Macron urges Algeria to free jailed writer Boualem Sansal
French President Emmanuel Macron has called upon Algerian authorities to release French-Algerian writer Boualem Sansal,...
Tinubu extends immigration CG, Nandap tenure
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the extension of the tenure of the Comptroller-General of...
Okpebholo visits Kano, assures justice for victims of Uromi attack
Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, on Monday, visited Kano State to personally commiserate with...
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Burkina Faso junta pardons 21 soldiers convicted in 2015 failed coup
The head of the junta in Burkina Faso has pardoned 21 soldiers convicted of involvement in a failed coup in...
Read moreNDLEA busts international drug ring, arrests Italy-based businessman, others
Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) have arrested a Lekki-based businessman and proprietor of Damillionz Takeout, Arokodare...
Read moreOmokri urges swift trial for Uromi killers to prevent retaliation
Public commentator and former presidential aide, Reno Omokri, has called on the Edo State Government to urgently prosecute those responsible...
Read moreMali, Burkina Faso, and Niger impose 0.5% levy on imports
Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger have taken another step in solidifying their breakaway alliance by imposing a 0.5% levy on...
Read moreEdo PDP blames Okpebholo for security collapse, Uromi Killing
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has accused Governor Monday Okpebholo of failing to address the deepening security crisis in Edo...
Read moreOluyede reaffirms Nigerian army’s commitment to National Security
The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt.-Gen. Olufemi Oluyede, has reaffirmed his commitment to securing Nigeria as he celebrated Eid-el-Fitr...
Read moreEFCC’s anti-corruption war on track, gaining strength – Olukoyede
Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, Mr Ola Olukoyede has expressed optimism that Nigerians are capable of breaking...
Read moreTinubu defends appointment of Bosun Tijani despite past criticism
President Bola Tinubu has explained his decision to appoint Dr. Bosun Tijani as Minister of Communications, Innovation, and Digital Economy...
Read moreTinubu commends Wike’s FCT reforms, warns against PDP influence
President Bola Tinubu on Sunday commended the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, for his infrastructural strides in...
Read moreNigerian boxer dies after collapsing in Ghana bout
The Ghana Boxing Authority (GBA) has confirmed the tragic passing of Nigerian boxer Gabriel Oluwasegun Olanrewaju, who collapsed during an...
Read moreI almost quit the presidential race, Tinubu
President Bola Tinubu has expressed deep appreciation to Nigerians for their outpouring of goodwill and prayers as he marked his...
Read moreSaudi announces sight of Shawwal set Sunday as Eid al-Fitr
Saudi Arabia has announced Sunday, March 30, 2025, as Eid al-Fitr after sighting the crescent of Shawwal. The announcement surfaced...
Read moreAbout 58 dead Nigerians make list of UK unclaimed estates
The United Kingdom (UK) Government Legal Department has released a comprehensive list of unclaimed estates belonging to 5,804 deceased individuals...
Read moreReps condemns killing of travellers in Edo, calls for swift justice
The House of Representatives has strongly condemned the killing of 16 travellers in Uromi, Edo State, describing the incident as...
Read moreTinubu, Nigerians unite to demand justice for Uromi killings
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has ordered an immediate manhunt for the killers of 16 travelers in Uromi, Edo State. According...
Read moreNigeria, Germany sign new agreement to strengthen security
The Federal Government of Nigeria has signed a renewed Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the German Technical Advisory to strengthen...
Read moreSDP Kaduna denies El-Rufai’s membership, rejects state exco dissolution
The Social Democratic Party, Kadunna state chapter has denied former governor Nasir El-Rufai from the All Progressives Congress (APC), noting...
Read moreEgypt to host U20 AFCON as Cote d’Ivoire pulls out
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has announced Egypt as the new host nation for the 2025 U20 African Cup...
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Hon. Ife Ehindero urges students to leverage NELFUND, receives NACAS ambassador award
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Akungba: Properties destroyed as fire razes small businesses
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ASUU-FG monday meeting inconclusive, to reconvene 24 hours later
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ASUU to meet over strike decision
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Organizers announce BBNaija season 7 Premiere date and Prize Money
EFCC collaborates NCoS to Strengthen fight against economic and financial crimes
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC has called for enhanced collaboration with Nigerian Correctional Service, NCoS to develop stronger...
Read moreNNPCL set to commence IPO, as firm moves to enhance transparency
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) has disclosed that its Initial Public Offering will take place soon. The company...
Read moreEFCC re-arraigns two over alleged N2.2bn oil subsidy fraud
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Lagos Zonal Directorate 1, have re-arraigned the duo of Mamman Nasir Ali and...
Read moreTinubu makes key appointments for the NCDMB council
President Bola Tinubu has approved four new members to the Council of Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB). The...
Read moreDaughter of ex-Oyo governor dies at age 41
The family of late former Oyo state governor, Abiola Ajimobi has confirmed the death of Bisola Ajimobi Kola-Daisi, the eldest...
Read moreLate Ajimobi’s eldest daughter, Bisola, passes away in UK
Bisola Ajimobi Kola-Daisi, the eldest daughter of the late former governor of Oyo State, Senator Abiola Ajimobi, has passed away...
Read moreMarketers applaud FG as Port Harcourt refinery works 180 days non-stop
Petroleum Products Retail Outlets Owners Association of Nigeria (PETROAN) has commended the Federal Government for rebuilding and renovating the Port...
Read moreGroup urges FG to revoke NYSC members’ disenfranchisement
The Unemployed Youth Initiative has urged the federal government to allow members of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) to...
Read moreEFCC re-arraigns Dasuki, others over alleged ₦33 billion fraud
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), have re-arraigned former National Security Adviser, Colonel Sambo Dasuki (retd), alongside 3 others...
Read moreDelta PPRO urges parents to train children properly to curb crime
Delta State Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), Bright Edafe, has called on parents and guardians to instill discipline in their...
Read moreFRSC reaffirms commitment to UN campaign against road traffic crashes
The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has reiterated its commitment to the global campaign against road traffic crashes in line...
Read moreGoods worth millions of naira were lost to Anambra fire incident
Traders have lamented the loss of goods worth millions of naira to the night fire incident that occurred at popular...
Read moreCardoso insists CBN will strengthen policies to ensure FX stability
The Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Olayemi Cardaso has emphasized the commitment of the apex bank to...
Read moreFG declares March 31, April 1 public holidays for Eid-el-Fitr celebration
The Federal Government has declared Monday, March 31 and Tuesday, April 1 as public holidays to mark the Eid-el-Fitr celebration....
Read moreJust In: Rivers sole administrator suspends SSG, other appointees
In a statement on Wednesday, the Sole Administrator of Rivers state, Retired Vice Admiral Inok-Ete Ibas announced the suspension of...
Read moreFG begins N77,000 NYSC allowance payment after delay
The Federal Government has commenced the payment of the new N77,000 monthly allowance to members of the National Youth Service...
Read moreRivers state government to compensate residents with N1.1bn for illegal demolitions
A high court in Rivers State, Port Harcourt has ordered the state government to pay N1.1 billion to residents whose...
Read moreEFCC urges youths to embrace integrity, shun internet fraud
The Executive Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Mr Ola Olukoyede has urged Nigerian Youths to choose...
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Hon. Ife Ehindero urges students to leverage NELFUND, receives NACAS ambassador award
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ASUU to meet over strike decision
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Organizers announce BBNaija season 7 Premiere date and Prize Money
Uganda man stabs uncle to death over property dispute
A 45-year-old man, Joseph Bwire, has allegedly killed his paternal uncle, Zakaria Sande, 65 years old, in Busia District in...
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Maintain peace or face dethronement, Adeleke warns Ifon, Ilobu, Erin-Osun traditional rulers
Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, has warned traditional rulers in Ifon, Ilobu, and Erin-Osun that they...
Reps move to end immunity for VP, governors, others
On Wednesday, the House of Representatives passed a constitutional amendment bill for a second reading, aiming...
103 inmates gain freedom as Katsina CJ pardons offenders
About 103 inmates have gained freedom with three others discharged in Katsina on the grounds of...
Senate calls for urgent review of data costs as Nigerians struggle with price hike
The Nigerian Senate has called on the Federal Ministry of Communications, Innovation, and Digital Economy to...
EFCC arrests 37 suspected Internet Fraudsters in Ilorin
Operatives of the Ilorin Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), have arrested...
Kebbi zakkat board distributes N20,000 to 1,277 vulnerables
The Kebbi State Zakkat and Sadaqat Collection and Distribution Board has distributed N20,000 to 1,277 vulnerables...
Uganda signs crucial refinery deal with UAE consortium as US investors pull out
Uganda is about to start refining crude oil after signing a final agreement with Alpha MBM Investments. President Museveni through...
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