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Tinubu: Buhari’s Absence Would Be Felt By Generations, Renames University Of Maiduguri After The Late Leader; Minister Recalls Buhari’s Letter Of Support For Tinubu

President Bola Tinubu, in Abuja on Thursday, led his cabinet ministers, the Secretary to the Government, two state governors, and the Head of Service in a solemn tribute to the late President Muhammadu Buhari. The ceremony at a special session of the

July 17, 2025

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FG Constitutes Committee To Study Impact Of New US Tariffs

The federal government has set up a subcommittee to evaluate the potential economic impact of the recent trade tariffs by the United States government. In a statement issued on Friday by the director of information and public relations at the ministry, Mohammed

by News Editor

April 13, 2025

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The Opposition Coalition Is Nothing but a Failed Joint Venture, Says Ganduje

The National chairman of the All Progressives Congress, Abdullahi Ganduje, has dismissed the recent visit of the opposition led by former vice president, Atiku Abubakar, as a wasted effort and not a threat to the ruling party or President Bola Tinubu. He

by News Editor

April 13, 2025

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Naira-For-Crude Policy Will Bring Down Petrol Prices — PETROAN

The Petroleum Products Retail Outlets Owners Association of Nigeria (PETROAN) has expressed strong support for the Federal Executive Council’s recent approval of the continuation of the Naira-for-Crude policy — a move the association believes could mark a turning point in the country’s

by News Editor

April 12, 2025

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Sahara Group, FG Collaborate On National Data Park At Egbin Power

Sahara Group, in collaboration with the Federal Government, is exploring the establishment of a National Data Park and Computer Infrastructure at Egbin Power, Africa’s largest privately-run thermal power plant. Sahara Group’s collaboration with the Federal Government will be driven by Dr. Bosun

by News Editor

April 9, 2025

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11 PDP Govs Challenge Fubara’s Suspension Before Supreme Court

Eleven Governors of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) have approached the Supreme Court challenging what powers the president has to suspend the democratically elected Governor of Rivers State, Siminalayi Fubara. The suit filed by the governors also challenged the declaration of Emergency

by News Editor

April 9, 2025

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Transcorp Hotels Announces N7.6bn Dividend For Shareholders

Transcorp Hotels Plc has announced the approval of a final dividend of 64 kobo per share for the 2024 financial year, bringing total payouts to 74 kobo per share, amounting to N7.57 billion. The announcement was made by the Chairman of Transcorp

by News Editor

April 5, 2025

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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

by News Editor

April 2, 2025

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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

by News Editor

April 2, 2025

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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

by News Editor

March 30, 2025

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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,

by News Editor

March 30, 2025

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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

by News Editor

March 29, 2025

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EFCC Arraigns Suspect Arrested At Lagos Aiport With $578,000

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arraigned one Okorie Sunday who was arrested on March 19, 2025, at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Ikeja, Lagos, with $578,000 in cash. The defendant was arraigned before Justice Deinde Dipeolu of the Federal

by News Editor

March 26, 2025

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INDEPENDENT NATIONAL ELECTORAL COMMISSION: PRESS RELEASE: PETITION FOR THE RECALL OF THE SENATOR REPRESENTING KOGI CENTRAL SENATORIAL DISTRICT

The Commission held its regular weekly meeting today, Tuesday 25th March 2025. Among other issues, the meeting discussed the petition for the recall of the Senator representing Kogi Central Senatorial District. The process of recall is enshrined in the 1999 Constitution, the

by News Editor

March 25, 2025

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Rivers Sole Administrator Appoints SSG as HoS, Resigns

The Sole Administrator of Rivers State, Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ibas (rtd), has appointed Prof. Ibibia Worika, a legal expert and administrator, as the new Secretary to the State Government (SSG). In a statement, the Sole Administrator said the appointment, which takes immediate

by News Editor

March 25, 2025

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Polytechnic Students Applaud NYSC Inclusion of HND Graduates

The National Association of Polytechnic Students (NAPS) has lauded President Bola Tinubu for approving the inclusion of full-time Higher National Diploma (HND) graduates in the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) scheme. Describing the policy shift as a landmark in the pursuit of

by News Editor

March 24, 2025