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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...
Pres. Tinubu condemns violence in Rivers, orders police to restore order
President Bola Tinubu has strongly condemned the violence and destruction that erupted in Rivers State following last Saturday’s local government election. In a...
FCT CP Disu assumes duty, promises to tackle insecurity
Newly appointed Federal Capital Territory Police Commissioner Olatunji Disu has acknowledged the security challenges facing Nigeria’s capital and pledged to work tirelessly towards...
Breaking: Few hours after police unsealed Rivers 23 council secretariats, Eleme LG hqts torched
Some yet-to-be-apprehended hoodlums have set fire to a portion of the Eleme Local Government Secretariat in Rivers State. The newly elected chairman arrived...
Police unseal Rivers LG secretariats as newly elected council chairmen, councillors assume duties
Rivers State Police Commissioner Bala Mustapha has ordered the immediate unsealing of the secretariats of the 23 local government areas in the state...
Pres. Tinubu concedes to Reps, confers GCON on Speaker Abbas
President Bola Tinubu has budged on the request of the House of Representatives, conferring the nation’s second highest national honour, the Grand Commander...
NPA MD Repositions Agency, Appoints New Managers, Redeploys General Managers
The Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) has announced new appointments and redeployments of General Managers to give fillip to the Dr. Abubakar Dantsoho-led management...
Rivers LG poll must hold on Oct. 5, you’ll have to shoot me – Gov. Fubara
Rivers Gov. Sim Fubara said on Friday that the state’s local government election must hold as scheduled on October 5 in spite of...
Tinubu presents four tax reform bills to NASS
President Bola Tinubu has taken a significant step towards reforming Nigeria’s tax system by submitting four bills to the National Assembly for consideration....
Breaking: At least 150 passengers missing in Niger boat mishap
Following a boat accident in Mokwa Local Government Area of Niger State, authorities fear that no fewer than 150 passengers are missing. On...
#FearlessInOctober: Security agents take over Eagles Square in Abuja
Security operatives sealed off Eagle Square in Abuja on Tuesday, erecting multiple barricades on adjoining roads preventing access to the area by commuters...
Tinubu announces 30-day all-youth delegates national conference
President Bola Tinubu has announced the convocation of all-youth national conference to address the diverse challenges and opportunities confronting young people, who constitute...
Oct 1: IGP orders ironclad security, crack down on miscreants nationwide
Ahead of Nigeria’s 64th independence anniversary on Tuesday, October 1, Inspector-General of Police Kayode Egbetokun has directed a comprehensive security measure to ensure...
October 1: Tinubu to broadcast to Nigerians at 7am
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu will make a nationwide broadcast on Tuesday, October 1, 2024 at 7 a.m. The broadcast is part of activities...
