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Defence Allocations Rose from N934bn in 2015 to N2.2trn in 2024
Fri, 14 Nov 2025 22:06:59 +0000

Linus Aleke in Abuja The ex-Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), General Lucky Irabor (Rtd), has said that budgetary allocations to defence have consistently risen, from N934 billion in 2015 to

Nigeria, Poland Hold Talks to Boost Trade, Strategic Investments
Fri, 14 Nov 2025 22:01:39 +0000

Ndubuisi Francis in Abuja Nigeria and Poland have begun talks in a bid to strengthen economic ties, boost trade and strategic investment between both countries. In line with this effort,

Tinubu Felicitates Ex-Ekiti Gov, Ayodele Fayose At 65
Fri, 14 Nov 2025 21:58:09 +0000

Deji Elumoye in Abuja President Bola Tinubu has felicitated former Governor of Ekiti State, Ayodele Fayose, as he clocks 65 on Saturday, November 15, 2025.In a 10-paragraph congratulatory message issued

PFN Demands End to ‘Christian Genocide’ in Nigeria
Fri, 14 Nov 2025 17:28:00 +0000

* Backs Trump’s comment, urges Tinubu to overhaul security system Sunday Ehigiator The Pentecostal Fellowship of Nigeria (PFN) has renewed its call on the Federal Government to end what it

Gov Mbah Inaugurates Committee to Review State-Controlled Taxes, Revenues
Fri, 14 Nov 2025 17:08:10 +0000

The Enugu State Governor, Dr. Peter Mbah, has inaugurated a committee to carry out a comprehensive review of tax policies, rates, levies, and fees under the control of the state.

Ex-Chief of Defence Staff Irabor Calls for Review of Terrorism Act
Fri, 14 Nov 2025 17:04:00 +0000

Linus Aleke in Abuja The ex-Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), General Lucky Irabor (Rtd), has called for a review of the 2022 Terrorism (Prevention and Prohibition) Act, explaining that although

Pass Reserved Seats Bill Now, FIDA Tells National Assembly
Fri, 14 Nov 2025 17:03:00 +0000

*Warns women are not merely voters but active leaders, decision-makers Alex Enumah in Abuja The International Federation of Women Lawyers (FIDA), Nigeria, has called on the National Assembly, to ensure

How Renewed Hope Partners’ LGA Tour is Clearing Doubts of ‘Doubting Thomas’ About Abia APC
Fri, 14 Nov 2025 16:59:38 +0000

Udora Orizu writes that the Renewed Hope Partners (RHP) ongoing local government tour in Abia State has proven that energy shouldn’t be wasted on ‘Doubting Thomas’ — let your results

Northern Youth Mobilises Members for PDP National Convention, Cautions Judiciary Against Conflicting Judgement
Fri, 14 Nov 2025 16:26:00 +0000

Adedayo Akinwale in Abuja Northern Youth Network (NYN) has announced plans to mobilise hundreds of young people from the 19 Northern states to attend the forthcoming 2025 Peoples Democratic Party

We’ll Complete Akute –Ijoko Road Soon, Gov Abiodun Assures Residents
Fri, 14 Nov 2025 16:16:24 +0000

Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, has assured residents that his administration will soon complete the 20-kilometre Akute–Ijoko Road in Ifo Local Government Area. The governor gave the assurance while

SunTrust Bank Launches Digital Platform to Drive Financial Inclusion
Fri, 14 Nov 2025 16:10:00 +0000

As efforts to take banking to the underserved and unserved communities continue to gain momentum, SunTrust Bank Nigeria Limited has launched a digital platform to continue these efforts. The integrated

With RHP Tour, Kalu Highlights Tinubu’s Strategic Focus On South-East Transformation
Fri, 14 Nov 2025 16:08:40 +0000

By Udora Orizu There’s an Igbo saying, “Eto dike na nke omere, omekwe ozo”, translating to “When a mighty one is praised for what they have done, they will do

Again, Court Bars PDP from Proceeding With Convention
Fri, 14 Nov 2025 15:39:26 +0000

*Restrain INEC from monitoring, recognizing outcome Alex Enumah in Abuja Justice Peter Lifu of a Federal High Court in Abuja, on Friday ordered the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) to put

Tinubu Reappoints Buba Marwa As NDLEA Chairman
Fri, 14 Nov 2025 11:14:00 +0000

Deji Elumoye in Abuja  President Bola Tinubu has renewed the appointment of Brigadier-General Mohammed Buba Marwa (rtd) as the Chairman of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) for another

Africhange Launches UK Accounts, Achieves Bank of Canada Registration
Fri, 14 Nov 2025 10:57:11 +0000

Africhange has announced two major milestones in its mission to empower Africans living abroad.  The company has partnered with Griffin, a United Kigdom (UK)-licensed bank, to launch GBP bank accounts for

Uniport VC Tasks GSA Executives on  Achieving Results
Fri, 14 Nov 2025 10:35:23 +0000

Sunday Okobi The Vice Chancellor of the University of Port Harcourt (Uniport), Professor Owunari Georgewill, has advised the newly inaugurated executives of the Graduate Students’ Association (GSA) to uphold peace,

Wife of Edo Gov, Commissioner to Lead Train the Trainers Summit in Asaba
Fri, 14 Nov 2025 10:15:00 +0000

Wife of the Governor of Delta State and Founder of the You Matter Charity Foundation,  Deaconess Tobore Oborevwori, alongside Delta State Commissioner for Primary Education, Dr. Ashibogwu Nze Kingsley, are set

ADC: FG’s Fresh N1.15trn Loan Exposes Tinubu’s Debt Addiction, Policy Contradictions
Fri, 14 Nov 2025 09:33:00 +0000

Chuks Okocha in Abuja The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has condemned the federal government’s fresh  request for of N1.15 trillion in domestic borrowing, accusing President Bola Ahmed Tinubu of policy inconsistency and

Genius of Still Earth: Oyin Adeyemi’s Beautiful Rebellion
Fri, 14 Nov 2025 09:19:50 +0000

FACTFILE with Lanre Alfred …truth behind the headlines, conspiracies, cover-ups, trials and triumphs There are women who command a room and there are women who become the room. Oyin Adeyemi,

NSCDC Arrests 20 Suspected Vandals, Kidnappers, Terrorists in FCT, Four States
Fri, 14 Nov 2025 09:11:00 +0000

Olugbode in Abuja The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has arrested 20  suspects for various degrees of involvement in kidnapping, armed robbery, murder vandalism, crime bordering on obtaining by false

Experts Advocate Healthy Living as Obasanjo Walks for Diabetes
Fri, 14 Nov 2025 08:35:00 +0000

James Sowole in Abeokuta Former President Olusegun Obasanjo yesterday led walk to commemorate the World Diabetes Day. The walk, which lasted for about 15 minutes covering over three meters from inside

Norrenberger Acquires 4.35% stake in NASD
Fri, 14 Nov 2025 08:15:00 +0000

Norrenberger Securities Limited has acquired 4.35 per cent equity stake in NASD Plc  for  N1.305 billion.  The NASD is the  securities exchange registered by the Securities and Exchange Commission  to operate a formal Over The

Moot Court: Aviation Sector’s Integration Into Global Financing System
Fri, 14 Nov 2025 06:54:17 +0000

Emameh Gabriel writes that a landmark moot court competition held in Abuja has drawn international acclaim, marking a significant advancement for Nigeria’s aviation sector and its integration into the global

Ododo Inaugurates 80 Revitalized Health Care Centres in Kogi
Fri, 14 Nov 2025 06:45:00 +0000

Kogi State recently inaugurated 80 revitalized primary health care facilities across the state, marking a significant milestone in the administration’s efforts to provide accessible, affordable, and quality healthcare to the

Olawepo-Hashim: Politicians Must Make Democracy Work in Africa
Fri, 14 Nov 2025 06:38:00 +0000

Political activist and former presidential candidate, Dr Gbenga Olawepo-Hashim, believes much needed to be done by African politicians to make democracy work according to global standards in the continent. Presidential