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U.S. slams visa ban on Nigerians over violence, manipulation of 2023 polls

"These individuals, under US Immigration and Nationality Act, will be subject to restrictions on visas to the United States under a policy covering...

Nigeria’s inflation rate surges to 22.22 per cent in April, highest in 17 years — NBS

The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) latest inflation report shows an upsurge of the annual inflation rate of 22.22 per cent as at...

In Pres. Buhari’s absence, VP Osinbajo again presides over “extraordinary” FEC meeting

Following President Muhammadu Buhari’s continued stay in UK for medical reasons, Vice-President Yemi Osinbajo (SAN) on Monday presided over an “extraordinary” Federal Executive...

Liverpool will compete with Man City for the title next season, says Klopp

Jurgen Klopp said he expects Liverpool to be back fighting for the Premier League title next season as the Reds continue their late...

SERAP to World Bank: Don’t give $800m loan to exiting Buhari govt

“Suspending any disbursement of the loan to the government would reduce the risks and vulnerability to corruption and mismanagement"

NPA MD/CEO, Bello-Koko bags 2022 Champion Newspapers’ “Maritime Icon of the Year Award”

The Managing Director/CEO of the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA), Mr Mohammed Bello Koko has been conferred with the 2022 Champion Newspapers’ “Maritime Icon...

TotalEnergies lauds NNPC’s Kyari’s intervention in unlocking 30,000 bpd of oil from Egina, Akpo fields

The Group Chief Executive Officer of Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited, Malam Mele Kyari, has received commendation from TotalEnergies for his intervention in...

Five FCT residents in court, want May 29 inauguration shifted as Tinubu fail to secured 25% of FCT votes

Five residents of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) on Friday approached a Federal High Court in Abuja, seeking to truncate the swearing in...

Principal officers elections: We will revolt on June 13 at NASS inauguration — Sen. Kalu, other senators 

"Hold the fire until the last word is heard from us. Yes, there was no sufficient or adequate consultations with you that are...

Few days to leave office, Buhari makes appointment of security chief

With an exit date from office around the corner, President Muhammadu Buhari on Thursday appointed retiring Assistant Inspector General of Police, Garba Baba...

Doctor hauled up in court for allegedly sedating, raping patient

The Chief Medical Director of Ayodele Hospital, a private health facility in Ilorin the Kwara State capital, Dr Ayodele Joseph, has been accused...

FG to spend whopping N22.4bn to feed 75, 507 prison inmates

The Federal Government on Thursday disclosed that it has budgeted about N22.4 billion for the feeding of 75,607 inmates across all correctional centres...

Plateau workers commence indefinite strike to “send forth” Lalong govt over unpaid salaries

Barely 17 days to the May 29 exit date of Plateau Government, state public service workers have commenced an indefinite strike to push...

Eze Ndigbo of Ajao Estate, Lagos, Nwanjago arraigned, faces terrorism charges

The Eze Ndigbo of Ajao Estate, Lagos, Frederick Nkemdilim Nwanjago, who was arrested in Lagos for threatening in a video to mobilize IPOB...

NPA records huge milestone as Tin-Can Port receives largest container vessel in history

The largest container vessel to ever call at the Lagos Pilotage District has been berthed at the TinCan Island Port Complex, marking yet...

4.3m people in Northeast Nigeria risk severe hunger from June to August, UN raises alarm

The United Nations (UN)nhas disclosed that about 4.3 million people face severe hunger risks in Northeast Nigeria. The international body noted that three...