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Senate approves Prof. Ayogu as CBN board member

Prof. Melvin Ayogu’s appointment to the Central Bank of Nigeria’s (CBN) Board of Directors has been confirmed by the Senate, just 13 days...

South Africa Faces FIFA Sanctions for Fielding Ineligible Player in World Cup Qualifier

A controversy has erupted in the 2026 FIFA World Cup Africa qualifiers, with South Africa facing the possibility of losing three points for...

Just in: Senate confirms Nwakuche’s appointment as CG of Nigerian Correctional Service

A day after a jailbreak occurred at a correctional facility in Kogi State, the Senate on Tuesday confirmed the appointment of Mr. Sylvester...

Sen. Natasha submits petition to LPDC to disbar Senate ethics committee chairman, Imasuen

In what looks like a counterattack, suspended Sen. Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan has filed a petition to disbar Sen. Nedamwem Imasuen, Chairman of the Senate...

NCS seizes N125m worth of smuggled petrol in largest bust in recent times

In a significant blow to fuel smugglers, about 125,000 litres of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), valued at ₦125 million, has been seized in...

Tinubu Applauds Jonathan for Winning Prestigious 2025 Sunhak Peace Prize

President Bola Tinubu has congratulated former President Goodluck Jonathan on winning the prestigious 2025 Sunhak Peace Founders’ Award. In a statement on Tuesday...

Akwa Ibom Govt. Offers Free Tickets To Fans For Super Eagles’ World Cup Qualifier Match in Uyo

In a move to mobilize support for the Super Eagles, the Akwa Ibom State Government has announced that it will be offering complimentary...

Just in: Judge hands off Natasha’s case, cites Akpabio’s petition

The legal battle between suspended Sen. Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan and the Nigerian Senate has taken a dramatic turn as Justice Obiora Egwuatu of the...

Barely Seven Days After Administrator Takes Office, Rivers Head of Service Quits

Just a week into retired Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ibas’ tenure as Rivers State Sole Administrator, the Head of the State Civil Service, Dr...

Flight Forced to Make U-Turn After Pilot Realizes He Left Passport Behind

A United Airlines 787 flying from Los Angeles to China had to turn around at the weekend after it was discovered one of...

Wike’s photo with Supreme Court Justice Agim after ruling against Fubara: Apex Court reacts

The Supreme Court of Nigeria has rejected allegations of judiciary manipulation after a photo surfaced of Justice Emmanuel Agim with Minister of the...

2024 financials: UBA gross earnings grow from N2.08trn in 2023 to N3.19trn, grows profit to N804bln

Africa’s Global Bank, United Bank for Africa (UBA) Plc, has released its audited financial results for the full year ended on December 31,...

Tinubu to Flag Off Unity Torch Movement Ahead of 22nd National Sports Festival

In a symbolic gesture of peace and unity, President Bola Tinubu will officially flag off the Unity Torch movement on Tuesday, March 25,...

FCT Police Seize 488 pieces of AK-47 Rifles, Ammunition Hidden in Palm Oil Containers, Arrest Suspect

The FCT Police Command has made another significant breakthrough in its efforts to ensure public safety and prevent crime with the apprehending of...

Updated: Natasha’s recall: We ‘ll adhere to constitutional guidelines, says INEC

Following the receipt of a petition for the recall of Kogi Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has promised to...

Exclusive: Gishiri demolition: Compensation payment has started, not yet relocated – says Madalla, Youth Advocate

Eight days after Minister Nyesom Wike ordered immediate compensation for Gishiri community residents, compensation payments have begun, according to Gishiri Youth Advocate John...