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Abacha’s family appeals court’s judgment over revoked Abuja property

The Abacha family, represented by Dr. Maryam Abacha and her son, Mr. Mohammed Sani Abacha, has filed an appeal with the Court of...

Pres. Tinubu’s commitment to tackling oil theft, pipeline vandalism unwavering – Lokpobiri

The Minister of State Petroleum Resources (Oil), Mr. Heineken Lokpobiri, has restated the Federal Government’s commitment to winning the war against oil theft...

Protest: Reps advocate peaceful resolution, want FG to dialogue with would-be protesters

In a bid to stave off the planned nationwide protests scheduled for August 1, the House of Representatives minority caucus on Wednesday advised...

Nationwide protest: IPCR urges restraint

The Institute for Peace and Conflict Resolution (ICPR) has urged Nigerians to cancel the August 1–10 nationwide protest. The protest was being organized...

At last, NDLEA nabs long-sought Lagos drug cartel leader

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) said on Wednesday that its operatives had apprehended Sulaiman Jimoh, believed to be the mastermind behind...

Netflix raises subscription fees in Nigeria, the second in three months

by Ramlat Ibrahim Netflix has again announced another tariff hike for its subscription plans in Nigeria, marking the second increase within three months....

Mass trial of terrorism suspects resumes – FG

The National Counter-Terrorism Centre, Office of the National Security Adviser, has said that the government has resumed mass trials of terrorism suspects in...

Exciting prizes up for grabs with FirstBank Visa Gold and Visa Infinite Cards in 2024 summer campaign

First Bank, the West African premier financial institution and financial inclusion services provider, announces its continuous VISA Cross Border and Summer campaign in...

As economy bites harder, FG reduces allowances for foreign students

The Federal Ministry of Education, acting on behalf of the Federal Government, has announced a reduction of 12.7% in the allowances granted to...

Taiwan prepares for Typhoon Gaemi’s arrival, initiates shutdown protocols

As Typhoon Gaemi approached, Taiwan went into lockdown mode on Wednesday, with schools closed, financial markets shut, and a typhoon holiday declared. The...

Transcorp Hotels achieve 188 percent growth in 2024 half year

Transcorp Hotels, the hospitality subsidiary of one of Africa’s leading listed conglomerates, Transnational Corporation Plc (Transcorp Group), posted a profit before tax of...

Senate confirms Ewalefoh as new DG of ICRC

The Senate confirmed on Tuesday the appointment of Dr. Jobson Oseodion Ewalefoh as the Director-General of the Infrastructure Concession Regulatory Commission (ICRC). Ewalefoh’s...

Night club remarks: Senate Pres. Akpabio to Sen. Akpoti-Uduaghan: I’m sorry, I apologize

Shine Alagba Senate President Godswill Akpabio unreservedly tendered an apology to Sen. Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan on Tuesday over the nightclub comment he made to...

Nationwide protest: IG cautions organisers to shelve plans

The Inspector General of Police, Mr. Kayode Egbetokun, cautioned on Tuesday that the planned nationwide protest scheduled for August 1 is misguided and...

Breaking: Senate passes N70,000 new national minimum wage bill

The Senate passed legislation on Tuesday seeking to amend the National Minimum Wage Act, 2019, which would increase the minimum wage from N30,000...

Kwankwaso’s rights suit against EFCC suffers temporary setback

The hearing of a fundamental rights enforcement suit filed by Sen. Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, leader of the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP), and...