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BREAKING: Gov Yusuf Reshuffles Cabinet, Sacks SSG, Chief of Staff, Moves Deputy to Another Ministry
Governor Abba Yusuf has dismissed several top officials, including the Secretary to the State Government (SSG), Abdullahi Bichi,…
Chelsea Cruise to Fifth Europa Conference League Victory Against Astana
On December 12, 2024, Chelsea maintained their flawless record in the UEFA Europa Conference League with a 3-1…
Misuse Public Funds, Go To Jail – AGF Fires Warning to Council Chairmen
The Attorney General of the Federation (AGF) and Minister of Justice, Lateef Fagbemi, has issued a strong warning…
“Not Nigeria’s PR Representative” – Kemi Badenoch Responds to VP Shettima’s Criticism
Kemi Badenoch, the UK Conservative Party leader, has defended her remarks about Nigeria following criticism from Nigeria’s Vice…
BREAKING: Tinubu To Present 2025 Budget Proposal to National Assembly Tuesday
President Bola Tinubu is set to present the 2025 Appropriation Bill to a joint session of the National…
Senate President Akpabio Appoints Chinedu Akabueze as Chief of Staff
Senate President Godswill Akpabio has named Chinedu Akabueze, the outgoing Clerk of the Senate, as his new Chief…
“He is Qualified” – Oshiomhole Defends Son’s Appointment as Commissioner
Adams Oshiomhole, the senator representing Edo North Senatorial District, has spoken out about the qualifications of his son,…
Tax Reform Bills: “You Get What You Negotiate” – Oshiomhole tells Govs
Senator Adams Oshiomhole, representing Edo North, has urged Nigerian governors opposing President Bola Tinubu’s new tax reform bills…
2027: Nigerians Will Vote Tinubu for Second Term – Presidency
The presidency has addressed ongoing speculations about President Bola Tinubu’s intentions for the 2027 general elections, confirming that…
Naira Drops Against Dollar, Hits N1,600/$ in Parallel Market
The Naira experienced a further drop in value yesterday, falling to N1,600 per dollar in the parallel market,…
Nigeria’s Money Supply Hits N107.7 Trillion
Nigeria’s money supply (M2) reached N107.7 trillion in October 2024, marking a 48.3 percent increase compared to N72.6…
Tax Reforms Bills To Scrap Over 50 Nuisance Taxes — FG
The Federal Government of Nigeria has revealed that the controversial tax reform bills currently under review by the…
JUST IN: Court Blocks Sale of Dele Farotimi’s Book, Orders Security Agencies to Seize Copies
The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) High Court in Abuja has issued an order halting the publication, sale, and…
Tinubu: We’ll Handle Return of Mali, Niger to ECOWAS With Diplomacy
Nigerian President Bola Tinubu has reaffirmed the commitment of ECOWAS (Economic Community of West African States) to prioritize…
FAAN Records N218bn Revenue Growth Over Five Years
The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) has announced an impressive financial performance, reporting over N218 billion in…
Senate Declares Edo Governor Okpebholo’s Seat Vacant
The Senate has officially declared the Edo Central Senatorial seat vacant following the inauguration of Senator Monday Okpebholo…
Fire Destroys Shops, Offices at Old Airport Junction in Jos
A fire outbreak at the Old Airport Junction in Jos, Plateau State, caused significant destruction on Wednesday, burning…
BREAKING: National Grid Collapses for 12th Time in 2024
Nigerians were once again thrown into darkness on Wednesday following yet another collapse of the national power grid.…
BREAKING: Tinubu hosts German President Steinmeier in Aso Rock
German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier is currently on a three-day official visit to Nigeria, aimed at bolstering relations between…
If I’m An Evil Person, I Won’t Commission Any Project in Wike’s LGA – Fubara
Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has urged politicians to prioritize the needs and welfare of the people over…
BREAKING: Cargo Plane Skids Off Abuja Runway
An Allied Air Cargo plane with registration number 5N-JRT veered off Runway 22 at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International…
Conte Admits Napoli Struggle Without Osimhen
Napoli manager Antonio Conte has hinted at the possibility of bringing Victor Osimhen back to the club as…
Okuama Community Demands Justice After Death of Another Leader in Military Custody
The Okuama community in Delta State’s Ughelli South Local Government Area is in turmoil following the death of…
Budget Error: “Okpebholo Is Not a Thief”- APC Chair Defends Edo Governor
The Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Edo State, Jarrett Tenebe, has come to the defense…
Dele Farotimi: Decriminalise Colonial Defamation Laws in Your States – Akande Tells Govs
Veteran journalist and former presidential aide Laolu Akande has called on Nigerian state governors to take decisive steps…
FG Hands Over 40 CNG Vehicles to Boost Kwara’s Public Transport
The Federal Government has handed over 40 compressed natural gas (CNG)-powered vehicles to the Kwara State government as…
‘We Will Never Negotiate With Bandits’ – Zamfara Governor
Zamfara State Governor, Dauda Lawal, has firmly declared that his administration will not negotiate with bandits as a…
You Will Spend Christmas in Kuje Prison – Dino Melaye Mocks Yahaya Bello
Former senator and vocal critic Dino Melaye has shared his reaction to the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) High…
Sanwo-Olu Presents Staff Of Office To New Orijeru of Igbooye Kingdom
Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has formally recognized Oba Abdurasak Akanni Musa as the new Orijeru of Igbooye…
Bobrisky, Betta Edu, and Nwabali Among Nigeria’s Most Googled in 2024
Nigerians turned to Google in 2024 to satisfy their curiosity about various personalities, music, politics, and lifestyle trends,…
Bayelsa Government Approves N80,000 Minimum Wage for Local Government Workers
The Bayelsa State Government has officially approved a minimum wage of N80,000 for local government council workers, following…
2027: Atiku, Obi Alliance Not Enough to Unseat Tinubu – APC
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has expressed confidence that no opposition alliance, including one between former Vice President…
2 Nigerian-Born Female Scientists Invent Diamond Batteries in the UK
Eseosa Ekanem and Fatimah Sanni, two Nigerian-born scientists living in the United Kingdom, have created the world’s first…
Ademola Adeyemi-Bero Appointed Chairman of OPEC Board of Governors for 2025
Nigeria has once again demonstrated its leadership in the global energy industry with the appointment of Mr. Ademola…
Nigeria to Lead in Agricultural Exports by 2025 – Tinubu
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has announced a bold vision to position Nigeria as a leading agricultural export nation…
Police Neutralize Suspected Armed Robber, Arrest Accomplice in Kebbi State
The Nigerian Police Force successfully intercepted two armed robbery suspects during a patrol in a forested area in…
VIDEO: Shettima Criticizes UK Conservative Leader Kemi Badenoch for Remarks About Nigeria
Vice President Kashim Shettima has expressed disapproval over comments made by Kemi Badenoch, the newly appointed leader of…
BREAKING: President Tinubu Appoints Acting Accountant General of the Federation
President Bola Tinubu has appointed Shamseldeen Ogunjimi as the Acting Accountant General of the Federation, effective immediately. The…
Another LP Lawmaker Defects To APC
A member of the Labour Party (LP) in the House of Representatives, Rep. Dalyop Chollom, representing Barkin Ladi/Riyom…
Gunmen Abduct Yahaya Bello’s Aide in Kogi
Gunmen believed to be kidnappers abducted Kabiru Onyene, a close aide to former Kogi State Governor Yahaya Bello,…
Nigeria’s Debt Profile a Problem For Current and Next Generation – Obasanjo
Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has raised serious concerns about Nigeria’s rapidly growing debt, describing it as a critical…
JUST IN: Court Denies Dele Farotimi Bail, Sets New Hearing for December 20
A magistrate court in Ado-Ekiti has denied bail to prominent human rights activist, Dele Farotimi, following his arraignment…
ASUU Declares Indefinite Strike at Niger Delta University
Academic activities at Niger Delta University (NDU) have come to a standstill as the Academic Staff Union of…
JUST IN: Court Rejects Yahaya Bello’s Bail Application
A Federal Capital Territory (FCT) High Court has declined the bail application of Yahaya Bello, the former governor…
Ghana’s Election Should Serve as Wake-up Call to Nigeria – Saraki
Former Senate President Bukola Saraki has urged Nigeria’s Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to enhance its electoral processes…
PDP Reacts to Ghana Election Outcome, Predicts APC’s Downfall in 2027
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has expressed confidence that Nigerians will oust the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC)…
I Told My Daughters To Retaliate If Their Husbands Slap Them — Emir Sanusi
Muhammadu Sanusi II, the Emir of Kano, has called for an end to domestic violence and encouraged women…
Trump Vows To End Birthright Citizenship
President-elect Donald Trump, in a recent interview with NBC’s Meet the Press, reaffirmed his commitment to ending birthright…
Again, Naira Gains Value Against Dollar in Parallel Market, New Rate Revealed
The Naira strengthened against the U.S. dollar in the parallel market, trading at N1,550 per dollar, an improvement…
2025 Budget: Senate Threatens MDAs With Zero Allocations
The Nigerian Senate has issued a stern warning to ministries, departments, and agencies (MDAs) of the federal government,…
FG Resumes Payment of Delayed November Salaries
The Federal Government has commenced the payment of delayed November salaries to civil servants, bringing relief to workers…
Bandits in Zamfara Reject N3m Ransom for 26 Abductees
Armed bandits operating in Gidan-Goga village, Maradun Local Government Area of Zamfara State, have refused to accept a…
JUST IN: Thugs Storm Court, Disrupt Edo Governorship Tribunal (VIDEO)
Unidentified thugs on Monday stormed the Edo State High Court, disrupting a pre-hearing session on the controversial September…
Leaders Chosen by Satan Are Destined to Fail – Obasanjo
Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has stirred conversations with his remarks on leadership, declaring that a leader installed by…
VIDEO: Port Harcourt Refinery 90% Completed – NNPCL
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) has announced significant progress in the ongoing rehabilitation of the Port…
2027 Presidency: Atiku Fires Back at Akume, Says Nigerians Will Decide
Atiku Abubakar, the 2023 presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), has emphasized the role of Nigerians…
Police Nab Two Suspected Car Thieves in Sokoto
Officers of the Nigerian Police Force in Sokoto State have apprehended two individuals in connection with a car…
Major General Oluyede Officially Takes Over as Nigerian Army Chief
Major General Olufemi Oluyede, on Monday, officially assumed duties as the 24th Chief of Army Staff. The event,…
32 States, FCT Record No Foreign Investments in 2024
The latest report from the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) reveals that 32 out of Nigeria’s 36 states,…
Air Peace vs. FCCPC: Keyamo Intervenes To Resolve Airfare Controversy
Aviation Minister Festus Keyamo has intervened in a heated dispute between the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission…
Alleged N30m Bribery Scandal Involving Obasanjo, Afe Babalola Resurfaces in US Classified Cable Report
A confidential United States diplomatic cable, recently leaked by WikiLeaks and shared by SaharaReporters, has brought attention to…
BREAKING: Court Grants Activist Dele Farotimi ₦50 Million Bail in Defamation Case
The Ekiti State High Court has granted bail to activist and lawyer, Dele Farotimi, following his arrest over…
Gunmen Raid Zamfara Village, Abduct Over 50 Women and Girls
On Sunday, December 9, suspected bandits carried out a devastating attack on Kakin Dawa, a village in Gidan…
Corruption War Must Begin at the Top, Says Obasanjo
Former Nigerian President, Olusegun Obasanjo, has emphasized that the fight against corruption in the country must start with…
UK Tribunal Orders Deportation of Nigerian Man in Paternity Fraud Case
A United Kingdom upper tribunal has overturned an earlier ruling that prevented the deportation of Olutobi Ogunbawo, a…
Why Naira is Appreciating Massively Against Dollar – CPPE
The Centre for Promotion of Private Enterprise (CPPE) has highlighted the key reasons behind the recent significant appreciation…
2027: Atiku, Northerners Eyeing Presidency Should Wait Till 2031 – Akume
Senator George Akume, the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), has urged northern political leaders to…
Jay-Z Accused Of Raping a 13-year-old Girl With Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs in Refiled Lawsuit
A shocking lawsuit has emerged, accusing rap icons Shawn “Jay-Z” Carter and Sean “Diddy” Combs of sexually assaulting…
Labour Party Moves to Reclaim Seats of Defected Lawmakers
The Labour Party (LP) has started legal proceedings to reclaim the seats of four lawmakers who recently defected…
Edo: APC, PDP Face Off as Governorship Tribunal Commence Hearing Today
The legal battle over the Edo State governorship election officially begins today as the tribunal starts hearings on…
Nigeria, Neighboring Nations Unite In Fight Against Lakurawa Terror Group
The Nigerian Army has joined forces with military units from Chad, Niger, and other neighboring nations to combat…
4 Things to Know About Ghana’s President-Elect, Mahama Including His Ties To Nigeria
John Dramani Mahama, the former President of Ghana, has been re-elected as the country’s president after winning the…
Tinubu Congratulates Ghana’s President-Elect Mahama on Election Victory
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu of Nigeria has congratulated Ghana’s President-elect, John Dramani Mahama, on his recent election victory.…
Ghanaian Politicians Don’t Jump From One Party to Another Every General Election – INEC Chair
The Chairman of Nigeria’s Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Prof. Mahmood Yakubu, has expressed admiration for Ghana’s political…
Fire Razes Shops, Property Worth Millions In Yobe Market
A devastating fire broke out early morning at the bustling Kaiya Kaiya Market in Gashua, Yobe State, reducing…
Marketers to Access Petrol from Port Harcourt Refinery This Week – IPMAN
The Independent Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeria (IPMAN) has expressed hope that its members will begin loading petroleum…
Ondo Election: INEC Explains Payment Delay Amid Ad-Hoc Staff Protests
In Ondo State, over 17,000 ad-hoc staff employed by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) for the November…
FG Debunks Fake Ambassadorial Nominee List, Says No Appointments Made
The Federal Government has officially addressed the spread of a fake list of ambassadorial nominees making rounds on…
Reps Moves to Curb Multiple Budgets
The House of Representatives has introduced two important bills aimed at improving Nigeria’s budgeting process. These bills focus…
Nigeria’s Criminal Justice System Weak, Facing Serious Challenges, Says IGP
The Inspector General of Police (IGP), Kayode Egbetokun, has raised concerns about the state of Nigeria’s criminal justice…
Tinubu’s Tax Reform Bills Will Benefit Poor Citizens – FG
The Federal Government has assured Nigerians that the proposed Tax Reform Bill currently before the National Assembly will…
Tinubu Is Right to Say No to NEC, Governors on Withdrawal of Tax Reform Bills – Akande
*Says Nigerians too harsh on Davido Former presidential aide and seasoned journalist Laolu Akande has expressed strong support…
“I Don’t Win With 150 Lawsuits” — Mourinho Hits Back at Guardiola Over Premier League Trophy Claims
Tensions between Jose Mourinho and Pep Guardiola have reignited following a sharp exchange regarding their respective Premier League…
BREAKING: Prominent Islamic Scholar Muyideen Bello Passes Away at 84
The Nigerian Muslim community is in mourning following the death of renowned Islamic scholar, Alhaji Muyideen Ajani Bello.…
Security Operatives Block Kano Emir’s Palace, Restrict Sanusi from Attending Royal Ceremony
Security operatives, on Friday morning, sealed off the Gidan Rumfa Emir Palace, effectively preventing Emir Muhammadu Sanusi from…
Corruption Has Brought Nigeria To Its Knees, Says ICPC
The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has raised alarm over the devastating impact of…
Lassa Fever: 23 Dead, 48 Cases Recorded in Ebonyi in 2024
Between January and December 2024, Ebonyi State reported 48 confirmed cases of Lassa fever, resulting in 23 fatalities.…
“You Don’t Have a Future” – Labour Party Slams Members Over Defection to APC
The Deputy Minority Leader of Nigeria’s House of Representatives, George Ibezimako Ozodinobi (LP, Anambra), has openly criticized members…
Naira Strengthens to N1,685/$ in Parallel Market
The Naira showed signs of recovery in Nigeria’s foreign exchange market yesterday, improving to N1,685 per dollar in…
Why Our Aircraft Returned To Maiduguri Airport – Max Air
Nigerian airline Max Air confirmed that one of its aircraft, Flight VM1623 with registration 5N-BBM, was forced to…
Tinubu Orders Payment of Pension Arrears To Military Veterans
The Federal Government has officially begun the disbursement of pensions and outstanding entitlements to retired military personnel, including…
Five Feared Dead in Late-Night Ibadan Crash
A tragic road accident late Thursday night has left five people feared dead in the Akobo area of…
Senate To Continue Debate On Tinubu’s Tax Reform Bills
The Nigerian Senate continues to grapple with debates surrounding the contentious Tax Reform Bills, which aim to revamp…
Afe Babalola Should Use Civil Suit, Not State Instruments, in Seeking Redress Against Farotimi’s Allegations – Laolu Akande
Former presidential spokesperson Laolu Akande has urged legal luminary Chief Afe Babalola, SAN, to adopt a civil approach…
How Dele Farotimi Defamed Me – Afe Babalola Reveals
Renowned lawyer and founder of Afe Babalola University, Aare Afe Babalola, has accused fellow legal practitioner and activist…
Why I Left PDP For APC – Ibori’s Daughter
Erhiatake Ibori-Suenu, a member of the House of Representatives for Ethiope West Federal Constituency in Delta State, has…
Retired Soldiers Barricade Finance Ministry, Protest Unpaid Benefits
A group of retired military personnel staged a protest on Thursday at the Federal Ministry of Finance, demanding…
Port Harcourt Refinery Running at 70% Capacity – Onanuga
Bayo Onanuga, the Special Adviser on Information and Strategy to President Bola Tinubu, has confirmed that the Port…
Senate Reshuffles Tax Reform Committee Membership, Removes Chief Whip Monguno
The Nigerian Senate has made adjustments to the composition of a 10-member committee tasked with addressing contentious areas…
Taraba State University Staff Embark on Strike Over Unpaid Salaries, Exams Suspended
Academic activities at Taraba State University, Jalingo, have come to a complete stop following an indefinite strike declared…