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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…
Canada Increase Work Hours for International Students
Canada has announced significant changes to its International Student Program, allowing eligible international students to work up to…
Bandits Strike in Taraba: Farmer Killed, Six Abducted
Bandits have again attacked the Garbatau community in Bali Local Government Area, Taraba State, killing a farmer and…
Ogun: DSS Arrests PDP Ex-Governorship Candidate
The Department of State Services (DSS) in Ogun State has taken Ladi Adebutu, the 2023 governorship candidate of…
Naira Strengthens to N1,735/$ in Parallel Market
The Nigerian currency, the Naira, gained value in the parallel market yesterday, trading at N1,735 per dollar compared…
Tinubu Restructures Media Team, Appoints Dare as SA Media; Bwala, Policy Comms
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has reorganized his media and communications team to enhance the efficiency of government communication.…
NNPC Reveals Reason For Delay in Port Harcourt Refinery Take-Off
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) has shed light on the delays surrounding the much-anticipated rehabilitation of…
Makinde, Adeleke Slam Ganduje Over APC’s South-West Takeover Plan
The All Progressives Congress (APC) National Chairman, Abdullahi Ganduje, has faced strong backlash from Oyo State Governor Seyi…
Obasanjo Not a Paragon Of Virtue for Anyone To Model After – Presidency Fires Another Shot at Ex-President
The Nigerian Presidency has launched another scathing attack on former President Olusegun Obasanjo following his critical remarks about…
NDDC Raises Alarm After Chairman’s Social Media Accounts Hacked
The Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) has issued a public warning after the social media accounts of its…
Edo Assembly Approves Revised N485 Billion Budget for Okpebholo
The Edo State House of Assembly has approved a revised supplementary budget of N485 billion for the administration…
Police Begin Probe as Gunmen Kill Officer In Abia
The Abia State Police Command has commenced a full investigation following a deadly ambush on two police officers…
Trump Confirms Plan to Use Military for Mass Deportations, Declares Border Emergency
President-elect Donald Trump has reaffirmed his intent to declare a national emergency over border security and deploy the…
Falana to FG: Obey Court Order, Reinstate Baruwa as NURTW President
Senior Advocate of Nigeria, Femi Falana, has called on the Federal Government to immediately reinstate Tajudeen Baruwa as…
SDP Rejects Ondo Election Results, Alleges Irregularities and Misconduct
The Social Democratic Party (SDP) in Ondo State has outrightly rejected the results of the recent governorship election…
“Govern All Nigerians, Not Just Your Supporters” – Cardinal Onaiyekan to Tinubu
Emeritus Archbishop of Abuja, Cardinal John Onaiyekan, has called on President Bola Tinubu to prioritize unity and govern…
Nigeria Sliding Towards Dictatorship – Cardinal Onaiyekan Warns on Inside Sources
The deterioration of trust between the Nigerian populace and its political leaders which started under the Buhari administration,…
PDP Slams Tinubu’s Award of GCON to Indian Prime Minister, Calls It a “Misplaced Priority”
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has criticized President Bola Tinubu for awarding the Grand Commander of the Order…
Gunmen Attack Police Convoy in Abia, Kill One Officer, Injure Another
Gunmen launched a deadly attack on a police convoy in Ubakala, Umuahia South Local Government Area of Abia…
JUST IN: Presidency Fires Back at Obasanjo, Labels Him Most Corrupt Nigerian President
The Presidency has issued a strong response to former President Olusegun Obasanjo’s criticism of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s…
Tinubu Arrives Brazil For G20 Summit
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has arrived in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, to take part in the 19th Heads…
JUST IN: Obasanjo Calls For Sack of Mahmood Yakubu, Other INEC Leaders
Former Nigerian President Olusegun Obasanjo has called for urgent reforms in the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to…
NAF Airstrikes Neutralize Bandit Leaders’ Loyalists in Zamfara
The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has successfully carried out airstrikes in Zamfara State as part of its ongoing…
Ondo Guber: Go To Court If You’re Not Satisfied, Tinubu Tells PDP, Others
President Bola Tinubu has called on political candidates who are dissatisfied with the results of the Ondo State…
Nigerian Military Vows to Hold Accountable Those Undermining War Against Insurgency
The Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) of Nigeria, General Christopher Musa, has accused certain individuals of sabotaging the…
Niger State to Implement N80,000 New Minimum Wage in November, NLC Confirms
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) in Niger State has announced that all arrangements are in place for the…
JUST IN: Tinubu Confer Nigeria’s Second Highest National Honour on Indian PM
Nigerian President Bola Tinubu presented the Grand Commander of the Order of the Niger (GCON) to Indian Prime…
Ondo Decides 2024: INEC Declares Lucky Aiyedatiwa Winner
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has officially declared Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa of the All Progressives Congress (APC)…
Lucky Aiyedatiwa Breaks Silence After Winning Ondo Governorship Election
Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa of Ondo State has expressed gratitude to the people of the state following his victory…
We Ate Raw Maize, Wild Fruits Once a day — Freed kidnapped victims
In a significant breakthrough, Nigerian authorities have successfully rescued 58 kidnapped victims from a terrorist stronghold in Birnin…
President Tinubu Heads to Brazil for G20 Leaders’ Summit
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu departed Abuja on Sunday, November 17, for Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, to attend the…
Tinubu, India PM Sign Agreements on Defence, Economy, and Development
In a significant move to bolster bilateral relations, Nigeria and India signed several agreements on Sunday, focusing on…
Kebbi Govt Denies Allegations of Supporting Illegal Mining
The Kebbi State Government has firmly refuted allegations that it is involved in or supporting illegal mining activities…
Ondo Election: Labour Party Candidate Blames Obi, NLC for Defeat
The Labour Party (LP) candidate for the Ondo State governorship election, Ayodele Olorunfemi, has expressed disappointment over his…
Dangote, IPMAN Sign 240m Litres Monthly Petrol Deal
The Dangote Petroleum Refinery has struck a significant deal with the Independent Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeria (IPMAN)…
Ondo Poll: INEC, PDP Disagree Over Aiyedatiwa’s Victory
The re-election of Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa of Ondo State under the All Progressives Congress (APC) banner has ignited…
Ndume Applauds Tinubu’s Leadership, Hails Bwala’s Appointment
Senator Mohammed Ali Ndume, the former Senate Majority Leader representing Borno South, has commended President Bola Ahmed Tinubu…
AFCON Qualifiers: Lookman Misses Training, as Ola Aina Returns To Clubside
The Super Eagles are gearing up for their final 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifier against Rwanda’s…
Biden and Xi Prepare for High-Stakes Talks Amid Trump’s Return
U.S. President Joe Biden and Chinese President Xi Jinping are set to hold a crucial meeting on Saturday…
Ondo Election: “We Are Running Into Anarchy” – PDP Candidate
Agboola Ajayi, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) candidate in the Ondo State Governorship Election, has voiced strong concerns…
Obasanjo Slams Tinubu’s Leadership, Labels Nigeria a ‘Failing State’
Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has voiced serious concerns about the current state of Nigeria, describing the nation as…
Shettima, Obasanjo, Atiku, Other Prominent Politicians Attend Kwankwaso’s Daughter’s Wedding in Kano
Kano witnessed a gathering of prominent Nigerian politicians and dignitaries as Dr. Aisha Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, daughter of…
Muslim-Muslim Ticket: Seek Shettima’s Forgiveness, Ndume Tells Bwala
Senator Ali Ndume, representing Borno South, has called on Daniel Bwala to seek forgiveness from Vice President Kashim…
94% of Ondo Election Results Uploaded to INEC Portal
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has successfully uploaded 94.13% of results from the Ondo State governorship election…
NSA Rescues and Hands Over 58 Kidnapping Victims to Kaduna Govt
58 victims rescued from armed bandits were officially handed over to the Kaduna State Government on Saturday by…
12 Ojukwu University Students Die in Road Accidents in 10 Months, VC Raises Alarm
The Acting Vice Chancellor of Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University (COOU), Prof. Kate Azuka Omenugha, disclosed that twelve students…
NURTW Condemns MC Oluomo’s Inauguration, Calls It Illegal
The National Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW) has strongly criticized the recent inauguration of Musiliu Ayinde Akinsanya,…
“I Turned to Fraud to Avoid a Salary Job,” Says Nigerian Scammer Worth Over $500K
A 28-year-old suspected internet fraudster, Patrick Akpoguma, has admitted to engaging in various forms of online scams to…
Ogun LG Election: Governor Abiodun Casts Vote, Praises Peaceful Process
The Governor of Ogun State, Dapo Abiodun, participated in the ongoing local government elections on Saturday, casting his…
Bauchi Allocates N130m for State Qur’anic Recitation Competition
In a bid to promote Quranic education and memorization among its youth, Bauchi State has disbursed N130 million…
JUST IN: Tinubu to receive Indian PM Modi in Abuja Sunday
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is set to host Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi for a significant state visit…
Jake Paul Defeats Boxing Legend Mike Tyson in One-Sided Bout
Jake Paul, the 27-year-old YouTube star turned professional boxer, secured a decisive victory over former heavyweight champion Mike…
Tinubu Confers CFR On Late Lagbaja
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has posthumously awarded the prestigious Commander of the Federal Republic (CFR) title to the…
Late COAS Lagbaja Laid to Rest in Abuja
Abuja witnessed an emotional farewell as the late Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt. General Taoreed Lagbaja, was…
Ganging Up Against the Incumbent is a Distraction from Real National Issues – Akande
Political maneuvering alone is insufficient to tackle the multitude of socio-economic and political challenges facing Nigeria. This was…
NIPSS DG Makes Case On Inside Sources For Nigeria Getting UN Security Council Top Slot For Africa
In an interview on Inside Sources with Laolu Akande on Channels Television, Professor Ayo Omotayo, Director-General of the…
Ogun Police Warn Against Violence, Voter Intimidation Ahead of LG Polls
The Ogun State Police Command has issued a stern warning against acts of violence, intimidation, or disruption during…
INEC Reinstates Festus as Ondo Labour Party Candidate Following Court Ruling
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has confirmed Olorunfemi Ayodele Festus as the Labour Party’s candidate for the…
Kogi State Governor Allocates N316 Million for Bursary Payments to Students
Governor Ahmed Ododo of Kogi State has approved the release of N316 million for bursary payments to support…
US-Nigeria Relations: Appoint a Substantive Ambassador in Washington, Experts Urge Tinubu
In the wake of the recent U.S. presidential election, which saw the return of former President Donald Trump,…
JUST IN: Governor Okpebholo Appoints Chief of Staff
Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo, has appointed Gani Audu as his new Chief of Staff, a move aimed…
“Prayers Prevented Exchange Rate From Reaching N10,000 per Dollar” – Pastor Adeboye
Pastor Enoch Adeboye, General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), has shared his concerns about…
Victor Osimhen Joins Segun Odegbami as Joint-Second Top Scorer for Super Eagles
Nigerian football star Victor Osimhen has made a significant mark in the nation’s football history, tying with the…
BREAKING: Supreme Court Delivers Judgment on Governors’ Suit Against EFCC, ICPC, and NFIU
The Supreme Court of Nigeria has dismissed a lawsuit filed by Kogi State and 18 other states challenging…
FULL LIST: NJC Recommends 36 Judicial Appointments Across Nigeria
The National Judicial Council (NJC), led by Hon. Chief Justice of Nigeria, Justice Kudirat Kekere-Ekun, has recommended the…
Tinubu Calls for Peaceful Ondo Governorship Election
President Bola Tinubu has called on all political leaders, stakeholders, and citizens of Ondo State to maintain peace…
FRSC Alerts Public About Fake Recruitment Scams
The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has issued a public warning about fake online recruitment ads claiming that…
Six Vehicles Damaged as Gas Cylinder Explodes at Katsina Filling Station
A gas cylinder explosion at a filling station in Jibia Local Government Area of Katsina State has caused…
BREAKING: NJC Suspends Rivers, Anambra High Court Judges, Takes Action on Others [DETAILS]
The National Judicial Council (NJC) has recommended the compulsory retirement of two prominent judges following findings of serious…
“The Reports Are All Lies” – LP Denies Disqualification of Ondo Gubernatorial Candidate
The Labour Party has strongly denied reports claiming that its candidate for the upcoming Ondo State gubernatorial election,…
Naira Strengthens in Parallel Market, New Rate Revealed
The Naira has made a slight improvement in the parallel market, rising to N1,730 per dollar on Thursday,…
Ondo Election: Only PDP Can Rescue Nigeria – Makinde
Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, has called on the people of Ondo State to seize the opportunity of…
Argentina Stunned by Paraguay, Brazil Held to Draw by Venezuela in World Cup Qualifiers
Argentina’s unbeaten run in the South American World Cup qualifiers came to an end on Thursday as Paraguay…
LG Poll: Ogun State Declares Public Holiday, Restricts Movement
The Ogun State government has declared a public holiday today, Friday, November 15, 2024, allowing civil servants to…
JUST IN: Wike Suspends FCDA Secretary Indefinitely
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has ordered the immediate and indefinite suspension of…
Alleged N110bn Fraud: Court Arraigns Yahaya Bello Nov 27
The Federal Capital Territory High Court in Maitama, Abuja, has rescheduled the arraignment of former Kogi State Governor,…
What Baba Gbenro Told Me Before Hospitalisation – Mike Bamiloye
Renowned Nigerian gospel filmmaker Mike Bamiloye has paid a heartfelt tribute to Moses Korede Are, popularly known as…
FULL LIST: Super Eagles, Gabon, Côte d’Ivoire, 12 Others Secure Spots for AFCON 2025
The race to the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) is nearing its climax, with 15 out of…
Miss South Africa Withdraws from Miss Universe Due To Health Concerns
Mia Le Roux, recently crowned Miss South Africa 2024, has announced her withdrawal from the upcoming Miss Universe…
BREAKING: Super Eagles Secures AFCON 2025 Qualification
The Nigerian Super Eagles have officially qualified for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Morocco, thanks…
JUST IN: Popular Gospel Actor “Baba Gbenro” from Mount Zion’s Abattoir is Dead
The Nigerian gospel film industry is grieving the loss of Moses Korede Are, beloved for his role as…
Late COAS, Lagbaja’s Remains Arrive Abuja for Burial
The remains of late Chief of Army Staff, Lt Gen Taoreed Lagbaja arrived in Abuja on Thursday, ahead…
BREAKING: Tinubu Appoints Ex-Atiku’s Aide, 3 Others (Full List)
President Bola Tinubu has announced Daniel Bwala as his Special Adviser on Media and Public Communications. Bwala previously…
FG Proposes N47.9 Trillion Budget for 2025
The Nigerian federal government has announced its proposed budget for 2025, setting a record N47.9 trillion as the…
We’re Done With Atiku – Presidency
The Presidency, on Thursday, made a clear statement regarding former Vice President Atiku Abubakar’s recent criticism of President…
Remains of Late General Lagbaja Flown to Abuja
The remains of Nigeria’s former Chief of Army Staff, Lt. General Taoreed Lagbaja, were flown from Lagos to…
JUST IN: Okpebholo Freezes Govt Accounts, Renames Ministry
Governor Monday Okpebholo of Edo State has ordered the freezing of all bank accounts held by the Edo…
Nigeria’s Oil Output Rises to 1.8 Million Barrels Daily, Boosting Federal Revenue Prospects
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) has announced it has raised its daily crude oil production to…
Insecurity: Zamfara APC Defends Matawalle, Hails Tinubu’s Trust
The Zamfara State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has expressed strong support for President Bola Tinubu’s…
GWR confirms Nigerian doctor’s world record for largest drawing
Nigerian doctor and artist Fola David-Tolaram has earned a Guinness World Record for creating the largest individual drawing.…
Ekiti Pensioners Hail Oyebanji for N4.6 Billion Gratuity Payments, New Union Bus
Pensioners across Ekiti State have warmly welcomed recent initiatives led by Governor Biodun Oyebanji, which they say have…
Okowa Makes First Public Appearance After EFCC’s Arrest
Former Delta State Governor Ifeanyi Okowa made his first public appearance following his recent arrest and release by…
Why Tinubu’s Mining Sector Reform Is Drawing Global Attention
The Nigerian government’s recent efforts to revitalize its mining sector through targeted reforms are drawing significant international attention…
2027: Atiku Can’t Secure PDP Presidential Ticket – Wike
Nyesom Wike, the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), has dismissed the possibility of former presidential candidate…
Ondo Election: Police Deploys Senior Officers, Enforces Movement Restrictions
In preparation for the upcoming Ondo State governorship election scheduled for November 16, 2024, the Nigeria Police Force…
Osun Governor Presents N390bn Budget Proposal for 2025
Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke has presented a detailed budget proposal for 2025, outlining a total appropriation of…
Oyo Governor Proposes 2025 Budget with Focus on Infrastructure, Education
Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State has proposed a budget of N678.87 billion for the 2025 fiscal year,…