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Northern senators are divided over controversial tax reform bills

The ongoing debate over the tax reform bills currently before the National Assembly has caused a division among northern senators, with some now voicing support for the proposals...

PDP expels Ugochinyere over indiscipline

Ikenga Imo Ugochinyere, the member representing Ideato North/Ideato South Federal Constituency of Imo State and spokesman for the Coalition of United Political Parties (CUPP), has been...

Why the Naira is surging against the Dollar

The Nigerian Naira made a significant rebound in both the official and parallel foreign exchange...

Tinubu approves ₦250bn AfCFTA readiness fund

President Bola Tinubu has taken a bold step in advancing Nigeria's economic position within the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) by approving a significant ₦250...

Tinubu government to train 40,000 youths in digital skills, state slots revealed

President Bola Tinubu’s administration has unveiled plans to train approximately 40,000 Nigerians in Information and Communication Technology (ICT) and digital skills under...

IGP Egbetokun calls for reform in Nigeria's justice system

The Inspector General of Police (IGP), Kayode Egbetokun, has urgently called for reforms within Nigeria’s justice system, emphasizing that the system is not functioning at...

NNPC has shipped its first fuel export from the Port Harcourt refinery to Dubai

The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) has officially completed its first sale of low-sulfur straight-run fuel oil (LSSR) from the Port Harcourt Refinery...

Umahi on Tinubu's response to Oba of Lagos' coastal highway complaint

The Minister of Works, David Umahi, revealed that President Bola Tinubu assured the Oba of Lagos, Rilwan Akiolu, that the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway project is aimed at...

Lawmaker addresses colleagues who left LP for APC

George Ibezimako Ozodinobi (LP, Anambra), has criticized the decision of some Labour Party (LP) lawmakers to defect to the All Progressives Congress (APC). Speaking...

PANDEF, IPOB dispute Niger Delta's stance in Biafra movement

The Pan Niger Delta Forum (PANDEF) and the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) have engaged in a heated exchange over the alleged inclusion of the Niger Delta region in IPOB’s...

Ajaero warns Okpebholo: "Leave NLC Alone" to avoid early conflict

The President of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), Joe Ajaero, has strongly warned the newly inaugurated Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo, urging him to steer clear...

ECOWAS court fines Nigeria ₦5M for police torture

The Federal Republic of Nigeria has been ordered by the ECOWAS Court of Justice to compensate Oluwatimilehin Adebayo ₦5 million for the infringement of his right to be free...

Conditions for Tinubu's return to power in 2027 – Udenta

Professor Udenta O. Udenta, the founding National Secretary of the Alliance for Democracy (AD), has suggested that President Bola Tinubu is likely to secure a second term...

Togo, Benin degree holders dismissed from MDAs

The Federal Government has taken decisive action by terminating the appointments...

Lawmaker Abejide says Tinubu is Nigeria's messiah and can fix the country

Hon. Leke Abejide, a member of the House of Representatives representing Yagba Federal Constituency, has strongly described President Bola Tinubu as the messiah Nigeria needs...

PDP cautions APC as calls for Oyetola's 2026 election bid grow stronger

The Osun State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has strongly advised the All Progressives Congress (APC) to resolve its internal issues before selecting a candidate...

Bayelsa accuses APC of misusing federal flood relief funds

The Bayelsa State government has expressed concerns over the alleged diversion of items sent by the Federal Ministry of Regional Development as palliatives intended for flood victims in...

Police: Most missing person cases linked to hookups

The Nigerian Police Force (NPF) has revealed alarming details regarding the link...

Police arrest Dele Farotimi over defamation allegations

Nigerian human rights lawyer Dele Farotimi has reportedly been arrested by the Nigeria Police Force. The arrest, which took place on Tuesday, followed a petition filed by Tony...

Court-forfeited 753 duplexes linked to Emefiele, says Sowore

The 2023 Presidential candidate of the African Action Congress (AAC), Omoyele Sowore, has made a significant revelation regarding the ownership of the 753 duplexes recently forfeited by...