National News Archives - Page 3 of 11

El-Rufai: Tinubu Urged Me in Kaduna to Join His Government and Solve Nigeria’s Power Crisis

AkureNews6 months ago6 months ago02 mins

In a recent interview, former Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai revealed that President Bola Tinubu personally invited him to join the federal government to address Nigeria’s ongoing electricity challenges. El-Rufai stated that Tinubu approached him in Kaduna, urging him to bring his expertise to the national level to help resolve the country’s power crisis. El-Rufai,…

El-Rufai Resigns from APC, Joins SDP in Major Political Shift

AkureNews6 months ago6 months ago05 mins

In a dramatic turn of events, former Governor of Kaduna State, Mallam Nasir El-Rufai, has officially resigned from the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) and joined the Social Democratic Party (SDP). El-Rufai made the announcement on his verified Facebook page on Monday, confirming his departure from the party he helped to establish. His resignation letter,…

Govt Uses Recovered Looted Funds to Finance Student Loans – EFCC

AkureNews6 months ago6 months ago04 mins

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has revealed that over N50 billion recovered from fraudsters in 2024 was among the funds invested into the Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND). This disclosure was made in the EFCC’s 2024 statistical report, which was shared with journalists in Abuja. NELFUND, created by the Students Loans (Access to…

Former Presidential Aide Doyin Okupe Passes Away at 72

AkureNews6 months ago6 months ago02 mins

Dr. Doyin Okupe, a prominent Nigerian physician and politician, has passed away at the age of 72. Okupe, who served as a senior aide to Presidents Olusegun Obasanjo and Goodluck Jonathan, died on March 7, 2025, after battling cancer. Born on March 22, 1952, in Iperu, Ogun State, Okupe co-founded the Royal Cross Medical Centre…

Mojisola Meranda Resigns as Lagos Assembly Speaker Amid Pressure from Tinubu, APC Leaders

AkureNews7 months ago7 months ago02 mins

Mojisola Meranda has resigned from her position as Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, following significant pressure from key figures within the All Progressives Congress (APC), including President Bola Tinubu and Lagos APC Chairman Cornelius Ojelabi. Meranda tendered her resignation during Monday’s plenary session, stating, “I take a bow as your speaker.” Her…

Impeached Speaker Obasa Returns to Lagos Assembly with Police Escort, Declares Himself Speaker

AkureNews7 months ago7 months ago03 mins

Tensions escalated at the Lagos State House of Assembly on Thursday as impeached Speaker Mudashiru Obasa made a dramatic return to the assembly complex, accompanied by heavily armed security operatives. Obasa, who was removed from office on January 13, 2025, arrived with a contingent of over 11 police officers and proceeded directly to the Speaker’s…

NYSC Corps Member Kidnapped in Transit, Kidnappers Demand ₦20 Million for Release

AkureNews7 months ago6 months ago03 mins

A National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) member, Lawal Rofiat Kofoworola, has been abducted while traveling from Benin City, Edo State, to Ibadan, Oyo State, en route to her Place of Primary Assignment (PPA) in Ogbomoso. The incident occurred on Tuesday, February 25, 2025, when she boarded a bus heading towards Ore. According to reports, the…

Court Admits American School’s Bank Records in ₦80.2 Billion Fraud Case Against Ex-Governor Yahaya Bello

AkureNews7 months ago7 months ago04 mins

February 24, 2025 – The trial of former Kogi State Governor, Yahaya Bello, over an alleged ₦80.2 billion fraud continued on Monday before Justice Emeka Nwite at the Federal High Court in Abuja. The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) presented key financial documents, including bank records of the American International School, Abuja, as evidence…

New Subscription Rates for DStv, GOtv Unveiled as MultiChoice Increases Prices

AkureNews7 months ago7 months ago02 mins

MultiChoice Nigeria has announced an increase in subscription prices for its DStv and GOtv packages, effective March 1, 2025. This adjustment comes nearly a year after the last price review. The company cites rising operational costs, including currency depreciation and high inflation, as the primary reasons for the hike. In a statement titled “Price adjustments…

Babangida Reveals New Details on June 12 Election Annulment

AkureNews7 months ago6 months ago03 mins

Abuja, Nigeria – Former military President General Ibrahim Babangida has made a groundbreaking revelation, admitting that Chief Moshood Kashimawo Olawale (MKO) Abiola won the June 12, 1993, presidential election, widely regarded as Nigeria’s freest and fairest poll. In his newly released autobiography, A Journey in Service, launched in Abuja on February 20, 2025, Babangida disclosed…