The Presidency has said that President Bola Tinubu would return to Nigeria on Wednesday from his…
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‘Don’t panic, we’ve over 1.5bn litres of petrol’, NNPCL assures Nigerians
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company, NNPC, Ltd. says it has over 1.5 billion litres stock of…
Ostracization: Enugu community cries out over fresh harassment, segregation
The people of Edeaniagu clan in Amigbo Ishi-Ozalla community, Nkanu West Local Government Area of Enugu…
Ebonyi: Ezza-Effium community laments killings of 11 victims
Indigenes of Ezza-Effium community, in Ohaukwu Local Government Area of Ebonyi State have lamented the killing…
CBN’s cybersecurity levy ill-timed, negates financial inclusion policy – Expert
A financial expert, Prof. Uche Uwaleke says the newly introduced 0.5 per cent charges on electronic…
Rivers crisis: Clark writes IGP, warns of looming danger, anarchy
Former Federal Commissioner for Information and South-South Leader, Chief Edwin Clark, has written to the Inspector…
East West Road: Lawmaker blames tanker tragedy on slow pace of construction
Felix Uche, a member of the House of Representatives from Rivers State, has blamed the slow…
Sell-offs in Airtel, others drag market capitalisation down by N500bn
Opening the week, the Nigerian Exchange Ltd., NGX, market capitalisation on Monday dropped by 0.89 per…
29 killed in southern Brazil’s worst storms
Governor Eduardo Leite said four consecutive days of intense rainfall, floods, and mudslides that hit Brazil’s…
Appeal Court suspends hearing on bench warrant orders against Ibeto
The Lagos Division of the Court of Appeal has adjourned till September 19, the hearing of…
Nigerian Army conducts conversion exercise for 528 officers
The Nigerian Army on Monday began the conduct of its 2024 conversion for 528 personnel, who…
Lebanese militants launch six suicide drones at Israel
Militants in Lebanon launched six unmanned aerial vehicles at northern Israel on Tuesday, causing fire and…
Alia tasks NYSC members on diligence
Benue State Governor, Hyacinth Alia, has told the Batch ‘A’ stream ll outgoing National Youth Service…
Sand mining: Anambra community cries out over threat of erosion
Indigenes of Amakor village in Nanka, Orumba South Local Government Area of Anambra State, have cried…
Tinubu to return Wednesday – Presidency
President Bola Tinubu is scheduled to return to Nigeria on Wednesday after a two-leg foreign trip.…
Ekiti Govt warns against street trading
Market men and women in Ekiti State have been cautioned against displaying their goods on the…
ACF commends FG for ruling out foreign military bases in Nigeria
The Arewa Consultative Forum, ACF, has commended the Nigerian Government for stating that it has no…
Israeli Army takes control of Rafah crossing in Gaza
Israel’s military said on Tuesday that “a precise counterterrorism operation” had started in Rafah city in…
Suspension of members: Edo Speaker apologizes over rowdy session
The Speaker of the Edo State House of Assembly, Blessing Agbebaku, on Tuesday tendered an unreserved…
NANS demand sack of NNPCL GMD, Power Minister over fuel scarcity, poor power supply
As Nigerians continue to grapple with epileptic power supply and fuel scarcity, the National Association of…
U.S. soldier arrested in Russia
A U.S. soldier has been arrested in Russia on charges of theft, Russian state media reported…
Troops eliminate IPOB commander, recover arms in Imo
The Nigerian Army said its troops in conjunction with personnel from Nigeria Police, Department of State…
Kaduna: House committee to invite more persons in probe of El-Rufai’s govt
Henry Danjuma, Chairman of the Adhoc Committee set up by the Kaduna State House of Assembly…
Olubadan: Ladoja withdraws suit against Olubadan-in-Council
A former Governor of Oyo State, Senator Rasidi Adewolu Ladoja, has withdrawn the suit he filed…
I never granted any media interview since leaving office, says ex-power minister Abubakar D. Aliyu
The immediate past Minister of Power, Engr. Abubakar D. Aliyu, says that he did not grant…
AREAi, NCC to work together on smart climate awareness
Aid for Rural Education Access Initiative, AREAi, and the Nigerian Communications Commission, NCC, will work together…
Fuel Scarcity: FRSC warns motorists against storing product in vehicles
Amid the lingering fuel scarcity, the Federal Road Safety Corps, FRSC, has cautioned motorists, particularly commercial…
Reps express worry over continuous increase in cement price
The House of Representatives, has expressed worry over continual rise in the price of cement, saying…
‘Conference Hall’ – Senators complain over poor quality of reconstructed Senate Chamber
Senators on Tuesday expressed anger over the condition of the reconstructed Chamber, which they described as…
Senate moves to investigate $18.5bn abandoned Abuja Centenary City project
The Senate has set up a seven-member ad-hoc committee to investigate the circumstances surrounding the delay…
Fake degrees: Inter-ministerial committee concludes investigation, submits report to minister
The Inter-Ministerial Investigative Committee on Degree Certificate Milling has submitted its findings to the Minister of…
NYSC cautions Corps members against night journeys
National Youth Service Corps, NYSC, members observing their one year mandatory service in Taraba State have…
NNPCL urges motorists to avoid panic buying as PMS supply improves across Nigeria
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited, NNPCL, has urged motorists to refrain from panic buying of…
Putin sworn in for 5th term as Russian president
Russian President Vladimir Putin was sworn in for his fifth term in Moscow on Tuesday, two…
NYSC programme, a transformative experience for future leaders – Gov Diri
Bayelsa State Governor, Douye Diri, on Tuesday described the National Youth Service Corps, NYSC, programme as…
We will introduce legislation to check high cost of cement – Reps
The House of Representatives has assured that it would put legislation in place to checkmate the…
Foreigners now troop into Nigeria for medical treatment – Health Minister, Alausa
The Federal government has said the country’s healthcare system is attracting foreign patients, including Indians seeking…
Lagos Assembly faults IGP’s position on state police
The Lagos State House of Assembly has faulted the position of the Inspector-General of Police, IGP,…
Insecurity: FCT Police deploys 30 motorcycles to rural communities
The 30 motorcycles donated to the Federal Capital Territory Police Command by the FCT Minister, Nyesom…
Edo Assembly: Lawmakers hold secret meeting, as ESSN take over complex
Following the suspension of three members of the Edo State House of Assembly, security has been…
Cybersecurity Levy: CBN exempts salary, loans, pension, donations, 12 others
The Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN, has exempted 16 items from the 0.5 per cent Cybersecurity…
Wukari University Teaching Hospital begs Nigerian govt for takeoff grant
The Acting Chief Medical Director, CMD, of the newly established Wukari University Teaching Hospital in Taraba…
Insecurity: Nigerian security forces have failed, we need mercenaries – Borno lawmaker
A member of the House of Representatives from Borno State, Ahmed Jaha, has called on the…
Hamas renew attacks on Israel, fire 10 rockets, kill 10 Israeli soldiers at Kerem Shalom
The military arm of the Palestinian terrorist organisation Hamas, the Qassam Brigades, again attacked the Israeli…
Senate bars over 10 TV stations, photojournalists from covering plenary
As Senators resume at the newly renovated Chamber for legislative activities, the National Assembly Sergeant-At-Arms has…
ASUU: Reps call for truce over lecturers, management face-off at UniAbuja
The House of Representatives has called for a truce between the Academic Staff Union, ASUU, and…
No moral justification for stopping N35,000 wage award — Labour
The Organised Labour says there is no moral justification for the Federal Government to stop the…
SERAP gives Nigerian govt 48 hours to reverse cybersecurity levy
The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project has given the Federal Government 48 hours to withdraw the…
Hamas renew attacks on Israel’s Kerem Shalom border with Gaza
The military arm of the Palestinian terrorist organisation Hamas, the Qassam Brigades, attacked the Israeli border,…
Troops eliminate IPOB/ESN commander, Ojoto
Troops of the Nigerian Army have neutralised one of the Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB and…
Nigeria needs transparent leadership to develop — Gowon
A former Head of state, retired Gen. Yakubu Gowon, on Monday urged the nation’s leaders to…
Tension in Italian coalition over ties with Germany’s AfD
The two smaller parties in Italy’s three-way coalition are arguing over ties with Germany’s far-right Alternative…
Osun Assembly passes Disabilities Prohibition Bill into law
The Osun State House of Assembly has passed the Osun State Discrimination Against Persons with Disabilities…
CAC gives PoS operators 2 months to register their agents, merchants
The Corporate Affairs Commission, CAC, and some Point of Sale, PoS, operators have agreed to a…
Vladimir Putin sworn in for record fifth term as Russian president
Russian President Vladimir Putin has been sworn into office for the fifth term. Putin took his…
Make positive impact wherever you are deployed – Adeleke to NYSC members
The Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, has charged members of the National Youth Service Corps, NYSC,…
3,500 Chadians in Borno get opportunity to vote in presidential election
Chadian citizens residing in Borno on Monday trooped out to vote in the Presidential election taking…
Chief Of Air Staff orders investigation into death of temporary staff in Kano
The Chief of Air Staff (CAS), Air Marshal Hassan Abubakar, has ordered an investigation into the…
Abba Kyari loses mum, Borno residents decry his absence at burial
Some residents of Borno State have expressed anger after suspended Deputy Commissioner of Police, DCP, Abba…
SEC mulls delisting Naira from cryptocurrency P2P platforms
The Securities and Exchange Commission, SEC, says there is the need to delist the Naira from…
‘It’s fake’ – JAMB reacts as lady claims she got UTME score without writing exam
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board, JAMB, has debunked a viral report alleging that an unidentified…
Zamfara Assembly approves six-month extension for LG Sole Administrators
The Zamfara State House of Assembly has approved a six-month extension of the tenure for sole…
Naira appreciates further, gains by 3.3%
The Naira on Monday further appreciated at the official market, trading at N1,354.21 to the dollar.…
EPL: They shouldn’t be at Man Utd – Paul Scholes criticizes two Red Devils players
Manchester United legend, Paul Scholes, has expressed strong criticism towards Casemiro and Christian Eriksen following their…
US, France military bases: We are sure of fact, I pity Minister of Information – Siddique
Professor Abubakar Siddique, Director, Centre for Democratic Development Research, and Training, Zaria, has insisted there were…
JAMB releases results of additional 531 candidates
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board, JAMB, has released additional 531 results of the recently conducted…
Yobe: You have our support, cooperation – Buni tells new Sector 2 Commander
Yobe State Governor, Mai Mala Buni, has assured the newly-posted Commander of Sector 2 North-East Joint…
Judicial commission on political violence, missing persons commences sitting in Kano
The Judicial Commission of Inquiry on Political Violence and Missing Persons, chaired by Justice Zuwaira Yusuf,…
Kaduna lawmaker confirms killing of six people by bandits in Sanga LGA
Member, House of Representatives, Jema’a/Sanga Federal Constituency, Hon Daniel Amos, has confirmed the bandits attack and…
JAMB releases withheld 2024 UTME results
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board, JAMB, has released an additional 531 results of the 2024…
NUJ, NAS demand release of Humanist Association President, Mubarak Bala
The Nigeria Union of Journalists, NUJ, Oyo State Council and the National Association of Seadogs, NAS,…
Don’t accommodate French, US soldiers in Nigeria – Shehu Sani cautions Tinubu govt
Former Kaduna Central Senator, Shehu Sani, has cautioned President Bola Tinubu against accommodating French and United…
Nigeria would’ve been better if Yar’Adua completed his tenure – Gowon
Former Military Head of State, Yakubu Gowon, has said Nigeria would have been a better country…
Emulate Yar’adua – EFCC chair, Olukoyede tasks Nigerian leaders
The Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Ola Olukoyede has urged Nigerian leaders…
Nigeria, France strengthen ties to combat illegal migration, human trafficking
France says it is committed to strengthening existing relations with Nigeria, particularly in tackling illegal migration…
Hamas may continue war despite accepting peace deal – Fani-Kayode warns Israel
Former Aviation Minister, Femi Fani-Kayode has warned that the war between Israel and Hamas may continue…
Peter Obi knocks Lagos govt over ‘deportation of Osun youths’
The Presidential candidate of the Labour Party, LP, in the 2023 elections, Peter Obi, has condemned…
War: Israel begins military operations in Rafah, 12 killed
Israeli forces on Monday began a military operation in the city of Rafah, Gaza Strip. Officials…
EEDC reduces tariff for customers in South-East
The Enugu Electricity Distribution Company, EEDC, has announced reduction of electricity tariff for their customers in…
Controversies as Tinubu’s unknown whereabouts ignite political debate
But for a last minute change of plans, both President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and Vice President…
Shettima makes detour, shelves US trip after presidential jet develops fault
Vice President Kashim Shettima has made a detour and shelved his trip to the US after…
Gombe to experience 143 days of rainfall – NiMet
The Nigerian Meteorological Agency, NiMet, has said that Gombe State would experience 143 days of rain…
We will harness satellite technology to address aviation challenges – Keyamo
The Federal Government says it will fully utilise potentials of the satellite technology by harnessing its…
First Lady receives 1st Nigerian female British military academy graduate in Abuja
The First Lady, Oluremi Tinubu, has commended Second Lt. Oluchukwu Owowoh for emerging as the first…
Gov. Idris raises alarm over gang-up against his administration
Governor Nasir Idris of Kebbi, has decried a gang-up by some prominent personalities against his administration…
Plateau govt to establish hybrid fusion fuel plant
The Plateau Government in conjunction with the people and Government of Japan is set to establish…
Amaewhule-led Assembly snubs Fubara, passes another bill
In a bold move showcasing its legislative autonomy, the Martins Amaewhule-led Rivers State House of Assembly…
Enugu Modern Transport Interchange: Payment of compensation to Holy Ghost property owners begins
Ahead of the commencement of construction of a new and modern transport Interchange (bus terminal) at…
Stakeholders call for review of NECO laws
Stakeholders in the education sector have called for a thorough review of existing laws governing the…
BREAKING: Vice President Shettima cancels trip to US over faulty aircraft
Vice President of Nigeria, Kashim Shettima, has cancelled his trip to the United State of America…
Hamas accepts Gaza truce proposal
Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh has informed mediators, Qatar and Egypt, that his Palestinian militant group had…
I was offered N1m for my kidney to be removed, 16-year-old boy tells court
A 16-year-old boy, on Monday, told an FCT High Court in Zuba that he was offered…
Many arrested as Gov. Mbah launches onslaught against Uzo-Uwani assailants
In an effort to ensure that the government flushes out remnants of criminal activities in Uzo…
Nigerian govt urged to expose cabals behind fuel scarcity
The Association of Senior Civil Servants of Nigeria, ASCSN, has called on the Federal Government to…
Tinubu tackling ‘bulk’ of Nigeria’s challenges – Omo-Agege
The immediate past deputy Senate president, Ovie Omo-Agege, has said that President Bola Tinubu has tackled…
Zamfara Assembly extends tenure of LG Sole Administrators
The Zamfara House of Assembly on Monday extended the tenure of 14 local government sole administrators…
‘You don’t exist, I can de-recognize you’ – Fubara blasts Rivers lawmakers
Governor Sim Fubara of Rivers State on Monday lashed out at members of the Rivers State…
No plan for foreign military base establishment in Nigeria — FG
The Federal Government says it has not received any proposal for the establishment of a foreign…
‘Tinubu can govern from anywhere in the world’ – Bwala tackles Atiku, others
Former lawmaker, Daniel Bwala, says President Bola Tinubu can govern the country from anywhere in the…
Bauchi loses children to severe acute malnutrition
Bauchi State has recorded four deaths from Severe Acute Malnutrition, SAM, in children under five years.…