Africa & World
Chinese President Invites Tinubu to China
China’s President, Xi Jinping has extended an invitation to President Bola Tinubu to pay a state visit to China in September. China’s Vice Minister of Foreign…
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Business
Dangote, Other refineries to end fuel importation
Nigeria’s local refinery owners, including the Dangote Petroleum Refinery, claim they can end the country’s reliance on imported refined petroleum products within 18 months, provided the…
Politics
Planned Protest: Tinubu in Emergency Meeting With APC Governors
President Bola Tinubu is presently holding a meeting with APC Governors at the Presidential Villa in Abuja, under the auspices of the Progressive Governors Forum.. The…
BREAKING: Ohanaeze president general, Iwuanyanwu is dead
The President General of Ohanaeze Ndigbo, Chief Emmanuel Iwuanyawu has reportedly passed away. This was verified in a statement on Thursday, July 25 by Jide Iwuanyanwu,…
Politics
SEDC Bill: FCC Commissioner Tor Commends President Tinubu, Kalu
Ginika Tor, Federal Character Commissioner representing Enugu State and Global President of OPI-Igbo Kwenu for Asiwaju-Shettima Group, has commended President Bola Tinubu for signing the South…
Politics
YAKUBU MAHMOOD: INEC Can Conduct Local Government Election
Yakubu Mahmood, the chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has stated that INEC is willing and able to conduct local government elections if the…
Dele Momodu: Faceless People Risky To Lead Protest
Renowned journalist and Ovation Magazine publisher, Dele Momodu, has expressed his concerns regarding the proposed nationwide youth-led protest, slated to take place from August 1 to…
Security
BREAKING: We Won’t Allow You Burn Down This Country, Military Warns Protesters
The Defence Headquarters has warned those mobilising for a nationwide protest that while it is their right to protest, it will not condone anarchy. Daily Trust…
Plans to counter protests in Lagos with Oro Festival spark controversy
Traditional worshippers have announced plans to hold the Oro Festival from August 1 to August 15, coinciding with the scheduled #EndBadGovt protest. The announcement has sparked…
Southern Borno Indigenes Protest Ndume’s Removal As Chief Whip
In a show of solidarity, indigenes of Southern Borno converged on the Unity Fountain in Abuja, demonstrating their outrage and disappointment over the ousting of Senator…