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Elumelu Meets Gabon’s President, Pledges Support for Infrastructure Development, Youth Empowerment

Tony Elumelu, Chairman of the United Bank for Africa (UBA) Group and Founder of the Tony Elumelu Foundation, has restated his commitment to...

Angolan businessman excretes 120 cocaine wraps at Kano airport in latest NDLEA bust

The war against drug trafficking in Nigeria has intensified with the arrest of Mbala Abuba, a 42-year-old Angolan businessman, by operatives of the...

Exclusive: The Alarming Rise of Femicide in Nigeria: Causes, Consequences, Solutions

The global scourge of femicide has escalated to crisis levels, with Nigeria bearing a disproportionate burden. A chilling statistic underscores the severity of...

Exclusive: Presidential CNG initiative faces setback in Abuja, union accused of sabotage amid high fares

In a bid mitigate the impact of fuel subsidy removal on Nigerians, who were struggling with rising transportation costs, President Bola Tinubu had...

Aftermath of face-off with Trump, 33 world leaders back Ukrainian Pres. Zelensky

Thirty-three world leaders have declared support for Ukrainian President, Volodymyr Zelensky, following a tense meeting between him and United States President, Donald Trump....

Ramadan 2025: Katsina, three other Northern states close down schools for 30 days

In observance of the holy month of Ramadan, several Northern states, including Katsina, Bauchi, Kebbi, and Kano, have ordered a temporary closure of...

IFAB introduces game-changing goalkeeper rule: 8-second countdown to restart play

In a groundbreaking move, the International Football Association Board (IFAB) has approved a new rule aimed at tackling time-wasting by goalkeepers. From the...

NNPC LTD Leads the Charge: Transforming Nigeria’s Maritime and Energy Sectors Through Landmark Joint Venture

By Olufemi Soneye Before President Bola Ahmed Tinubu took office in May 2023, Nigeria’s previous governments had been hesitant to implement meaningful and...

FG Reaffirms Commitment to Tax Dispute Resolution, Inaugurates 50 New Commissioners

The Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Mr. Wale Edun, has inaugurated 50 new commissioners to strengthen Nigeria’s tax dispute...

Alleged Defamation: Akpabio’s Wife Files N250bln Lawsuit Against Sen. Natasha Akpoti

The dispute between Senator Natasha Akpati-Uduaghan and Senate President Godswell Akpabio has escalated, moving from the floor of the Senate to the court...

48-year-old Nigerian fatally shot in Durban, South Africa, NUSA mourns

Tragedy has struck the Nigerian community in South Africa after 48-year-old Anthony Chikezie Mbonu was brutally murdered by unknown attackers in Durban, bringing...

ECOWAS Court Throws Out Suit Against Nigerian Government Over Kudirat Abiola’s Assassination

In a significant ruling on Friday, the Community Court of Justice of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), dismissed a case...

After 3-week captivity, kidnappers release ex-NYSC DG, retired Army General Tsiga

After 22- day ordeal with kidnappers, a former Director-General of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), Army General Maharazu Tsiga has regained his...

Ikeja Military Cantonment renamed Taoreed Lagbaja Cantonment, Sanwo-Olu inaugurates impressive gate, others

The Ikeja Military Cantonment in Lagos has been renamed in memory of the late immediate past Chief of Army Staff, Lt.-Gen.Taoheed Abiodun Lagbaja....

Tinubu pays tribute to trailblazing broadcaster Anike Agbaje-Williams

President Bola Tinubu has extended his condolences to the family, colleagues, and the broadcast media industry following the passing of trailblazing broadcaster, Chief...

March 7 Set as New Hearing Date for Obasa’s Lawsuit Against Lagos Lawmakers

Justice Yetunde Pinheiro of the Lagos State High Court sitting in Ikeja has adjourned further hearing in the suit filed by the outsted...