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Probe of Buhari, ministers: Information Minister dismisses Gov. Matawalle’s call to EFCC, says it’s personal opinion

Apparently not in tandem with Zamfara Gov. Bello Matawalle’s call to anti-graft agencies to probe outgoing President Muhammadu Buhari and ministers, the Federal...

FG renames Aviation Ministry, announces concession of Abuja, Kano International airports

"Abuja airport will be concession for 20 years while the international airport in Kano will be concession for 30 years"

FG closes Ijora-Olopa Bridge in Lagos after it caved in

  The Federal Government has directed the immediate closure of the Ijora-Olopa Bridge following the discovery that some miscreants have tampered with the...

Dangote truck crushes policeman, injures five people

A yet-to-be-identified policeman has been crushed at the Saiten Petrol Station end of the Abeokuta-Lagos Expressway in Ogun State by a truck belonging...

Tension, twist at Presidential Election Tribunal as Abure, Apapa’s LP factions fight for legitimacy

There was disquiet on Wednesday in Abuja at the resumed hearing of the petition filed by the Labour Party and its Presidential Candidate,...

Court nullifies appointments of NDDC Chairperson, Onochie’s 18 aides, barred from interfering with MD’s functions

``Onochie’s unilateral decision to appoint 18 aides in her office and the demand for an executive office in the commission are in contravention...

Hoodlums murder, set ablaze two staff of U.S. Embassy in Anambra

A U.S convoy was on Tuesday attacked in Anambra State, leaving two staff of the Consulate killed and their bodies set ablaze by...

Updated: Afrobeat singer, Seun Kuti, remanded for next 48 hours, admitted to N1m bail thereafter

Afrobeat singer, Seun Kuti, has been remanded in police custody for the next 48 hours for alleged assault on a police officer on...

We’ve built a firm foundation for a prosperous Nigeria, says Buhari

Barely 12 days to the exit date of his administration, President Muhammadu Buhari has boasted that his administration built a firm foundation for...

U.S. slams visa ban on Nigerians over violence, manipulation of 2023 polls

"These individuals, under US Immigration and Nationality Act, will be subject to restrictions on visas to the United States under a policy covering...

Nigeria’s inflation rate surges to 22.22 per cent in April, highest in 17 years — NBS

The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) latest inflation report shows an upsurge of the annual inflation rate of 22.22 per cent as at...

In Pres. Buhari’s absence, VP Osinbajo again presides over “extraordinary” FEC meeting

Following President Muhammadu Buhari’s continued stay in UK for medical reasons, Vice-President Yemi Osinbajo (SAN) on Monday presided over an “extraordinary” Federal Executive...

Liverpool will compete with Man City for the title next season, says Klopp

Jurgen Klopp said he expects Liverpool to be back fighting for the Premier League title next season as the Reds continue their late...

SERAP to World Bank: Don’t give $800m loan to exiting Buhari govt

“Suspending any disbursement of the loan to the government would reduce the risks and vulnerability to corruption and mismanagement"

NPA MD/CEO, Bello-Koko bags 2022 Champion Newspapers’ “Maritime Icon of the Year Award”

The Managing Director/CEO of the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA), Mr Mohammed Bello Koko has been conferred with the 2022 Champion Newspapers’ “Maritime Icon...

TotalEnergies lauds NNPC’s Kyari’s intervention in unlocking 30,000 bpd of oil from Egina, Akpo fields

The Group Chief Executive Officer of Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited, Malam Mele Kyari, has received commendation from TotalEnergies for his intervention in...