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The Nigerian military has denied allegations that recent airstrikes conducted in Silame Local Government Area of Sokoto State resulted in civilian casualties, asserting that the operations were aimed at identified terrorist strongholds linked to the Lakurawa group. Reports surfaced on Wednesday suggesting

Sokoto State, Nigeria – Catholic Bishop of Sokoto Diocese, Matthew Kukah, has described the recent stampedes at palliative distribution centres across Nigeria as a grim reflection of the worsening economic hardship facing citizens. The tragedies, which claimed over 67 lives in Oyo,

Telecom operators in Nigeria may secure approval to increase tariffs for calls, SMS, and data services by the first quarter of 2025. A senior official of one of the country’s major telecom firms, speaking on condition of anonymity, disclosed this development, signaling

The Enugu State Government and rice farmers in Uzo-Uwani Local Government Area have raised concerns over the destruction of farmlands and critical irrigation infrastructure by herders and their cattle at the Ada Rice Farm. The widespread damage has sparked fears of a

The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) says it has begun enforcement actions against five airlines, consisting of two international and three domestic operators, for various violations of Part 19 of its regulations. These violations include failing to process refunds within the required

Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, has signed the 2025 state budget into law, with a total value of N675,220,58,858. 52. The budget, which was passed by the Edo State House of Assembly, reflects the state government’s commitment to driving development across

Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has stated that the federal government’s 2025 budget estimates are insufficient to tackle Nigeria’s structural challenges. In a statement, Atiku highlighted that the 2025 federal budget totals N48 trillion, with a revenue forecast of N35 trillion. This

The Legal Practitioners Disciplinary Committee (LPDC) has rejected a request by Chief Afe Babalola SAN’s law firm, Emmanuel Chambers, to revoke the law practising license of lawyer and author, Tomilola Farotimi, also known as Dele Farotimi, over allegations of criminal defamation and

The Minister of Agriculture and Food Security Abubakar Kyari on Monday revealed that Katsina was one of the states that recorded 99.74% success during the 2023/2024 dry season wheat cultivation where production took place in the country. He added that the state

President Bola Tinubu proudly announced that he has met Nigeria’s financial obligations for three consecutive months without using funds from the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) or seeking assistance from the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) through its Ways and Means

The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) has reduced the pump price of petrol to ₦925 per litre in Lagos and ₦965 per litre in Abuja.  This marks a significant reduction from previous prices of ₦1,025 and ₦1,040 per litre, respectively. ​​