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Just in: Bobrisky: Board suspends two correctional service officers in Lagos

The Civil Defence, Correctional, Fire, and Immigration Services Board has suspended two senior officers at the Kirikiri Medium Custodial Centre in Lagos following...

FG hails Nigerians’ resilience amid economic challenges

The Federal Government has commended Nigerians for their perseverance and patience in the face of economic difficulties, assuring that their sacrifices will not...

Ahead of arraignment, Yahaya Bello faces fresh charge of N110.4bln fraud

Yahaya Bello, a former governor of Kogi State, is facing a new 16-count charge of money laundering. The new charges were filed at...

Tinubu urges debt forgiveness, permanent seat for Africa at UN General Assembly

President Bola Tinubu has urged world leaders at the 79th session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) in New York to consider...

For the umpteenth time, CBN raises interest rate by 50 basis points to 27.25%

For the fifth time, the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has announced another increase in its Monetary Policy Rate (MPR), raising it to...

Updated: How Kanu slammed his lawyer, “browbeat”Justice Nyako to recuse herself from his trial

An unusual event occurred at the Federal High Court in Abuja on Tuesday when Justice Binta Nyako was “forced” to announce her withdrawal...

Just in: Justice Nyako recuses herself from Kanu’s trial

Justice Binta Nyako of a Federal High Court in Abuja has recused herself from Nnamdi Kanu’s trial following the defendant’s request in the...

Flooding: Pres. Tinubu creates disaster relief fund

President Bola Tinubu has established a disaster relief fund to address the devastating impact of flooding in the country, particularly in Borno State....

Breaking: APC’s Okpebholo dusts PDP, LP, wins Edo guber poll

Sen. Monday Okpebholo, the All Progressives Congress (APC) candidate, has emerged victorious in the September 21 Edo State governorship election. Okpebholo polled a...

Edo poll: PDP’s Ighodalo, APC’s Okpebholo in neck and neck as INEC uploads results

The Saturday, September 21, Edo governorship poll has left the candidates of the People’s Democratic Party, Asue Ighodalo, and his All Progressives Congress...

NPA donates N200m to Borno flood victims

The Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) has donated N200 million to the victims of the recent devastating floods that ravaged some communities in Borno...

Breaking: FG back dates minimum wage payment to July 29, 2024

The Federal Government’s Committee on Consequential Adjustments in Salaries has agreed to implement the new minimum wage of₦70,000 from July 29, 2024. According...

Tinubu’s China visit, a resounding success – Chinese Amb. to Nigeria

Chinese Ambassador to Nigeria, Yu Dunhai, has described President Bola Tinubu’s visit to China as a resounding success, marked by significant milestones that...

Pres. Tinubu skips UNGA in NY, nominates VP Shettima to lead Nigeria’s delegation

President Bola Tinubu will not attend the 79th United Nations General Assembly session in New York this year. Instead, Vice President Kashim Shettima...

Earth tremors: Halt quarry, mining activities now, Abuja residents urge FG, FCT authorities

By Samuel Akpan and Daniel Okejeme Residents of the Mpape area of Abuja who recently experienced tremors are calling on the government to...

FG alerts 11 states as Cameroon releases water from Lagdo Dam

In response to the water release from the Lagdo Dam in Cameroon, the Federal Government has issued a high alert warning to 11...