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The Kano State Government, headed by Dr. Baffa Bichi, has announced the successful reclamation of land worth trillions of naira following a series of demolition exercises carried out across various locations in the state. Under the leadership of Governor Abba …
Kano State Government Reclaims Trillions of Naira Worth of Land through Demolition Exercises Read More
In the coming days, electricity tariffs in Nigeria are expected to surge by more than 40%, a move that could mark the eventual elimination of all forms of energy subsidies in the country. With a monthly subsidy of approximately N50 …
Electricity Tariff Set to Increase Over 40%, Signaling the End of Energy Subsidies Read More
Former governor of Imo State, Rochas Okorocha, narrowly escaped an attack on his convoy by gunmen while traveling along the Okigwe-Enugu Expressway. The incident occurred on Friday as his fleet was returning to Enugu after dropping him in Owerri. The …
Former Imo State Governor Rochas Okorocha Survives Gunmen Attack on Convoy Read More
Justice Zainab Bulkachuwa, the wife of former Senator Adamu Bulkachuwa, has firmly defended her judicial integrity in response to remarks made by her husband regarding his use of her position to favor his colleagues during her tenure as the President …
Justice Zainab Bulkachuwa Defends Judicial Integrity Amidst Husband’s Controversial Comments Read More
Thousands of intending pilgrims bound for Saudi Arabia are currently stranded at Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA) in Lagos, causing frustration and concern among the affected individuals. The stranded pilgrims belong to private tour operators operating under the Association of …
Private tour operators under AHUON express anger as Arik Air fails to airlift pilgrims to Saudi Arabia Read More
Bill Gates, co-chair of the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, is scheduled to visit Niger and Nigeria next week, following his recent trip to China. The purpose of the visit is to engage in discussions with national and local leaders, …
Bill Gates to Visit Niger and Nigeria, Engage in Discussions on Global Health and Development Read More
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) Friday gave its backing to the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN’s) exchange rate unification policy. The policy, which collapsed all exchange rates into the Investors and Exporters (I&E) window, allows market forces to determine exchange …
IMF backs CBN’s exchange rate unification policy Read More
Former President Olusegun Obasanjo, has said the presidential candidate of the Labour Party in the February 25 presidential election, Peter Obi, is still the candidate for a better Nigeria. The Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, declared the then candidate of …
Peter Obi remains candidate for a better Nigeria – Obasanjo Read More
A former Minister of Justice and Attorney General of the Federation, Abubakar Malami, has punctured reports that he is on the run over allegations of corruption. Following the suspension of the Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), …
I’m not on the run – Malami Read More
A Nigerian human rights activist and a professor of Practice in International Human Rights Law at the Fletcher School, Tufts University, Chidi Odinkalu, has said that he has no sympathy for the suspended governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria …
I have no sympathy for Emefiele – Chidi Odinkalu Read More
The 14th Emir of Kano, Alhaji Muhammadu Sanusi, on Thursday, paid a visit to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu at the Aso Rock Presidential Villa, Abuja. Sanusi arrived the villa hours after the president inaugurated the National Economic Council (NEC). …
Sanusi meets Tinubu at Aso Rock Read More
The Labour Party (LP) is currently divided as factional leaders express contrasting views regarding the suspension of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) Governor, Godwin Emefiele. While one faction supports the suspension, accusing Emefiele of causing hardship during the naira …
Factional Leaders of Labour Party Disagree Over Suspension of CBN Governor Read More
President Bola Tinubu has made significant strides in bolstering his administration with the appointment of several accomplished individuals as Special Advisers. This decision aims to enhance governance and address key areas crucial to Nigeria’s progress. The newly appointed advisers possess …
President Tinubu Appoints Special Advisers to Strengthen Administration Read More
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu welcomed former Military Head of State, General Abdulsalami Abubakar, to the Presidential Villa in Abuja on Thursday. This visit follows closely on the heels of former President Goodluck Jonathan’s recent visit to discuss the evolving situation …
Former Head of State Abdulsalami Abubakar Meets President Tinubu at Presidential Villa Read More
President Bola Tinubu has approved the indefinite suspension of the Chairman of Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Mr AbdulRasheed Bawa. This is contained in a statement issued by Director of Information, Office of the Secretary to the Government of …
Tinubu suspends EFCC Chairman, Bawa Read More
What was meant to be a friendly football match in Madalla town, Niger State, turned into a scene of mourning when a referee met a sudden and tragic end after being struck by lightning. The referee, known among football fans …
Tragedy Strikes: Referee Dies in Thunder Strike During Football Match in Niger State Read More
President Bola Tinubu has signed the Nigeria Data Protection Bill, 2023 into law. The Nigeria Data Protection Act, 2023 provides a legal framework for the protection of personal information and the practice of data protection in Nigeria. Dr Vincent Olatunji, …
Tinubu signs data protection bill into law Read More
The newly inaugurated Senate President, Senator Godswill Akpabio on Tuesday laid out what looks like an agenda setting for the National Assembly in order to move the economy and the country forward. While congratulating, his fellow senators that have just …
I Will Not Betray Nigerians, New Senate President, Godswill Akpabio Promised Read More
Following the resignation of Femi Gbajabiamila, the former Speaker of the House of Representatives, his seat has been declared vacant by the incumbent, Tajudeen Abbas. The declaration followed Gbajabiamila’s letter of resignation in Abuja on Wednesday at the plenary under …
Reps declare Gbajabiamila’s seat vacant Read More
The Kano State Government has demolished the multi-million Naira Government House roundabout over security reasons. The historic multi-million naira roundabout was remodelled and renovated by the immediate past administration of Abdullahi Ganduje at the cost of N160 million in 2017. …
Why we demolished Kano govt House roundabout – Gov Abba Read More
In a significant development, Tajudeen Abbas, the representative of Zaria Federal Constituency in Kaduna State, has been elected as the Speaker of the 10th House of Representatives in Nigeria. Abbas, who was the preferred candidate of the All Progressives Congress …
BREAKING: Tajudeen Abbas Emerges Speaker of the 10th House of Representatives Read More
In a lively and spirited session at the red chamber, Senator Godswill Akpabio has been elected as the President of the 10th Senate. Akpabio, a former governor of Akwa-Ibom State and lawmaker representing Akwa Ibom North West, emerged victorious after …
BREAKING: Godswill Akpabio Emerges as President of the 10th Senate in a Contentious Session Read More
Vice President Kashim Shettima has said he did not in any way disparage northern Muslims over the battle for the leadership of the 10th National Assembly. Shettima said this as he condemned some organisations that misinterpreted his disposition while establishing …
N/Assembly: Shettima denies defaming northern muslims Read More
Opposition parties are angling for the various leadership positions in the minority caucus ahead of the inauguration of the 10th House of Representatives. In a move to clinch the Minority Leader’s slot, PDP members-elect from the South West have sought …
10th House: Opposition scrambles for minority leadership positions Read More
The 9th Senate had passed 500 Bills in four years, says the Senate President, Ahmad Lawan. He said this in his remarks on Saturday during the valedictory session for the outgoing senators of the 9th Assembly. “Today, I address you …
9th Senate Valedictory: We passed 500 Bills in 4 years – Lawan Read More
The Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Police Command has said the explosion heard around the Gwagwa-Karmo road in the nation’s capital on Friday was due to a faulty tanker carrying Liquified Petroleum Gas, LPG. Residents of the area were earlier thrown …
Police allay fear, clarifies explosion in Abuja Read More
President Bola Tinubu has announced the suspension of Godwin Emefiele as the Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN). The decision, which was made as part of the ongoing investigation into his office and the planned reforms in the …
President Bola Tinubu Suspends Godwin Emefiele as Central Bank Governor Amid Ongoing Investigation and Financial Sector Reforms Read More
The Spiritual Director of the Adoration Ministry, Enugu, Nigeria, AMEN, Rev. Fr. Ejike Mbaka, has narrated how his erstwhile cook tried to poison him. Mbaka claimed God revealed the incident to him through a vision. He said this in a …
How my cook tried to poison me – Fr Mbaka Read More
The race to the Speakership of the 10th National Assembly is taking a new dimension with 35 out of 42 House of Representatives members-elect from the South-East region reportedly endorsing Hon. Tajudeen Abbas and Hon. Benjamin Kalu, for positions of …
35 South-East Reps-elect endorse Abbas, Kalu for House leadership Read More
A sergeant in the Nigerian Army, was on Wednesday killed by a passenger train at the railway crossing at the PWD area of Ikeja, Lagos. The train was said to be on its way to Iddo in Lagos from Ibadan …
Train crushes army sergeant on motorcycle in Lagos Read More
Governor Umo Eno of Akwa Ibom State Wednesday paid a visit to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu at the Aso Rock Presidential Villa, Abuja. Speaking after a closed door meeting with the President, the governor elected on the platform of Peoples …
PDP governor visits Tinubu, says politics is over Read More
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, Wednesday, swore-in Senator George Akume as the new Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF) at the State House, Abuja. Senator Akume took his Oath of Allegiance and Oath of Office around 11:06 am inside …
Tinubu swears Akume in as SGF Read More
Benue State Governor, Fr Hyacinth Alia has nullified all recent appointments into the State Civil Service made by the immediate past administration of former governor, Samuel Ortom. The Governor also gave other directives, reversing some promotions, postings and transfers made …
Benue: Gov Alia sacks Ortom’s appointees, gives four other tough directives Read More
Gov. Godwin Obaseki of Edo on Tuesday reduced the number of work days that civil and public servants would have to commute to their workplaces from five days to three days a week, amongst other measures. In a statement made …
Fuel Subsidy: Edo Govt reduces work days to three Read More
A Biafra agitator, Simon Ekpa has said any order by the Nigeria Labour Congress, NLC, will not be respected in the Southeast region. On Tuesday, Ekpa, a Finland-based lawyer and Prime Minister of the Biafra Government Republic in Exile, BRGIE, …
NLC order will not be respected in Southeast – Ekpa declares Read More
The Lagos State Government on Monday filed a 12-count charge before a state High Court, against an Interior designer, Ehizogie Ogbebor, for alleged failure to pay tax returns. The state, through its prosecution counsel, Mr A. I. Alli said the …
Lagos State govt files charge against social media celebrity, Ehizogie Read More