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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…
BREAKING: Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala Reappointed WTO DG
The World Trade Organization (WTO) announced the reappointment of Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala as its director-general for a second term.…
Boat Carrying Over 200 Passengers Capsizes in Kogi State
A tragic boat accident occurred on Thursday in Kogi State, claiming several lives as a vessel carrying over…
JUST IN: Appeal Court Acquits Lagos Doctor, Nullifies Rape Conviction
The Lagos Division of the Appeal Court on Friday overturned the life imprisonment sentence previously handed to Dr.…
NNPCL Fires Back at Rivers Community Leader, Insists PH Refinery Operational
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) has strongly refuted allegations by a Rivers State community leader suggesting…
Outcry Over Journalist Fisayo Soyombo’s Detention by Nigerian Army
Prominent Nigerian investigative journalist Fisayo Soyombo, founder of the Foundation for Investigative Journalism (FIJ), has been detained by…
Journalist Fisayo Soyombo Arrested During Oil Bunkering Raid, Says Nigerian Army
The Nigerian Army has confirmed the arrest of investigative journalist Fisayo Soyombo during a raid on an illegal…
“It’s Suspicious, Why Are They In a Hurry?” – Ndume Queries Rushed Passage of Tax Reform Bills
Borno South Senator, Ali Ndume, has voiced strong concerns over the swift progress of tax reform bills currently…
Naira Gains Value Against Dollar in Parallel Market, New Rate Revealed
The Naira showed significant improvement in the parallel market on Thursday, rising to N1,740 per dollar. This marks…
Tax Reform Bills Offer 55% to States In New Sharing Formula
The Senate, on Thursday, advanced four key Tax Reform Bills to their second reading. These legislative proposals aim…
Tensions Rise as States Rush to Implement N70,000 Minimum Wage Before Strike Deadline
States across Nigeria are scrambling to meet the December 1 deadline for implementing the N70,000 minimum wage, as…
How I Delivered $400,000 To Emefiele – Ex-Aide Reveals
A former executive assistant to the Central Bank of Nigeria’s ex-governor, Godwin Emefiele, has revealed how he delivered…
Port Harcourt Refinery Sets Petrol Price at N1,030, PETROAN Confirms
The Petroleum Products Retail Outlet Owners Association of Nigeria (PETROAN) has announced that petrol from the Port Harcourt…
NYSC Drops Name Change Requirement for Married Female Corps Members’ Redeployment
The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) has announced that married female corps members no longer need to change…
UBA Expands Global Reach, Set to Operate Fully in France
United Bank for Africa (UBA) has taken a major step toward enhancing its global presence by securing approval…
Tinubu Pledges to Reduce Out-of-School Children with Return-to-Class Initiative
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has renewed his commitment to improving education in Nigeria, focusing on reducing the number…
Osun: APC, CSOs Clash Over Governor Adeleke’s Performance
A heated debate has erupted in Osun State as the All Progressives Congress (APC) and a coalition of…
Court to Hear DSS Lawsuit Against SERAP Over Alleged Office Invasion
A Federal Capital Territory court will, tomorrow, hear a lawsuit between the Department of State Services (DSS) and…
Rivers People Excited With My Government – Fubara
Governor Siminalayi Fubara of Rivers State has proudly highlighted his administration’s progress, expressing that the people of Rivers,…
Old Stock, Not Fresh Products, Loaded at Port Harcourt Refinery, Says Host Community Secretary
The Secretary of Alesa community stakeholders, Timothy Mgbere, has raised concerns about the products recently loaded from the…
Why I Refused to Join Partisan Politics – Gowon
Gen. Yakubu Gowon, the former military leader of Nigeria, has shared the reasons behind his decision not to…
JUST IN: Finnish Court Sets Date for Simon Ekpa’s Trial
A Finnish court has announced that Simon Ekpa, the pro-Biafran separatist leader, will face trial by May 2025.…
FG to Conduct Census in 2025 – NPC
Nigeria is set to conduct its population and housing census in 2025, nearly 20 years after the last…
BREAKING: House of Representatives Confirms Olufemi Oluyede as Chief of Army Staff
The Nigerian House of Representatives has officially confirmed Lieutenant General Olufemi Oluyede as the new Chief of Army…
JUST IN: Senate Passes Tinubu’s controversial Tax Reform Bills for Second Reading
The Nigerian Senate has successfully passed the tax reform bills for a second reading, as presented by President…
BREAKING: Alhassan Yahaya Elected as New NUJ President
Comrade Alhassan Yahaya has been elected as the new President of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), marking…
JUST IN: Reps In Executive Session Over Tax Reform Bills
The Nigerian House of Representatives is currently holding a private meeting to discuss four significant tax reform bills…
Governor Fubara Begins Payment of N85,000 Minimum Wage
Governor Sim Fubara of Rivers State has begun paying a new minimum wage of N85,000 to state employees.…
Gunmen Abduct Three Near Innoson Showroom in Anambra, Police Begin Rescue Operations
Three individuals were abducted by armed men near the Innoson Motorcycle Showroom in Nnewi, Anambra State, on Tuesday…
Again, EFCC to Arraign Former Kogi Governor Yahaya Bello Over Alleged ₦80.2bn Fraud
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) is set to arraign Alhaji Yahaya Bello, the former governor of…
“I’m Not Afraid to Die” – Bishop TD Jakes Speaks Following Health Scare
Bishop TD Jakes, the renowned pastor and leader of The Potter’s House in Dallas, recently spoke about a…
PHOTOS: Macron Welcomes Tinubu, Wife in Historic State Visit to France
French President Emmanuel Macron welcomed Nigerian President Bola Tinubu on Thursday for a historic two-day state visit to…
Why I Suspended Health Commissioner – Ebonyi Gov Reveals
Governor Francis Nwifuru of Ebonyi State has shed light on his decision to suspend the state’s Commissioner for…
Edo Government Recovers 30 Official Vehicles from Ex-Officials
The Edo State Vehicle Recovery Committee has successfully retrieved 30 vehicles that were reportedly held by members of…
Fresh Details Emerge as President Tinubu Prepares to Name New Ambassadors
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is poised to send the names of Nigeria’s ambassadorial nominees to the Senate for…
NSCDC Uncovers Hidden Refinery in Abia Forest, Arrests Two
The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) in Abia State has exposed an illegal refinery operating deep…
Acting Army Chief Oluyede Grilled by Reps Committee Behind Closed Door
The Acting Chief of Army Staff, Major General Olufemi Oluyede, appeared before a Joint Committee of the House…
Customs Seizes Smuggled Fuel Worth N86.5 Million in Adamawa
The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has successfully intercepted smuggled Petroleum Motor Spirit (PMS) valued at an estimated N86.5…
Naira Strengthens to N1,745 Per Dollar in Parallel Market
The Naira experienced a slight appreciation in the parallel market yesterday, improving to N1,745 per dollar from Tuesday’s…
Why We Broke Nigeria Into 12 States — Gowon
Former Head of State, General Yakubu Gowon (retd.), has shed light on the reasons behind his decision to…
Reps To Summon CBN, Banks Over Unverified POS Operators
The Nigerian House of Representatives has taken a decisive step to tackle financial fraud linked to Point of…
Oil Marketers Debate New Fuel Prices Amid Port Harcourt Refinery Resurgence
The reopening of the Port Harcourt Refinery in Rivers State has sparked intense discussions among Nigerian oil marketers…
BREAKING: President Tinubu Makes Fresh Appointment
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has announced the appointment of Jami’u Abiola as the Senior Special Assistant (SSA) to…
“I Was Caught Off Guard” – Pep Guardiola Clarifies Controversial ‘Self-Harm’ Comment
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola has clarified remarks he made during a press conference after Tuesday’s dramatic 3-3…
BREAKING: Supreme Court Affirms Sly Ezeokenwa as APGA National Chairman
The Supreme Court has officially affirmed Mr. Sly Ezeokenwa as the National Chairman of the All Progressives Grand…
NDLEA Relocates to New Headquarters in Abuja
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has officially moved its headquarters to a new facility in the…
Kwara Govt Enforces Ban on Politically Branded Donations to Schools
The Kwara State Government has reiterated its commitment to keeping politics out of education by prohibiting donations of…
BREAKING: Court Remands Yahaya Bello in EFCC Custody, Ruling Set for December 10
Justice Maryanne Anenih of the Federal Capital Territory High Court in Abuja has ordered the remand of Yahaya…
FA Investigates Referee David Coote Over Alleged Betting Claim
The Football Association (FA) has launched an investigation into Premier League referee David Coote following serious allegations that…
JUST IN: EFCC Opposes Bail for Former Kogi Governor Yahaya Bello in Fraud Case
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has filed an objection to the bail application of Alhaji Yahaya…
BREAKING: Ex-Gov Yahaya Bello Pleads Not Guilty To 16-count Charge
Former Governor of Kogi State, Alhaji Yahaya Bello, on Wednesday, pleaded not guilty to a serious 16-count charge…
Those Behind Rumors Of My Death Won’t Escape Tragedy – Obasanjo
Former Nigerian President Olusegun Obasanjo has strongly refuted false rumors of his death that recently spread across social…
Port Harcourt Refinery: 200 trucks Load Daily, 150,000bpd Plant to Begin Mid-2025
After several delays and seven postponed deadlines, the Port Harcourt Refinery has finally resumed fuel production. This marks…
Port Harcourt Refinery Sells Petrol at N1,045 Per Litre – PETROAN PRO
The Port Harcourt Refinery, recently rehabilitated and reopened after years of inactivity, has begun selling Premium Motor Spirit…
BREAKING: Yahaya Bello Creates Scene As Judge Angrily Leaves Courtroom
Former Kogi State Governor Yahaya Bello took charge of a chaotic scene at the Federal Capital Territory (FCT)…
Guardiola Laments as Man City Squanders 3-Goal Lead in Champions League Thriller
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola expressed frustration after his team’s shocking 3-3 draw against Feyenoord in the UEFA…
BREAKING: Ex-Gov Bello Docked, Pleads Not Guilty To 16-count Charge
Yahaya Bello, the former Governor of Kogi State, On Wednesday, appeared before the High Court of the Federal…
Again, Nigerian Singer Speed Darlington Arrested in Owerri
Popular Nigerian artist, Darlington Okoye, better known as Speed Darlington, has been taken into custody by the Nigeria…
Vice President Shettima Departs Nigeria For Côte d’Ivoire
Vice President Kashim Shettima departed Abuja on Wednesday, November 27, 2024, for Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire, to participate in…
Tinubu, Wife Depart For Three-Day France Visit Today
President Bola Tinubu will leave Abuja on Wednesday for a three-day state visit to France at the invitation…
Alleged N110bn Fraud: Former Kogi Governor Yahaya Bello Arrives FCT Court
Yahaya Bello, the former governor of Kogi State, appeared at the Federal Capital Territory High Court in Abuja…
JUST IN: Tinubu Will Release Nnamdi Kanu – Minister Reveals
Ambassador Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu, Nigeria’s Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, has expressed optimism that President Bola Tinubu will…
Kano Anti-Graft Agency Seals Warehouse, Discovers N1bn Worth of Diverted Palliative Rice
The Kano State Public Complaints and Anti-Corruption Agency has sealed a warehouse in Nasarawa Local Government Area after…
Akwa Ibom Governor Proposes ₦955bn 2025 Budget
Governor Umo Eno of Akwa Ibom State has unveiled the proposed 2025 budget of ₦955 billion to the…
EFCC Detains Former Kogi Governor Yahaya Bello Over N80.2bn Fraud Allegations
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has confirmed the detention of Yahaya Bello, the former governor of…
JUST IN: Tinubu to Embark On Three-day Visit to France
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is set to embark on a three-day state visit to France following an invitation…
Tinubu Writes House of Reps, Seeks Confirmation of Oluyede as COAS
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has officially requested the House of Representatives to confirm Major General Olufemi Oluyede as…
PH Refinery: Tinubu Commends NNPCL, Urges Quick Action on Revamping 2nd PH, Warri, Kaduna Refineries
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has called on the Nigeria National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) to accelerate work on…
BREAKING: CBN Raises Interest Rate to 27.5%
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has announced an increase in the Monetary Policy Rate (MPR), raising it…
JUST IN: Ex-Kogi Gov Yahaya Bello Visits EFCC Office
Yahaya Bello, the former Governor of Kogi State, has once again appeared before the Economic and Financial Crimes…
Soldiers Thwart Deadly Attack in Borno, Twelve Terrorists Killed
Three Nigerian soldiers have died during a fierce battle with Boko Haram insurgents in Kukawa, Borno State. The…
Driver Miraculously Cheats Death After 40-Foot Container Crushes Car in Lagos
A driver had a narrow escape on Monday when a 40-foot container toppled over and crushed his Toyota…
EFCC Revises Money Laundering Charges Against Binance Following Gambaryan’s Release
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has updated its $35.4 million money laundering case against Binance Holdings…
Villagers Flee as Gunmen Kill Many in Benue
Residents of villages in Katsina-Ala and Logo local government areas of Benue State are fleeing for their lives…
PH Refinery: 200 Trucks to Load Petroleum Products Daily
The Port Harcourt Refinery has officially commenced operations, with an estimated 200 trucks poised to transport petroleum products…
Obaseki Slams Okpebholo for Shutting Down Edo’s E-Governance Platform
Edo State’s former governor, Godwin Obaseki, has strongly criticized his successor, Monday Okpebholo, over the shutdown of the…
Ed Sheeran Apologizes for Interrupting Man Utd’s Amorim During Live Interview
Singer-songwriter Ed Sheeran has issued a public apology after an unexpected interruption during a post-match interview with Manchester…
Governor Sanwo-Olu Suspends Media Aide Over Controversial Post
Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has suspended his Senior Special Assistant on Print Media, Mr. Wale Ajetunmobi, following…
BREAKING: Port Harcourt Refinery Finally Starts Production
After years of setbacks and missed deadlines, the Port Harcourt Refinery has officially commenced fuel production. This marks…
JUST IN: Ebonyi Governor Suspends Two Commissioners
Ebonyi State Governor, Francis Nwifuru, has taken decisive action against two high-ranking officials in his administration. Dr. Moses…
Obaseki Probe: 500 Govt Vehicles Missing – Okpebholo’s Spokesman
The ongoing investigation into missing government property in Edo State has uncovered a shocking number of unaccounted vehicles.…
Naira Weakens Further to N1,770 per Dollar in Parallel Market
The Nigerian Naira has continued its downward trend, dropping to N1,770 per dollar in the parallel market on…
Presidential Jet: No Request Was Brought To NASS — Sen Abaribe
Senator Enyinnaya Abaribe, representing Abia South senatorial district, has strongly refuted claims that the National Assembly approved the…
Customs Crack Down on Smugglers, Arrests 34 Illegal Migrants
The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) Joint Border Patrol Team has stepped up its efforts against illegal activities along…
Nigeria’s Economy Expands by 3.46% in Q3 2024, Tinubu Calls for Continued Efforts
Nigeria’s economy recorded notable progress in the third quarter of 2024, growing by 3.46% year-on-year, according to the…
Pensions: I Achieved in 2 Years What Aregbesola, Oyetola Did in 12 Years – Adeleke
Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke has claimed remarkable progress in settling pension payments during his administration, surpassing the…
Edo Governor Dissolves LG Service Commission
Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, has dissolved the Local Government Service Commission. This decision, announced on Monday…
Students Bullying Colleagues May Get Indefinite Suspension – FG
The Federal Government has issued a stern warning against bullying in Unity Colleges, announcing that students found guilty…
Lawmakers Question Tinubu’s Loan Requests as Revenue Agencies Surpass Targets
The National Assembly has raised concerns over President Bola Tinubu’s continued push for foreign loans despite multiple federal…
JUST IN: Nigerian Governor Goes on Leave, Hands Over Power to Deputy
The Governor of Bayelsa State, Duoye Diri, has begun his annual leave, officially handing over state responsibilities to…
2027: APC Reacts to Reports of Rift Between Seyi Tinubu and Speaker Obasa
The Lagos chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has dismissed rumors of a conflict between Seyi Tinubu,…
Osinbajo Celebrates 35th Wedding Anniversary, Pens Heartfelt Tribute to Wife Dolapo
Former Vice President of Nigeria, Yemi Osinbajo, has celebrated a remarkable milestone in his personal life: 35 years…
Damagun to INEC: Conduct Election to Replace Sacked Pro-Wike Lawmaker
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has urged the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to conduct fresh elections in…
Lagos Govt Hails S-Court’s Verdict On Lottery Regulation
The Lagos State Government has lauded a Supreme Court ruling that firmly places the regulation of lotteries and…
Governor Ododo Vows Justice After Isanlu Killing, Holds Emergency Security Meeting
Governor Ahmed Usman Ododo held an emergency security meeting on Monday to address tensions between the Isanlu community…
Nigerian Air Force Strikes Destroy Terrorist Food Depot, Kill Many in Lake Chad Region
The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has successfully carried out a significant operation targeting terrorist hideouts in the Lake…
Awo’s legacy live on as Tokunbo Awolowo Dosunmu Champions Women’s Role in Creating a Viable Society
By Temi Okesanjo The legacy of Chief Obafemi Awolowo, one of Nigeria’s most revered political and intellectual figures,…
Advocate Elite Consensus for Nigeria’s Progress, Gambari Urges Former Political Leaders
Professor Ibrahim Agboola Gambari (CFR), a former Chief of Staff to the President and ex-Minister of Foreign Affairs,…