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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

Garba Shehu Clarifies Revoked Abuja Land: ‘It Does Not Belong to Buhari’

Former Presidential Spokesman, Garba Shehu, has dismissed reports linking former President Muhammadu Buhari to a parcel of land revoked by the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister, Nyesom Wike. According to Shehu, the land in question is registered under the Muhammadu Buhari Foundation,

December 20, 2024

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Season of Giving: Dangote Slashes Petrol Price to ₦899 in Time for Christmas

Dangote Petroleum Refinery has announced a reduction in the price of petrol to N899.50K per litre, aimed at easing the financial burden on Nigerians ahead of the Christmas and New Year holiday season. In a statement, the company’s spokesman, Anthony Chiejina, mentioned

December 19, 2024

PDP Criticizes Tinubu’s 2025 Budget as Unrealistic and Anti-People

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has criticized the 2025 budget proposal presented by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, describing it as “unrealistic, opaque, and insincere.” In a statement on Wednesday, PDP National Publicity Secretary Debo Ologunagba stated that the budget is anti-people and

December 19, 2024

Wike Revokes FCT Land Allocations for Buhari, Abbas, Akume, and Others

The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) has revoked the lands of former President Muhammed Buhari, Speaker of the House of Representatives Tajudeen Abbas, and Secretary to the Government of the Federation George Akume. Also, 759 other prominent figures and organisations

December 19, 2024

Stanbic IBTC Welcomes Mrs. Maryam Aliko Mohammed as Independent Non-Executive Director

Stanbic IBTC Holdings Plc announced the appointment of Mrs Maryam Aliko Mohammed as an Independent Non-Executive Director effective December 17, 2024. The appointment, which follows the receipt of all necessary regulatory approvals, reflects the company’s commitment to strengthening its board with seasoned

December 19, 2024

NERC Grants Lagos Regulatory Oversight for Electricity Sector

The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) says it has transferred regulatory oversight of the electricity market in Lagos State to the newly established Lagos State Electricity Regulatory Commission (LASERC). NERC announced this in a statement it released on X, formerly Twitter, on

December 19, 2024

Edo Governor Approves Dissolution Of Oil & Gas Commission, Others

The Governor of Edo State, Monday Okpebholo has approved the dissolution of all commissions, including the Edo State Oil and Gas Producing Areas Development Commission in Edo State. A release by the Secretary to the State Government, Umar Ikhilor (Esq) on Tuesday

December 19, 2024

Edo PDP Condemns Illegal Suspension of 18 LG Chairmen

The Edo State chapter of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) has strongly condemned the illegal suspension of the Chairmen of the 18 Local Government Areas (LGAs) in the state. On Tuesday, the State House of Assembly suspended the LG Chairmen following a

December 19, 2024

Tinubu’s Bold Reforms Disrupt Status Quo, Spark Resistance – Speaker Abbas

The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Tajudeen Abbas, has lauded President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s bold economic reforms aimed at repositioning Nigeria. Speaking during the presentation of the 2025 Budget to a joint session of the National Assembly on Wednesday, Abbas noted

December 19, 2024

Over Half of Nigerians Consider Emigration, Report Reveals

A new report by Afrobarometer, a pan-African research network, has revealed that more than half of Nigerians are considering emigration, with the number of citizens who have given “a lot” of thought to leaving the country tripling since 2017. The report, released

December 19, 2024

Nigeria’s Internet Subscriptions Reach 134.78 Million in October – NCC Report

The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has disclosed that internet subscriptions in Nigeria climbed to 134.78 million in October 2024, reflecting an increase of 1.88 million from the 132.9 million recorded in September. The statistics, contained in the NCC’s latest industry report released

December 19, 2024

N30bn Grants Set To Revolutionize University of Agriculture in Nigeria

The Federal Government has approved N30bn for the nation’s 30 universities of agriculture to immediately commence mechanised farming. The announcement came with a directive for specialised universities to focus strictly on their core mandates and cease offering programes unrelated to their original

December 19, 2024

Edo Assembly Suspends Local Council Chairpersons Over Alleged Misconduct

The Edo State House of Assembly on Tuesday suspended the chairpersons and vice chairpersons of all 18 local government areas in the state for a period of two months, citing allegations of insubordination and gross misconduct. The Assembly also directed the leaders

December 19, 2024

Senate Considers Establishment of Modern Ranches to Address Insecurity

The Nigerian Senate has proposed the establishment of modern cattle ranches across the country to address the rising insecurity linked to herder-related violence. During its plenary session on Tuesday, the upper chamber directed its National Security and Intelligence, Livestock, and Agriculture Committees

December 19, 2024

OSUN: Governor Grants Clemency to Man Sentenced to Death for Stealing Fowl

Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke has granted clemency to a young Nigerian man who was sentenced to death by hanging for stealing a fowl in the state. This information was shared in a statement posted on the governor’s X account on Wednesday.

December 18, 2024

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