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China’s imports from Nigeria soar to $15.1bln, 36.1% increase

China’s imports from Nigeria have reached an all-time high of $15.1 billion (approximately N25.7 trillion) between January and September 2024, representing a 36.1...

Vandals destroy TCN towers, disrupt power supply in Abuja

The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) has reported a fresh attack on its 330 kV Lokoja-Gwagwalada transmission line 1, disrupting bulk power supply...

Amid opposition, Kano Rep. Jibrin promises to push Tinubu’s tax reform bills through in NASS

In spite of growing opposition to President Bola Tinubu’s controversial tax reform bills before lawmakers, Rep. Abdulmumin Jibrin says he is committed to...

FCT Police bust notorious car theft syndicate, arrest suspect, recover 3 vehicles

The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police has confirmed the arrest of a suspected car thief, Steven Abang, in Plateau State. SP Josephine Adeh,...

Osimhen’s Brace Powers Galatasaray to 3-2 Win Over Samsunspor

Nigerian striker Victor Osimhen led Galatasaray to a thrilling 3-2 victory over Samsunspor on Sunday with a stunning two-goal performance. The Super Eagles...

Amotekun, Vigilante groups barred from Ondo gov. election – IGP Egbetokun

The Inspector-General of Police Kayode Egbetokun has banned Amotekun, Vigilante Groups, and other local security outfits from participating in the Ondo State governorship...

NPA firefighters extinguish APMT crane fire, no fatalities recorded

The Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) firefighters, with assistance from other sister agencies, responded swiftly and professionally to avert a potentially disastrous fire incident...

Nigeria’s Okonjo-Iweala set to serve second term as WTO DG unopposed

The World Trade Organization (WTO) has confirmed that Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala will run unopposed for a second term as its Director-General. In a...

Real Madrid Back to Winning Ways with 4-0 Demolition of Osasuna

Real Madrid bounced back from consecutive home defeats to European rivals with a resounding 4-0 victory over Osasuna at the Santiago Bernabéu. The...

Tinubu heads to Saudi Arabia for Joint Arab-Islamic Summit on Sunday 

President Bola Tinubu will leave Abuja on Sunday for Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, to attend the Joint Arab-Islamic Summit on the current Middle East...

Anambra council chairman busted in Texas over alleged $3.3m romance scam, risks 20 years in jail

For allegedly running a $3.3 million romance scam, Franklin Nwadialo, a newly elected chairman of Ogbaru Local Government in Anambra State, has been...

Port Harcourt helicopter crash: 16 days after, NSIB recovers Black Box

Sixteen days after the Port Harcourt chopper crash, the Nigerian Safety Investigation Bureau (NSIB), in collaboration with other Search and Recovery partners, has...

FCT Minister Wike appoints Lere Olayinka as Senior Assistant on Public Communication

The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Mr. Nyesom Wike, has approved the appointment of Mr. Olalere James Olayinka as the Senior...

Nov. 16 Ondo poll: 17 political parties sign peace accord

In a significant move to ensure a peaceful and violence-free gubernatorial election in Ondo State, 17 political parties and their candidates have signed...

#EndBadGovernanceProtest: Reps minority caucus demands compensation for minors

The House of Representatives Minority Caucus has called for compensation for minors detained and arraigned for allegedly participating in the hunger protest that...