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2027: Rotational presidency non-negotiable, South will complete tenure – Laolu Akande

Former Presidential spokesman Laolu Akande firmly believes that Nigeria’s rotational presidency is here to stay, making it highly unlikely that the Southern presidency...

TCN blames technical hitches for widespread power outages, rules out grid collapse

The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) has attributed the intermittent power outages and fluctuations experienced in various parts of the country on Saturday,...

Naira abuse saga: EFCC invites billionaire businessman Razaq Okoya’s sons for questioning

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has summoned Subomi and Wahab, sons of renowned businessman Razaq Okoya, for questioning regarding allegations of...

Tinubu off to Abu Dhabi for Sustainability Summit, returns Jan.16

President Bola Tinubu is set to depart Abuja on Saturday, January 11, to attend the 2025 Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week (ADSW 2025), an...

Updated: Govs. Uzodinma, Mbah, Soludo, Otti witness Sen. Azuta-Mbata’s election as 13th Ohanaeze Ndigbo President-General

Governors Hope Uzodinma of Imo State, Peter Mbah of Enugu, Prof. Charles Soludo of Anambra, and Dr. Alex Otti of Abia were among...

Just in: Sen. Azuta Mbata elected new Ohanaeze President-General

Senator John Azuta-Mbata has made history as the newly elected 13th President-General of Ohanaeze Ndigbo Worldwide, a prestigious Igbo socio-cultural organization. His election...

Updated: Alison-Madueke: Nigeria to utilize $52.88m repatriated funds for rural electrification, counter-terrorism – AGF

Prince Lateef Fagbemi (SAN), Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, has said the $50 million of the $52.88 million repatriated fund...

Just in: Gov. Makinde approves Owoade’s appointment as Alaafin of Oyo

Following recommendations of the Oyomesi after thorough consultations and divinations, Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, has approved the appointment of Prince Abimbola Owoade...

Breaking: Appeal Court upholds Sanusi’s reinstatement as Emir of Kano

Six months after a Federal High Court nullified Sanusi Lamido Sanusi’s reappointment as the 16th Emir of Kano, the Kano Division of the...

Presidency to Bauchi Governor: You are playing “irresponsible politics” over tax reform bills

The presidency has slammed Bauchi Governor Bala Mohammed for allegedly playing “irresponsible politics” with the tax reform bills currently before the National Assembly....

Biden, Trump, Obama, other past US leaders, VPs pay last respect to Carter as his body is buried

President Joe Biden, President-elect Donald Trump, league of former presidents attended the funeral of former President Jimmy Carter on Thursday, marked by heartfelt...

NSC shake up: Top officials reassigned to boost Nigeria’s sports sector

In a strategic move to reposition Nigeria’s sports industry, the National Sports Commission (NSC) has reassigned 57 Secretary-Generals and five other officers to...

NSC Chair Dikko Commits to Enhancing Athletes’ Welfare, Fostering Partnerships, Unity in Sports

The National Sports Commission (NSC) Chairman Shehu Dikko has reaffirmed his commitment to prioritizing the welfare of Nigerian athletes. Dikko gave the assurance...

Tinubu directs NADF to deploy 10,000 John Deere tractors in 36 states

In a bid to boost food production, President Bola Tinubu has directed the National Agricultural Development Fund (NADF) to spearhead the deployment of...

NNPC Foundation moves to Lagos State, Offers 1,000 Free Cataract Surgeries

The NNPC Foundation has embarked on a humanitarian mission to provide 1,000 free cataract extraction surgeries in Lagos State. The initiative, aimed at...

Commissioner falls ill at state EXCO meeting, dies minutes after hospitalization

Cross River Governor Bassey Otu and the State Executive Council are still reeling from the shocking loss of Commissioner Robert Ewa, who passed...