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Just in: South Africa takes over G20 Presidency from Brazil, first African nation to lead the bloc

South Africa has taken over the presidency of the G20 from Brazil, making history as the first African nation to lead the influential...

Tinubu submits 3 INEC REC, federal commissioner-nominees for Senate’s approval

President Bola Tinubu has sent the name of Ondo Resident Electoral Commissioner, Feyisinmi Ibiyemi, to the Senate for approval. He also submitted the...

Just in: After a night in custody, DSS in Ogun releases Ladi Adebutu

Mr. Ladi Adebutu, the 2023 People’s Democratic Party (PDP) governorship candidate in Ogun State, has been released from Department of State Services (DSS)...

Senate holds valedictory session for late Sen. Ifeanyi Ubah

The Nigerian Senate suspended its plenary session on Tuesday to pay tribute to the late Sen. Ifeanyi Ubah, who represented Anambra South in...

Three days after Ogun council poll, DSS arrests Ladi Adebutu, 2023 PDP’s guber candidate

The Department of State Services (DSS) in Ogun State has arrested the 2023 governorship candidate of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP), Ladi Adebutu....

Russian Pres. Putin signs decree for nuclear retaliation against non-nuclear states

Russian President Vladimir Putin on Tuesday signed a decree allowing Moscow to use nuclear weapons against a non-nuclear state subject to nuclear powers’...

International students in US: Nigeria ranks 7th worldwide, leads in Africa

Nigeria has emerged as the seventh-largest source of international students in the US and the top African country, according to the 2024 Open...

Pres.Tinubu redesignates three special media advisers spokespersons for government

President Bola Tinubu has re-designated the positions of two recently appointed officials in the State House media and communications team to enhance efficiency...

FirstBank Hosts First-ever China-Africa Interbank Association Forum

FirstBank, the premier West African financial institution and financial inclusion service provider, has announced its hosting of the first-ever China-Africa Interbank Association (CAIBA)...

Falana to FG: Restore Baruwa as NURTW’s Preside

Mr. Femi Falana (SAN) has asked the Federal Government to reinstate Tajudeen Baruwa as the president of the National Union of Road Transport...

Tax reform bills: Lawmakers call governors’ bluff, pledge support for Tinubu – Reps deputy spokesman

The deputy spokesman for the House of Representatives, Philip Agbese (APC-Benue), said on Monday that the lawmakers will not support governors against President...

Nov. 16 Ondo guber poll: PDP to review exercise, alleges vote rigging, manipulations

Dissatisfied with the November 16 governorship poll, the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) says it will conduct a thorough review of the election and...

Exclusive: Aftermath of demolition: Our current condition, will of God—FCT Ruga Community Secretary

Operation Sweep, a task force established by Federal Capital Territory Minister Nyesom Wike, had on November 4 demolished houses in the Ruga settlement...

First Bank changes its name to First Holdco Plc, brand name to FirstHoldco

First Bank of Nigeria (FBN) Holdings Plc is to change its name to First Holdco Plc. The shareholders of the bank approved the...