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

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August 6, 2025

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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

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August 6, 2025

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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

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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

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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

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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

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Mrs Akeredolu Backs Peter Obi Over One-Term Promise

Former First Lady of Ondo State, Betty Anyanwu-Akeredolu, has openly endorsed Peter Obi, the Labour Party’s 2023 presidential candidate, highlighting his promise to serve a single four-year term if elected. In a post on X (formerly Twitter), she commended Obi’s resolve, likening

by News Editor

August 5, 2025

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Sowore Dismisses Rotational Presidency As Senseless Idea

Former presidential candidate of the African Action Congress (AAC) and human rights activist, Omoyele Sowore, has dismissed the ongoing debate over rotational presidency in Nigeria as senseless. Speaking on Tuesday during an appearance on Channels Television’s Sunrise Daily, Sowore emphasized that national

by News Editor

August 5, 2025

News Update

CHAN 2024: Eric Chelle talks up Super Eagles B ahead of Senegal clash

Nigeria’s Super Eagles B will begin their quest for continental glory against defending champions Senegal on Tuesday, with coach Eric Chelle declaring his side ready for the high-stakes CHAN opener in Zanzibar City. Chelle, who oversaw a four-week preparation camp, is relishing

by Olatunji Olajide

August 5, 2025

News Update

Newcastle Move Puts Man United in Sesko Transfer Squeeze

Manchester United face a race against time in their pursuit of Benjamin Sesko as Newcastle United close in on a €90m deal with RB Leipzig. The German club are understood to be satisfied with Newcastle’s package, which includes €80m upfront plus add-ons,

by Olatunji Olajide

August 5, 2025

News Update

Ojulari Breaks Silence On Resignation Rumours

The Group Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL), Bayo Ojulari, on Monday addressed stakeholders at the ongoing Nigeria Annual International Conference and Exhibition hosted by the Society of Petroleum Engineers, choosing not to respond directly to widespread

by News Editor

August 5, 2025

Elections·News·News Update·Politics

INEC Cautions Political Parties Against Premature 2027 Campaigns

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has strongly cautioned political parties and politicians against early public campaigning ahead of the 2027 general elections, labelling such actions as both inappropriate and a violation of the Electoral Act. This warning follows rising concerns over

by News Editor

August 5, 2025

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SEC DG Raises Alarm Over $2.1bn Suspicious Crypto Transactions In West Africa

The Director-General of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), Emomotimi Agama, has expressed concern over the rising number of suspicious cryptocurrency-related transactions in West Africa, citing a report by GIABA that recorded $2.1 billion in such activities across the region in 2024.

by News Editor

August 5, 2025

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Why Peter Obi Is running for president — Chimamanda Adichie

Renowned Nigerian author, Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie, has said that Peter Obi’s aspiration to become president is driven not by desperation or personal ambition, but by a sincere concern for Nigeria. Speaking during an interview on Channels Television’s Amazing Africans, Adichie noted that

by News Editor

August 5, 2025

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Rivers LG Polls: Wike Loyalists, APC Factions Produce Chairmanship Candidates Amid Controversy

Political parties in Rivers state have conducted their primaries across various centres in the state following the release of election guidelines by the Rivers State Independent Electoral Commission (RSIEC). Candidates who emerged include members of both the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and

by News Editor

August 4, 2025

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Tinubu Announces Rescue of Abducted Kwara Worshippers, Recovered Niger Schoolchildren

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

Mrs Akeredolu Backs Peter Obi Over One-Term Promise

Sowore Dismisses Rotational Presidency As Senseless Idea

CHAN 2024: Eric Chelle talks up Super Eagles B ahead of Senegal clash

Newcastle Move Puts Man United in Sesko Transfer Squeeze

Ojulari Breaks Silence On Resignation Rumours

INEC Cautions Political Parties Against Premature 2027 Campaigns

SEC DG Raises Alarm Over $2.1bn Suspicious Crypto Transactions In West Africa

Why Peter Obi Is running for president — Chimamanda Adichie

Rivers LG Polls: Wike Loyalists, APC Factions Produce Chairmanship Candidates Amid Controversy

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