Doyin Abiola Laid To Rest

Pioneering journalist and wife of the late Chief Moshood Kashimawo Olawale (MKO) Abiola, Dr. Doyinsola Abiola, has been laid to rest in Lagos. The funeral service, held at the Cathedral Church of Christ, Marina, drew dignitaries from across Nigeria, led by President

by News Editor

September 13, 2025

Politics·Headlines

Rule of Law Under Threat, Falana Tells Tinubu As Senate Defies Court Judgments

Human rights lawyer, Femi Falana (SAN), has accused the Federal Government and Senate President Godswill Akpabio of repeatedly disobeying court judgments, warning that such actions threaten Nigeria’s democracy. In a strongly worded statement, Falana said government officials and powerful individuals have continued

by News Editor

September 13, 2025

Politics·Economy·Headlines

EFCC Orders Ex-NNPC Boss Kyari To Report Daily, Prepares To File Charges

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has directed the immediate past Group Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL), Mele Kyari, to report at its Abuja headquarters daily as part of ongoing investigations into the alleged mismanagement

by News Editor

September 13, 2025

Politics·Headlines

Tinubu’s Mandate To Restore Democracy In Rivers Now Fully Achieved, Says Ibas

Rivers State Administrator, Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ekwe Ibas (retd.), says President Bola Tinubu’s directive to restore democratic governance in the state has been “decisively achieved.” Ibas made the declaration on Friday at Government House, Port Harcourt, during the formal presentation of the

by News Editor

September 13, 2025

Editorial·Editorial (Featured News)

Fuel Subsidy Removal: Nigerians Deserve Better Than Vague Promises

When President Bola Tinubu made “subsidy is gone” pronouncement on May 29, Nigerians braced for misery. Weeks on, the suffering has become more profound than anticipated. Transport fares have doubled, prices of foodstuffs are shooting up by the day, and inflation still

by News Editor

September 13, 2025

News·Foreign News·Headlines

BREAKING: Suspect In Charlie Kirk Assassination Arrested – Trump Confirms

Former U.S. President Donald Trump has confirmed the arrest of the suspect linked to the assassination of conservative commentator and activist Charlie Kirk. In an interview on Fox & Friends, Trump said, “I think, with a high degree of certainty, we have

by News Editor

September 12, 2025

Politics·Headlines

Peter Obi Meets Goodluck Jonathan, Discusses National Issues

The 2023 Labour Party (LP) presidential candidate, Peter Obi, on Thursday held a closed-door meeting with former President Goodluck Jonathan in Abuja. Obi disclosed the meeting in a post on his official X handle, describing Jonathan as an “elder brother, statesman, and

by News Editor

September 12, 2025

News Update·News·Politics

INEC’s Recognition Of Mark-Led ADC Irresponsible — Kachikwu

Former presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) in the 2023 general elections, Dumebi Kachikwu, has faulted the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) for recognising former Senate President David Mark as the National Chairman of the party. Speaking on Politics Today,

by News Editor

September 12, 2025

Headlines·Economy

NUPENG Accuses Sayyu Dantata Of Violating Union Agreement, Threatens Fresh Strike

Barely 48 hours after suspending its nationwide strike, the Nigeria Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas Workers (NUPENG) has accused Sayyu Aliu Dantata of breaching an agreement reached with government officials on workers’ right to unionise. In a statement jointly signed by

by News Editor

September 12, 2025

Economy·Headlines

Reps Push 12 Bills To Reposition Nigeria’s Solid Minerals Sector

The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Abbas Tajudeen, has described the solid minerals sector as a critical driver of Nigeria’s economic diversification, insisting that developing the sector is an imperative, not an option. Speaking at a public hearing on Thursday on

by News Editor

September 12, 2025

Economy·Headlines

FG Revokes 5% Telecom Tax On Voice, Data Services

The Federal Government has scrapped the 5% excise duty previously imposed on telecommunications voice and data services. The National Orientation Agency (NOA) announced the revocation in a statement on Thursday, saying the decision is aimed at easing cost pressures on millions of

by News Editor

September 12, 2025

News Update

Dangote Refinery To Begin Direct PMS Supply To 11 States From September 15

The Dangote Group has announced that its Petroleum Refinery will start direct supply of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) to 11 states on Monday, September 15, 2025. In a statement posted on the Group’s official X handle on Thursday, retail pump prices were

by News Editor

September 12, 2025

Politics·Headlines

APC Postpones Inauguration Of Anambra Campaign Council

The All Progressives Congress (APC) has postponed the inauguration of its National Campaign Council for the upcoming Anambra State governorship election. In a statement posted on the party’s official X handle on Thursday, APC National Publicity Secretary Felix Morka announced that the

by News Editor

September 12, 2025

News·Politics

Enugu Wins N100m Award As Nigeria’s Cleanest State At RHI Green Nigeria Challenge

Enugu State has emerged as Nigeria’s cleanest state, clinching the N100 million grand prize at the launch of the Renewed Hope Initiative (RHI) Green Nigeria Challenge. The award was presented by the First Lady of Nigeria, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, during the quarterly

by News Editor

September 12, 2025

News Update

Cross River PDP Chapter Chairmen Endorse Ikem For Second Term

All 18 chapter chairmen of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Cross River State have unanimously endorsed Barr. Venatius Ikem for a second term as State Chairman. The endorsement was formally adopted in Calabar on Wednesday after the Forum of Chapter Chairmen

by News Editor

September 12, 2025

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Doyin Abiola Laid To Rest

Rule of Law Under Threat, Falana Tells Tinubu As Senate Defies Court Judgments

EFCC Orders Ex-NNPC Boss Kyari To Report Daily, Prepares To File Charges

Tinubu’s Mandate To Restore Democracy In Rivers Now Fully Achieved, Says Ibas

Fuel Subsidy Removal: Nigerians Deserve Better Than Vague Promises

BREAKING: Suspect In Charlie Kirk Assassination Arrested – Trump Confirms

Peter Obi Meets Goodluck Jonathan, Discusses National Issues

INEC’s Recognition Of Mark-Led ADC Irresponsible — Kachikwu

NUPENG Accuses Sayyu Dantata Of Violating Union Agreement, Threatens Fresh Strike

Reps Push 12 Bills To Reposition Nigeria’s Solid Minerals Sector

FG Revokes 5% Telecom Tax On Voice, Data Services

Dangote Refinery To Begin Direct PMS Supply To 11 States From September 15

APC Postpones Inauguration Of Anambra Campaign Council

Enugu Wins N100m Award As Nigeria’s Cleanest State At RHI Green Nigeria Challenge

Cross River PDP Chapter Chairmen Endorse Ikem For Second Term

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