Trump Imposes Additional 25% Tariff On Indian Goods Over Russian Oil Ties

US President Donald Trump on Wednesday approved a new order imposing an extra 25 percent tariff on Indian imports, citing New Delhi’s ongoing purchase of Russian oil a major source of funding for Moscow’s war in Ukraine. The new tariff, which will

by News Editor

August 6, 2025

News Update

Anambra 2025: 11 Political Parties Yet To Pay Mandatory N50m Campaign Fee

Managing Director, Anambra State Signage and Advertising Agency (ANSAA), Mr. Tony Ujubuonu has said that only five out of the 16 political parties contesting the November 8, 2025, governorship election in Anambra State have paid the mandatory N50 million campaign fee. Ujubuonu

by News Editor

August 6, 2025

Grassroots·News·News Update

Enugu Sets New Standards For Ongoing, Future Projects

The Enugu State Ministry of Works and Infrastructure has unveiled new measures aimed at ensuring strict adherence to industry standards across all current and upcoming projects in the state. The Ministry stated that this move is part of its renewed efforts to

by News Editor

August 6, 2025

News·News Update·Politics

Pro-Abure Groups Protest At INEC HQ Over LP Candidate Exclusion

Civil society organisations aligned with the Julius Abure-led faction of the Labour Party (LP) on Wednesday staged a protest at the National Headquarters of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), demanding the inclusion of the party’s candidates in the upcoming nationwide bye-elections.

by News Editor

August 6, 2025

Politics·Headlines·News·News Update

APC Is A Cancer, Needs To Be Removed In 2027 – Sule Lamido

Former Jigawa State Governor, Sule Lamido, has likened the All Progressives Congress (APC)-led federal government to a cancer. He urged the opposition coalition supported by the African Democratic Congress (ADC) to take a more measured approach and concentrate on developing effective strategies

by News Editor

August 6, 2025

Economy·News·News Update

NAICOM Lauds Tinubu For Signing NIIRA 2025 Into Law

The National Insurance Commission (NAICOM) has commended President Bola Tinubu for assenting to the Nigerian Insurance Industry Reform Act, 2025 (NIIRA 2025). President Tinubu signed the NIIRA 2025 into law on Tuesday. In a statement issued by the Commission, NIIRA 2025 was

by News Editor

August 6, 2025

Headlines·News·News Update·Politics

MKO Abiola’s Wife, Dr. Doyin Is Dead

The wife of the late Chief MKO Abiola and a trailblazing journalist, Dr. Doyin Abiola has been confirmed dead. She passed away on Tuesday evening, though details surrounding her death are yet to be fully disclosed. Dr. Abiola was widely respected for

by News Editor

August 6, 2025

Elections·Grassroots·Headlines

Pro-Democracy Group Calls for Immediate Suspension Of Planned August 30 LG Elections In Rivers

A pro-democracy coalition, Alliance of Civil Society Organisations for Expansion of Electoral and Democratic Space (ACCESS), has called for immediate suspension of the local government elections in Rivers, slated for Aug. 30. The pro-democracy group, in a statement issued by its Spokesperson,

by News Editor

August 6, 2025

Headlines·Economy·News·News Update

Naira Appreciates Against US Dollar At Official Market, CBN Releases Latest Exchange Rates

The Nigerian currency, the naira, appreciated against the United States dollar in the Nigerian Autonomous Foreign Exchange Market (NAFEM) on Monday, August 4, 2025. New data showed that the naira gained N1.29 or 0.08% to close at N1,531.95, compared to N1,533.94/$1 exchange

by News Editor

August 6, 2025

Economy·Headlines·News·News Update

Tinubu Signs NIIR Bill Into Law, Boosts Financial Sector

‎President Bola Tinubu has signed the Nigerian Insurance Industry Reforms (NIIR) Bill 2025 into Law, marking a major step toward strengthening the financial sector and driving a one trillion dollar economy. ‎This was disclosed in a statement by Presidential Spokesperson, Mr Bayo

by News Editor

August 6, 2025

News Update·Headlines·News·Religion

Breaking: Turji Releases 32 Kidnapped Victims, Surrenders Arms After Peace Talks

Notorious bandit leader Bello Turji has surrendered arms and released 32 kidnapped victims in Zamfara State, following direct peace talks with Islamic clerics. One of the clerics involved, Sheikh Musa Yusuf Assadus Sunnah, revealed during a sermon in Kaduna that the meetings

by News Editor

August 6, 2025

News Update·Headlines·News

Breaking: Turji Releases 32 Kidnapped Victims, Surrenders Arms After Peace Talks

Notorious bandit leader Bello Turji has surrendered arms and released 32 kidnapped victims in Zamfara State, following direct peace talks with Islamic clerics. One of the clerics involved, Sheikh Musa Yusuf Assadus Sunnah, revealed during a sermon in Kaduna that the meetings

by News Editor

August 6, 2025

News Update·Grassroots·News·Politics

Osun APC Raises Alarm Over Governor Adeleke’s Two-Week Absence

The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Osun State has raised alarm over the two-week absence of Governor Ademola Adeleke, alleging he left without providing adequate information to the public about his whereabouts. In a statement released on Tuesday by Kola Olabisi, the

by News Editor

August 5, 2025

News·Headlines·News Update·Politics

Power Struggle Rocks ADC As State Chairmen Reject David Mark’s Leadership

The internal crisis within the African Democratic Congress (ADC) escalated on Tuesday as a forum of state chairmen of the party strongly condemned an alleged takeover attempt led by former Senate President and Interim National Chairman, Senator David Mark. In a strongly

by News Editor

August 5, 2025

News Update·News·Sports

MTN Nigeria Awards N150 Million To Super Falcons For WAFCON 2024 Victory

MTN Nigeria has awarded ₦150 million to the Nigerian Super Falcons in recognition of their outstanding triumph at the 2024 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON). The announcement was made during a celebratory breakfast reception held in Lagos, attended by officials of

by News Editor

August 5, 2025

News Editor

Trump Imposes Additional 25% Tariff On Indian Goods Over Russian Oil Ties

Anambra 2025: 11 Political Parties Yet To Pay Mandatory N50m Campaign Fee

Enugu Sets New Standards For Ongoing, Future Projects

Pro-Abure Groups Protest At INEC HQ Over LP Candidate Exclusion

APC Is A Cancer, Needs To Be Removed In 2027 – Sule Lamido

NAICOM Lauds Tinubu For Signing NIIRA 2025 Into Law

MKO Abiola’s Wife, Dr. Doyin Is Dead

Pro-Democracy Group Calls for Immediate Suspension Of Planned August 30 LG Elections In Rivers

Naira Appreciates Against US Dollar At Official Market, CBN Releases Latest Exchange Rates

Tinubu Signs NIIR Bill Into Law, Boosts Financial Sector

Breaking: Turji Releases 32 Kidnapped Victims, Surrenders Arms After Peace Talks

Breaking: Turji Releases 32 Kidnapped Victims, Surrenders Arms After Peace Talks

Osun APC Raises Alarm Over Governor Adeleke’s Two-Week Absence

Power Struggle Rocks ADC As State Chairmen Reject David Mark’s Leadership

MTN Nigeria Awards N150 Million To Super Falcons For WAFCON 2024 Victory

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