Politics
BREAKING: Bill To Allow Diaspora Voting Scales Second Reading
A bill to amend the Nigerian Constitution and allow voting by citizens in the diaspora has passed its second reading in the House of Representatives. The…
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Politics
Governor Okpebholo sacks management of Edo Govt Owned Hospitals
The Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, has dismissed all management staff of the Edo Specialist Hospital and Stella Obasanjo Hospital, as well as dissolved the…
Business
Dangote Refinery Begins Petrol Export to West African Countries
The Dangote Petroleum Refinery has commenced the export of refined petroleum products to neighboring West African countries, marking a potential shift in regional fuel markets. According…
Politics
BREAKING: Senate sacks Danladi Umar as CCT chair over misconduct
The Senate on Wednesday invoked section 157 (1), officially removing Yakubu Umar as the Chairman of Code of Conduct Tribunal. According to the Senate, it became…
MC Oluomo ignores court order, assumes office as NURTW president
Days after the Court of Appeal in Abuja nullified his presidency, Musiliu ‘MC Oluomo’ Akinsanya assumed office as the National President of the National Union of…
Security
Officer Killed, Two Injured as Gunmen Ambush Patrol Team in Abia
A police officer was killed, and two others sustained injuries on Wednesday when gunmen attacked a patrol team along Asaga Road in Ohafia Local Government Area…
Africa & World
South Africa Elected New Leader of G20 Nations
South Africa has assumed the presidency of the G20, marking the first time an African country will lead the influential group of the world’s largest economies.…
Politics
President Tinubu Dissolves UNIZIK Governing Council Over VC Controversy
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has reportedly dissolved the Governing Council of Nnamdi Azikiwe University (UNIZIK), Awka, amid controversies surrounding the appointment of Professor Bernard Odoh as…
Politics
Tinubu names Onanuga, Bwala, Dare joint spokespersons
President Bola Tinubu has reassigned the roles of two recently appointed officials in the State House media and communications team to improve the efficiency of the…
Abuja/FCT
Wike reacts to Allegation of Being Blocked From Presidential Villa Over ‘Drunkenness’
Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT Nyesom Wike, has denied a report that claimed he was barred from the Aso Rock Presidential Villa due to…