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Tinubu Defends Bosun Tijani’s Ministerial Appointment despite Previous Criticism

President Bola Tinubu has justified his appointment of Dr Bosun Tijani as Minister of Communications, Innovation, and Digital Economy. Tinubu said the appointment was a testament to his belief in recognising talent, even in those who may have once been critics. The

March 30, 2025

Dangote, Rabiu, Otedola, Adenuga Make Forbes’ 2025 Billionaires List

Aliko Dangote, Femi Otedola, Mike Adenuga, and Abdulsamad Rabiu have been named in the 2025 Forbes Africa billionaires list. Forbes Magazine released the list on Saturday. The quartet is the only Nigerian who made the lineup. Dangote, who owns the Dangote Refinery,

March 30, 2025

How I Almost Gave Up On My 2023 Presidential Race – Tinubu

President Bola Tinubu has narrated how he almost gave up on his presidential race and how a close ally, Aminu Masari, encouraged him to remain in the race. The President stated this on Saturday at a special birthday iftar organised to thank

March 30, 2025

Saudi Arabia announces Sunday as Eid day

Saudi Arabia and some other Gulf Arab states will celebrate the Eid al-Fitr holiday from Sunday, but other Middle Eastern countries will not observe it until Monday. “The Supreme Court has decided that tomorrow, Sunday, March 30, 2025, is the first day

March 30, 2025

Tinubu, Shettima Join Prayers As Nigerian Muslims Celebrate Eid-El-Fitr

President Bola Tinubu and Vice President Kashim Shettima, on Sunday, joined others for prayers at the National Eid ground in Abuja, as Nigerian Muslims mark the Eid-El-Fitr celebrations together with millions of others around the world. Deputy Senate President, Barau Jibrin, the

March 30, 2025

Emir Sanusi Backs Sallah Durbar Ban for Kano’s Stability

The Emir of Kano and Khalifah of Tijaniyya, Muhammadu Sanusi II has supported the ban on this year’s Sallah Durbar, stressing that the decision was necessary for peace and stability in the state. Sanusi, while speaking at an Iftar dinner at the

March 30, 2025

Amaechi Accuses Tinubu of Using Emergency Rule to Intimidate Governors

Former Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi has blamed President Bola Tinubu of using emergency rule in Rivers State as a political strategy to compel governors into endorsing his 2027 re-election bid. Amaechi, in an interview with DW Africa characterized the move as

March 30, 2025

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Wike Accuses NBA of Hypocrisy, Undermining the Judiciary

The FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike, has lampooned the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), accusing them of hypocrisy and trying to pull down the legal profession. He fired the rebuke on Friday, when he received the Body of Benchers, led by Chief Adegboyega Awomolo

March 29, 2025

EFCC Responds to Claims of Achimugu’s Investigations Involving Atiku, Sanwo-Olu

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, has reacted to media reports linking its investigations of Ms. Aisha Achimugu with political undercurrents involving former Vice President Atiku Abubakar and Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu. This is contained in a statement signed by

March 29, 2025

U.S. Showcases California Wines, Expands Trade Opportunities In Nigeria

The Foreign Agricultural Service of the U.S. Mission, in collaboration with the California Wine Institute, organised a trade promotion event in Lagos that connected 18 California wineries with the Nigerian business community and strengthened agricultural trade ties between the two countries. More

March 29, 2025

Elon Musk Sells X To His AI Startup For $33b

Entrepreneur Elon Musk has announced the merger of his artificial intelligence startup, xAI, with his social media platform, X, in an all-stock transaction valued at $33 billion. This move brings xAI’s valuation to $80 billion, while X is valued at $33 billion.

March 29, 2025

Stanbic IBTC Posts N303.796b Pre-Tax Profit In 2024

Stanbic IBTC Holding Plc has announced a pre-tax profit of N303.796 billion for the 2024 financial year that ended on December 31, 2024, representing a 60.23% year-on-year (YoY) growth. Similarly, post-tax profit increased by 60.23% to N225.311 billion. A further review of the

March 29, 2025

June 12: Oshiomhole Claims Heaven Would Not Have Fallen If Nwosu Declared Abiola President

Senator Adams Oshiomhole has knocked the former Chairman of the defunct National Electoral Commission (NEC), Humphrey Nwosu, for his role in the June 12, 1993 presidential election. The election, said to be one of the freest and fairest in the annals of

March 29, 2025

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Otti, Aiyedatiwa Celebrate Tinubu At 73

The Governors of Abia and Ondo States, Dr Alex Otti and Lucky Aiyedatiwa, have praised President Bola Tinubu on the occasion of his birthday anniversary.Born on March 29, 1952, the President turned 73 on Saturday. A congratulatory message by Otti’s Chief Press

March 29, 2025

Gov. Fubara Denies Nwaeke’s Allegations, Asks Nigerians To Disregard Them

Governor Siminalayi Fubara has denied allegations levelled against him by a former Head of Service (HoS) of the state, George Nwaeke, and is asking Nigerians to disregard them. Among the accusations Mr Nwaeke levelled against Fubara was that of conniving with militants

March 29, 2025

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