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EFCC wants Bello’s lawyers indicted for alleged professional misconduct

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has requested that the Federal High Court in Abuja punish ex-Gov. Yahaya Bello’s two legal representatives...

FG investigates alleged NIMC data breach

The Federal Government has launched an investigation into the alleged data breach at the National Identity Management Commission (NIMC), which compromised the personal...

UniAbuja appoints 41-year-old Prof. Maikudi as acting VC

The Senate of the University of Abuja has selected Prof. Aisha Maikudi, a distinguished legal expert and the institution’s youngest law professor, to...

Just in: Senate approves extension of 2023 supplementary appropriation bill

The Nigerian Senate has on Thursday approved an extension of the 2023 supplementary appropriation bill, prolonging its implementation until December 31, 2024. As...

VP Shettima chairs NEC meeting

The 142nd National Economic Council (NEC) meeting is currently underway at the Presidential Villa in Abuja, with Vice President Kashim Shettima presiding. The...

Pres. Tinubu’s budgets’ extension request raises dust in House of Reps

Tension rose at the House of Representatives on Thursday over the request by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to extend the implementation period for...

Cholera outbreak: FG in talks with GAVI to secure emergency vaccine doses

Amid a global vaccine shortage, the Federal Government says it has sought urgent assistance from the Global Alliance for Vaccines and Immunisation (GAVI)...

Move my trial to Kogi, ex-Gov. Yahaya Bello tells court

Alhaji Yahaya Bello, the immediate past governor of Kogi State, has written to Justice John Tsoho, the Chief Judge of the Federal High...

NPA generated N501bln revenue in 2023 – Bello-Koko

The implementation of continuous performance improvement measures has resulted in the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) revenues steadily growing from N361 billion in 2022...

NNPC Ltd. uncovers 165 illegal refineries, 400 incidents of oil theft and vandalism

With its relentless efforts against oil theft and vandalism, the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd) uncovered 165 illegal refineries in various...

Sokoto court stops Gov. Aliyu from removing two district heads

Amid the ongoing controversy surrounding the proposed Sokoto State traditional institution law, the state’s High Court has granted an injunction temporarily restraining Gov....

Sports Minister Supports Team Nigeria at African Athletics Senior Championship

The Minister of Sports Development, Sen. John Enoh, has stated that he decided to be on the ground to support Team Nigeria at...

Expect better minimum wage, NGF tells organized labour, Nigerians

The Nigeria Governors’ Forum (NGF) has given assurances to both Nigerians and organized labour that the current negotiations will yield a more favourable...

Court adjourns suit seeking to remove Ganduje as APC Chairman until July 5

The Federal High Court in Abuja has adjourned hearing in a case seeking the removal of Abdullahi Ganduje as the National Chairman of...

Just in: National Assembly resumes from Sallah recess June 27

The National Assembly is scheduled to resume legislative business on Thursday, June 27, after recess for Sallah celebrations and the conclusion of the...

Kenya’s Pres. Ruto withdraws controversial tax bill after deadly protests, over 20 fatalities

Bowing to pressure, President William Ruto of Kenya announced on Wednesday that the controversial finance bill, which had sparked widespread protests, resulting in...