The Abia State chapter of the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) has given Senator Enyinnaya Abaribe (Abia South) 24 hours to publicly clarify his alleged association with the African Democratic Congress (ADC), warning that failure to do so will attract…
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has honoured four slain Ogoni leaders with national awards, more than three decades after their deaths, in a gesture aimed at healing old wounds and strengthening peace in the Niger Delta. On Wednesday at the Presidential…
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has issued a strong call for reform at the United Nations, warning that the global body risks losing credibility if it continues to lag behind the demands of a fast-changing world. Delivering Nigeria’s statement to the…
Chairman of BUA Group, Abdul Samad Rabiu, has projected that the naira will appreciate further against the dollar, settling between N1,300 and N1,400 before the close of the year. Rabiu made the forecast on Wednesday following an audience with President…
Health and financial policy experts are calling on the Federal Government to double excise taxes on tobacco products, arguing that stronger taxation will both curb smoking and provide badly needed revenue. Nigeria’s current tax structure—30% ad valorem, ₦84 per cigarette…
Renowned Nigerian business mogul and chairman of the Ibru Organisation, Olorogun Oskar Ibru has died at the age of 67. His family confirmed the news on Wednesday, revealing that he succumbed to a brief illness. While the statement withheld further…
The Depot and Petroleum Products Marketers Association of Nigeria (DAPPMAN) has urged the Dangote Petroleum Refinery to improve access to fuel supplies and ensure that products are sold at fair and affordable rates for the benefit of Nigerians. Speaking during…
The Ondo State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has lauded Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, for what it described as his resilience, calm disposition, and unwavering faith in democratic values. The party said his leadership qualities have become…
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has hailed the reopening of Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan’s office at the National Assembly, describing it as a significant win for democracy and proof that “the voice of reason has triumphed over tyranny.” Atiku, in a…
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has confirmed that 14 commercial banks have successfully met the new minimum capital requirements set under its ongoing recapitalisation programme. This disclosure was made by the CBN Governor, Olayemi Cardoso, on Tuesday in Abuja…
Former Labour Party presidential candidate in the 2023 elections, Peter Obi, has strongly debunked circulating images on social media that falsely depict him with ex-U.S. President Donald Trump and Musiliu Akinsanya, popularly known as MC Oluomo, the Chairman of the…
Nigeria’s First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, has dismissed claims that her 65th birthday fundraiser for the completion of the long-delayed National Library project was politically driven. According to her, the initiative has already raised N20.7 billion and is solely focused…
Real Madrid maintained their flawless LaLiga campaign with a commanding 4-1 win over Levante, making it six victories from six to open a season for only the second time since 1987 Levante made a lively start, with Iván Romero and…
The Nigeria Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas Workers (NUPENG) and the Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria (PENGASSAN) have strongly opposed the Federal Government’s proposed plan to divest significant stakes in Joint Venture (JV) oil assets…
Former presidential aide Reno Omokri has taken aim at Labour Party’s 2023 presidential candidate, Peter Obi, following his reaction to a donation appeal made by First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, during her 65th birthday celebration. The First Lady had urged…