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America Is Investigating Our Killings.Where Is Our National Assembly?

It is a global embarrassment that the United States Congress is now actively reviewing reports of mass killings, persecution, and insecurity in Nigeria, while our own Senate and House of Representatives behave as though nothing urgent is happening. Foreign lawmakers are holding

November 22, 2025

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Borno Deputy Governor Escapes Plane Incident Alongside 100 Others

Borno State Deputy Governor, Umar Kadafur, and over 100 other passengers narrowly escaped a tragic incident when a Max Air aircraft experienced an engine fire shortly after takeoff from Maiduguri International Airport. The incident occurred around 7 p.m. on Wednesday when the

by News Editor

December 5, 2024

Economy·News·Politics

Tax Reform Bills Not Withdrawn, Senate Not Intimidated – Akpabio

The Senate has reaffirmed its commitment to advancing the Tax Reform Bills, noting that no aspect of the legislative process has been suspended or withdrawn. Senate President, Senator Godswill Akpabio stated during plenary on Thursday that the upper chamber remains focused on

by News Editor

December 5, 2024

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Five Reps Members Dump Labour Party For APC

As plenary resumed at the House of Representatives on Thursday, five lawmakers of the Labour Party (LP) have defected to the All Progressives Congress (APC). They are Esosa Iyawe (Edo), Tochukwu Okere (Imo), Donatus Matthew (Kaduna), Bassey Akiba (Cross River), and Daulyop

by News Editor

December 5, 2024

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BREAKING: Ekiti Court remands Dele Farotimi for alleged defamation of Afe Babalola

Human rights lawyer and activist Dele Farotimi has been brought before an Ekiti State Magistrate Court. He was arrested in Lagos on Tuesday, December 3, 2024, by operatives of the Ekiti State police command and appeared in court at approximately 10:25 AM

by News Room

December 4, 2024

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More Calls for Immediate Release of Dele Farotimi. #FREEDELEFAROTIMI

Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has urged the immediate and unconditional release of human rights activist Dele Farotimi. He condemned Farotimi’s arrest as unacceptable, stating, “I have been informed that Farotimi faces defamation charges—an issue that, in normal circumstances, should not involve

by News Room

December 4, 2024

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Just In: Senate Suspends Controversial Tax Reform Bills Amid Controversy

The Nigerian Senate has suspended deliberations on four contentious tax reform bills sent by President Bola Tinubu, following widespread public outcry. The bills, which had been under review by the Senate Committee on Finance, have been put on hold to allow further

by News Editor

December 4, 2024

Economy·News

Nigeria, South Africa Set Up Advisory Council to Strengthen Trade, Investment

Nigeria and South Africa have fully activated the Joint Ministerial Advisory Council on Industry, Trade, and Investment to enhance economic cooperation between the two leading African economies. President Cyril Ramaphosa disclosed the decision on Tuesday in Cape Town, South Africa, at the

by News Editor

December 4, 2024

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FG Discontinues Overseas Training Opportunities for Scholars

The Minister of Education, Dr. Mauruf Alausa, says the Federal Government has, henceforth, cancelled foreign training for scholars. Mr Alausa, who said this at the opening ceremony of a three-day conference organised by the British Council, on Tuesday in Abuja, said that

by News Editor

December 4, 2024

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Nigerian Bar Association Calls for Dele Farotimi’s Release, Criticizes Police Actions

The Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) has expressed serious concern regarding the arrest of Lagos-based lawyer and rights activist Dele Farotimi on allegations of libel. They have also condemned the reported invasion of his law firm and the harassment of the lawyers and

by News Editor

December 4, 2024

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STATE HOUSE PRESS RELEASE: PRESIDENT TINUBU: NIGERIA SOUTH AFRICA MUST LEAD AFRICA’S TRANSFORMATION

STATE HOUSE PRESS RELEASE PRESIDENT TINUBU: NIGERIA SOUTH AFRICA MUST LEAD AFRICA’S TRANSFORMATION President Bola Tinubu has called for the Nigeria—South Africa strategic partnership to become a model of leadership, economic integration, and shared prosperity for the African continent. Speaking at the

by News Editor

December 4, 2024

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UPDATE: Dele Farotimi Arrested by Nigerian Police

On Tuesday, Nigerian authorities apprehended human rights attorney and political activist Dele Farotimi following a defamation complaint lodged by Tony Elumelu, Chairman of the United Bank for Africa Group. Pro-democracy advocate Omoyele Sowore shared the news on his “X” account, stating, “I

by News Room

December 3, 2024

Economy·News

Low-Income Earners Can Withdraw Total Retirement Savings — PENCOM

The National Pension Commission has announced that low-earning pensioners are now allowed to either withdraw their total retirement savings as a lump sum or continue receiving their monthly pension while awaiting approval of the Minimum Pension Guarantee. This decision is in accordance

by News Editor

December 3, 2024

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House of Reps Pressures Tinubu to Mandate Wale Edun to Unfreeze NSIPA’s Accounts

The House of Representatives has called on President Bola Tinubu to mandate the Minister of Finance and the Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Wale Edun to ensure that all frozen accounts of the National Social Investment Programmes Agency (NSIPA) are unfrozen within

by News Editor

December 3, 2024

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Lagos Electricity Bill 2024 Signed into Law by Governor Sanwo-Olu

Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State officially signed the Lagos Electricity Bill 2024 into law today at the Conference Room of the Lagos House in Alausa, Ikeja. The Lagos State Electricity Law 2024 represents a comprehensive effort by Governor Sanwo-Olu to tackle

by News Editor

December 3, 2024

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BREAKING NEWS: Dele Farotimi Arrested by Nigerian Police

More to come..

by News Room

December 3, 2024

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News - Page 153

America Is Investigating Our Killings.Where Is Our National Assembly?

Borno Deputy Governor Escapes Plane Incident Alongside 100 Others

Tax Reform Bills Not Withdrawn, Senate Not Intimidated – Akpabio

Five Reps Members Dump Labour Party For APC

BREAKING: Ekiti Court remands Dele Farotimi for alleged defamation of Afe Babalola

More Calls for Immediate Release of Dele Farotimi. #FREEDELEFAROTIMI

Just In: Senate Suspends Controversial Tax Reform Bills Amid Controversy

Nigeria, South Africa Set Up Advisory Council to Strengthen Trade, Investment

FG Discontinues Overseas Training Opportunities for Scholars

Nigerian Bar Association Calls for Dele Farotimi’s Release, Criticizes Police Actions

STATE HOUSE PRESS RELEASE: PRESIDENT TINUBU: NIGERIA SOUTH AFRICA MUST LEAD AFRICA’S TRANSFORMATION

UPDATE: Dele Farotimi Arrested by Nigerian Police

Low-Income Earners Can Withdraw Total Retirement Savings — PENCOM

House of Reps Pressures Tinubu to Mandate Wale Edun to Unfreeze NSIPA’s Accounts

Lagos Electricity Bill 2024 Signed into Law by Governor Sanwo-Olu

BREAKING NEWS: Dele Farotimi Arrested by Nigerian Police

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