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Just in: Nigerian Telecom Users to Pay More as NCC Approves 50% Tariff Hike

The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has granted telecom operators’ request to adjust tariff rates, allowing for a maximum 50 percent increase. The development,...

Breaking: Trump vows to halt illegal immigration

Donald Trump was inaugurated as the 47th President of the United States on Monday, marking the beginning of his second non-consecutive term in...

Nigeria’s Presidency Shrugs Off Badenoch’s Comments, Says No Impact on Relations

The Nigerian Presidency has dismissed comments made by UK Conservative Party leader, Kemi Badenoch, comparing the UK’s governance issues to those in Nigeria....

Breaking: Trump sworn in as 47th US President

In a dramatic return to power on Monday, Donald Trump took the oath of office as the 47th President of the United States...

VP Shettima for World Economic Forum in Davos

Vice President Kashim Shettima has departed Abuja to represent Nigeria at the 2025 annual meeting of the World Economic Forum (WEF) in Davos,...

Nigeria’s high-speed rail revolution: Work begins on $16 bln Abuja-Lagos line in February – Idris

The Federal Government is set to launch the highly anticipated Lagos-Abuja Super Highway/High-Speed Train Project in February 2025. This ambitious initiative aims to...

At least, 50 people are feared killed in Niger State fuel tanker explosion

No fewer than 50 people have lost their lives in a devastating petrol tanker explosion that occurred on Saturday along Dikko-Maje Road in...

Ex-First Lady dies in London

Former First Lady of Delta State and one-time Miss Nigeria, Mrs Edna Ibru (nee Park) has exited. Ibru, wife of Olorogun Felix Ibru,...

Ogun farm murder: Under-30 mother of one fatally attacked gathering vegetables, others for market

A somber mood has settled over the rural community of Ilewo Orile in Abeokuta North, Ogun State, following the tragic demise of 29-year-old...

Governors’ Forum Gets Presidential Kudos for Backing Sweeping Tax Reform Bills

President Bola Tinubu has expressed his appreciation to the Nigeria Governors’ Forum (NGF) for endorsing the four Tax Reform Bills currently before the...

Fake job announcement for Port Harcourt Refinery: NNPCL sets the record straight

The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd) has advised the public to disregard a fake recruitment notice circulating online, purportedly for the...

Pres. Tinubu’s diplomatic efforts yield fruit as UAE President accepts to visit Nigeria

In a major diplomatic achievement, President Bola Tinubu has secured a significant win with United Arab Emirates (UAE) President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed...

Ogun Gov. Abiodun Expresses Shock, Sadness Over Death of Onanuga, Reps Deputy Chief Whip

Grief-stricken Ogun Gov. Dapo Abiodun has described the passing of the late Rt. Hon. Adewunmi Oriyomi Onanuga, the Deputy Chief Whip of the...

Tinubu Calls for Boost in Regional Trade to Drive African Growth

President Bola Tinubu has emphasized the importance of Africa focusing on internal trade to drive growth and prosperity for its people. By improving...

Breaking: Lagos Speaker Obasa impeached

The Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Mr. Mudashiru Obasa, has been impeached. Persecondnews reports that the 40-member legislature impeached Obasa...