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Executive Vice President Adedapo Segun Urges Shift to Free Market for Stability Adedapo Segun, Executive Vice President of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) Downstream, has warned that the scarcity of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), commonly known as petrol, …

Lagos Health Commissioner Confirms Rising Cholera Cases and Fatalities Cholera has claimed 15 lives in Lagos State, as confirmed by the Health Commissioner, Professor Akin Abayomi, last night. Abayomi detailed the ongoing efforts to control the outbreak in the state, …

Online Activist Reveals Misuse of Funds and Luxury Lifestyles of Group Leaders A former prominent online influencer within the “OBIDIENTS” group, identified as @FS_Yusuf_, has taken to Twitter to expose alleged corruption and misuse of funds within the organization during …

Ongoing Investigation Prompts Six-Week Suspension, Ministerial Panel Formed to Address Operational Concerns In a significant move, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, has announced the suspension of all administered programmes by the National Social Investment Programme Agency (NSIPA). This decision comes …

CBN Dissolves Boards and Management, Citing Regulatory Non-Compliance and Governance Failures In a significant move, the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has taken decisive action by appointing new executives to oversee the operations of Union, Keystone, and Polaris Banks, following …

President Bola Tinubu prioritizes integrity, transparency, and accountability in managing Nigeria’s commonwealth President Bola Tinubu has taken decisive action by suspending the Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation, Dr. Betta Edu, from office with immediate effect. This breaking development …

Kaduna State Government Receives Briefing on Alleged Drone Misfire; Search-and-Rescue Operations Ongoing In the wake of the Sunday night tragedy involving an alleged missed target airstrike on Tudun Biri village in Kaduna State, the Kaduna State Government has received briefings …

Energy, Trade, and Investment Top Agenda as President Tinubu Strengthens Economic Ties with Germany President Bola Tinubu is set to depart Abuja on Saturday for Berlin, Germany, where he will attend the G20 Compact with Africa (CwA) Conference on November …

Authorities Launch Investigation into Late Evening Incident Amidst Poor Visibility In a harrowing incident, a luxury jet carrying the Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, and other individuals crash-landed just a few meters from the Ibadan Airport runway on Friday evening. …

Temitope Ajayi sheds light on the purpose behind the provisions for a presidential yacht and State House vehicles In a recent article, Temitope Ajayi, Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media and Publicity, addresses the misconceptions surrounding two line …

Landmark Decision Affirms Presidential Election Tribunal’s Verdict In a groundbreaking ruling, the Supreme Court has dismissed the appeals filed by former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, solidifying the victory of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu in the February 25, 2023, presidential election. …

Mesfin Tasew Clarifies Misconceptions and Highlights Shared Vision for a Robust National Carrier Mesfin Tasew, the Group Chief Executive Officer of Ethiopian Airlines, recently shed light on the carrier’s involvement in the establishment of Nigeria Air, dispelling misconceptions and emphasizing …

Diverse Appointments Aim to Propel Nigeria’s Renewed Hope for a Restructured Economy and Unified Society In a recent statement released by Chief Ajuri Ngelale, the Special Adviser to the President on Media & Publicity, President Bola Tinubu has officially appointed …

In a significant move aimed at enhancing environmental cleanliness, safety, and public health, the Lagos State Government, through the Ministry of the Environment and Water Resources, has declared a comprehensive ban on street trading, hawking, illegal structures on drainage systems, …

In response to numerous environmental violations, Mr. Tokunbo Wahab, the Commissioner for the Environment and Water Resources in Lagos State, has mandated the immediate closure of Ladipo Market in Mushin. The decision comes as a stern response to a range …

In a significant development, Dr. Hakeem Baba-Ahmed, the senior brother of Labour Party’s Vice Presidential candidate, Yusuf Datti Baba-Ahmed, has officially accepted an appointment to serve as the Special Adviser (Political) to Vice President Kashim Shettima. Dr. Hakeem Baba-Ahmed made …

Prominent Nigerian author and political commentator Reno Omokri has taken to social media to issue a bold challenge to AriseTV, a prominent Nigerian news outlet. In a tweet, Omokri pledged to pay $100,000 to anyone who can provide concrete evidence …

Nobel laureate Wole Soyinka has made damning allegations against the leadership of the Labour Party (LP), claiming they deliberately misrepresented the outcome of the 2023 polls, in which Peter Obi participated, by attempting to force lies upon the Nigerian populace. …

Nigerian President Bola Tinubu is set to engage in talks with the leadership of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) in an effort to resolve a lingering diplomatic dispute between the two nations. The UAE authorities imposed a visa ban on …

Gabon has been thrust into political turmoil as military forces have announced a coup, effectively deposing President Ali Bongo following the controversial declaration of his victory in the recent election. Ali Bongo, who ascended to power in 2009 after the …

The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has announced the activation of standby forces as a contingency plan should diplomatic efforts fail to address the recent coup in Niger. This move comes as West African leaders intensify their discussions …

ABUJA, August 3, 2023 – The anticipated arraignment of the suspended Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) Governor, Godwin Emefiele, at the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) High Court in Abuja has been postponed due to the indisposition of the first and …

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has underscored that the agency does not impose any charges for the release of detained suspects to their legal representatives or family members. Halima Rufa’u, the Acting Commander of the Ibadan Zonal Command …

In a significant development, President Tinubu has communicated with the Senate to withdraw the nomination of Maryam Shetty as a ministerial nominee. Instead, he has chosen to replace her with Mairiga Mahmud, presenting a new candidate for the ministerial position. …

The Joint Task Force of Anambra and Delta State Police Commands has embarked on a series of patrols on the second Niger Bridge in an effort to ensure its safety and improve its usability for road users. During a press …

Akure, Nigeria – The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt.-Gen. Taoreed Lagbaja, reiterated the Nigerian Army’s unwavering commitment to upholding the principles of the country’s Constitution. He made this declaration on Monday during a speech at the Nigeria Army Combat …

ABUJA – President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is set to address the nation in a special broadcast scheduled for Monday, July 31, 2023, at 7 pm. The announcement was made by Dele Alake, the Special Adviser to the President on Special …

In a recent session, the Nigerian Senate rejected the use of a political solution approach to address the case of Nnamdi Kanu, the proclaimed leader of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB). The upper chamber, however, condemned the disruptive …

Vice President Sen. Kashim Shettima announced that Nigeria has successfully mobilized over half a billion dollars for an ambitious and transformative food systems initiative. The Vice President disclosed this significant achievement during his chairmanship of a high-level meeting on the …

In a recent development, the Federal High Court has approved Nnamdi Kanu’s application to have access to a medical doctor of his choice outside the facilities of the Department of State Services (DSS). The court also ruled that all his …

Nigeria’s prominent airline, Max Air, has been forced to halt its domestic operations following a suspension imposed by the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA). In a letter bearing the reference NCAA/DG/AIR/11/16/363, the NCAA directed the immediate suspension of Parts A3 …

Governor Chukwuma Soludo of Anambra State has announced a scholarship for Miss Nkechinyere Umeh, the highest-scoring candidate in the 2023 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examinations (UTME). The news came through a statement issued by Mr. Christian Aburime, Soludo’s Press Secretary, on …

A private security contractor engaged by the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Ltd. (NNPC Ltd) successfully intercepted a vessel transporting 800,000 litres of suspected stolen crude oil. The vessel, named MT TURA II with IMO number 6620462, was apprehended by operatives …

In a confirmation by Dmitry Peskov, the press secretary of the President of the Russian Federation, it has been disclosed that a meeting took place on June 29 between President Vladimir Putin and Yevgeny Prigozhin in the Kremlin. Peskov revealed …