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Wabara: Declaration of State of Emergency in Rivers is Assault on Nation’s Democracy
Mon, 24 Mar 2025 04:10:00 +0000

*NBA condemns ratification via voice votes, says it’s placing something on nothing Chuks Okocha in Abuja, Wale Igbintade in Lagos, Sylvester Idowu in Warri, Blessing Ibunge in Port Harcourt and

Pope Francis Returns to Vatican after Five Weeks in Hospital
Mon, 24 Mar 2025 04:05:00 +0000

Emmanuel Addeh in Abuja Pope Francis returned to the Vatican yesterday after surviving a five-week battle in hospital against double pneumonia that became the most serious health crisis of his

NNPC’s Forward Oil Sales Hit $21.5bn in Six Years, Hobble Domestic Crude Obligations
Mon, 24 Mar 2025 04:00:00 +0000

*New project Gazelle II to gulp $7.5bn, ‘strike price’ below market price  *As local refiners complain of unmet supply requirements Emmanuel Addeh in Abuja Forward crude sales by the Nigerian

SDP Disowns 30,000 Membership Cards, Registers Being Flaunted by PDP Aspirant
Mon, 24 Mar 2025 03:58:10 +0000

James Sowole in Abeokuta The Social Democratic Party (SDP), has disowned 30,000 membership cards and registers allegedly being flaunted by one of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) aspirants in the 2023

Otti Rescinds Decision on ‘Forfeited’ N20b Pension Arrears, Gratuities of Abia Retirees 
Mon, 24 Mar 2025 03:54:03 +0000

Emmanuel Ugwu-Nwogo in Umuahia Governor Alex Otti has at last agreed to revisit the controversial memorandum of agreement (MoA) under which Abia retirees were made to forfeit N20 billion out

Dstv/Gotv: NGO Berates MultiChoice’s Discriminatory Pricing Between Nigerian,  South African Subscribers
Mon, 24 Mar 2025 03:53:54 +0000

*Claims company hiked prices by 21% in Nigeria, reduced by 38% in South Africa within same period James Emejo in Abuja A Non-governmental Organisation (NGO), Save the Consumers, has strongly

Taraba State Moves to Implement Automated Revenue Collection System 
Mon, 24 Mar 2025 03:52:39 +0000

Onyebuchi Ezigbo in Abuja  The Taraba State Board of Internal Revenue Service has taken steps to enhance its operations through automated revenue collection system. The board in collaboration with I-Tech

Elumelu Unveils $15m Support for 3,000 Young African Entrepreneurs
Mon, 24 Mar 2025 03:51:26 +0000

*Says interventions not out of abundance of wealth but need to avert future crisis, 2 million lifted out of poverty *Awele Elumelu: $100 million disbursed, $4.2 billion revenue generated, 1.5

JOHESU Gives FG Conditions for Industrial Harmony in Health Sector 
Mon, 24 Mar 2025 03:51:20 +0000

Onyebuchi Ezigbo in Abuja  The leadership of workers in Nigeria’s health sector under the auspices of Joint Health Sector Unions (JOHESU) and Assembly of Healthcare Professional Associations (AHPA) have presented a

Mining Marshals at One: Alake Vows Fiercer Battle Against Illegal Mining 
Mon, 24 Mar 2025 03:50:34 +0000

–         Marshals to be bolstered by improved logistics, ammunition Folalumi Alaran in Abuja  The Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dr. Dele Alake, has declared that there will be no hiding place

NAPTIP Frees Seven Human Trafficking Victims in Raid on Hotel Near Abuja Airport
Mon, 24 Mar 2025 03:50:30 +0000

Michael Olugbode in Abuja Operatives of the National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP) have rescued seven persons who were being prepared to be trafficked to Baghdad,

IWD: Firm Unveils Mentorship Program for Girl Child in Rivers 
Mon, 24 Mar 2025 03:49:40 +0000

–         Gives grants to female traders in host communities  –         Esimai: Women need integration, support to transform society Blessing Ibunge in Port Harcourt and Onyebuchi Ezigbo in Abuja  An oil servicing firm, Librod

One Dead, Scores Injured as Suspected Herders Attack Edo Community 
Mon, 24 Mar 2025 03:49:31 +0000

Adibe Emenyonu in Benin City  Suspected cattle herdsmen have attacked the peaceful Ukhun Community in Esan West, Local Government Area of Edo State, killing one person and injuring many. The

Sallah: FAAN Warns Passengers Against Violent Conduct at Airports
Mon, 24 Mar 2025 03:49:18 +0000

–         Closes Ibadan Airport temporarily for upgrade works Chinedu Eze The Managing Director of the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN), Mrs. Olubunmi Kuku, has urged intending travelers during the Eid-el-Fitri

Dangote Distributes 1m 10kg Bags of Rice Across Nigeria
Mon, 24 Mar 2025 03:48:36 +0000

–         Niger gets 30,000 bags Laleye Dipo in Minna The Dangote Foundation has begun the distribution of 1m (10kg bags) of rice each to vulnerable members of the public in the

LASG Recommits to Comprehensive Multi-sectoral Strategy to Ensure Clean, Resilient, Livable City
Mon, 24 Mar 2025 03:46:58 +0000

–         Dispels viral insinuation that state is smelling  The Lagos State Government on Sunday stated that it is committed to a comprehensive, multi sectoral approach to ensure a clean, resilient and

NDLEA Intercepts Indian Woman with 72 Parcels of Heroin in Chocolate Wraps at Kano Airport
Mon, 24 Mar 2025 03:15:00 +0000

Michael Olugbode in Abuja Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) have intercepted a 42-year-old Indian woman, Ms. Neetu Neetu, at the Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport, Kano

Africa Social Impact Summit to Tackle Climate Crisis, Drive Growth
Mon, 24 Mar 2025 02:58:00 +0000

Emmanuel Addeh in Abuja The Africa Social Impact Summit (ASIS) is set to return for its fourth edition from July 10-11, 2025, in Lagos, with a focus on “Scaling Action: Bold

Katsina Governor’s Mother, Safara’u, Dies at 93, Tinubu, Buhari, Aliyu, Others Mourn
Mon, 24 Mar 2025 02:58:00 +0000

Deji Elumoye in Abuja, Francis Sardauna in Katsina  The Katsina State Governor, Dikko Umaru Radda, has lost his mother, Hajiya Safara’u Umaru Baribari.  A statement by the Chief Press Secretary to the

Atiku, Obi, Others Yet to Consult Their Parties on Coalition, Says Ex-gov Shekarau
Mon, 24 Mar 2025 02:54:00 +0000

  Chuks Okocha in Abuja   A former Kano State Governor, Malam Ibrahim Shekarau, has said none of the front line leaders of the opposition politicians canvassing for a coalition

Report: Amid Recapitalisation Drive, Insurance Industry Set for N600bn Capital Injection
Mon, 24 Mar 2025 02:43:00 +0000

Nume Ekeghe The 2025 Nigerian Insurance Industry Report released by Agusto & Co. has predicted a transformative phase for Nigeria’s insurance sector, with insurers expected to inject approximately N600 billion

At -7.82 YtD, OIl & Gas Index Emerges Worst Performing Indicator on NGX
Mon, 24 Mar 2025 02:43:00 +0000

Kayode Tokede On the back of projected poor dividend payout by Oil and Gas companies listed on the Nigerian Exchange Limited (NGX), the NGX Oil & Gas index has emerged the worst

Police, Military Rescue Abducted Naval Officer, Lt. Akor, Two Others, Apprehend Culprits 
Mon, 24 Mar 2025 02:04:00 +0000

Linus Aleke in Abuja  The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command, in collaboration with the military, has rescued the abducted Naval Officer, Lieutenant Cynthia Akor, along with two civilians, who

WAEC Releases 2025 Computer-based WASSCE Results for Private Candidates
Mon, 24 Mar 2025 02:03:00 +0000

Funmi Ogundare  The West African Examinations Council (WAEC), Nigeria, weekend, announced the release of the results of the computer-based West African Senior School Certificate Examination (CB-WASSCE) for Private Candidates, 2025 –

N1tn Target: AIHS Announces Strategic Partnership with MOFI on Affordable Housing 
Mon, 24 Mar 2025 02:01:00 +0000

Emmanuel Addeh in Abuja  The Africa International Housing Show (AIHS) at the weekend announced a strategic partnership with the Ministry of Finance Incorporated (MOFI) to host an elaborate one-day stakeholders engagement