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Senate confirms Cardoso as CBN gov., four others as deputy governors

The Senate has confirmed the appointment of Dr. Yemi Cardoso as the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) Governor and four others as deputy...

Tragedy as bride, groom, more than 100 others perish at wedding party fire

More than 100 people, including the bride and groom were killed and 150 injured in a fire at a wedding party that left...

NLC, TUC begin indefinite strike from Oct. 3

The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and the Trade Union Congress (TUC) have resolved to embark on an indefinite nationwide strike starting from October...

LG funds diversion: Ogun council chairman’s running battle with Gov. Abiodun lands him in prison

Aftermath of his impeachment, the Chairman of Ijebu East Local Government in Ogun State, Mr Wale Adedayo, has been hauled up before an...

Insecurity: Tinubu approves 12 fighter helicopters for Army

Pesident Bola Tinubu has approved the purchase of 12 fighter helicopters for the Nigerian Army. The helicopters which are MD 530F Cayuse attack...

Tinubu to present 2023 supplementary, 2024 appropriation bills soon – Speaker Abass

The Speaker of the House of Assembly, Mr Tajudeen Abbas, has disclosed that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, will soon present the 2023 supplementary...

Recuperating Gov. Akeredolu prevails on Ondo Assembly to serve Deputy Governor impeachment notice

The Ondo State House of Assembly has served the State Deputy Governor, Mr Lucky Aiyedatiwa, the letter of notice of his impeachment on...

Pastor Adeboye, wife’s pet project gets global attention at just concluded UN General Assembly in New York

“They call me a dreamer,” Adeboye says in New York as wife launches international education initiative by Empowered Newswire The pet project of...

Nigerians in South Africa raise alarm over fresh terror attacks

Nigerians in South Africa have raised an alarm over fresh terror attacks being unleashed on them by a criminal vigilance group in Sasolburg,...

Crude production: NNPCL, NCDMB, IOCs sign deal to reduce contracting cycle from 333 days to 180

In a bid to increase efficiency and reduce cost of crude per barrel, the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Ltd (NNPCL) and the Nigerian...

Breaking: Tribunal affirms APC’s Sanwo-Olu’s victory, strikes out Jandor, PDP’s petition

The Lagos State Governorship Election Tribunal has upheld the election of the All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship candidate, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, and dismissed the...

FG commences cash transfer to 15m households in October – Minister

The Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation, Dr. Betta Edu, on Monday disclosed that the federal government will kick start a new...

Concrete roads: Cement prices may hit N9,000, says manufacturers

The Cement Producers Association of Nigeria (CPAN) has expressed concerns over the federal Government’s plan to use cement to build concrete roads across...

Strong Abroad, Weak at Home by Dakuku Peterside

President Bola Tinubu and Vice President Kashim Shettima, in their first 100 days in office, hold the record of the most travelled presidency...

10 big “lies” of Tinubu administration, by Atiku’s aide

Some 10 big “lies” that have characterized the Bola Tinubu administration have been chronicled by the Presidential Candidate of the People’s Democratic Party...

France withdraws troops from Niger

President Macron has revealed that he is ending the country’s military co-operation with Niger after the coup there in July, and withdrawing 1,500...