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Musk to be in attendance as Trump convenes first cabinet meeting

President Donald Trump is preparing to convene his first Cabinet meeting since returning to office last month, aimed at advancing his agenda with key...

OPEC urges Africa to develop 120 billion barrels of oil reserves

The Secretary-General of the Organisation of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC), Haitham Al-Ghais, has called on Africa to unlock its substantial proven oil reserves,...

Trump unveils $5m ‘gold card’ visa to attract wealthy immigrants

US President Donald Trump unveiled a controversial plan on Tuesday to sell new "gold card" residency permits for $5 million each. This high-priced version...

46 killed as Sudanese army plane crashes in Omdurman

A Sudanese army plane crashed on Tuesday in a residential area near the Wadi Seidna military airport in northern Omdurman, killing at least 46...

Iran condemns new US sanctions, calls it ‘sign of hostility’

Iran has strongly criticized a new round of U.S. sanctions imposed on more than 30 individuals and vessels connected to its oil trade. These...

Continue your business, other activities without fear – Olubadan tells Igbos

The Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Akinloye Owolabi Olakulehin's message of support for Igbos living in Ibadan is a powerful statement of unity and inclusiveness....

Troops eliminate kidnappers, rescue abducted mother, daughter in Plateau

The swift action by the Nigerian Army’s 3 Division and Operation Safe Haven in rescuing a woman and her daughter while neutralizing two kidnappers...

Nigeria wouldn’t have survived fuel subsidy, allocation to states tripled – Tinubu

President Bola Tinubu's statement about the abolition of the fuel subsidy in May 2023 offers an insight into the government's position on a policy...

Collaboration best way to combating smuggling —Customs comptroller

The meeting between the Oyo/Osun Customs Area Command and the Nigeria Customs Liaison Office from Cotonou, Benin Republic, highlights the growing emphasis on cross-border...

Visa-on-arrival policy upgraded not scrapped, says minister

Dr. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo's clarification about the Visa-on-Arrival (VOA) policy is important in easing the concerns that had arisen following reports of its cancellation. His...

Northern governors discuss new against insecurity

The renewed commitment from Northern governors and key stakeholders to address insecurity and poverty in the region is a significant step in tackling some...

Military advises villagers on bandits leader, Turji Bello’s N25m levy

It sounds like the situation in Sokoto State is quite tense due to the actions of Turji Bello, a notorious bandit kingpin. The military's...

Why Trump is hated – Vice President JD Vance

U.S. Vice President JD Vance recently explained why former President Donald Trump is widely disliked. Vance stated that Trump is hated because he is...

We won’t yield to US pressure, sanctions – Iran

Iran has firmly stated that it will not bow to pressure or sanctions imposed by the United States regarding nuclear negotiations. Iranian Foreign Minister...

Transcorp Power reports 115% revenue growth, N80bn profit in 2024

Transcorp Power Plc has reported a significant financial performance for 2024, with a revenue growth of 115%, reaching N305.9 billion. The company also recorded...

Recognise Abiola as former president, Orji Kalu tells Tinubu

Former Abia State Governor and current Senator for Abia North, Orji Uzor Kalu, has called for President Bola Tinubu to officially recognize the late...

Israel, Hamas reportedly reach deal to return bodies of four more hostages early

The accelerated handover of hostages, including the bodies of four individuals, is a part of broader negotiations between Israel and Hamas aimed at achieving...

Obasanjo, ex-Kenyan, Ethiopian leaders to oversee DRC peace process

It’s a positive step that former leaders like Uhuru Kenyatta, Hailemariam Desalegn, and Olusegun Obasanjo have been brought in to lead the peace process...

Prioritise regional railway development, Soludo urges South-East commission

Governor Prof. Chukwuma Soludo’s call for the South-East Development Commission (SEDC) to prioritize the construction of a regional railway connecting the five states of...

Ajaka under fire over calls for Akpabio’s removal as Senate President

The controversy surrounding Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan’s outburst and Murtala Ajaka’s subsequent call for Senate President Godswill Akpabio’s removal has sparked significant debate. Ajaka's criticism of...

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