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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,…
Oyedepo’s Jet: Private Airstrips Must Follow Clearance Rules, Says Minister Keyamo
The Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, has clarified that no private aircraft, including those owned…
Akande Calls on Former Presidents to Lead Advocacy for Elite Consensus in Nigeria
Laolu Akande, a veteran journalist and former presidential aide, has urged Nigeria’s former Presidents and heads of state…
Bishop TD Jakes Stable After Health Scare During Sunday Service
Bishop TD Jakes, a prominent pastor and leader of The Potter’s House church in Dallas, is in stable…
How Buhari Targeted Ex-CJN Onnoghen to Perpetrate Electoral Mischief – Clark
Elder statesman Chief Edwin Clark has accused former President Muhammadu Buhari of orchestrating the removal of Justice Walter…
Heritage Bank: Why Some Customers Are Yet To Be Paid Insured Deposits — NDIC
The Nigeria Deposit Insurance Corporation (NDIC) has explained why some customers of the now-defunct Heritage Bank have not…
Akwa Ibom Government Investigates Poor School Meals, Suspends Principal
The Akwa Ibom State government has taken swift action after a video showing students of Presbyterian Senior Science…
Opposition Lawmakers Accuse PDP Governors of Plot to Extend Damagum’s Tenure
A group of federal lawmakers from the opposition has alleged that some governors of the Peoples Democratic Party…
Tinubu Expected to Present 2025 Budget This Week
The Senate has indicated that President Bola Tinubu is likely to present the 2025 national budget to the…
Access Bank Refutes Allegations of Missing N500m from Customer Account
Access Bank has strongly denied claims that N500 million has disappeared from a customer’s account, stating that such…
Edo Governor Appoints ARISE TV Presenter as MD of State Broadcasting Service
Governor Monday Okpebholo has appointed Sulaiman Aledeh as the Managing Director of the Edo Broadcasting Service (EBS). The…
Inter Milan Crush Verona 5-0 to Secure Serie A Lead
Inter Milan stormed to the top of Serie A with a dominant 5-0 victory over Hellas Verona at…
Chelsea Edges Leicester 2-1 in Tight Premier League Battle
Chelsea secured a hard-fought 2-1 victory over Leicester City at the King Power Stadium on Saturday, inching closer…
Finally, Aremu Afolayan Reconciles with Brother Kunle During Emotional Tribute to Late Mother
A moving moment unfolded at the service of songs for the late Omoladun Afolayan, as actor and businessman…
Harry Kane Silences Critics with Record-Breaking Performance in Bundesliga
Bayern Munich forward Harry Kane has responded to recent criticism with a stunning performance, declaring he will let…
Why I Didn’t Present My Certificate of Return to APC Chairman, Ganduje – Ondo Governor
The Governor of Ondo State, Lucky Aiyedatiwa, has addressed questions surrounding his decision not to present his Certificate…
Crisis Erupts in Lagos Celestial Church Over N5 Million Donation
A crisis has engulfed the Celestial Church of Christ (CCC), Acts of Apostle Parish in Ketu, Alapere, Lagos,…
Why Rivers Will Continue To Receive Federal Allocation Despite Legal Battle – FG
Why Rivers Will Continue To Receive Federal Allocation Despite Legal Battle – FG The Federal Government…
BREAKING: Premier League Announces Dates and Fixture for 2025/26 Season
The English Premier League has officially confirmed the schedule for the highly anticipated 2025/26 season, introducing significant adjustments…
Get Involved in Constructive Engagements, Akande Counsels Obasanjo, Former Leaders
Veteran journalist and former presidential aide Laolu Akande has cautioned against the persistent focus on removing incumbents as…
2027: Labour Party Denies Alliance with President Tinubu
The Labour Party (LP) has strongly denied claims circulating on social media that it is collaborating with President…
Gunmen Kidnap Journalist’s Relatives in Kogi, Demand N50 Million Ransom
Armed assailants have abducted three family members of Malam Ahmed Tahir Ajobe, a respected journalist and former editor…
Naira Drops to N1,750 per Dollar in Parallel Market
The Naira experienced a further decline in the parallel market on Friday, with its value slipping to N1,750…
Corruption a “Formidable Adversary” Blocking Nigeria’s Growth – Obasanjo
Former Nigerian President Olusegun Obasanjo has described corruption as a “great monster” preventing the nation from achieving its…
We’re Monitoring Ekpa’s Legal Proceedings in Finland – FG
The Federal Government of Nigeria has announced that it is closely following the legal proceedings against Simon Ekpa,…
IMO: Police Arrest Woman for Child Trafficking, Rescue Three Kids
Police in Imo State have arrested a 36-year-old woman suspected of involvement in child trafficking. The arrest was…
Tinubu Writes Senate, Seek Approval for Oluyede as Army Chief
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has formally requested the Senate to confirm Lieutenant General Olufemi Oluyede as the Chief…
World’s Tallest and Shortest Women Meet in London
In celebration of Guinness World Records Day, the world’s tallest woman, Rumeysa Gelgi, and the world’s shortest woman,…
BREAKING: Supreme Court Nullifies National Lottery Act
The Supreme Court of Nigeria has nullified the National Lottery Act of 2005. This decision means the Act,…
JUST IN: ACF Suspends Chairman Over Anti-Tinubu Remarks
The Arewa Consultative Forum (ACF) has suspended its chairman, Mamman Mike Osuman, following controversial remarks about President Bola…
Nigerians to Pay for New National ID Cards – NIMC
The National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) has announced that Nigerians will be required to pay for the new…
NASS Pledges Detailed Review of Tax Reform Bills Amid Public Concerns
The National Assembly has assured Nigerians that it will carefully examine the recently proposed tax reform bills to…
Japa: Russia Reveals Urgent Need for Migrant Workforce
Russia is turning to migrants to address its critical labor shortage, a situation tied to the nation’s ongoing…
BREAKING: FG Obeys Court’s Order, Stops FAAC Allocation to Rivers State
The Nigerian government has halted the disbursement of October’s Federation Account Allocation Committee (FAAC) revenue to Rivers State…
Atiku Takes Fresh Swipe at Tinubu Over New Loan Request
Former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar has raised serious concerns about the rising debts under President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration,…
Simon Ekpa is Not Our Member – IPOB
The Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) have officially disassociated themselves from Simon Ekpa, a controversial figure who recently…
PDP Crisis: Party Postpones NEC Meeting Indefinitely
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has once more postponed its highly anticipated National Executive Council (NEC) meeting, which…
Accord Party Rejects Ogun 2024 LG Polls, Alleges Electoral Irregularities
The Accord Party in Ogun State has strongly rejected the results of the 2024 Local Government elections, held…
‘I Have No Family’ – BBNaija winner, Phyna Drops Surname
Phyna, the winner of the 2022 Big Brother Naija (BBNaija) reality show, has revealed her intention to relinquish…
I’m Qualified To Be Governor – Obasa
The Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Mudashiru Obasa, has clarified his stance on rumors about…
End 31-year Presidential Ambition, Bode George Tells Atiku
In a direct appeal to former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, Chief Bode George, a senior member and former…
Edo: PDP, APC Trade Accusations Over Party Office Attack
Political tension escalated in Edo State as the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and the All Progressives Congress (APC)…
2023 Election Wasn’t Rigged, Labour Party Did Its Best — Okupe
Dr. Doyin Okupe, a former Director-General of the Labour Party (LP) Presidential Campaign, has dismissed claims that the…
JUST IN: Reps Rejects Six-Year Single-Term Proposal for President, Governors
The House of Representatives, on Thursday, rejected a proposal that aimed to reduce the tenure of the President…
#EndBadGovernance Protest: Kano Govt Reunites 76 Minors with Families
Kano State Governor Abba Yusuf has reunited 76 minors, previously detained for alleged involvement in the #EndBadGovernance protests,…
Military Neutralizes 115 Terrorists, Arrests 289, Rescues 138 Kidnap Victims In One Week
Nigerian troops have made significant achievements across various regions of the country within the past week. The military…
“You Can’t Fire Somebody You Didn’t Employ” – Sacked UNIZIK VC Fires Back at Presidency
Prof. Bernard Odoh, the embattled former Vice-Chancellor of Nnamdi Azikiwe University (UNIZIK), has rejected the manner of his…
BREAKING: Senate Approves Tinubu’s $.2.2bn Loan Request
The Nigerian Senate has approved a $2.2 billion loan request by President Bola Tinubu to help close the…
JUST IN: Finnish Police Arrest Simon Ekpa Over Terrorism Allegations
Finnish authorities have arrested Simon Ekpa, a Finnish-Nigerian separatist leader, along with four other individuals over allegations of…
“Your Economic Policies Impoverishing Nigerians” – ACF knocks Tinubu
The Arewa Consultative Forum (ACF) has called on President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to reassess his economic reforms, urging…
Sanwo-Olu to Present Lagos State’s 2025 Budget Today
Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu is set to present the 2025 budget proposal to the Lagos State House…
Ogun: Police Begins Probe of American Returnee Found Dead in Hotel Room
The Ogun State Police Command has confirmed the tragic death of an American returnee, Sunday Abidoye, who was…
Terrorists From Mali, Burkina Faso Now in Northwest, Niger – Senate Raises Alarm
The Nigerian Senate has issued a grave warning about the infiltration of foreign terrorists from Mali and Burkina…
“Bar Politicians Over 70 from Elections” – LP Urges NASS
The Labour Party (LP) has called on the National Assembly to enact a law preventing politicians aged 70…
Dangote Refinery Resumes U.S. Crude Oil Imports After Three Months
The Dangote Petroleum Refinery has resumed purchasing crude oil from the United States, signaling efforts to ramp up…
Tinubu Set to Appoint Ambassadors After Prolonged Delay
The Nigerian government has begun deploying consular officers to foreign missions, signaling a step toward addressing the ongoing…
209 Confirmed Dead As Jigawa Tanker Explosion Probe Committee Submits Report
According to the final report presented by the Chairman of the Investigation Committee on the tanker fire incident…
Gunshots as Police Arrest Osun Park Chairman Over Alleged Murder
The Osun State Police Command has taken Nurudeen Wakili, widely known as Alowonle, into custody over allegations of…
Pep Guardiola Agrees One-Year Extension To Remain at Manchester City Until 2027
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola is reportedly set to extend his stay at the club by signing a…
BREAKING: Senate Sacks Danladi Umar as Chairman CCT
The Nigerian Senate has removed Yakubu Danladi Umar as Chairman of the Code of Conduct Tribunal (CCT). The…
Alleged N400m Fraud: IGP Files 2-Count Charge Against Senator Uba, Two Others
The Federal High Court in Abuja has approved the arraignment of Senator Andy Uba, a former representative of…
INEC Presents Certificate of Return to Lucky Aiyedatiwa
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has officially handed over the certificates of return to Ondo State Governor-elect,…
BREAKING: FG Sacks Varsity of Health Sciences Pro-chancellor For Misconduct
The Federal Government has removed Ohieku Salami, the Pro-Chancellor and Chairman of the Governing Council of the Federal…
BREAKING: FG Dissolves UNIZIK Governing Council, Sacks Varsity VC
The Federal Ministry of Education announced the removal of Professor Bernard Odoh as Vice-Chancellor of Nnamdi Azikiwe University,…
JUST IN: MC Oluomo Defies Court Order, Assumes Office as NURTW President
Musiliu Akinsanya, popularly known as MC Oluomo, has officially assumed the position of National President of the National…
Oshiomhole Opposed Son’s Appointment as Commissioner, Says Edo Deputy Governor
The Deputy Governor of Edo State, Dennis Idahosa, has disclosed that Adams Oshiomhole, a former Governor of Edo…
Nigeria’s Foreign Policy Faces Uncertainty as Tinubu Fails to Appoint Ambassadors Since 2023
Nigeria’s foreign policy faces growing uncertainty as President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has yet to appoint ambassadors following the…
Police Summon Former PDP Governorship Candidate After DSS Interrogation
Ladi Adebutu, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) governorship candidate in the 2023 elections, has been summoned by the…
Protests Erupt in Osogbo Over Shooting of Transport Chairman, Alowonle
Osogbo, the capital of Osun State, witnessed widespread protests on Tuesday as members of the Osun State Transport…
DHQ Confirms Five Soldiers Killed in Borno
The Defence Headquarters has confirmed a deadly ambush by Boko Haram/ISWAP terrorists targeting troops conducting stabilization operations in…
Massive Fuel Importation Will Harm Economy – Group Warns NNPCL
A coalition of civil society organizations, NICOSO, has raised alarm over the Nigeria National Petroleum Company Limited’s (NNPCL)…
Rafael Nadal Retires From Tennis, Says He Left a Legacy
Rafael Nadal, one of the greatest tennis players of all time, officially retired on November 19, 2024, marking…
Don’t Expect Rift Between Me and My Principal – Edo Deputy Gov
The Deputy Governor of Edo State, Dennis Idahosa, has assured the public that his working relationship with Governor…
Vinícius Jr. Traces Ancestral Roots To Cameroon Through DNA Test
Brazilian football star Vinícius Jr., who also plays for Real Madrid, recently discovered his ancestral connection to Cameroon…
BREAKING: Globacom Chairman, Mike Adenuga Alive and Well
Reports claiming the death of Otunba Michael Ishola Adenuga, founder and chairman of Globacom, have been dismissed by…
Wike Speaks on Allegation of Being Blocked From Presidential Villa Over ‘Drunkenness’
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has firmly denied allegations that he was barred…
Wike Approves N1.1 Billion Compensation for structures Affected By Construction Of Highway
The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister, Nyesom Wike, has announced the approval of N1.1 billion as compensation for…
7 Officers Missing as NSCDC Neutralises 50 Boko Haram Elements
The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) successfully repelled an ambush by suspected Boko Haram elements, neutralizing…
Senate to Approve Tinubu’s $2.2bn Loan Request Today
The Nigerian Senate is set to approve President Bola Tinubu’s $2.2 billion (approximately N1.77 trillion) loan request today,…
Naira Gains Value, Hits N1,730/$ in Parallel Market
The Naira experienced a slight appreciation in the parallel market yesterday, trading at N1,730 per dollar compared to…
“None Of Them Are Happy With Me” – Tompolo Accuses Oil Thieves of Threats, Sabotage
High Chief Government Oweizide Ekpemupolo, widely known as Tompolo, has disclosed that his life is under constant threat…
Ondo Election: PDP, SDP Reject Aiyedatiwa’s Victory, Head to Court
Four days after the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) declared Lucky Aiyedatiwa, the candidate of the All Progressives…
Dangote Refinery Begins Export to West African Countries
The Dangote Petroleum Refinery has started exporting refined petroleum products to neighboring West African countries. This marks a…
PDP Leadership Crisis: Damagum Set to Remain Acting Chairman Until 2025
As the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) prepares for its 99th National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting on November 28,…
Four Nigerian Students Jailed in UK for Violent Clash
Four young men of Nigerian descent have been sentenced to prison in the United Kingdom for their roles…
Tinubu Seeks NASS Approval for ₦1.77 Trillion Loan
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has formally requested the National Assembly’s approval for a fresh external loan of $2.209…
INEC Promotes 1,731 Staff Members
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has announced the promotion of 1,731 of its staff members following their…
Ekiti Governor Approves N70,000 Minimum Wage for State Workers
The Governor of Ekiti State, Biodun Oyebanji, has approved a new minimum wage of N70,000 for public sector…
Okpebholo Begins Construction of First Flyover in Benin
Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo, has officially started the construction of a flyover at Ramat Park in Benin…
Accept Part of Responsibility for Nigeria’s Situation – Ex-presidential Aide Tells Obasanjo
Former presidential aide Laolu Akande on Tuesday called on former President, Chief Olusegun Obasanjo to accept part of…
Ndume Having Troubled Times, Need Prayers – Bwala
Newly appointed Special Adviser to the President on Media and Public Communication, Daniel Bwala, has addressed recent remarks…
Wike Approves N70,000 Minimum Wage for FCT Workers
The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister, Nyesom Wike, has announced the approval of a new minimum wage of…
Cholera Outbreak Claims 25 Lives in Sokoto, 15 Hospitalized
A cholera outbreak has claimed the lives of at least 25 people in Sokoto State, with 1,160 cases…
JUST IN: President Hospitalized After Falling Ill at G20 Summit
Paraguayan President Santiago Peña was rushed to the hospital on Monday after feeling unwell while attending the G20…
Edo Governor Declares War on Cultism Over Rising Killings
The Governor of Edo State, Senator Monday Okpebholo, has taken a firm stand against cult-related violence, ordering an…