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FRC To Formally Integrate Islamic Finance Reporting Framework In Nigeria
The Financial Reporting Council of Nigeria (FRC) has announced plans to formally integrate Islamic Finance Services into the country’s financial reporting framework by adopting standards issued by the Accounting and Auditing Organization for Islamic Financial Institutions (AAOIFI). The Executive Secretary/CEO of the FRC, Dr. Rabiu Olowo, disclosed this in Lagos during his address at the 7th Africa Islamic Finance Conference. According...
“Rigging is the Worst Coup” – Dickson, Amaechi Warn Ahead Of 2027 Election
Former Governors of Bayelsa and Rivers states, Senator Seriake Dickson and Rotimi Amaechi, have sounded a warning that Nigeria’s democracy is under serious threat from persistent electoral fraud, voter apathy, and political manipulation as the 2027 general elections approach. The two leaders spoke at the fifth anniversary lecture of First Daily Newspaper, in Abuja, yesterday, where political figures, diplomats and...
PDP Stakeholders Petitions NJC Over Justice Akintola’s Ruling On National Convention
The crisis rocking the leadership of the Peoples Democratic Party took a fresh twist on Monday as a group of stakeholders petitioned the National Judicial Council against Justice Ladiran Akintola of the Oyo State High Court over an ex parte order permitting the party to hold its national convention in Ibadan, the state capital. The petitioners accused Justice Akintola of...
FG Partners Edo For Livestock Transformation
The Minister of Livestock Development, Mr Idi Maiha, has pledged to collaborate with the Edo State Ministry of Livestock Development to transform its entire livestock value chain into a regional hub for red meat, poultry, piggery, goats, and cattle. This comes on the heels of the minister’s promise to assist the state in rehabilitating its cattle ranches in Igarra and...
Lagos To Sue N’Assembly Over Gaming Bill
The Lagos State Government has approached the Supreme Court seeking leave to commence contempt proceedings against the National Assembly for allegedly violating a subsisting judgment of the apex court that declared federal legislation on lottery and gaming unconstitutional. In a motion filed by the Attorney-General and Commissioner for Justice, Lagos is asking the court for permission to initiate judgment-enforcement proceedings...
Igbokwe Family Announces Funeral Arrangements For Late Matriarch, Dame Peace Onyekwulechi Igbokwe
The family of Mayor Lucky Igbokwe (Don Lulu) has announced the funeral arrangements for their beloved mother and matriarch, Dame Peace Onyekwulechi Igbokwe, who passed away peacefully on Friday, October 18, 2025, at the age of 60 after a brief illness. In an official statement signed by Mayor Lucky Igbokwe, on behalf of the Igbokwe family and Don Media Group,...
NPFL Fines Katsina United 9m Over Incidents Of Violence
The Nigeria Premier Football League has handed Katsina United a total fine of N9m and ordered them to play all remaining home games behind closed doors in Jos following incidents of violence during their 1–1 draw with Barau FC on Saturday, according to PUNCH reports. In a statement issued on Sunday, the league body charged Katsina United with multiple breaches of...
“Mercy Said No!” — Gospel Icon Prince Gozie Okeke Survives Another Ghastly Accident
Nigerian gospel music legend, Prince Gozie Okeke, has narrowly escaped death in yet another ghastly auto crash, describing the incident as a clear testimony of divine mercy. Taking to social media to share his miraculous survival, the Akanchawa crooner revealed that this was the second time the “enemy” had attempted to cut short his life in a tragic accident —...
“People’s Will Prevailed” — Gov. Otti Felicitates Soludo On Re-election
The Governor of Abia State, Dr. Alex Otti, OFR, has felicitated with his Anambra State counterpart, Prof. Charles Chukwuma Soludo, CFR, following his resounding victory in the just-concluded gubernatorial election held across Anambra State. In a congratulatory message issued by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Ferdinand Ekeoma, on Sunday, November 9, 2025, Governor Otti described Soludo’s landslide victory...
“Your Time Is Up In Nigeria” — Pastor Enenche Rains Curses On Terrorists, Sponsors
The Senior Pastor of Dunamis International Gospel Centre (DIGC), Dr. Paul Enenche, has once again unleashed fiery declarations against the criminal elements tormenting the nation, vowing that the era of bloodshed in Nigeria is nearing its end. During a Sunday prayer session at the church’s headquarters in Abuja, the outspoken preacher pronounced divine judgment upon terrorists, bandits, kidnappers, and their...
