Politics
Kaduna APC Hosts Mega Rally To Welcome Defectors From Opposition Political Parties
The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Kaduna State is set to hold a mega rally to formally welcome a large number of defectors from various opposition…
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Politics
Tinubu approves establishment of Sports University in Edo
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the bill to establish the Federal University of Sports, Afuze, Edo State. This was disclosed in a statement by Samson…
Politics
Reps Task FG To Reverse Tarriff Hike Approval For Telcos
The House of Representatives has called on the Ministry of Communications, Innovation, and Digital Economy to suspend the approval granted to telecommunications companies (telcos) for a…
Security
Gunmen Kidnap Students in Ondo, Demand N15 Million Ransom
The Ondo State Police Command has confirmed the abduction of three students from the Federal College of Agriculture, Akure, while working at a farm near Akure…
Education
NUC Raise Private University Licensing Fee To ₦30m
The National Universities Commission (NUC) has raised the application fee for establishing private universities in Nigeria by over 400%. In a statement on Monday, NUC Executive…
Business
Federal Government Takes Over N6 Billion Keystone Bank Shares by Court Order
The Lagos State Special Offences Court in Ikeja on Tuesday ordered the forfeiture of 6.3 billion units of ordinary shares in Keystone Bank Limited, valued at…
Politics
BREAKING: Tinubu orders ministers to render account
President Bola Tinubu has ordered all ministers in his administration to give account of their stewardship to Nigerians with immediate effect. Minister of Information and National…
Politics
JUST IN: Tinubu Needed to Borrow, Buy New Presidential Jet Worth N150 billion – Presidency
The Presidency has justified President Bola Tinubu’s decision to purchase a new presidential jet, worth around N150 billion, despite public outcry and widespread poverty. Aside from…
JUST IN: Nigeria Makes List of world’s Most Corrupt Country in 2024, Gets New Ranking
Nigeria has been ranked among the most corrupt countries in the world for 2024, according to a new report by Transparency International. The latest Corruption Perceptions…
Business
Pressure mounts on President Tinubu to retain Mele Kyari as NNPC boss
President Bola Tinubu is reportedly under pressure to retain Mele Kyari aa the Group Chief Executive Officer (GCEO) of the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC. The…