News Editor

images (12)

Politics·Headlines·News Update

Mass Suspension Rocks Ebonyi: AG, Commissioners, Perm Secs, Aides Out

Governor Francis Nwifuru of Ebonyi State has suspended 81 government officials with immediate effect and without pay for one month. A statement obtained by our correspondent on Monday night noted that among those affected in the wave of suspension are the Attorney

July 29, 2025

News Update·Grassroots·News

Rivers LG Elections Set to Hold August 30

The Rivers State Independent Electoral Commission (RSIEC) has announced August 30 as the new date for the 2025 local government elections. The exercise was initially scheduled for August 9. According to the Chairman of RSIEC, Michael Odey, the election will now be

July 29, 2025

images (11)

Economy·Foreign News·News·News Update

Samsung Electronics Shares Retreat After Tesla Deal

Samsung Electronics shares came under pressure on Tuesday, following a rally the previous day after the South Korean technology company clinched a $16.5 billion deal to supply artificial intelligence chips to Tesla, according to a Reuters report. Tesla CEO Elon Musk said

July 29, 2025

images (10)

News Update·Grassroots·Headlines

Panic in Kano as Wild Animals Escape From Ex-Accountant General’s Residence

Tension gripped the Daneji community in Kano over the weekend after a python reportedly escaped from the residence of Ahmed Idris, the former Accountant-General of the Federation. The shocking discovery led to the evacuation of not just the python, but also a

July 29, 2025

peter obi5

News Update·Headlines·News

Nigeria’s Debt May Top ₦200trn by 2025 End, Peter Obi Cautions

Politician and former Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has expressed deep concern over Nigeria’s rapidly escalating debt profile. In a statement on his X handle, Obi warned that the country’s fiscal trajectory could compromise future generations and worsen living conditions for

July 29, 2025

images (9)

Headlines·News·News Update·Politics

Fayose Endorses Tinubu, Ekiti Gov Oyebanji For Second Term

Former Ekiti State governor, Ayodele Fayose, on Monday announced his endorsement of President Bola Tinubu for a second term in office. Fayose, a chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), also endorsed the Ekiti State Governor, Biodun Oyebanji, and his deputy for

July 28, 2025

images (7)

JUST IN: Victorious Super Falcons Arrive In Abuja

The Super Falcons of Nigeria have landed in Nigeria from Morocco, where they just clinched a 10th Women’s Africa Cup of Nations title. The team arrived at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport in Abuja aboard a chartered flight at about 2:26 p.m.

July 28, 2025

images (6)

News Update·Economy

FG Committed To Domestic Investors, Says Trade Minister

The Minister of Industry, Trade and Investment, Dr Jumoke Oduwole, has reaffirmed the Federal Government’s commitment to promoting domestic investment and addressing the challenges faced by local investors. She noted this over the weekend during a visit to the $20 billion Dangote

July 28, 2025

images (5)

News Update·Economy·Foreign News

EU, US Agree to 15% Trade Tariff

The United States and the European Union clinched a trade agreement on Sunday that will see EU exports taxed at 15 per cent, in a bid to resolve a transatlantic tariff stand-off that threatened to explode into a full-blown trade war. US

July 28, 2025

Headlines·Economy·News Update·Politics

Tinubu A “Listening President,” Policies Boosting Private Sector – Dangote

The Founder of the Dangote Group, Aliko Dangote, has hailed President Bola Tinubu as a listening president whose policies are restoring investor confidence in Nigeria’s economy. Dangote made the remarks over the weekend during a visit by the Minister of Industry, Trade

July 28, 2025

images (8)

News Update·Headlines·News·Politics

Shettima Represents Nigeria at 2nd UN Food Summit in Ethiopia

Vice President Kashim Shettima would attend the Second United Nations Food Systems Summit in Addis Ababa, the Ethiopian capital. The summit would hold from July 27 to July 29, his spokesman, Stanley Nkwocha, said on Sunday. Already, the vice president has departed

July 28, 2025

images (3)

News·News Update

NIMC Denies Affiliation With ‘Nigerians Selling BVN, NIN’ To Fintech Firms

The National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) has denied and condemned reports making the rounds, linking it with some individuals allegedly selling personal information of victims, including Bank Verification Numbers (BVN) and the National Identity Number (NIN), to Fintech firms. In a statement

July 28, 2025

News Update·Grassroots·News

Blackout Looms In Lagos As TCN Begins 25-Day Maintenance Work On Monday

Electricity users in Lagos will experience ‘intermittent’ blackout as the Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) begins a 25-day maintenance of the Omotosho – Ikeja West 330kV power line. The TCN, in a statement, said the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) and the

July 28, 2025

images (2)

News Update·Grassroots·News

Lagos Doctors Begin Strike Over Pay Reduction

The Medical Guild, the umbrella association for all medical and dental practitioners employed by the Lagos State Government, has embarked on a a three-day warning strike over salary reductions. The Medical Guild, in a recent statement, frowned at the state government for

July 28, 2025

images (1)

News Update·Grassroots·News

‎LASPA To Commence Enforcement On Indiscriminate Parking On July 28

The Lagos State Parking Authority (LASPA) will commence enforcement on the indiscriminate parking of vehicles on Lagos roads from Monday, 28th July 2025. ‎The Lagos State Head of Service, Mr. Olabode Agoro, dropped the hint today, during the monthly walk for fitness

July 28, 2025

Previous 1 … 10 11 12 13 14 … 126 Next