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Thailand arrests 100 people for operating in border scam centre

This recent development in Thailand highlights the increasing efforts to crack down on large-scale scam operations that have been running for years across Southeast...

Gov Abiodun warns drivers against transporting flammable materials in Ogun

The tragic explosion involving a commercial vehicle in Ogun State has prompted Governor Dapo Abiodun to issue a stern warning to commercial drivers about...

Rivers crisis: Ijaw youths warn against impeaching Gov Fubara

The Ijaw Youth Council (IYC) has condemned attempts to impeach Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara, describing the move as a calculated effort to destabilize...

16 die in Abeokuta-Sagamu expressway gas cylinder explosion

A tragic incident occurred on Tuesday around 1 pm near Buhari Estate along the Abeokuta-Sagamu Expressway, where 16 people were burnt beyond recognition, and...

$1tn economy: FG urges women to explore capital market investment opportunities

The Federal Government of Nigeria has called on women across the country to explore investment opportunities in the capital market, highlighting its importance as...

Fire fighting: Our state is no longer at the mercy of oil multinationals – Fubara

Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has declared that the state is now self-sufficient in firefighting services and no longer reliant on oil multinationals. The...

US tariff: Mexican president responds to Trump, seeks dialogue

President Claudia Sheinbaum of Mexico has announced that the country will respond swiftly to the 25 percent import tariff imposed by U.S. President Donald...

Court adjourns suit seeking to stop Kano LG allocations to April 14

The hearing in a suit seeking to stop statutory allocations to the 44 local government areas of Kano State was stalled on Tuesday due...

Tinubu appoints Ogunjimi Accountant-General

President Bola Tinubu has appointed Shamsedeen Ogunjimi as the new Accountant General of the Federation (AGF), effective March 7, 2025, coinciding with the retirement...

Anxiety as Trump delivers address to joint session of Congress amid upheaval

President Donald Trump is set to address a joint session of Congress on Tuesday night, marking an important moment six weeks into his administration....

Pollution: Reps urge FG to improve waste management strategies

The House of Representatives has called on the Nigerian Federal Government to enhance waste management strategies in response to the increasing threat of environmental...

Trump didn’t consult NATO allies before pausing military aid to Ukraine – Poland

Poland's foreign ministry spokesperson, Pawel Wronski, expressed concern on Tuesday regarding U.S. President Donald Trump's decision to pause military aid to Ukraine. According to...

Rwanda calls Canada’s sanctions “shameful” over DRC conflict

Rwanda has condemned Canada's decision to impose sanctions over its involvement in the ongoing conflict in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). The sanctions...

Lagos reaffirms ban on flogging in schools, upholds counseling

The Lagos State Government has reaffirmed its stance against corporal punishment in public schools, emphasizing the importance of counselling as an effective method for...

Seek God’s face before forming Third Force – Primate Ayodele warns Atiku, El-Rufai, Peter Obi

Primate Elijah Ayodele, the Leader of INRI Evangelical Spiritual Church, has issued a warning to several Nigerian politicians, including former Kaduna State governor Nasir...

Igbo community again demand for seaports in South-East

The Igbo Community Association (ICA), the leading socio-cultural body representing the Igbo people in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), has called on the Nigerian...

Canada retaliates, slams 25% tariffs on $155bn US goods

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has announced that Canada will impose 25% tariffs on $155 billion worth of U.S. goods in response to tariffs...

Akpabio vs Natasha: Elders needs to step in to foster peace – CAN

Rev. John Joseph Hayab, Chairman of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) in the 19 Northern states and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), has...

Tinubu’s reforms will begin to bear fruits this year – FG promises Nigerians

The Nigerian government, through the Ministry of Information and National Orientation, has announced that 2025 will be a pivotal year for the transformative reforms...

Reps extend submission deadline for memoranda on state creation

The House of Representatives has extended the deadline for the submission of memoranda regarding the creation of new states and local governments in Nigeria...

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