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Breaking: Senate suspends Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan

The Senate on Thursday slammed a six-month suspension on Sen. Natasha Akpoti-Udughan, representing Kogi Central Senatorial District. Details shortly…

Tinubu performs FirstBank’s 43-storey hqt. groundbreaking in Lagos, tallest in Nigeria, pledges sustainable financial system

President Bola Tinubu performed the groundbreaking ceremony for FirstBank’s new 43-storey eco-friendly headquarters in Eko Atlantic City, Lagos, which is set to become...

Just In: Court Intervenes, Stops Senate Ethics Committee from Investigating Sen. Akpoti-Uduaghan

A Federal High Court in Abuja has issued a restraining order against the Senate Committee on Ethics, Privileges, and Public Petitions, preventing them...

Alleged N700bln fraud: Ex-Akwa Ibom Gov. Emmanuel in EFCC’s net

The immediate past Governor of Akwa Ibom State, Udom Emmanuel, has been arrested by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) over alleged...

Just in: Ex-NIS Controller General died in hotel after woman’s visit, not killed by kidnappers – FCT Police clarify

The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command has debunked reports claiming that a retired Comptroller General of the Nigerian Immigration Service (NIS), David...

Just in: Oyo tanker explosion claims two lives

Nigeria has witnessed yet another devastating tanker explosion, this time in Ibadan, Oyo State, where two lives were tragically lost in the early...

Tinubu approves licences for 11 new private universities, raising the number to 161

In a significant move to expand educational opportunities and infrastructure in Nigeria, President Bola Tinubu has approved provisional licences for 11 new private...

Breaking: Reinstated Speaker Obasa presides over Lagos Assembly plenary, adjourns sitting

The just-reinstated Speaker of Lagos State House of Assembly, Mudashiru Obasa, on Monday presided over the assembly’s plenary shortly after Ms. Mojisola Meranda...

Breaking: Meranda steps down as Lagos Speaker as ousted Speaker Obasa steps in

The prolonged leadership crisis in the Lagos State House of Assembly seems to be finally coming to an end. Mojisola Meranda, who made...

Breaking: Rivers Assembly Gives Gov. Fubara 48-Hour to Re-present 2025 Budget

Following the Supreme Court judgment, the Rivers State House of Assembly has given Gov. Sim Fubara a 48-hour deadline to present the 2025...

Tragedy strikes as businessman kills wife in brutal attack over Ramadan meal

A tragic incident has occurred in Bauchi State, where a 24-year-old housewife reportedly lost her life after being physically assaulted by her 50-year-old...

President ejects fellow President from his office amid heated exchange

A shouting match erupted in the Oval Office on Friday as U.S. President Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky clashed over American...

Sultan declares Saturday, March 1 as commencement of Ramadan nationwide

For sighting the new moon of Ramadan, the Nigerian Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs (NSCIA) led by its President-General and Sultan of Sokoto,...

Tinubu assents to record-breaking N54.99trn 2025 budget, prioritizing security, infrastructure, healthcare

President Bola Tinubu on Friday signed historic N54.99 trillion 2025 Appropriation Bill, marking 99.96 percent increase from 2024 budget of N27.5 trillion. The...

Just in: Why Akpabio is victimizing me – Sen. Akpoti-Uduaghan

The face-off between Sen. Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan and Senate President Godswill Akpabio has escalated, with Akpoti-Uduaghan making some grave allegations of sexual advances against...

Police backtrack, restore Meranda’s security as two speakers emerge in Lagos Assembly

Lagos Police Commissioner Moshood Jimoh, has backtracked, saying the security personnel attached to the Speaker of the Lagos House of Assembly, Mojisola Meranda,...