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Workers’ Day: Pres. Tinubu lauds workers’ fidelity to nation’s peace, development

President Bola Tinubu has praised Nigerian workers for their fidelity to the country’s peace, progress, and development, as evidenced by their tireless efforts...

May Day: FG approves salary increase for civil servants

Ahead of Workers Day on May 1, the Federal Government has approved a 25 percent and 35 percent salary increase for civil servants...

Zenith Bank shareholders approve bank’s restructuring to holding company

“The Founder and Chairman of Zenith Bank Plc, Jim Ovia, expressed his delight at witnessing the transition of the bank to a holding...

Pres. Tinubu meets Maersk Chairman, secures $600m investment in Nigerian Seaport Infrastructure

Tinubu meets Maersk Chairman, secures $600m investment in Nigerian Seaport Infrastructure President Bola Tinubu has secured an investment of $600 million from Danish...

Fuel subsidy removal in Nigeria’s best interest, to reset economy –Pres. Tinubu in Riyadh

President Bola Tinubu has once again justified his administration’s decision to remove the petrol subsidy, which is very key and strategic, to save...

VP Shettima lauds Gov. Abiodun’s administration’s development drive

….. attendees include former President Olusegun Obasanjo, Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Chief Lateef Fagbemi (SAN), former governors Olusegun Osoba,...

Breaking: Abeokuta gas tanker explosion claims four lives, ignites six vehicles

A gas tanker explosion in the Ita-Oshin area of Abeokuta, the Ogun State capital, has left a trail of devastation, with at least...

Port Harcourt petrol tanker fire: Bereaved families to get govt. succour – Gov. Fubara

With about 70 automobiles consumed and five fatalities recorded in a petrol tanker fire at the Eleme portion of the East-West Road in...

Jim Ovia is FG’s Nigerian Education Loan Fund’s board chair

President Bola Tinubu has approved the appointment of Mr. Jim Ovia, a renowned banker and businessman, as the Chairman of the Board of...

Tinubu to Dutch PM: Nigeria’s lithium deposits can power world’s clean energy future

President Bola Tinubu says Nigeria’s high-grade lithium deposits are a catalyst for a clean energy transition in the world. The Nigerian President made...

Breaking: Fire at Lagos airport, flights diverted

An early Thursday morning fire has been reported at the E54 Bridge of Murtala Muhammed International Airport Terminal One, Ikeja, Lagos. Smoke was...

Rainstorm damages Niger prison as 118 inmates escape

No fewer than 118 inmates of the Medium Security Custodial Centre in Suleja, Niger State, have escaped, reports Persecondnews. Their escape was facilitated...

Bello withdrew $720,000 from state account for his children’s school fees – EFCC Chair Olukoyede

Ex-governor of Kogi State, Mr. Yahaya Bello, withdrew $720,000 from the state account to pay for his children’s school fees, the anti-graft agency...

Just in: EFCC arrests Ex-Aviation Minister Sirika over alleged N8bln fraud

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission has arrested former Minister of Aviation, Hadi Sirika, over alleged N8.06 billion fraud. He arrived at the...

Breaking: Dana airline crash lands in Lagos 

A Dana airline has crash-landed at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Ikeja. No casualties have been reported yet. Details shortly……

Regional counter-terrorism centre for intelligence sharing, operational coordination, a must – Tinubu

President Bola Tinubu made a case on Monday for the establishment of a regional counter-terrorism centre that will serve as an African hub...