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Tinubu swears in eight permanent secretaries ahead of FEC meeting

President Bola Tinubu on Monday sworn in eight newly appointed permanent secretaries just before the commencement of the Federal Executive Council (FEC) meeting....

CJN to judges: Don’t succumb to “mob mentality” in deciding cases

The Chief Justice of Nigeria, Justice Olukayode Ariwoola, has urged judges on the nation’s bench to strive to overcome what he called “mob...

“Tears of the Sun” album: Teni promises to make two fans millionaires

Nigerian music star, Teni, is making waves beyond her musical talents as she recently made a bold promise to her fans. In a...

Air safety: Keyamo summons heads of aviation agencies

In a bid to address safety concerns in the nation’s aviation industry, the Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Mr Festus Keyamo (SAN),...

FG to invest N800bn in six ports rehabilitation

In its bid to reduce the high turnaround times of vessels and improve ports efficiency, the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) has outlined plans...

OPEN LETTER TO FCT MINISTER, CHIEF NYESOM WIKE by Richard Akinnola II

Dear Hon minister, First, a disclosure. You may not know me but we have met on two occasions in the house of our...

Inclement weather: Airline diverts Lagos-Abuja flight to Asaba airport

Citing weather conditions, a local airline – United Nigeria Airline flight which took off from the Murtala Muhammed Airport in Lagos en route...

Attempted military putsch in Sierra Leone: Nationwide curfew imposed

A military armoury in Sierra Leone’s capital Freetown came under attack on Sunday, the government announced, as it imposed an immediate national curfew....

SERAP to World Bank: Suspend further loans to 36 states in Nigeria over N87trn debt

With Nigeria’s staggering debt of over N87 trillion, the Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has urged the World Bank President, Mr Ajay...

Momentary truce as Pres. Tinubu wades into Akeredolu, Aiyedatiwa’s month-long rift

Following President Bola Tinubu’s intervention, there is momentary truce in the lingering crisis between ailing Ondo Gov. Rotimi Akeredolu and his deputy, Mr...

CBN set for recapitalization of the nation’s banks

The CBN Governor, Dr. Olayemi Cardoso, announced this at the 58th Annual Bankers Dinner by the Chartered Institute of Bankers of Nigeria (CIBN)...

Rivers crisis latest: I can’t stand ingrate, Wike blows hot, strikes Fubara

Nyesom Wike, the immediate past Governor of Rivers State and FCT Minister, has again opened up on the current, unresolved rift between him...

Nigeria’s economy grows by 2.54% in Q3 – NBS

The Nigerian economy has recorded growth by 2.54 percent in the third quarter of 2023, according to the latest report from National Bureau...

Kano Gov. poll: Lawyers petition NJC, demand probe of Appeal Court judgment

Legal practitioners under the auspices of Judiciary Watchdogs, on Friday, petitioned the National Judicial Commission (NJC), asking it to investigate the circumstances surrounding...

Appeal Court confirms APC’s Dapo Abiodun as Ogun governor, throws out PDP’s Adebutu’s case

The Appeal Court sitting in Lagos State on Friday upheld the verdict of Ogun State Elections Petitions Tribunal, affirming the victory of Mr...

Kano guber poll ‘clerical error’: An Appeal Court judgment in a mire of controversy

The past few months have been characterized with legal tussles over the March 18, 2023, governorship election across the country. While some governors...