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FG secures conviction of 125 Boko Haram terrorists, financiers

The Federal Government says it has secured the convictions of more than 125 Boko Haram militants and their financial backers at a two-day...

Nigeria’s economy on recovery path, says Tinubu

President Bola Tinubu has said the nation’s economy is on a gradual but steady path of recovery and assures citizens that his administration...

Ohanaeze President-General, 81-year-old Emmanuel Iwuanyanwu, exits

The President General of Ohanaeze Ndigbo, Chief Emmanuel Iwuanyanwu, is dead. Aged 81, his passing was confirmed in a statement on Thursday by...

Breaking: Nationwide protest: Tinubu, APC governors hold closed-door meeting in Aso Rock

President Bola Tinubu is currently presiding over a closed-door meeting of the Progressives Governors Forum at the Presidential Villa, Abuja. The meeting, which...

Breaking: Tragedy strikes in Lagos as building collapses, claiming three lives

A building collapsed in the wee hours of Thursday at Arowojobe Estate in Maryland, Lagos, claiming the lives of three site workers. Dr....

Nigeria, U.S. Customs partner to combat illicit drug, arms trade using AI

The Federal Government has concluded plans to curb illicit trade in drugs and arms with the new partnership between the Nigeria Customs Service...

Mass trial of terrorism suspects resumes – FG

The National Counter-Terrorism Centre, Office of the National Security Adviser, has said that the government has resumed mass trials of terrorism suspects in...

Why FG injected N1trn palliatives into manufacturing sector – Finance Minister Edun

The Federal Government has disclosed that a total sum of N1 trillion was injected into the manufacturing sector as palliatives in 2023. Mr....

Tinubu urges Nigerian youths to shelve August 1 national protests

President Bola Tinubu has called on Nigerians to shelve the planned ‘EndBadGovernance’ protest set for August 1. The Minister of Information and National...

Just in: NNPC Ltd’s GCEO, Kyari, debunks claims he owns blending plants in Malta

The Group Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd), Malam Mele Kyari, has clarified that he does not...

NPA generated N541bln revenue in first half of 2024, says outgoing MD, Bello-Koko

The Nigerian Port Authority (NPA) generated ₦541 billion revenue in the first half of 2024, Mr. Mohammed Bello-Koko, the outgoing Managing Director, has...

Dr. Dantsoho, new NPA MD, assumes duty, commits to improved revenue generation, port efficiency

The new Managing Director/CEO of the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA), Dr. Abubakar Dantsoho, has assumed duty following a handover by his predecessor, Mr....

Just in: 119 passengers escape deaths as Max Air four tyres burst during takeoff at Yola airport

The Max Air Boeing 737, with registration 5N-ADB and 119 passengers and six crew members on board, lost four tyres while taking off...

AU’s 6th mid-year meeting: Pres. Tinubu addresses African leaders on ECOWAS status, highlights achievements, challenges

Pres. Bola Tinubu on Sunday in Accra, Ghana addressed African leaders on the status of ECOWAS, highlighting the progress so far made by...

Ex-NNPC GMDs commend Kyari’s strides, fight against economic saboteurs

The former Group Managing Directors (GMDs) of the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC), now the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Ltd., have expressed unwavering...