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Tribunal Dismisses Ighodalo’s Petition, Affirms Okpebholo As Gov

The Edo Governorship Election Petitions Tribunal in Abuja has affirmed Senator Monday Okpebholo as the Edo State Governor. A three-member panel headed by Justice Wilfred Kpochi, dismissed the petition filed by the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) and its candidate, Asue Ighodalo, against

April 3, 2025

Ighodalo Rejects Tribunal Ruling, Heads to Appeal Court

The Edo State Governorship Election Petition Tribunal in Abuja has affirmed the election of Governor Monday Okpebholo of the All Progressives Congress (APC), where it sets aside the petition filed by the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and its candidate – Asue Ighodalo.

April 3, 2025

APC TO PETER OBI – PRESIDENT TINUBU’S SUCCESS IS UNDENIABLE, NEEDS NO OPPOSITION VALIDATION

During an interview on Prime Time on Arise Television on Tuesday, April 1, 2025, Peter Obi, former governor of Anambra State and presidential candidate of the Labour Party in the 2023 general elections, sauntered down his path-beaten tunnel accusing President Bola Tinubu

April 3, 2025

Edo Governorship Election Tribunal Set To Deliver Judgement

The Edo State Governorship Election Petition Tribunal in Abuja is set to deliver judgement in the case filed by the candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Asue Ighodalo, challenging the outcome of the governorship polls held in the state on September

April 2, 2025

African Startup Funding Drops 5% Q1 2025 — Report

Funding into the African tech ecosystem dropped five percent to $460 million in the first quarter of 2025. According to Africa: The Big Deal, the decline underscored the consistent drop in venture capital funding on the continent, which fell from $486 million

April 2, 2025

Tinubu Embarks On Working Visit To Paris

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has departed for Paris, France, on Wednesday on a short working visit, the Presidency has revealed. A statement signed by Tinubu’s spokesperson, Bayo Onanuga, said that during the visit, the President will appraise his administration’s mid-term performance and

April 2, 2025

The United States said Tuesday it has approved the possible sale of $5.58 billion in F-16 fighter jets to the Philippines, as Washington backs its ally in rising tensions over China. The State Department said it was green-lighting a sale that includes

April 2, 2025

Nigeria’s Net Reserves Reach $23bn, Highest in Over Three Years – CBN Reports

Nigeria’s Net Foreign Exchange Reserve (NFER) as of the end of 2024 stood at $23.11 billion, the highest level in over three years, reflecting a substantial improvement in the country’s external liquidity, reduced short-term obligations, and renewed investor confidence. A statement by

April 2, 2025

What You Need To Know About New NNPCL Boss, Ojulari

President Bola Tinubu on Wednesday, appointed Engineer Bashir Ojulari as the Group Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) Limited. As announced by the Special Adviser to the President (Information & Strategy), Bayo Onanuga, the president had invoked Section

April 2, 2025

Nigeria Recognizes Cryptocurrencies as Securities Under New Investment Law

President Bola Tinubu has signed the Investments and Securities Act (ISA) 2024 into law—officially categorizing cryptocurrencies and other virtual assets as securities. This landmark legislation repeals the 2007 Act and brings Virtual Asset Service Providers, Digital Asset Operators and Digital Asset Exchanges

April 2, 2025

Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan Alleges Assassination Plot by Akpabio, Yahaya Bello

Suspended Senator representing Kogi Central, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan has accused Senate President Godswill Akpabio and former Kogi State Governor Yahaya Bello of plotting to assassinate her. She made the accusations during a homecoming rally on Tuesday in Okehi Local Government Area of Kogi

April 2, 2025

Tinubu Appoints New NNPCL Leadership, Names Ex-Basketballer as Board Chair

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has appointed Ahmadu Musa Kida as the new board chairman of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) following the dissolution of its existing board. The decision, which also saw the removal of Group Chief Executive Officer (GCEO)

April 2, 2025

Kano Governor Demands Justice as 14 Suspects in Lynching Case Moved to Abuja

Kano State Governor, Abba Yusuf has called for the public parade of 14 suspects apprehended in connection with the lynching of 16 hunters in Edo State. During a condolence visit by his Edo counterpart – Governor Monday Okpebholo, in Kano, Yusuf further

April 2, 2025

INEC May Hold Referendum on Senator Akpoti-Uduaghan’s Recall in 90 Days

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) may conduct a referendum within 90 days to ascertain the fate of suspended Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan who represents Kogi Central Senatorial District. This follows the submission of a recall petition by her constituents last week. INEC

April 2, 2025

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STATE HOUSE PRESS RELEASE: PRESIDENT TINUBU RECONSTITUTES NNPC LIMITED BOARD, APPOINTS NEW CHAIRMAN, GROUP CEO

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved a sweeping reconstitution of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) Limited board, removing the chairman, Chief Pius Akinyelure and the group chief executive officer, Mallam Mele Kolo Kyari. President Tinubu removed all other board members appointed

April 2, 2025

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