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Ogun INEC Commissioner slumps, dies in Abuja after meeting

Mr. Niyi Ijalaye, the Resident Electoral Commissioner of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) for Ogun State, is dead. Ijalaye slumped and died...

Just in: Police invite NLC President Ajaero over alleged terrorism financing

The President of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), Comrade Joe Ajaero, has been invited by the Nigeria Police for an “interview” over alleged...

Pres. Tinubu flies new Presidential plane to France

President Bola Tinubu departed Abuja on Monday for Paris, using the new Airbus A330, which replaced the 19-year-old Boeing B737-700 (BBJ) bought under...

Breaking: NNPC Ltd.’s profit surges by 28%, records highest profits of N3.29trn in 46 years

The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd) has recorded its highest profit in 46 years as it released its 2023 Audited Financial...

Breaking: Prostrated by undisclosed ailment, Oyo APC chairman dies in U.S.

The ailing Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Oyo State, Mr. Isaac Omodewu, has been reported dead in the United States...

Breaking: Abducted Anambra commissioner, wife, regain freedom

After a day in captivity, the captors released Patrick Mba, the Anambra State Commissioner for Youth Development, and his wife. The commissioner and...

Delegation to UNGA: Only authorized officials should attend – Tinubu

President Bola Tinubu has issued a directive to reduce the size of Nigeria’s official delegation to the forthcoming United Nations General Assembly (UNGA)...

NPA MD appoints new port managers for Calabar, Lagos, Port Harcourt others

The Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) has announced seven new port managers for Lagos, Calabar, Delta, Port Harcourt, and others. The Managing Director/CEO of...

Just in: Gunmen abduct Anambra Commissioner, wife, aide fatally shot

Gunmen have kidnapped Mr. Patrick Aghamba, the Anambra State Commissioner for Youth Development, and his wife. Tragically, Mr. A.B. Affiah, an aide accompanying...

Breaking: Gunmen abduct over 20 medical students in Benue

Gunmen have abducted more than 20 medical students, including a house officer, in Benue State. The attack occurred at about 5:30 p.m. in...

Indebtedness to Chinese company: FG moves to recover 3 presidential jets seized in France

Indebtedness to Chinese company: FG moves to recover 3 presidential jets seized in France The Federal Government says it has commenced both diplomatic...

Breaking: NJC recommends Kekere-Ekun as next CJN, second woman in apex court’s annals

The National Judicial Council (NJC) has recommended Justice Kudirat Kekere-Ekun as the Chief Justice of Nigeria, just as the incumbent, Justice Olukayode Ariwoola,...

Tinubu, Equatorial Guinean President sign agreement on gas pipeline for gulf of Guinea

President Bola Tinubu and the Equatorial Guinean President Teodoro Obiang Nguema Mbasogo on Wednesday evening in Malabo signed an agreement on Gulf of...

Breaking: Protests: Council of State Commends Nigerians For Resisting Unconstitutional Change Of Govt

The inaugural Council of State meeting convened by President Bola Tinubu on Tuesday, commended Nigerians for resisting a plot for an unconstitutional change...

Tinubu approves 300% salary and allowances raise for judges, other officers

President Bola Tinubu has signed the Judicial Office Holders Salaries and Allowances Bill, awarding a 300 percent pay rise for them both at...

Pres. Tinubu begins 3-day visit to Equatorial Guinea August 14

President Bola Tinubu will on Wednesday, August 14, depart Abuja for Malabo, Equatorial Guinea, on a three-day official visit on the invitation of...