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23/04/2024

Aspirants on the platform of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the upcoming local government election in Katsina State have expressed shock and anger over what they said is the high cost of nomination form set by the party's State Working Committee (SWC).

Aspirants on the platform of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the upcoming local government election in Katsina State have expressed shock and anger

23/04/2024

A Dana Air Plane on Tuesday reportedly crash-landed in Lagos.

A Dana Air Plane on Tuesday reportedly crash-landed in Lagos. The aircraft took off from Abuja. There was no casualty at the time of filling the report.

23/04/2024

A Federal High Court sitting in Abuja, presided upon by Justice Emeka Nwite, has ordered the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to serve the immediate past governor of Kogi State, Yahaya Bello through his lawyer Abdulwahab Mohammed.

A Federal High Court sitting in Abuja, presided upon by Justice Emeka Nwite, has ordered the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to serve the

23/04/2024

Keen on optimising production from the nation’s hydrocarbon assets to boost revenues and meet the nation’s OPEC production quota, the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd) and its Joint Venture partner in the Awoba Unit Field, Newcross Exploration and Production Ltd, have restarted production from the Awoba field.

… Move Will Unlock 12,000 Barrels Per Day Production Keen on optimising production from the nation’s hydrocarbon assets to boost revenues and meet the

23/04/2024

A former President of the Chartered Institute of Bankers of Nigeria, Prof. Segun Ajibola, has said that the economic team needs to aggressively address the persistent high prices of goods despite the gain made by the naira against the US dollar.

A former President of the Chartered Institute of Bankers of Nigeria, Prof. Segun Ajibola, has said that the economic team needs to aggressively address

23/04/2024

Chelsea legend, John Terry and Manchester United legend, Andrew Cole have both been added into the prestigious Premier League Hall of Fame.

Chelsea legend, John Terry and Manchester United legend, Andrew Cole have both been added into the prestigious Premier League Hall of Fame. The duo became

23/04/2024

The Labour Party Edo State Chapter has called for calm over what it called technical glitches that affected its submission of names to the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) for the Edo State Election.

The Labour Party Edo State Chapter has called for calm over what it called technical glitches that affected its submission of names to the Independent

23/04/2024

President Bola Tinubu says Nigeria will continue to strengthen collaboration and lead in taking measures towards countering terrorism in Africa.

President Bola Tinubu says Nigeria will continue to strengthen collaboration and lead in taking measures towards countering terrorism in Africa. Tinubu

23/04/2024

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has published the final list of candidates for the upcoming Edo Governorship Election, scheduled for September 21, 2024.

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has published the final list of candidates for the upcoming Edo Governorship Election, scheduled for

22/04/2024

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has denied disobeying Court orders issued by the Kogi State High Court stopping it from arresting the immediate past governor of Kogi State, Yahaya Bello.

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has denied disobeying Court orders issued by the Kogi State High Court stopping it from arresting the

22/04/2024

The controversial cross-dresser, Idris Okuneye, popularly known as Bobrisky, on Monday, filed a notice of appeal challenging the six months maximum sentence given to him by a Federal High Court, Lagos.

The controversial cross-dresser, Idris Okuneye, popularly known as Bobrisky, on Monday, filed a notice of appeal challenging the six months maximum

22/04/2024

The people of Ishi-Ozalla community in Nkanu West Local Government Area of Enugu State, Monday, called for a strategic partnership among communities with the state government to sustain peace and provision of democratic dividends to the people.

The people of Ishi-Ozalla community in Nkanu West Local Government Area of Enugu State, Monday, called for a strategic partnership among communities with

22/04/2024

The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Hon. Tajudeen Abbas on Monday at the National Dialogue raised some concerns on possible abuse and mismanagement of the State Police for personal gains.

The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Hon. Tajudeen Abbas on Monday at the National Dialogue raised some concerns on possible abuse and

22/04/2024

The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) has sealed up an Abuja-based Chinese supermarket situated at the China General Chamber of Commerce over alleged discriminatory practices.

…Summons Officials To Appear At Commission's Headquarters On Wednesday The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) has sealed up an

22/04/2024

The Naira may sell below N1000 as the Central Bank of Nigeria has communicated to Bureau de Change Operators about releasing another tranche of $10,000 at a discounted rate.

The Naira may sell below N1000 as the Central Bank of Nigeria has communicated to Bureau de Change Operators about releasing another tranche of $10,000 at

22/04/2024

Senate President, Godswill Akpabio and the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Benjamin Kalu, on Monday countered the Inspector General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, calling for speedy action to establish state police.

Senate President, Godswill Akpabio and the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Benjamin Kalu, on Monday countered the Inspector General of Police,

22/04/2024

A Kano State High Court presided by Justice Usman Na’Abba on Monday vacated the order he earlier gave suspending Dr Abdullahi Ganduje as a member of the All Progressive Congress (APC).

A Kano State High Court presided by Justice Usman Na’Abba on Monday vacated the order he earlier gave suspending Dr Abdullahi Ganduje as a member of the

22/04/2024

The Association of Senior Civil Servants of Nigeria, SEC Unit has hailed the decision of President Bola Tinubu in reconstituting the Board of the Securities and Exchange Commission.

… Pledges To Support Newly Appointed Board In Repositioning Nigeria's Capital Market The Association of Senior Civil Servants of Nigeria, SEC Unit has

22/04/2024

The hope for HealthCare providers to migrate with dependants through study visas from Nigeria and other countries to the United Kingdom have been dashed with the ban on 'dependants privileges' as the new law is being enforced by the UK government.

The hope for HealthCare providers to migrate with dependants through study visas from Nigeria and other countries to the United Kingdom have been dashed

22/04/2024

The Federal High Court sitting in Ikoyi, Lagos, presided by Justice Ayokunle Faji, has discharged and acquitted former director-general of NIMASA, Patrick Akpobolokemi of fraud allegations involving the sum of N8.5bn.

The Federal High Court sitting in Ikoyi, Lagos, presided by Justice Ayokunle Faji, has discharged and acquitted former director-general of the Nigerian

22/04/2024

The Minister of Education, Prof. Tahir Mamman has stated that the ministry is going to look into cases of underage students who are being pushed by their parents to take the Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination(UTME).

The Minister of Education, Prof. Tahir Mamman has stated that the ministry is going to look into cases of underage students who are being pushed by their

22/04/2024

Six months into the Israel-Hamas war, the Israeli army on Monday announced the resignation of Major-General Aharon Haliva.

Six months into the Israel-Hamas war, the Israeli army on Monday announced the resignation of Major-General Aharon Haliva. Haliva after 38 years of active

22/04/2024

The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Command of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has arrested 10 suspected victims of human trafficking, purportedly being sponsored for illegal migration abroad.

The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Command of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has arrested 10 suspected victims of human

22/04/2024

Former President, Goodluck Ebele Jonathan has said that the issue of State Police in Nigeria is not negotiable as it is already “a settled matter.”

22/04/2024

The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Nigeria, Yusuf Tuggar on Monday revealed that over 40 million arms in Nigeria and Africa as a continent are controlled by terrorists.

The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Nigeria, Yusuf Tuggar on Monday revealed that over 40 million arms in Nigeria and Africa as a continent are controlled by

22/04/2024

The people of Okpuje community in Igboeze South Local Government Area of Enugu State, Monday, decried the abandonment of a multi-million naira livestock farm located in their community.

The people of Okpuje community in Igboeze South Local Government Area of Enugu State, Monday, decried the abandonment of a multi-million naira livestock

22/04/2024

The Inspector-General of Police (IGP) Kayode Egbetokun has said that the country is not yet ready for the establishment of a state-controlled police force.

The Inspector-General of Police (IGP) Kayode Egbetokun has said that the country is not yet ready for the establishment of a state-controlled police

22/04/2024

Veteran Nollywood actor Zack Orji has said the ‘Grace of God’ is the reason he is alive after a brain-harrowing experience.

Veteran Nollywood actor Zack Orji has said the ‘Grace of God’ is the reason he is alive after a brain-harrowing experience. THE WHISTLER in March 2024,

22/04/2024

The National Security Adviser, Mr Nuhu Ribadu has said Nigeria has resumed the prosecution of Boko Haram terrorists.

The National Security Adviser, Mr Nuhu Ribadu has said Nigeria has resumed the prosecution of Boko Haram terrorists. He stated this on Monday while giving

22/04/2024

The Governor of Akwa Ibom State, Umo Eno has issued a stern warning to an unidentified group purporting to be affiliated with the National Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas to stop impeding the distribution of petroleum products to Akwa Ibom State.

The Governor of Akwa Ibom State, Umo Eno has issued a stern warning to an unidentified group purporting to be affiliated with the National Union of

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