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BREAKING: Four Labour Party Lawmakers, Ibori’s Daughter Defect to APC
The ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) has welcomed four members of the Labour Party (LP) from the House…
PDP Will Outclass APC in Oyo, Osun – Governor Makinde
Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, has confidently declared that the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) will firmly defeat the…
Senate Summons Keyamo Over Persistent Flight Delays, Cancellations
The Nigerian Senate has directed the Minister of Aviation and Aerospace, Festus Keyamo, alongside the Director-General of the…
FG Fires Civil Servants with Degrees from Benin, Togo Universities
The Federal Government has dismissed several civil servants whose qualifications were obtained from private universities in Benin Republic…
BREAKING: Bitcoin Surges Past $100,000 as Trump’s Pro-Crypto Policies Electrify Market
Bitcoin has broken the $100,000 barrier, fueled by renewed confidence in the cryptocurrency market following U.S. president-elect Donald…
Senate Forms Committee to Address Tax Reform Bills’ Concerns
The Nigerian Senate has established a special committee led by Senator Abba Moro, representing Benue South under the…
Terror Group Lakurawa Responsible for Zamfara Explosion – Police
Zamfara State Police have identified the terrorist group Lakurawa as being behind the recent explosions that claimed lives…
2027: Nnamdi Kanu Won’t Compromise Despite Political Speculations – Kanunta
The leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu, remains resolute in his demands for the…
Naira Gains Value in Parallel Market, Closes at N1,695/$
The Naira strengthened against the dollar on Wednesday in Nigeria’s parallel market, trading at N1,695 per dollar, an…
£1.87m Fraud: “Every Nigerian Should Be Proud Of Me” – Pastor Tobi Adegboyega Breaks Silence
Tobi Adegboyega, a Nigerian-born pastor based in the UK, has publicly addressed reports about his potential deportation to…
BREAKING: Bomb Explosion Rocks Zamfara, Leaves Many Dead, Injured
A bomb explosion has claimed lives and caused injuries in Zamfara State. The deadly incident, believed to be…
Senate Approves Bill to Establish Police Training Institutions
The Nigerian Senate has approved a bill to provide a legal framework for the establishment and operation of…
Senate Halts Deliberation On Tax Reform Bills, Suspends Public Hearing
The Nigerian Senate has put a hold on deliberations and public hearings related to the contentious tax reform…
Police Probes Death of Former Edo NLC Chair at Checkpoint
The Edo State Police Command has launched an investigation into the death of Kaduna Eboigbodin, a former Chairman…
Tax Reforms Critical to Address Nigeria’s Poverty and Economic Challenges — Oyedele
In a recent interview with Arise News, Mr. Taiwo Oyedele, the Chairman of the Presidential Committee on Tax…
Akwa Ibom Workers Call Off Strike as Governor Eno Approves ₦80,000 Minimum Wage
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) in Akwa Ibom State has suspended its planned strike after Governor Umo Eno…
BREAKING: Dele Farotimi Sent To Prison
An Ado-Ekiti Magistrate Court has ordered the remand of Lagos-based human rights lawyer, Dele Farotimi, for alleged defamation…
Widow Petitions IGP, Seeks Justice for Husband’s Murder
A grieving widow, Christiana Monday, has called on the Inspector General of Police (IGP), Kayode Egbetokun, to investigate…
How ICPC Uncovered $300,000 Students’ Funds In Suspicious Account
The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has revealed the interception of $300,000 allocated for…
Nigeria, South Africa Commit to Stronger Trade Ties and Investment Growth
Nigeria and South Africa have taken a significant step toward deepening their economic collaboration by fully operationalizing the…
Pastor Bolaji Idowu Breaks Silence On Real Estate Fraud Allegations
Bolaji Idowu, the Senior Pastor of Harvesters International Christian Centre, has firmly denied accusations tying him to fraudulent…
Trump Cites Hunter Biden Pardon in Request to Dismiss Hush Money Case
Former President Donald Trump is seeking to have his criminal conviction for fraud dismissed, referencing President Joe Biden’s…
Gunmen Abduct Councillor and Eight Others in Kogi Community
Tragedy struck the quiet community of Odo-Ape in Kabba/Bunu Local Government Area (LGA) of Kogi State as gunmen…
NBA Condemns Farotimi’s Arrest, Invasion Of His Office
The Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) has expressed strong disapproval of the arrest of lawyer Dele Farotimi by the…
Court Reinstates Pro-Fubara Federal Lawmaker Suspended by PDP
A Rivers State High Court has overturned the suspension of Hon. Awaji-Inombek Abiante, a federal lawmaker representing the…
South Africa Introduces Simplified Five-Year Visa for Nigerians, Drops Passport Requirement
South Africa has unveiled a new visa policy aimed at making travel easier for Nigerians, offering a five-year…
Naira Gains Slightly in Parallel Market, New Rate Revealed
The Nigerian Naira showed slight improvement in value on Tuesday, appreciating to N1,725 per dollar in the parallel…
Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah Becomes Namibia’s First Female President
Namibia has made history by electing its first female president, Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah, marking a significant milestone in the…
£1.87m Fraud: UK to Deport Nigerian Pastor Tobi Adegboyega
The British government is preparing to deport Nigerian pastor Tobi Adegboyega after an immigration tribunal ruled against his…
JUST IN: Tinubu Orders Justice Ministry, NASS To Modify Tax Bills To Address’ Concerns
President Bola Tinubu has instructed the Federal Ministry of Justice and the National Assembly to revise proposed tax…
JUST IN: Ebonyi Governor Suspends Another Commissioner
Governor Francis Nwifuru of Ebonyi State has ordered the indefinite suspension of Uchenna Igwe, the state’s Commissioner for…
JUST IN: House of Reps Orders President Tinubu to Unfreeze NSIPA Accounts
The House of Representatives has called on President Bola Tinubu to instruct the Minister of Finance, Wale Edun,…
JUST IN: Edo Governor Okpebholo Issues Order to Council Chairmen, Gives 48 Hours Ultimatum
Governor Senator Monday Okpebholo of Edo State has instructed the 18 local government council chairmen in the state…
Uproar in House of Reps Over Tinubu’s Controversial Tax Reform Bills
A heated confrontation erupted in the Nigerian House of Representatives on Tuesday during discussions surrounding President Bola Tinubu’s…
“We Are Going To Show Them Pepper” – Wike Fires Strong Warning To Criminals
Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister, Ezenwo Nyesom Wike, has pledged to crack down on criminals and restore safety…
Nigerian Airline Reduces Local Flight Fares to N80,000 for Festive Season
Aero Contractors, one of Nigeria’s oldest airlines, has announced a significant reduction in ticket prices for local flights…
Pastor Adeboye Hints at In-law, Adeyokunnu Becoming Next Owa of Obokun
The General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), Pastor Enoch Adeboye, has sparked speculation that…
Minimum Wage: NLC Fires Back at Ebonyi Governor Over Threats to Striking Workers
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has strongly condemned Ebonyi State Governor Francis Nwifuru for threatening to dismiss workers…
Nigerian Police Arrest Human Rights Lawyer Dele Farotimi Over Defamation Allegation
Renowned human rights lawyer Dele Farotimi has reportedly been arrested by operatives of the Nigerian Police Force. This…
JUST IN: Sanwo-Olu Signs Lagos Electricity Bill Into Law
Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has signed the Lagos Electricity Bill 2024 into law, a significant step aimed…
Governors Not Against Tax Reform Bills – Governor Sule Clarifies
Nasarawa State Governor, Abdullahi Sule, has clarified that state governors are not opposing the recently introduced Tax Reform…
JUST IN: House of Reps Halts CBN’s Mass Retirement Plan, Investigates N50 Billion Payoff
The House of Representatives has stepped in to suspend the Central Bank of Nigeria’s (CBN) planned mass retirement…
Port Harcourt Refinery Operational – PENGASSAN Assures Nigerians
The Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria (PENGASSAN) has confirmed that the Port Harcourt Refinery…
PHOTO: Tinubu Lands in South Africa for High-Level Bi-National Talks
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has arrived in South Africa to participate in the 11th session of the Nigeria-South…
Court Blocks Elon Musk’s $55.8 Billion Tesla Pay Package, Citing Shareholder Missteps
A U.S. court has rejected Tesla CEO Elon Musk’s monumental $55.8 billion compensation package, reaffirming an earlier ruling…
Marc Guehi Faces FA Scrutiny Over Religious Message on Rainbow Armband
Crystal Palace defender Marc Guehi is under potential investigation by the English Football Association (FA) after he wrote…
Former Lawmaker Abducted, Police Escort Killed in Nasarawa Ambush
On Tuesday evening, suspected bandits kidnapped a former member of the House of Representatives, Hon. Dr. Joseph Haruna…
Tax Reform Bills Won’t Impoverish North – Presidency
The Presidency has countered claims that proposed tax reform bills under consideration by the National Assembly would negatively…
Minimum Wage: Striking Workers Shut Down Kaduna, Nasarawa, Ebonyi, C/Rivers
Economic activities came to a halt on Monday in several Nigerian states, including the Federal Capital Territory (FCT),…
Hold Public Hearings on Tax Reform Bills – Peter Obi Urges FG
Peter Obi, the Labour Party’s presidential candidate in the 2023 election, has advised the federal government to prioritize…
States, Stakeholders Clash Over Tinubu’s Controversial Tax Reform Bills
There is a divide among states in Nigeria over the proposed Tax Reform Bills currently under deliberation in…
Alleged Misconduct: FG Criticizes ICC’s Prolonged Probe of Nigerian Army
The Nigerian government has strongly criticized the International Criminal Court (ICC) for its ongoing investigation into alleged misconduct…
Senate, NUC Advocate for More Universities to Meet Rising Demand
The Nigerian Senate and the National Universities Commission (NUC) have called for the creation of additional universities to…
Why I Swore In Three Judges Rejected By Obaseki – Okpebholo
Edo State Governor Monday Okpebholo, on Monday, swore in three judges previously sidelined by the administration of his…
Pensioners with Low Incomes Allowed Full Withdrawal of Savings – PENCOM
Low-income pensioners now have the option to withdraw their entire retirement savings at once or continue receiving regular…
Hundeyin, Fresh from UK Disgrace, Spews Lies Against Osinbajo
David Hundeyin, the controversial self-styled investigative journalist, has once again stirred the waters of disinformation, targeting former Vice…
Tax Reform Bills: FG Erred In Processes – Senator Orji Kalu
Senator Orji Uzor Kalu, representing Abia North in Nigeria’s Senate, has expressed concerns about how the federal government…
JUST IN: “I’ll replace you within 72 hours” – Gov Nwifuru Threatens Ebonyi Workers Over Strike
Ebonyi State Governor Francis Nwifuru, in a bold response to a statewide workers’ strike, gave civil servants a…
JUST IN: Okpebholo Swears in Three Judges Rejected By Obaseki
Governor Monday Okpebholo has sworn in three judges for the Edo State High Court. The event, held at…
It’s Better To Have 774 Thieves Than One Big Thief – Oshiomhole
Senator Adams Oshiomhole, representing Edo North in the Nigerian Senate, has reaffirmed his commitment to strengthening local governance…
Electricity To Be Restored in Bayelsa After Four-Month Blackout – TCN Confirms
Bayelsa State is poised to regain access to electricity after enduring a four-month blackout caused by severe vandalism…
Tragic Midnight Fire Claims Lives of Customs officer, Wife, Four Children in Osun
In the early hours of Monday, a devastating fire swept through the home of Tijani Kabiru, a Customs…
Belgium Becomes First Nation to Grant Sex Workers Pension, Maternity Leave, Other Labor Rights
Belgium has become the first country in the world to grant sex workers the same labor rights as…
Cyber Crime: Police Arrest 113 Foreign Nationals, Says IGP Egbetokun
In a major crackdown on cybercrime, the Nigerian Police Force has apprehended 113 foreign nationals for their involvement…
Viral Video: Uniformed Men Scooping Fuel From Crashed Tanker Not Nigerian Policemen – NPF
The Nigeria Police Force (NPF) has firmly denied claims linking its officers to a viral video showing uniformed…
RCCG Pastor Arrested Abroad for Greeting ‘Ladies and Gentlemen,’ — Adeboye
Pastor Enoch Adeboye, the General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), has lamented the arrest…
CBN Set to Retire 1,000 Employees with N50bn Severance Package
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) is preparing to streamline its workforce by retiring over 1,000 employees, offering…
Sanwo-Olu’s EFCC Saga: Lawyer Insists Lagos Gov Behind Case, Hints Of Cover-up
Ozurumba Counters Lagos Attorney-General By Olalekan Adigun The unfolding legal saga between Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu and the Economic…
Tax Reform Bills: Only Lagos, Rivers Will Benefit From This Scheme – Zulum
Borno State Governor, Professor Babagana Zulum, has raised concerns about President Bola Tinubu’s proposed tax reform bills, emphasizing…
Cross River Govt, Labour Agree on New 70,000 Naira Minimum Wage
The Cross River State Government and key labour unions have successfully reached an agreement to implement a new…
Fubara: Rivers Crisis Baking You To Be a General In Politics – Jonathan
Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara’s ongoing political challenges are molding him into a stronger leader, former President Goodluck…
Nigerian Army Destroys 56 Illegal Refineries, Recovers Over 1.2m Liters of Crude Oil
The Nigerian Army’s 6 Division has intensified its fight against illegal oil activities in the Niger Delta, successfully…
How Obasanjo Rejected Single-Term Presidency Proposal by NBA – Olanipekun
Chief Wole Olanipekun, a senior lawyer and former President of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), has disclosed that…
Port Harcourt Refinery Begins Low-key Operation
The Port Harcourt Refining Company (PHRC) has clarified that its operations have been scaled down, not completely halted,…
JUST IN: House of Representatives Suspends Tax Reform Bills Debate Indefinitely (DETAILS)
The Nigerian House of Representatives has indefinitely suspended deliberations on the proposed tax reform bills. This decision comes…
Tax Reform Bills Must Not Benefit Few States, Penalise Others –Atiku
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has raised concerns over the ongoing discussions about the proposed tax reform bills,…
BREAKING: Tinubu to Continue Travels Abroad, Heads to South Africa from France
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is set to depart France on Monday for Cape Town, South Africa, where he…
Trump Warns of 100% Tariff on BRICS Over Plans to Replace US Dollar in Trade
President-elect Donald Trump, in a bold statement on his Truth Social platform, warned that BRICS nations could face…
I Never Knew You Asked Abacha Not To Kill Me – Obasanjo replies Gowon
Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has responded to General Yakubu Gowon’s (Rtd.), claim of intervening to save his life…
Ondo Workers to Receive New Minimum Wage Next Week, Says NLC
The Acting Chairman of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) in Ondo State, Mr. Ademola Olapade, has assured civil…
Terrorists Strike Zamfara Village, Kill Elderly Man, Abduct 13 Others
Armed terrorists attacked the Kungurki community in Kaura Namoda Local Government Area of Zamfara State, leaving one elderly…
My Economic Policies Yielding Results — Tinubu
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has reiterated that the decision to remove the oil subsidy was made to safeguard…
FG Orders Investigation into Alleged Salary Deductions of Paramilitary Officers
The Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, has initiated an inquiry into allegations of unauthorized salary deductions and delays…
Minimum Wage: States’ Rejection Threatens Success of NLC Strike
The planned nationwide strike by the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) over the non-implementation of the N70,000 minimum wage…
Gambari at 80: A Modest Proposal
By Wale Adebanwi As we patiently waited with others for the elevator to arrive on the ground floor…
JUST IN: Katsina Govt Approves N70,000 Minimum Wage
Katsina State government has approved a new minimum wage of N70,000. The decision was finalized after nine hours…
“Lagos Will Not Serve Him” – Reactions Trail Seyi’s Endorsement as Next Governor
In a move that has ignited both support and backlash, several groups recently endorsed Seyi Tinubu, the son…
Fire Ravages Idumota Car Spare Parts Market, Goods Worth Millions Lost
Late Friday night, a fierce fire tore through several car spare parts shops under the Idumota bridge in…
LP Crisis: Abure Begs Obi, Otti, Other Key Members To Return
Julius Abure, the National Chairman of the Labour Party (LP), has reached out to key members, including the…
Native Doctor Severely Injured While Testing Homemade Bulletproof Charm in Abuja
A dramatic incident unfolded in Kuchibuyi Village, Abuja, as a local herbalist’s attempt to test a self-made bulletproof…
Why I Demanded N1 Million From Rapist – Dismissed Female Inspector
A former police inspector, Edith Uduma, has called for justice after being dismissed from the Nigeria Police Force…
P’Harcourt Refinery Halts Operations, Loading Bay Empty
The much-anticipated resumption of operations at the Port Harcourt Refining Company earlier this week has been met with…
How I Told Abacha Face To Face He Had To Leave Power, By Bello-Fadile On Inside Sources
Retired Colonel Bello Fadile, a former military officer and lawyer opened up about his harrowing experiences under General…
Court Upholds Suspension of PDP South East Vice Chairman, Odefa
A Federal High Court in Abakaliki, Ebonyi State, has confirmed the suspension of Chief Ali Odefa as the…
Senator Ndume Opposes Tax Reform Bills, Threatens to Leave APC
Senator Ali Ndume, representing Borno South, has voiced strong objections to the proposed tax reform bills introduced by…
4 NSCDC Officers Killed, One Missing After Boko Haram Ambush
The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has confirmed the deaths of four of its officers after…
BREAKING: Journalist Fisayo Soyombo Released After Three Days in Military Custody
Investigative journalist Fisayo Soyombo has been freed by the Nigerian Army after spending three days in their custody.…
Tax Reform Bills: Zulum Raises Concerns, Warns of Economic Setback for Northern States
Borno State Governor, Babagana Zulum, has raised serious concerns about the proposed tax reform bills, warning that their…
Experts Urge Tinubu to Address Nigeria’s “Cost of Existence Crisis” Amidst Refinery Developments and Foreign Investments
On Friday’s episode of Inside Sources with Laolu Akande, TV analyst and columnist Mr. Mojeed Dahiru and Mr.…
Court Blocks EFCC’s Move to Arraign Ex-Governor Yahaya Bello Without Legal Representation
The Federal High Court in Abuja on Friday turned down a request by the Economic and Financial Crimes…