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OSIEC presents certificate of return to newly elected Osun council chairmen

The 30 council chairmen elected in Saturday’s polls on Sunday received Certificates of Return from the Osun State Independent Electoral Commission (OSIEC). OSIEC’s...

Nigeria’s Power Minister Leads Delegation to Japan for Energy Collaboration Talks

By Joycelyn Ellakeche Adah The Minister of Power, Dr. Adebayo Adelabu along with key stakeholders from Nigeria’s power sector, has concluded a three-day...

Gov. Adeleke stands firm, vows to conduct council polls despite AGF’s objections

Despite a directive from Attorney-General of the Federation (AGF) and Minister of Justice, Mr. Lateef Fagbemi (SAN) to suspend the local government elections,...

Nigeria’s Central Bank Holds Interest Rate Steady at 27.50%

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has decided to hold all parameters steady, keeping the Monetary Policy Rate (MPR) at 27.50%, following a...

32 years after, Babangida finally admits Abiola won June 12 presidential poll in new memoir

In a shocking admission, Nigeria’s former Head of State, retired General Ibrahim Babangida, has revealed that the late Chief Moshood Kashimawo Olawale Abiola,...

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...