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Dispute Over Seating Arrangement Creates Tension in Senate, Pits Akpoti-Uduaghan Against Leadership
Tensions flared in the Senate on Thursday as Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan clashed with the leadership over a seating arrangement dispute. The controversy erupted...
US Ambassador to Nigeria, Richard Mills, denies USAID funding of Boko Haram
In a bid to clear its name, the United States has denied allegations that the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) is...
USAID terrorism financing allegations: Senate summons security chiefs
Amid the swirling controversy surrounding US Congressman Perry Scott’s allegations that the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) has been funneling funds...
Microsoft Invests $1m in Nigeria’s AI Ecosystem, Targets 1 Million Nigerians for Training
In a significant boost to Nigeria’s Artificial Intelligence (AI) ecosystem, tech giant, Microsoft, has announced a $1 million (approximately ₦1.6 billion) investment in...
Pres.Tinubu Pays Tribute to Late Clark, Hailing Him as Courageous Leader
President Bola Tinubu has expressed deep sadness over the passing away of Chief Edwin Clark, a former federal Commissioner of Information and respected...
Just in: Renowned Nigerian Statesman Edwin Clark Passes Away at 97
Chief Edwin Kiagbodo Clark, a prominent Nigerian statesman and leader of the Pan Niger Delta Forum (PANDEF), has passed away at the age...
FG to US: Adhere to established protocols in deporting 85 Nigerians
By Daniel Okejeme with agency report As the gale of deportation continues to sweep through the United States of America, the Minister of...
Angolan President João Lourenço Takes Helm as African Union Chairperson
Angolan President João Lourenço has been elected as the new chairperson of the African Union (AU), succeeding Mauritania’s Mohamed Cheikh El Ghazouani. Lourenço,...
Anambra accident: Cement-laden truck crashes into building, leaving five dead, others injured
A tragic accident occurred at the Area Command Bus Stop in Nnewi, Anambra State, when a cement-laden truck lost control and crashed into...
Just in: Afenifere leader, 96-year-old Ayo Adebanjo exits
Pa Ayo Adebanjo, leader of Afenifere, a pan-Yoruba socio-cultural organization, has died at the age of 96. He passed away peacefully on the...
FG Launches ‘Power Rangers’ to Protect Power Installations
Nigeria’s Minister of Interior Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo has announced the inauguration of a special security team, dubbed the “power rangers,” to safeguard power installations...
Breaking: National Assembly passes 54.9trn 2025 budget
The National Assembly has approved a record-breaking N54.9 trillion federal government’s budget for the 2025 financial year, further increasing the initial proposal by...
Nigeria Partners Google to Harness AI for Digital Economic Growth
Nigeria is exploring a strategic partnership with Google to advance artificial intelligence (AI) and digital innovation in the country. President Bola Tinubu disclosed...
NNPCL Chief, Kyari, Unveils Strategic Priorities for Africa’s Sustainable Energy Development
Mele Kyari, the Group Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd), has highlighted the importance of local content...
Five months after cabinet reshuffle: Tinubu orders ministers to render account of stewardship
President Bola Tinubu has directed his ministers to provide an immediate account of their stewardship and challenges to the people. This directive is...
Just in: CBN Introduces New ATM Transaction Fees Effective March 1
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has announced a review of transaction fees for automated teller machines (ATMs), with revised charges set to...
