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Tinubu Confers GCON on Afreximbank President Oramah, Hails Bank’s Role in Africa’s Transformation

By Joycelyn Ellakeche Adah President Bola Tinubu has conferred Nigeria’s second-highest national honour, the Grand Commander of the Order of the Niger (GCON),...

Just in: Kano business mogul Aminu Dantata exits at 94

Kano-born billionaire business magnate and nonagenarian, Alhaji Aminu Alhassan Dantata is dead. Aged 94, he died after an old age related prolonged illness....

Dalori Emerges As APC Acting National Chairman

The All Progressives Congress (APC) has named Alhaji Bukar Dalori as its new Acting National Chairman. This appointment follows the sudden resignation of...

APC National Chairman Ganduje resigns

National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Dr. Abdullahi Umar Ganduje, has resigned. The resignation is with immediate effect. The former Governor...

NAF Launches Aerial Assault, Kill Scores of Terrorists in Niger

The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has carried out a series of precision air strikes targeting terrorists behind recent attacks in Niger state. The...

Just in: Tinubu signs tax reform bills

President Bola Tinubu has assented to the four tax reform bills passed by both chambers of the National Assembly after several months of...

VP Shettima Departs for Ethiopia on State Visit

Vice President Kashim Shettima has departed Abuja for Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, on a state visit at the invitation of Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed....

Breaking: Timileyin Ajayi to die by hanging for dismembering corps member, Salome

Justice has been served for Salome Adaidu as the High Court in Lafia, Nasarawa State, on Thursday sentenced Oluwatimileyin Ajayi to death by...

2027 polls: 110 groups apply for registration as political parties, announces INEC

The Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Prof. Mahmood Yakubu, has disclosed that the commission has so far received letters of...

Damagum Leads PDP governors, others to INEC HQ over National Secretary Impasse

The Acting National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Amb. Umar Damagum, on Tuesday led a delegation of top party leaders including...

Oil Prices Plummet as Israel Agrees to Ceasefire with Iran

By Samuel Akpan with agency report The potential end to the conflict between Israel and Iran has been welcomed by market participants, leading...

Nigeria, Brazil to Deepen Ties as VP Alckmin Arrives for Strategic Dialogue

Brazilian Vice President Geraldo Alckmin has arrived in Nigeria for a historic strategic dialogue aimed at deepening ties between the two countries. In...

Police foil robbery attempt at Abuja Apo resettlement, three persons injured, one dead

In a daring move to combat violent crime, the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command said it successfully foiled an attempted robbery in...

Just in: Israel, Iran agree to complete ceasefire, Trump says

In a shocking late-night move, President Trump revealed that Iran and Israel have agreed to a comprehensive ceasefire, putting an end to nearly...

Nigerian Ports Authority Targets N1.28 trn Revenue by 2025 End

The Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) says it is optimistic about achieving a revenue target of ₦1.28 trillion by the end of 2025, representing...

Tinubu Unveils Renewed Hope Agric Mechanization Programme, Delivers on Campaign Pledge

President Bola Tinubu has taken a significant step towards transforming Nigeria’s agricultural sector with the launch of the Renewed Hope Agriculture Mechanization Programme....