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By-elections: Senate swears in two new senators

Following their victory in recent by-elections, the Senate on Wednesday, October 8, swore in two newly elected senators – Joseph Ikpea and Emmanuel...

139m Nigerians Still in Poverty Despite Economic Reforms, World Bank Says

Despite Nigeria’s recent economic stabilization efforts, approximately 139 million citizens still live in poverty, according to the World Bank. This alarming figure was...

Super Eagles Camp Bubbles With 20 Players Ahead of Lesotho Clash

The Super Eagles’ camp in Polokwane, South Africa, has welcomed 18 players so far, with Portugal-based defender Zaidu Sanusi and Spain-based forward Jerome...

ASUU Negotiations Enter Final Phase, FG Confirms

With industrial action looming, the Federal Government said it had initiated the final phase of talks with the Academic Staff Union of Universities...

Cristiano Ronaldo Makes History as Football’s First Billionaire

Cristiano Ronaldo has etched his name in the annals of football history, becoming the first player to achieve a net worth of $1.4...

FCT Voter Registration: INEC Extends Exercise by Four Days

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) says it has extended the ongoing Continuous Voter Registration exercise at the ward level across the Federal...

Just in: Court adjourns Kanu’s Trial to Oct. 16 for Health Assessment

A Federal High Court in Abuja has adjourned the further trial of IPOB leader Nnamdi Kanu on terrorism charges until October 16. Justice...

NPA’s Dantsoho Leads Delegation to Japan Port Conference, Explores Sustainable Port Practices

Dr. Abubakar Dantsoho, Managing Director of the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA), is leading a delegation to the World Port Conference #IAPH2025 in Kobe,...

I resigned to protect my integrity, prevent distractions to FG – Ex-Minister Nnaji

Geoffrey Nnaji, the recently resigned Minister of Innovation, Science and Technology, stated he stepped down to protect his integrity and prevent “distractions” from...

Ogun Airport Takes Off: First Commercial Flight Lands in Abuja

The Gateway International Airport in Ilishan-Remo, Ogun State, witnessed its first commercial flight inauguration on Tuesday, officiated by Governor Dapo Abiodun. A ValueJet...

Tinubu Confers National Honour on Ex-INEC Chairman Yakubu

The decade-long leadership of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) by Professor Mahmood Yakubu has ended, following President Bola Tinubu’s acceptance of his...

Nigeria, Qatar Strengthen Ties to Combat Illicit Drug Trafficking

Nigeria and Qatar have strengthened their partnership in combating illicit drug trafficking through a significant milestone: the symbolic exchange of instruments of ratification...

Updated: We Built Foundation for Credible Elections in Africa’s Largest Democracy – Prof. Yakubu

The immediate past Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Prof. Mahmood Yakubu, has said the commission had built a foundation for...

Tinubu Seeks $2.3bln External Loan to Offset 2025 Budget Deficit

President Bola Tinubu has requested approval from the House of Representatives to secure approximately $2.3 billion in external borrowing to address Nigeria’s 2025...

Just in: Tinubu Seeks Senate Confirmation for NERC Chairman

President Bola Tinubu has forwarded a letter to the Senate seeking the confirmation of Engr. Abdullahi Ramat as the Chairman/CEO of the Nigerian...

No Plan B: AFCON 2025 to Go Ahead Amid Morocco Protests, Says CAF President

The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has confirmed that the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) will take place in Morocco as scheduled, despite...