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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...
Breaking: At last, ex-Kogi Gov. Yahaya Bello turns himself in to EFCC
After several months of going into hiding to evade arrest, a former Governor of Kogi State, Yahaya Bello on Wednesday honoured the invitation...
NNPC Ltd/TotalEnergies’ $550m Ubeta upstream gas project takes off
The Presidency has announced the take-off of the $550 million upstream gas project between the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation Limited and TotalEnergies on...
NNPC Ltd Releases Estimated Pump Prices of PMS from Dangote Refinery, Based on September 2024 Pricing
The NNPC Ltd has released estimated prices of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), also known as Petrol (obtained from the Dangote Refinery) in its...
It’s N898 per litre from Dangote Refinery, says NNPC Ltd.
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd.) has confirmed that Dangote Refinery sold petrol at N898 per litre as their tankers lifted...
Breaking: 281 inmates declared missing from Maiduguri Prison after flood
The Nigerian Correctional Service has announced that 281 inmates are missing from the Medium Security Custodial Centre in Maiduguri, Borno State, following a...
Just in: Few hours after arrest, human rights activist Sowore released
Mr. Omoyele Sowore, the convener of the #RevolutionNow protest and publisher of SaharaReporters, who was arrested by the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) at...
Pres. Tinubu Hails Military’s Success Against North-West Security Threats
President Bola Tinubu has commended the Nigerian military for its successful operations against security threats in the north-west region of the country. The...
Edo APC guber candidate’s campaign convoy crushes five
Tragedy struck as the campaign convoy of the All Progressives Congress (APC) candidate for the September 21 Edo governorship poll, Senator Monday Okpebholo,...
Eid-ul-Mawlid: FG declares Monday, Sept. 16 public holiday
The Federal Government has declared Monday, September 16, a public holiday in observance of Eid-ul-Mawlid. A statement by the Permanent Secretary in the...
