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EFCC Begs Court To Dismiss Ex-CBN Gov, Emefiele’s Application On Jurisdiction
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has requested that Justice Rahman Oshodi of the Lagos…
Gov Lawal Condemns Use Of Explosives By Bandits, Vows Not To Give Up Despite Frustrations
The Governor of Zamfara State, Dauda Lawal has stated that he remains committed in his fight…
Govt Needs Tax Revenue To Function And Provide Services – Fubara
The Governor of Rivers State, Siminalayi Fubara has stated that increasing revenue through taxation is crucial…
Details Of Ooni’s Meeting With Ex-President Buhari Emerge
The Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi, has lauded former President Muhammadu Buhari for his contributions…
NEC Approves Marginal Pay Increase For RMAFC Workers
The National Economic Council (NEC), chaired by Vice President Kashim Shettima, has approved a 0.05% marginal…
‘It Is Better Heaven Comes Down Now’ – Wike Reveals Stand On Demolitions In FCT
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has defended the ongoing demolition of…
State Police Debate Stalled By FCT’s Non-Submission At NEC Meeting
The Federal Capital Territory Administration, led by Minister Nyesom Wike, has once again delayed a conclusive resolution…
NLC Strike: Gov Sule Begs Workers To Resume Work
The Governor of Nasarawa State, Abdullahi Sule, has appealed to the state workers to call off…
Just In: Military Retires 656 Senior Non-Commissioned Officers
The Nigerian Armed Forces, on Thursday, retired 656 senior non-commissioned officers (SNCOs) after 35 years of…
Kemi Badenoch Is Not Our Problem – Ex-Ambassador Tells FG
A former Nigerian Ambassador to the Philippines, Dr. Yemi Farounbi, has told the federal government to…
Why We Cannot Stop Wike From Demolishing Structures In Abuja – Akpabio
Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, has stated the National Assembly cannot outrightly prevent the Minister of the Federal…
Kano State Governor Sacks SSG, Chief Of Staff, Five Commissioners
The Kano State Governor, Abba Kabir Yusuf, has sacked the Secretary to the State Government (SSG),…
Air Force Announces Aptitude Test Schedule For DSSC Recruitment
The Nigerian Air Force has published the names of candidates who have been shortlisted for the…
Nigeria, US Are Connected – Julie McKay, United States Consulate
The United States Consulate in Lagos spokesperson, Julie McKay, has said her country would continue to…
Ogbebor: We Can’t Stop Wike From Demolishing – Senators Ashiru, Karimi
Senators representing Kwara South and Kogi West districts, Oyelola Ashiru and Sunday Karimi, respectively, have said…
Why Would Anyone Recommend T-pain As Remedy To Our Woes? – Gov Oborevwori Slams Omo-Agege
Delta State Governor, Sheriff Oborevwori, has berated former Deputy Senate President, Ovie Omo-Agege, for applauding President Bola…
Let Heaven Fall, There Are Many Land Grabbers In Abuja – Wike Fires Back
The Minister of Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has said his administration would not go…
Senator Natasha Urges Senate To Stop Ogbebor Estate’s Demolition
The Kogi Central Senator, Natasha Akpoti Uduaghan, has called on the Senate to prevail on the…
Breaking: Tinubu To Present 2025 Budget On Tuesday
President Bola Tinubu will present the 2025 Appropriation Bill to the National Assembly on Tuesday. Naija…
JUST IN: Senate Orders Wike To Stop Building Demolition In FCT
The Nigerian Senate has requested that the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike,…
Breaking: INEC Proposes Computer-Generated Voting Slips As Alternative To PVCs For Future Elections
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has suggested that Permanent Voter Cards (PVCs) should no longer…
Nigeria Doesn’t Need Your PR – Fani-Kayode, Ahmad Slam Kemi Badenoch
All Progressives Congress (APC) chieftains, Femi Fani Kayode and Bashir Ahmad, have told the British Conservatives…
Ireti Kingibe Apologizes To Colleagues After Walking Out Of Senate Chambers (Video)
The lawmaker representing the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Ireti Kingibe, has apologized to her colleagues after…
Senator Ireti Kingibe Walks Out Of Senate Chamber After Disagreement With Akpabio (Video)
A disagreement between Senator Ireti Kingibe and Senate President Godswill Akpabio made the Federal Capital Territory…
Call Alia To Order, I Find His Hostility Towards Me Surprising, Distressing – Philip Agbese To Tinubu
The Deputy Spokesman of the House of Representatives, Philip Agbese, has accused Benue State Governor, Hyacinth…
Data Affects Nigeria’s Corruption Fight – World Bank
The World Bank has said until Nigeria has an efficient data-gathering process the fight against corruption…
Reps Urge FG To Adopt Renewable Energies In Ministries, Departments
The House of Representatives, on Thursday, urged the federal government to adopt the use of renewable…
Shettima Mourns Borno Accident Victims, Pledges Support For Families
The Vice President, Kashim Shettima, has expressed deep grief over the tragic road accident in Maiduguri…
Oshiomhole Is My Father, We Share A Bond That Goes Beyond Politics – Okpebholo
The Governor explained that the relationship he has with Oshiomhole goes beyond politics, adding that they…
Reps Pass ‘New’ Bill Into Law Amid Debate On Tinubu’s Tax Reform Bills
The House of Representatives has passed a bill aimed at amending the National Eye Centre Act…
‘Tinubu Making Life Much Easier For Nigerians’ – Bwala
President Bola Tinubu’s Special Adviser on Policy Communication, Daniel Bwala, has asserted that his principal is…
JUST IN: VP Shettima Presides Over 146th NEC Meeting
Vice President Kashim Shettima is leading the 146th session of the National Economic Council (NEC) currently…
Yuletide: IPOB Sends Message To Ndigbo Ahead Of Christmas Celebration
The Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) has called on Igbos to return home for the Christmas…
Stop Criticizing Tinubu – Matawalle Tells Northern Nigerians, Others
The Minister of State for Defence, Bello Matawalle, has urged those criticising President Bola Tinubu and…
President Tinubu Meets APC Governors For Crucial Discussions
President Bola Tinubu on Wednesday, met with Governors elected on the platform of the All Progressives…
Reps Probe Nigeria Customs Alleged Complicity In Smuggling At Borders
The House of Representatives has instructed its Committees on Customs and Excise and Defence to conduct…
Tinubu’s Agenda Will Make Nigerians Vote For Him In 2027 – Daniel Bwala
Presidential spokesperson, Daniel Bwala has said that President Bola Tinubu is more focused on governance rather…
How Subsidy Savings Are Being Spent – FG Unveils Key Projects, Reforms
The Federal Government has revealed how funds saved from the removal of fuel subsidies are being…
FBI Director Announces Resignation Before Donald Trump Take Over
The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Director, Christopher Wray, declared on Wednesday his intention to resign…
You Must Leave Room For Healthy Debate – FG Warns Journalists To Express Press Freedom Responsibly
The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, has urged Nigerian journalists to express their…
Governors Silent On Tax Reform Bills, Others After Abuja Meeting
Governors from Nigeria’s 36 states met under the auspices of the Nigeria Governors Forum (NGF) on…
NEC To Deliberate On State Police Today
The National Economic Council (NEC) will convene today (Thursday) to discuss the contentious issue of state…
Tinubu’s Tax Reform Bills Will Repeal 11 Laws On Imposition Of Taxes On Nigerians – FG
The federal government has said not less than 11 laws that contain provisions on imposition and…
I Am So Ashamed Of You, Your Performance Now A Bad Joke – Bode George Knocks Mahmood Yakubu
A former Deputy National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Bode George, has stated that…
The Presidency Is Aware That Our Gas Supply Has Been Cut Off – GenCos
Wholesale gas-producing companies have formally notified all power generation companies of the suspension of natural gas…
‘Kemi Is Not Interested In Doing Nigeria’s PR’ – Badenoch’s Spokesperson Replies Shettima
The leader of the United Kingdom (UK) Conservative Party, Kemi Badenoch, on Wednesday, said she is…
Breaking: Governors Meet In Abuja Amid Controversy Over Tinubu’s Tax Reform Bills
Fifteen governors, predominantly from the All Progressives Congress (APC), gathered at the Nigeria Governors’ Forum (NGF)…
Oshiomhole Urges Governors To Negotiate On Controversial Tax Bills
Edo North Senator and former Edo State Governor, Adams Oshiomhole has called on governors opposing the new…
Oshiomhole Defends Son’s Appointment As Edo Health Commissioner
Edo North Senator and former governor of Edo State, Adams Oshiomhole, has defended the appointment of…
Yuletide: ‘I Know You Can Do It’ – Bode George Tells Tinubu To Reduce Fuel Price To ₦300/Litre
Former Deputy National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Bode George, has challenged President Bola…
NMDPRA Speaks On Stopping Gas Supply To GenCos Over ₦2 Trillion Debt
The Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA) has debunked claims of cutting the gas…
Adelabu Speaks On Plan On National Grid After Meeting Tinubu, German President
Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, has announced that Nigeria is set to add 150 megawatts (MW)…
Full Text Of Memorandum Sent To Tinubu By RMAFC On The Tax Reform Bills Emerge As Commission Denies Opposing The President
The full text of the memorandum detailing the position of the Revenue Mobilisation Allocation and Fiscal…
‘It Is Only A Distraction’ – Sanusi Speaks On Sealing Of Emir’s Palace
The 16th Emir of Kano, Muhammadu Sanusi II, has stated that the Kano Emirate is still…
2027: Atiku Is Against Igbos, Wants Peter Obi To Be His Vice President – Ohanaeze Ndigbo
The Igbo socio-cultural organization, Ohanaeze Ndigbo has carpeted former Vice President Atiku Abubakar over his reported…
It Was An Honour Serving In The Senate – Okpebholo
The Governor of Edo State, Monday Okpebholo, has described his time at the Senate as an…
Seizing Col. Ogbebor’s Land Is Disheartening – Atiku’s Spokesman Tells Wike
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar’s spokesman, Paul Ibe, has condemned the alleged revocation of land belonging…
‘Provide Evidence’ – Wike’s Aide Tackles Those Alleging Land Grabbing, Releases Documents
Lere Olayinka, the Senior Special Assistant on Public Communications and New Media to the Minister of…
Tinubu Vows To Strengthen Nigeria-Germany Ties For Mutual Prosperity
President Bola Tinubu has reaffirmed his government’s commitment to deepening the partnership between Nigeria and Germany,…
Emirate Tussle: Your District Head Will Be Brought To You Peacefully – Sanusi Makes Pledge To Bichi Residents
The Emir of Kano, Muhammad Sanusi II, has promised the residents of Bichi Local Government Area…
We’ll Handle Mali, Niger, Burkina Faso With Wisdom – Tinubu Tells German President [Photos]
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has said the interest and welfare of the citizens in Mali, Burkina…
German President Praises Tinubu’s Economic Reforms, Pledges Support
German President, Frank-Walter Steinmeier, has lauded Nigeria’s ongoing economic reforms, commending President Bola Tinubu‘s leadership and…
‘They Still Cannot Believe They Lost’ – Akpabio Mocks Senator Ningi, Opposition Parties Over Okpebholo’s Victory
The Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, has made fun of Bauchi Central Senator, Abdul Ningi, while taunting…
Just In: You Lied About Edo’s Debt Profile, Provide Details Of Your Claims – Obaseki Tackles Okpebholo
Former Edo State Governor, Godwin Obaseki has stated that the claim by Senator Monday Okpebholo, the incumbent…
Gov Okpebholo Delivers Emotional Farewell Speech As He Bows Out Of Senate
The newly elected Governor of Edo State, Monday Okpebholo, delivered an emotional farewell speech on the…
Court Dismisses ₦4.8 Billion Fraud Case Against Ibeto After ₦3.2 Billion Refund
The Lagos State High Court in Ikeja has struck out a ₦4.8 billion fraud case filed…
Scientific Excellence Vital For Poverty Reduction, Africa’s Prosperity – FG
The federal government has said excellence in science would help to address Africa’s poverty crisis leading…
Alleged Defamation: It’s A Long Journey For Farotimi And Babalola, Issue Has Divided Nigeria Into Two – Nzeakor
A lawyer, Fred Nzeakor, has submitted that the alleged defamation case between rights activist, Dele Farotimi…
Missing Corps Member: Provide Security For Corps Members – NYSC DG Tells Communities
The Director of the National Youth Service Corps, Brigadier General Dogara Ahmed, has appealed for collective…
Court Orders Seizure, Halts Sale Of Dele Farotimi’s Book Over Defamation Allegations
A Federal Capital Territory (FCT) High Court in Abuja has issued an interim injunction barring Lagos-based…
Prison Congestion: Judges Are Failing In Their Duties – Afam Osigwe
The Nigeria Bar Association (NBA) president, Afam Osigwe, has said judges and magistrates are to be…
Just In: Abuja Airport Shut As Cargo Aircraft Crash-lands
The Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport Abuja (NAIA)has been temporarily closed after a cargo aircraft operated by…
Senate Declares Okpebholo’s Seat Vacant
The Senate has officially declared the Edo Central senatorial seat vacant following the emergence of Monday…
BREAKING: Darkness As National Electricity Grid Collapses
The national electricity grid has reportedly collapsed throwing most part of the nation into darkness. Naija…
70% Of Zamfara People Are Young, Idle, Doing Nothing – Gov Lawal
The Governor of Zamfara State, Dauda Lawal, has decried the joblessness of his citizens, particularly youths…
Do Not Bother About Taking Over Power In 2027 – Afegbua To Northern Politicians
A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Kassim Afegbua, has accused the Peoples Democratic Party…
Farotimi: If We Continue Like This, High Court Will Overrule Supreme Court – Okonkwo
A former spokesman for the Peter Obi/Datti Ahmed Campaign Organization, Kenneth Okonkwo, has condemned Dele Farotimi’s…
Abbas Declares Idahosa’s Seat Vacant, As Reps Seek Customs Probe
Edo State Deputy Governor, Denis Idahosa’s, seat in the House of Representatives, on Wednesday, was declared…
Akume: North Has Been In Power For Longer, Your Comment Unnecessary, Totally Distracting – Ikechukwu
An expert in strategic management and human capital development, Professor Okey Ikechukwu, has carpeted the Secretary…
US Embassy Announces New Guidelines For Nigerian Visa Applicants
The United States Embassy has introduced new guidelines for Nigerian visa applicants, requiring those with interviews…
Nigerial Can Eliminate Tuberculosis By 2035 – Oluremi Tinubu
Nigeria’s First Lady, Oluremi Tinubu, has said with efforts and partnership, the country could eliminate tuberculosis…
Eliminating Tuberculosis Is A Fight For Justice – FG
The federal government has assured of its commitment to eliminating tuberculosis in the country, in line…
Lagos Health Workers Embark On 3-Day Warning Strike
Health sector unions in Lagos State have commenced a three-day warning strike, citing the government’s failure…
Ghana Election: President-Elect, John Mahama, Condemns Attacks
The President-elect of Ghana, John Dramani Mahama, has condemned post-election attacks on state institutions by some…
Bayelsa Gov’t Approves ₦80,000 Minimum Wage For Local Government Workers
The Bayelsa State Government has officially approved a minimum wage of ₦80,000 for local government staff,…
Senate Orders Reinstatement Of Sacked NRC Staff
The Nigerian Senate has declined approval for the dismissal of an employee from the Nigerian Railway…
Family Demands Release Of Miyetti Allah President, Accuses Army Of Human Rights Abuse
The family of Bello Badejo, President of Miyetti Allah Kautal Hore, has called on the Nigerian…
Why I Am Constructing World-class Roads In Lagos – Sanwo-Olu
The Governor of Lagos State, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has highlighted why his administration focuses on constructing world-class…
I’m Proud Of My Igbo Origin, Culture – First Igbo Chief Imam Of National Mosque, Tochukwu Usman
The first Igbo Muslim to be appointed as Chief Imam of the National Mosque in Abuja,…
Obaseki Has Stolen Billions So He Will Not Make Such Mistake – APC Replies Those Mocking Okpebholo
The All Progressives Congress (APC) Chairman in Edo State, Jarrett Tenebe, has slammed those mocking Governor…
Nigerian Army Arrests Miyetti Allah President, Badejo
Soldiers from the 117 Guards’ Battalion of the Nigerian Army in Keffi, Nasarawa State, have arrested…
Human Rights Day: Nigerians Lack Rights To Food – Ex-UN Rapporteur, Prof Ezilo
Human rights activist and former United Nations Rapporteur on Human Trafficking, Professor Joy Ngozi Ezilo, has…
‘They Have Started Process Of Rigging Next General Election’
Renowned Political Scientist, Professor Adele Jinadu, has raised the alarm over what he described as early…
Kwara Gov’t Receives CNG-powered Buses, Tricycles From FG
The government of Kwara State has received 20 gas-powered buses and 20 tricycles from the Presidential…
Kano Police Arrest Three With ₦129.5 Billion Counterfeit Currencies
The Kano State Police Command has disclosed that three suspects Muhammed Muktar, 35, Nura Ibrahim, 26,…
Strike: FCT Workers Reject Council Chairmen’s Proposal On Minimum Wage Implementation
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) has rejected a proposal by…
We Have Apprehended 10 People On Interpol’s Wanted List – Tunji-Ojo
The Federal Government has announced that it has apprehended 10 people on interpol’s watch list within…
The Rich In Nigeria Growing Fatter On The Sweat Of The Poor – Ajaero
The President of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), Joe Ajaero, has raised concern over the cost…
Zamfara: Governor Lawal Speaks On Insecurity, Plan To Negotiate With Bandits
The Governor of Zamfara State, Dauda Lawal, has distanced his administration from plans to negotiate with…