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BREAKING: Tinubu approves relocation of 29 correctional centres from urban areas

President Bola Tinubu's approval for relocating 29 correctional centres is part of a broader effort to possibly reduce overcrowding in urban areas and improve...

Israel to release 602 prisoners in Hamas swap

Israel is set to release 602 prisoners on Saturday as part of a deal with Hamas in exchange for hostages, in connection with an...

My late wife influenced appointment of more women in public offices – Gov Eno recounts

Governor Umo Eno's comments highlight the significant influence his late wife, Mrs. Patience Eno, had on shaping his approach to women’s inclusion in governance....

BREAKING: Court orders final forfeiture of $4.7m, N830m, properties linked to ex-CBN Gov Emefiele

It looks like a significant ruling was made by the Federal High Court in Lagos regarding the assets of Godwin Emefiele, the former Governor...

Nigerian drug agency uncovers expired USAID-donated condoms repackaged for sale

This is a concerning development. The fact that expired condoms donated by USAID were repackaged and falsely labeled with an extended expiration date is...

IBB fortunate to apologise for June 12 annulment after 32 years – Ex-Niger gov

Babangida Aliyu's comments about Ibrahim Babangida's apology for the annulment of the June 12, 1993, presidential election highlight a complex moment in Nigerian history....

Troops killed 82 terrorists, rescued 93 kidnap victims in one week – DHQ

The recent operations carried out by the Defence Headquarters indicate significant progress in counterterrorism and anti-crime efforts across Nigeria. In the past week, 82...

Oshiomhole is not a dictator, – Okpebholo

Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo, is addressing some of the controversies surrounding his leadership and relationship with key political figures, particularly former governor and...

Tension as Natasha tackles Senate President over seat relocation

The disagreement between Senate President Godswill Akpabio and Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan over the seating arrangement escalated quickly. The situation was charged with tension, particularly...

South Korea: We’re building case against Yoon for obstructing arrest – Police

It appears that South Korean authorities are building a case against President Yoon Suk Yeol over accusations of obstructing the execution of an arrest...

Ignore critics of your book, Obasanjo tells Babangida

Olusegun Obasanjo was offering both support and advice to Ibrahim Babangida during the unveiling of his autobiography. He acknowledged that Babangida’s book is an...

PSC promotes 138 senior police officers

The Police Service Commission (PSC) has approved the promotion of 38 Assistant Commissioners of Police to Deputy Commissioners and 100 Chief Superintendents of Police...

IBB Launches Nigeria’s Second Presidential Library, raises N17.5bn

The event surrounding the launch of the IBB Presidential Library was a significant moment in Nigeria's political and philanthropic landscape. The gathering not only...

NSCDC arrests 17 suspected vandals in Yobe, launches manhunt for kingpin

The NSCDC (Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps) in Yobe State is taking strong action against the vandalism of critical infrastructure. The recent arrests...

Russia vs Ukraine: Stop hurling insults, start negotiating -Trump’s aide warns Zelensky

There's a significant diplomatic and personal rift between Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and U.S. figures, particularly former President Donald Trump and his supporters. The...

Happenings in America, wake-up call for Africa, says Tinubu

In his comments, President Bola Tinubu referred to allegations made by United States Congressman Perry Scott that the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID)...

Nissan shares surge 11% amid reported plan to seek Tesla investment

Nissan is making some significant moves in the wake of its challenges in the electric vehicle (EV) market. The reported proposal to approach Tesla...

Presidential panels gulp N21bn in seven years

President Bola Tinubu and Vice President Kashim Shettima have been very active in initiating various committees to tackle critical issues across multiple sectors in...

Nigeria needs oil money for economic diversification, development – Elumelu

Tony Elumelu's remarks at the Nigeria Petroleum Industry Leadership Discourse reflect a strong call for greater oil production to drive Nigeria's economic diversification and...

Nigeria’s 2.06m bpd crude oil target in 2025 achievable – Lokpobiri

The Nigerian government's target of increasing oil production to 2.06 million barrels per day (bpd) by 2025 is seen as achievable according to Heineken...

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