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Relief for Nigerians: FG Cuts Tariffs on Rice, Cars, Medicine, Others

The Federal Government has launched the 2026 Fiscal Policy Measures (FPM), a strategic overhaul of import tariffs designed to accelerate national economic growth....

Tinubu Renews Pledge to Eliminate Terrorism During Bayelsa Visit

Again, President Bola Tinubu seized his Friday visit to Bayelsa State to signal a renewed offensive against insecurity. Speaking at a project commissioning...

Ogun Woman, Two Teens Allegedly Bludgeon Husband to Death with Pestle

A 35-year-old woman and two 12-year-old boys have been detained in Ogun State following the brutal killing of 38-year-old Stanley Okirie. Maureen Okirie...

Nigeria Disputes U.S. Travel Advisory, Cites Stable Security Situation

The federal government on Thursday characterized the recent U.S. travel advisory—which authorized the departure of non-emergency personnel from its Abuja embassy—as a standard...

Tinubu Seeks N9.3trn Boost, Pushing 2026 Budget to N67.7trn

President Bola Tinubu has formally approached the National Assembly with a request for a significant N9.3 trillion upward revision of the 2026 Appropriation...

Trump to Fuel-Starved Allies: Seize Iranian Oil to End Global Shortage

US President Donald Trump has urged nations struggling with fuel shortages caused by Iran’s effective blockade of the Strait of Hormuz to sail...

Just In: Another Minister Resigns

Dr. Yusuf Sununu has officially resigned from the cabinet of President Bola Tinubu to pursue his senatorial ambitions, meeting the March 31 deadline...

From Bereavement to the Dock: El-Rufai Arrives in Court After Mother’s Funeral

Nasir el-Rufai, the immediate past governor of Kaduna State, arrived at the Kaduna State High Court on Tuesday. The former governor is expected...

Dickson Fires Back at Critics, Denies NDC-APC Secret Alliance

Senator Seriake Dickson, National Leader of the newly registered Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), has dismissed allegations that the party is a “surrogate” for...

Failed Oil Exploitation Costs Nigeria N28trn Amid Iran Conflict – AERE Chairman

Mr. Dele Oye, Chairman of the Alliance for Economic Research and Ethics (AERE), says Nigeria has squandered a massive economic windfall amid the...

NPA Proposes Reinvesting 62% of 2026 Revenue into Capital Projects

The Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) has presented a bold plan for the 2026 fiscal year, seeking the National Assembly’s green light to commit...

Violence Erupts in South Africa Over Installation of Nigerian King

Violence broke out in KuGompo City, Eastern Cape, as protesters set fire to vehicles and buildings reportedly owned by foreign nationals. The unrest...

Kano Power Play: Kwankwaso Joins ADC Ahead of 2027

Former Kano State Governor and 2023 NNPP presidential candidate, Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, has officially defected to the African Democratic Congress (ADC). At a...

Nigeria Needs 7% GDP Growth and $14bln Investment to Eradicate Poverty – Edun

Nigeria’s Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Mr. Wale Edun, has unveiled an ambitious roadmap to drive the country’s economy...

Abuja Court Restrains Turaki-Led PDP Faction from National Secretariat

A Federal High Court in Abuja has issued a restraining order preventing the faction of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) headed by Kabiru...

Tuggar Resigns as Foreign Minister Ahead of Bauchi Governorship Race

Minister of Foreign Affairs Yusuf Maitama Tuggar has resigned from President Bola Tinubu’s cabinet to launch his 2027 gubernatorial bid in Bauchi State....