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Sanwo-Olu administration says Lagosians have no reason to protest

Bimbola Salu-Hundeyin, the Secretary to the Lagos State Government (SSG), stated that there is no reason for protests in Lagos State due to the...

president Adesina backs Dangote in dispute against FG

Akinwumi Adesina, President of the African Development Bank Group (AfDB), has warned that ongoing criticism of Aliko Dangote and his refinery could harm Nigeria's...

Police claim rescue of kidnapped corps members, but victims claim ₦5m ransom was paid

The five corps members kidnapped on Ifon/Owo road in the Ose Local Government area of Ondo State have recounted their harrowing experience. The victims,...

Atiku blasts FG’s move to stifle peaceful protests

Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has condemned the current administration's attempts to suppress citizens' rights to peaceful protest. He argued that a responsible government...

Obi sues Bayo Onanuga for ₦5bn over mob action claim

In a formal demand, Peter Obi, the Labour Party's Presidential Candidate in the 2023 general elections, has called on Mr. Bayo Onanuga, the president's...

We’ll manage protest professionally – IGP promises response to Aug 1 protest

Inspector-General of Police (I-G) Olukayode Egbetokun has assured the public that the Nigeria Police will handle the planned protest on August 1 in a...

Oyo nurses suspend 2-month strike for 1 month awaiting State Government response

The National Association of Nigeria Nurses and Midwives (NANNM), Oyo State chapter, has suspended its two-month indefinite strike for one month, pending the state...

NNPC boss, Mele Kyari, denies ownership of Malta-based petrol blending plant

Mele Kyari, the Group Chief Executive Officer of NNPC Ltd, has publicly addressed allegations linking NNPC employees to a blending plant in Malta, following...

FCCPC fines Meta, WhatsApp $220m for invasion of Nigerians’ data

The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) of Nigeria has fined Meta Platforms Inc. and WhatsApp LLC $220 million for data privacy violations...

Senate passes ₦70,000 minimum wage bill

The Nigerian Senate has approved a bill to amend the National Minimum Wage Act of 2019, raising the minimum wage from ₦30,000 to ₦70,000....

EFCC’s delay in filing processes stalls Kwankwaso rights hearing and others

The hearing of a fundamental rights suit filed by Dr. Rabiu Kwankwaso and seven others was stalled on Tuesday due to the inability of...

Akpabio succumbs, apologises to Senator Natasha over ‘nightclub’ comment

Senate President Godswill Akpabio has publicly apologized to Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan following remarks he made during a recent plenary session. Akpabio's comments, where he...

Court affirms Ighodalo as PDP candidate

The Appeal Court in Abuja has rejected an appeal aimed at nullifying the PDP primary election that selected Asue Ighodalo as the party's candidate...

Dele Momodu Urges Caution Over Policies Impacting Nigeria’s Business Climate

Renowned publisher Dele Momodu has expressed concern over recent policies of President Bola Tinubu’s administration, warning that they could drive investors away from Nigeria....

FG Plans ₦6.2 Trillion Supplementary Budget for Minimum Wage and Infrastructure

The Federal Government of Nigeria has proposed a ₦6.2 trillion supplementary budget aimed primarily at implementing the new minimum wage and stimulating economic growth...

Jigawa Governor Advises Against Nationwide Protest, Urges Divine Intervention

Jigawa State Governor Umar Namadi has discouraged the planned nationwide protest scheduled for August 1, suggesting it is not the solution to Nigeria's current...

Peter Obi Urges Support for Dangote Refinery Amidst Government Disputes

Former Labour Party presidential candidate Peter Obi has called for strong government backing of the Dangote Refinery, emphasizing the economic rather than political significance...

CAP Commends Abubakar Bichi for Enhancing Budget Transparency and Accountability

The Centre for Accountability and Probity (CAP) has lauded Rt. Hon. Abubakar Bichi, Chairman of the House of Representatives Appropriations Committee, for his exceptional...

Support Grows for Okonjo-Iweala’s Second Term as WTO Director General

At least 58 of the 164 member states of the World Trade Organization (WTO) have expressed their support for incumbent Director General Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala...

Akwa Ibom Police Rescue 10 Pregnant Women from Baby Factory, Arrest 56-Year-Old Suspect

The Akwa Ibom Police Command has successfully rescued 10 pregnant women from a baby factory operated by a 56-year-old suspect, Eunice Eze. The Commissioner...

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