance For Police Escorts

Accurate ReportersDecember 11, 2025

President Bola Tinubu on Wednesday directed ministers and senior officials to seek his approval before requesting police escorts for official assignments. Tinubu gave the directive at the Federal Executive Council (FEC) meeting held at the State House, Abuja. He said security lapses often occur when officers are reassigned without adequate replacement planning, stressing the need...

Human Rights Day: Stop Harassing Journalists, Activists, CSOs, SERAP, NGE Tell Tinubu, Govs, Others

Accurate ReportersDecember 10, 2025

Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) and Nigeria Guild of Editors (NGE) have urged “the government of President Bola Tinubu, Nigeria’s state governors, lawmakers and other actors to immediately stop the ongoing intimidation and harassment of journalists, activists, bloggers and civil society organizations (CSOs) in the country simply for the peaceful exercise of their human...

Tinubu Sets Up Ministerial C’ttee To Resolve Unpaid Contractors

Accurate ReportersDecember 10, 2025

President Bola Tinubu has expressed deep displeasure over the backlog of unpaid funds owed to federal contractors across ministries and agencies. The President has therefore set up a ministerial committee to urgently address the issue and recommend immediate solutions for settling the debts. Presidenrial Spokesperson, Mr Bayo Onanuga disclosed this while briefing State House correspondents...

Yuletide: FRSC Calls For Collaboration To Reduce Road Traffic Deaths

Accurate ReportersDecember 10, 2025

The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has called for stronger collaboration between government, stakeholders, and civil society to reduce Road Traffic Deaths (RTDs) during the Yuletide season. The Corps Marshal, Malam Shehu Mohammed, made the call on Tuesday in Abuja at the 2025 Fourth Quarter Strategy Session themed “Mainstreaming Road Safety into National Development: The...

Customs and NMDPRA tighten export controls to combat fuel diversion

The Nigeria Customs Service and the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority are working together to tackle the problem of fuel that is meant for local use but is being diverted elsewhere. This collaboration is an important part of Nigeria’s overall plan to enhance energy security while also increasing fuel exports. This was discussed...

Baby, Female Passenger Die In Ikorodu Road Crash

The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) says a fatal road traffic collision on Ikorodu Road has claimed the lives of an eight-month-old baby and a female passenger. The General Manager of LASTMA, Mr Olalekan Bakare-Oki, said this in a statement on Sunday in Lagos. Bakare-Oki noted that the collision occurred opposite Olabode House, between...

At Least 11 Killed In Shooting At Jewish Festival At Sydney’s Bondi Beach

No fewer than 11 people have been killed in a mass shooting at a Jewish festival in Sydney, Australian authorities say, adding that one of the two suspected gunmen was also killed in the “terrorist incident”. A total of 29 people were injured and taken to hospital, including two police officers, after the attackers on...

UBA Strengthens Leadership Team, Announces Major Executive Board Appointments And Retirements Effective January 1, 2026

United Bank for Africa Plc (UBA) has announced significant changes to its Executive Board, following the completion of tenure by four long-serving Executive Directors. The retirements, which take effect on January 1, 2026, include Deputy Managing Director Mr. Muyiwa Akinyemi, and Executive Directors Mrs. Abiola Bawuah, Mr. Alex Alozie, and Mrs. Sola Yomi-Ajayi. In line...

Yahaya, Alia, Ribadu, Others Harp On Unity As Hayab’s Daughter Weds In Kaduna

Prominent Nigerian leaders have harped on the need for national unity through peaceful cohesion as a panacea to sustainable growth and development in the country. The leaders, include the National Security Adviser (NSA) Malam Nuhu Ribadu, Director-General of the Department of State Services Mr Oluwatosin Ajayi, Benue Governor Rev. Fr. Hyacinth Alia, Gombe State Governor...

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