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The victims were part of a 50-member delegation that reportedly met a notorious bandit leader despite the state government's opposition to negotiations with criminal groups. The post Bandits abduct 39 Zamfara ‘elders’ after failed reconciliation meeting appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
EFCC said it found that the couple used the money to acquire two properties in Ado-Ekiti, Ekiti State. The post EFCC arraigns native doctor, wife for alleged N1 billion fraud appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
As His Royal Highness marks his 60th birthday, I find myself reflecting not only on the office he occupies, but also on the experiences that shaped his approach to leadership. His journey through banking, law, diplomacy, public administration and traditional leadership has given him a perspective that combines respect for institutions with an appreciation of […] The post Emir Ahmed Nuhu Bamalli at 60: Reflections on a unique form of leadership, By Samuel Aruwan appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
INEC had scheduled a by-election for Enugu North District for 20 June following the death of Okey Ezea, the senator representing the district in the red chamber. The post Labour Party sues INEC over exclusion from Enugu senatorial by-election appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
“The fight against terror is not only a military operation,” he wrote. “It is a national duty. Citizens must support our security forces by providing timely, useful information.” The post Tinubu urges Nigerians to support security forces with intelligence appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
APC also constituted a number of subcommittees responsible for election planning and management. The post Ekiti 2026: APC to inaugurate national campaign council, names chair, co-chair appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
EFCC accused the defendants of stealing and converting to their personal use a cumulative sum of N560 million belonging to Peachland West Africa Limited and Iyke Okpaji. The post EFCC arraigns two people, firm for alleged N560 million theft in Lagos appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
The president also swore in a new minister of state for foreign affairs. The post Tinubu swears in Tegbe as power minister appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
While Mr Tegbe replaced Adebayo Adelabu, who resigned to run for the APC governorship primary in Oyo State, Mr Enikanolaiye took over as minister of state from Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu, who was elevated after the former minister, Yusuf Tuggar, resigned to contest the APC primary election in Bauchi State. The post Tinubu swears in power, foreign affairs ministers appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
The endorsement of the NDC's nationwide primaries came despite allegations of manipulation by some aspirants who took part in the exercise. The post NDC okays its nationwide 2027 primaries, begins reconciliation of aggrieved members appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
EFCC accused the defendants of conspiring between 2017 and 2019 to commit criminal breach of trust, by allegedly diverting public funds while serving as public officers in the National Assembly. The post EFCC moves to re-arraign three top National Assembly officers for N337m fraud appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
“They had been in a series of meetings with the office of Attorney-General, with the chief of staff, the president, the inspector general of police and other stakeholders in the last one week, and that is why I can sit here to tell you that we're pursuing that this week." The post National Assembly to approve state police this week — Senate Leader appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
The suit was filed by Nafiu-Bala Gombe, a member of the ADC laying claim to be the authentic chair of the party. The post ADC Leadership Crisis: ADC, Aregbesola ask judge to withdraw from suit, Nafiu-Bala Gombe opposes call appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
The result caps a strong showing for the Super Falcons, who converted their second-half superiority into goals while maintaining defensive solidity throughout. The post Nigeria 3-0 Senegal: Super Falcons crush Lionesses in Ikenne appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
The singer’s performance appeared to show sharply different responses from male and female audience members. The post Ladies sing along, men keep straight faces at Chike’s first Lagos performance since Edoho saga appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
Dollar to Naira exchange rate today, June 8, 2026: Nigerian currency returns to appreciation The Naira appreciated against the dollar at the official foreign exchange market to begin the week on a good note on Monday. The Central Bank of Nigeria’s data showed that the Naira strengthened to N1,362.84 on Monday from N1,362.21 traded last week Friday. This means that on […] Dollar to Naira exchange rate today, June 8, 2026: Nigerian currency returns to appreciation
Troops of the Nigerian Army and personnel of the Benin National Guard have conducted a joint night patrol in Cotonou, Republic of Benin, with the view to curtailing insecurity at the border communities. This is contained in a post on X by Zagazola Makama, a counter-insurgency and security expert in the Lake Chad region. Makama […] Nigerian Army, Benin troops conduct joint patrol in Cotonou to curb insecurity
Super Eagles defender Igoh Ogbu is set to be sidelined for a lengthy spell due to injury, DAILY POST reports. Ogbu ruptured his Achilles tendon during training with the Super Eagles in Lisbon on Saturday. Super Eagles media officer, Promise Efoghe, revealed this on Sunday, saying the 26-year-old will undergo a scan to ascertain the […] Super Eagles: Ogbu set for lengthy injury layoff
The United Nations Human Rights Office has expressed concern over reports of killings, abductions, sexual violence and forced religious conversions affecting Christians and other religious minority groups in parts of northern Nigeria and the Middle Belt. A statement released on Monday by the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) said […] UN raises alarm over violence against Christians, minorities in Nigeria
Somali referee Omar Artan has been denied entry to the United States. It was not immediately clear why Artan was barred from entering the US at Miami International Airport but Somalia is one of several countries on a travel ban list introduced by President Donald Trump’s administration. “Omar Artan is among Africa’s most respected referees […] 2026 World Cup: African referee denied entry to US due to Trump’s order
Former Secretary to the Government of the Federation, SGF, Babachir Lawal, has declared that a presidential aspirant of the African Democratic Congress, ADC, Mohammed Hayatu-Deen, is more competent than the party’s presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar. Lawal said Atiku’s experience can’t be compared to Hayatu-Deen’s wealth of experience. Featuring on Channels Television’s Politics Today on Monday, Lawal said Atiku […] ADC: Hayatu-Deen more competent, experienced than Atiku – Babachir Lawal
A staunch Atiku Abubakar supporter, Dele Momodu, has urged Nigerians to embrace national reconciliation, reorientation and reconstruction ahead of the 2027 presidential election. In a post on X, Momodu described the expected contest between President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and former Vice President Atiku Abubakar as the main battle of the 2027 polls. He said the […] Tinubu–Atiku contest key battle of 2027 election – Dele Momodu
FormerSecretary to the Government of the Federation, SGF, Babachir Lawal, has denied receiving money from the African Democratic Congress, ADC, presidential aspirant, Mohammed Hayatu-Deen. Featuring in an interview on Channels Television’s Politics Today on Monday, Lawal said if he needed money, he would call President Bola Tinubu to get it. He was reacting to allegations by the supporters […] If I need money, I’ll call Tinubu to get it -Babachir Lawal
The Chief of Army Staff, COAS, Lieutenant General Waidi Shaibu, has called on Nigeria’s banking sector to strengthen efforts at disrupting terrorism financing and other illicit financial flows that threaten national security. The COAS made the call on Monday while receiving the Group Managing Director, GMD of the United Bank for Africa, UBA, Mr Oliver Alawuba, during […] Insecurity: ‘Disrupt terrorism financing’ – COAS charges Nigerian banks
The Brazilian Football Confederation on Monday released a statement regarding forward Neymar’s condition ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup tournament this week. Neymar’s World Cup hopes have been given a boost after Brazil announced that the 34-year-old was making “good progress” in his recovery from a calf injury. The Santos forward was expected to be sidelined […] World Cup 2026: Brazil releases statement on Neymar’s condition
Senate Leader, Opeyemi Bamidele, says the Senate Committee on Constitution Review will present its final report on the proposed creation of state police to the red chamber for consideration and approval before the end of the week. Speaking during a press conference in Abuja, on Monday, Bamidele said the move is part of the National Assembly’s efforts […] Senate will consider final report on state police this week- Leader, Opeyemi
The Delta State Police Command has arrested four suspected members of a gun-running syndicate allegedly connected to the recovery of an illegal Beretta pistol in Effurun, Uvwie local government area. Delta State Commissioner of Police, Yemi Oyeniyi, during a press briefing in Asaba, said the suspects were apprehended during intelligence-led operations carried out in Bayelsa […] Police arrest four suspects over gun-running in Delta
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arraigned a self-styled native doctor, Olorunbukunmi Taiwo, and his wife, Awolegan Omolola Omotola, before a Federal High Court sitting in Ado-Ekiti over an alleged N1.09 billion contract scam. The couple were arraigned by the Ilorin Zonal Directorate of the EFCC before Justice Abubakar Usman on a six-count […] Native doctor, wife arraigned over alleged N1.09bn contract scam in Ekiti
New Real Madrid manager, Jose Mourinho, is eyeing two players from the Premier League. Mourinho told senior officials at the Spanish club that the team’s defence is their weakness. Marca reports that the former Chelsea and Manchester United boss wants to build a more solid, reliable defense with sufficient options to face a long season. […] LaLiga: Mourinho tells Real Madrid to sign two Premier League players
Former Secretary to the Government of the Federation, SGF, Babachir Lawal, says he has evidence that the African Democratic Congress, ADC, primary election was rigged. Featuring in an interview on ‘Politics Today’, a programme on Channels Television on Monday, Lawal said he was in the field and monitored the exercise. He said whatever the supporters […] I have evidence ADC primary was rigged – Babachir Lawal insists
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has moved to re-arraign three senior officials of the National Assembly over an alleged N337.06 million fraud, but the process was stalled on Monday following preliminary objections raised by the defence before a Federal Capital Territory High Court in Jikwoyi, Abuja. The defendants are Aishatu Bappa El-Nafaty, Director of Public […] EFCC re-arraigns three National Assembly directors in alleged N337m fraud case
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike has announced that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, will officially begin the commissioning of several high-impact legacy infrastructure projects across the nation’s capital on Tuesday, June 9, 2026, as part of his third anniversary celebrations. Speaking with newsmen during a high-level site verification tour to assess final […] President Tinubu begins project commissioning in Abuja Tuesday
As part of its coordinated efforts to flush out bandits and other criminal elements in the state, the Zamfara State Police Command said its operatives have neutralised three bandits in Jangebe community, Talata Mafara Local Government Area of Zamfara State. A statement by the police spokesperson, DSP Yazid Abubakar, said a joint security team comprising […] Police neutralise three bandits in Zamfara
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has officially inaugurated Joseph Olasunkanmi Tegbe as Minister of Power and Ambassador Sola Enikanolaiye as Minister of State for Foreign Affairs. The ceremony was held on Monday at the Presidential Villa in Abuja and was attended by family members of the appointees, cabinet members and other top government officials. The appointments followed vacancies […] Tinubu swears in new Ministers for Power, Foreign Affairs
A woman identified as Oluchi, who was earlier reported missing and believed to have been kidnapped in Edo State, has been discovered in a hotel in Delta State alongside a man said to be her lover. The revelation came after family members and friends had mounted efforts to secure her freedom following ransom demands allegedly […] Married woman reported kidnapped found with lover in Delta hotel
THE Catholic Bishop of Sokoto Diocese, Matthew Kukah, yesterday challenged Nigerians to rethink their understanding of leadership. The post At Aig-Imoukhuede Memorial Lecture: Political position isn’t leadership, Kukah tells Nigerians appeared first on Vanguard News.
Motorists and commuters were stranded for hours in traffic, yesterday, following a gridlock caused by an upsurge of tankers along the Oshodi-Apapa Expressway that obstructed vehicular movement and blocked access and other link roads. The post NPA, NIMASA, others watch as tankers shut down Mile 2-Apapa expressway appeared first on Vanguard News.
AFTER spending 25 days in captivity, the abducted Principal of Community High School, Esiele, in Oriire Local Government Area of Oyo State, Mrs Rachael Folawe Alamu, has appeared in a viral video from captivity, begging Nigerians and government authorities to secure their release. The post Abducted Oyo principal speaks from captivity, begs Nigerians to secure their freedom appeared first on Vanguard News.
Across many Nigerian homes, meals are changing quietly. Portions are smaller. Shopping is more careful. Families now measure food differently. The post How high prices’re degrading quality of food Nigerians eat appeared first on Vanguard News.
'This is up to our legislature. This is a decision that has to be taken at the highest level of government. But it’s not off the table' The post Xenophobia: Nigeria may retaliate against S-Africa —FG appeared first on Vanguard News.
Tragedy struck at Agbor, Ika South Local Government Area, Delta State on Monday, as three persons are feared dead and 35 others wounded following the derailment of the Warri-Itakpe train. The post 3 dead, 35 hospitalised as train derails in Delta appeared first on Vanguard News.
By James Ogunnaike Gunmen suspected to be bandits have killed a serving soldier and injured another in the Mowe/Ibafo axis of Obafemi-Owode Local Government Area of Ogun State. The attack reportedly occurred in the early hours of Monday, sending panic through the area as residents described it as a surprise assault by armed men. Although […] The post Gunmen kill soldier, injure another in Ogun appeared first on Vanguard News.
The Kwankwasiyya Movement has said that the vice-presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress, NDC, Senator Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, never threatened to leave the party over the replacement of candidates. The post Kwankwasiyya movement dismisses reports of Kwankwaso threatening to quit NDC appeared first on Vanguard News.
Labour Party has approached the Federal High Court, Abuja, challenging alleged wrongful exclusion of its candidate from the Enugu North Senatorial District by-election scheduled for June 20. The post LP sues INEC over alleged exclusion from Enugu North by-election appeared first on Vanguard News.
Michael Olise sparkled brightest in a star-studded France attack on Monday, hitting a hat-trick in a 3-1 World Cup warm-up win over outgunned Northern Ireland in Lille. The post Olise smashes hat-trick as France beat N. Ireland in pre-World Cup game appeared first on Vanguard News.
Nigeria’s trade surplus grew by 340.88 percent quarter-on-quarter (QoQ) to N7.55 trillion in the first quarter of 2026 (Q1’26) from N1.7 trillion in Q4’25. The post Nigeria’s trade surplus rises 340% to N7.5 trn appeared first on Vanguard News.
… urges brokers to strengthen liquidity management By Peter Egwuatu The Chairman of the Association of Securities Dealing Houses of Nigeria (ASHON), Sehinde Adenagbe, has described the newly introduced T+1 settlement cycle by CSCS PLC as a transformative development for Nigeria’s capital market, noting that it will enhance market efficiency, reduce settlement risks, and boost […] The post Capital market: ASHON Chairman hails CSCSsettlement cycle appeared first on Vanguard News.
Reflecting on Israel’s founding vision, the ambassador recalled the words of Israel’s first Prime Minister, David Ben-Gurion, who at independence called for peace and cooperation among nations. The post Israel seeks Middle East peace, deepens ties with Nigeria appeared first on Vanguard News.
A chieftain of the African Democratic Congress, ADC, Kenneth Okonkwo, has accused President Bola Tinubu of deliberately stalling state police implementation to enable his administration to deploy security forces to allegedly manipulate the 2027 general elections. The post Why Tinubu is stalling state police implementation — Kenneth Okonkwo appeared first on Vanguard News.
Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum said on Monday she could guarantee a peaceful World Cup opening ceremony this week, despite concern over ongoing protests. The post Mexico promises peaceful World Cup opening despite protests appeared first on Vanguard News.
Minister of Power Joseph Tegbe on Monday assured that the country will witness tremendous visible improvement in the electricity supply and infrastructural development. The post Power sector will witness visible improvement – Minister appeared first on Vanguard News.
The Super Eagles will not be at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, a painful reality for a nation that has become one of Africa's most consistent producers of football talent. The post Meet the strongest ‘Nigerian’ XI that will be at 2026 World Cup appeared first on Vanguard News.
Disturbed by the increasing level of terrorism and banditry in the country, the Senate has declared that it will consider the amendments to the 1999 Constitution to provide for the establishment of State Police in the country this week. The post Senate to consider bill on state police this week – Senate Leader appeared first on Vanguard News.
Bishop of Sokoto Catholic Diocese, Matthew Kukah, has challenged Nigerians to rethink their understanding of leadership, arguing that leadership should not be confused with political office or position. The post Nigerians should rethink as leadership is influence, not office — Bishop Kukah appeared first on Vanguard News.
The former SGF said he and other party members had expected a keen contest among the leading aspirants and were particularly impressed by the efforts of former Rivers State Governor Rotimi Amaechi. The post Atiku didn’t do much to secure ADC presidential primary — Babachir Lawal appeared first on Vanguard News.
Former Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Babachir Lawal, says he has evidence that the African Democratic Congress (ADC) The post I can prove ADC primary was rigged, Babachir Lawal insists appeared first on The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News.
Three passengers have been killed following the derailment of a train on the Warri–Itakpe Train Service yesterday. The post Three killed in Warri–Itakpe train mishap appeared first on The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News.
President Bola Tinubu has filled key vacancies in his cabinet, swearing in Joseph Tegbe as Minister of Power and Ambassador Sola Enikanolaiye The post Tinubu fills cabinet vacancies, swears in new ministers appeared first on The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News.
The Attorney-General of Lagos State, Mr Lawal Pedro (SAN), and the presiding coroner for the Lagos Coroner’s District have challenged The post Lagos challenges suit against inquest into death of Chimamanda’s son appeared first on The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News.
Nigeria’s local content drive, which has grown from five per cent in 2010 to 61 per cent and helped indigenous producers account The post PNC forum to review 15-year gains of local content appeared first on The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News.
Young Nigerians demonstrated their passion for innovation, technology and the future of mobility as Toyota Nigeria Limited The post Motor show promotes innovation through youth engagement appeared first on The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News.
The attempt by the governors to impose a new wage on the country, contrary to the established process, risks disrupting The post Why governors’ proposed N100,000 minimum wage unsettles labour appeared first on The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News.
The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) has said the country’s transmission infrastructure can wheel more electricity The post TCN says transmission exceeds peak generation, cites 8,700MW wheeling capacity appeared first on The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News.
The management of the Federal University of Technology, Akure (FUTA) Teaching Hospital has dismissed allegations of manipulation The post FUTA denies selective IPPIS capture claims, uncovers illegal sale of employment letters appeared first on The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News.
When the FIFA World Cup kicks off on June 11, Nigeria will be on the menu but not as a competitor. Nigerian musician, Burna Boy, The post FIFA World Cup 2026: Durable themes in troubled times appeared first on The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News.
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Borno stakeholders appeal to terrorists for the unconditional release of 42 abducted pupils from Askira/Uba, emphasizing their innocence and vulnerability. Read More: https://punchng.com/abducted-pupils-they-are-not-politicians-release-them-borno-stakeholders-beg-terrorists/
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Former Super Eagles coach Stephen Keshi will be immortalised on the NIIA Sports Diplomacy Wall of Fame for his contributions to Nigerian football. Read More: https://punchng.com/fg-onyema-to-immortalise-keshi/
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360 Borno captives freed from terrorists recount harrowing experiences of starvation, deaths, and alleged recruitment of teenagers. Borno State denies rans Read More: https://punchng.com/terrorists-den-360-freed-borno-captives-recount-starvation-deaths/
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A married woman, Oluchi, faked her own kidnap and demanded N50m ransom, only to be found in a Delta hotel with her lover. Police confirm arrests in the fak Read More: https://punchng.com/woman-fakes-own-kidnap-found-in-delta-hotel-with-lover/
Family and activists condemn calls to release a murder suspect in the Lagos killings of Ajiran residents, demanding justice and a fair judicial process. Read More: https://punchng.com/lagos-killings-family-activists-reject-push-to-free-suspect/
Three suspects have been arrested in connection with the murder of British-Nigerian singer Mark Orabiyi in the UK. Police are appealing for witnesses. Read More: https://punchng.com/three-arrested-over-murder-of-british-nigerian-singer/
Payaza Africa Limited has secured upgraded credit ratings from four agencies, signalling growing investor confidence in the fintech company’s financial sta Read More: https://punchng.com/payaza-secures-credit-rating-upgrades-from-agencies/
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PDP governorship candidate, Dr. Wole Oluyede, pledges to prioritise Ekiti security investment, overhaul architecture, and attract investors if elected. Read More: https://punchng.com/pdp-candidate-vows-to-prioritise-security-investment/
The APC has appointed Uba Sani and Godswill Akpabio to lead its campaign council for the upcoming Ekiti election on June 20, 2026. Read More: https://punchng.com/uba-akpabio-bamidele-lead-apc-campaign-council/
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The Labour Party (LP) has sued INEC over the alleged wrongful exclusion of its candidate from the Enugu North Senatorial District by-election. Read more. Read More: https://punchng.com/lp-sues-inec-over-enugu-north-by-election-exclusion/
The League of Imams and Alfas in Yorubaland has disowned groups preaching extremism and division, reaffirming their commitment to Islamic unity and moderat Read More: https://punchng.com/yoruba-imams-disown-groups-preaching-extremism-division/
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• Investors commit N656bn to OMO bills •High yields drive fixed income deals Nume Ekeghe Nigeria’s external reserves have risen to $50.12 billion, marking their highest level in more than
• Charges citizens to provide useful information to address issue, says fighting terror a national duty • Lauds patriotic efforts of front-line soldiers for vigilance, courage in war theatre •
Ndubuisi Francis in Abuja After a protracted impasse with local contractors over unpaid contractual fees reported to be in excess of N4.7 trillion, the federal government has finally announced the
Kuni Tyessi in Abuja A coalition of women-led groups have declared that Nigeria could see its lowest female representation in the Senate since the return to democracy, with women projected
• Tinubu administers oath of office on two ministers – power, and state for foreign affairs Deji Elumoye in Abuja New Minister of Power, Mr Joseph Olasunkanmi Tegbe, has pledged
Emma Okonji Telecoms operators (Telcos) under the aegis of Association of Licensed Telecoms Operators of Nigeria (ALTON), have rejected the Q1 2026 Capital Importation Report on telecoms sector released recently
• Says investments, enterprise will drive Nigeria’s $1trn economy target •Sanwo-Olu, Uzodimma, Otti, Sule, Mutfwang woo investors Deji Elumoye in Abuja President Bola Tinubu yesterday projected Lagos as a leading
Dike Onwuamaeze Following the passage of the Sugar-Sweetened Beverage (SSB) Tax Bill by the Senate, the Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI) has expressed concern “about the potential economic
• Says Christians, other religious minority communities targeted •Calls for prosecution of perpetrators, remedies for victims and survivors Emmanuel Addeh in Abuja A group of United Nations (UN) human rights
Dike Onwuamaeze Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) and World Health Organisation (WHO) yesterday launched a joint continental preparedness and six-month response plan. The scheme included raising
Olusegun Samuel in Yenagoa The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) candidate for Bayelsa Central Senatorial District, Richard Akinaka, at weekend embarked on strategic discussions with key stakeholders and elders in the
• Aviation fuel prices expected to rise 70% across 2026 • Global industry profits to halve to $23bn • Association says Nigeria among most expensive countries for airlines Emmanuel Addeh
• Ojukwu assures govt still going ahead with repatriation of distressed citizens •Says retaliatory measures not ruled out Deji Elumoye in Abuja The federal government on Monday registered its displeasure
Dike Onwuamaeze The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) yesterday sealed the operational premises of PWAN Max Property and Business Solution Limited in Sangotedo, along Lekki-Epe Expressway, over non-allocation
• Crude oil remains country’s dominant export commodity with N11.20 trillion contribution, agricultural exports fall by 11.39% •India emerges Nigeria’s major trade partner James Emejo in Abuja Nigeria’s total external
Michael Olugbode in Abuja Nigeria and China have reaffirmed their commitment to deepening cultural cooperation and people-to-people relations through the launch of the “Hello Nigeria—2026 Panda Painting Interactive Experience,” an
• Contractors: De-escalate growing tension in Warri, environs •120,000bpd oil production threatened as Ijaws protest Sylvester Idowu in Warri Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, yesterday convened a high-level
• As PCNGI moves to end acute gas scarcity affecting commercial transport operators Sunday Aborisade in Abuja Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan has secured a commitment from the Presidential Compressed Natural Gas
Onyebuchi Ezigbo in Abuja The federal government has said that Nigeria is recording over 53,000 deaths annually due to Foodborne diseases, with under five children accounting for over 80 per
Dike Onwuamaeze The Chief Executive Officer of Financial Derivatives Company (FDC), Mr. Bismarck Rewane, has stated that Nigeria experienced a high rate of poverty and escalating insecurity amidst rising gross
• Declare Speaker Danladi will deepen youth empowerment, devt Youth groups from the Ilorin Emirate have declared support for the emergence of the Speaker of the Kwara State House of
• Says Tinubu, governors back proposal as constitution amendment heads to state assemblies • Explains National Assembly will isolate bill from broader review to accelerate approval Sunday Aborisade in Abuja
*INEC asked to deregister NDC, fresh suit in court Chuks Okocha and Alex Enumah in Abuja Justice Peter Lifu of the Federal High Court, Abuja, has adjourned till June 16,
Adedayo Akinwale in Abuja The All Progressives Congress (APC), has announced that it would inaugurate its National Campaign Council for the forthcoming Ekiti State Governorship Election on Wednesday in Abuja.
• Commission denies issuing access codes to political parties, LP sues electoral body over exclusion Chuks Okocha and Adedayo Akinwale in Abuja Africa Democratic Congress (ADC) and Nigeria Democratic Congress
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FG decries attacks on Nigerians in South Africa, weighs response The ICIR
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Reps push bill to reform Nigeria’s statistical system Business News Nigeria
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