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Just in: After two-week vacation, Pres.Tinubu returns to Nigeria

President Bola Tinubu has returned to Abuja after a two-week annual leave in the United Kingdom and France. Presidential aide Dada Olusegun wrote...

Tragedy hits Lagos Police Command as DPO collapses, dies in office

The Divisional Police Officer (DPO) in charge of Ijanikin Divisional Headquarters in Lagos State, CSP Bolaji Olugbenga, has slumped and passed away in...

Jigawa tanker fire: Death toll rises to 147

The death toll from the tanker explosion in Majia in the Taura Local Government Area of Jigawa State, has risen to 147. Mr....

Disaster: At least 90 lives perish in Jigawa tanker explosion

A tragedy of magnitude occurred in Majiya in the Taura Local Government Area of Jigawa State on Tuesday as a petrol tanker explosion...

Pres. Tinubu restates commitment to women’s empowerment as Elumelu lauds govt’s initiative

President Bola Tinubu has restated his administration’s commitment to advancing women’s empowerment and gender equality in Nigeria. Speaking at the Empower-Her fund-raising dinner...

Super Eagles stranded at Al Abraq airport, Libya, for 12 hours amidst AFCON qualifier controversy

The Nigerian national team, the Super Eagles, remains stuck at Al Abraq Airport in Libya, 12 hours after landing, ahead of their 2025...

CEO of Air Peace, airlines’ finance officer indicted for $44.9m fraud, obstruction of justice in U.S.

Allen Onyema, the Chairman/CEO and founder of Air Peace, a Nigerian airline, has been charged in a superseding indictment with obstruction of justice...

VP Shettima Inaugurates National Road Safety Advisory Council

Vice President Kashim Shettima on Friday inaugurated the National Road Safety Advisory Council with a charge on members to align with global best...

VP Shettima Condoles With NNPC Ltd. GCEO, Mele Kyari, Over Daughter’s Death

Vice President Kashim Shettima has condoled with the family of the Group Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited, Malam...

Current economic hardships: Tinubu is not to blame – First Lady Remi Tinubu

The First Lady, Sen. Oluremi Tinubu, has asserted that President Bola Tinubu is not to blame for Nigeria’s current economic woes. According to...

NNPC Ltd. reiterates commitment to peace, prosperity in Niger Delta

The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd) has reaffirmed its dedication to collaborating with host communities in the Niger Delta region to...

Senate endorses Supreme Court’s ruling on councils’ autonomy

The Senate has expressed full support for the Supreme Court’s judgment on local government autonomy. It also pledged to collaborate with the House...

Tragedy as soldiers kill policeman resisting driving against traffic in Lagos

Seized by a murderous rage, some soldiers attached to the Ojo Cantonment Barracks in Lagos have allegedly bumped off a policeman, preventing a...

Super Eagles intensify preparations for Libya clash in Uyo

The Super Eagles camp in Uyo came alive on Tuesday as 20 players reported for duty ahead of Friday’s 2025 Africa Cup of...

I didn’t ask NNPC Ltd to give up running own refineries – Oil Minister of State, Lokpobiri

Contrary to reports making the rounds, the Minister of State for Petroleum Resources, Sen. Heineken Lokpobiri says he did not direct the Nigerian...

Let go of Rivers State, you can’t win all battles, Fubara cautions Wike

Rivers Gov. Siminalayi Fubara has urged his predecessor, Mr. Nyesom Wike, the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, to relinquish his grip on...