Business
Nigeria’s Debt Hits Dangerous Level – Speaker Abbas
Speaker of the House of Representatives, Tajudeen Abbas, has expressed concern over Nigeria’s escalating debt profile, cautioning that it has reached a level capable of undermining…
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Security
DSS Issues One-Week Ultimatum to Sowore Over Social Media Post on Tinubu
The Department of State Services (DSS) has given human rights activist and former presidential candidate, Omoyele Sowore, a one-week ultimatum to delete a social media post…
Pastors, Imams must obtain license to Preach – Niger Govt declares
The Niger State government has banned any form of religious preaching in the state and ordered anyone who wants to preach to obtain a licence. The…
Politics
JUST IN: Peter Obi to take short break from public engagements on doctor’s advice
The 2023 Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi has announced that he will be taking a brief break from public engagements following medical advice. Obi made…
Health
FG Tightens Border Control as Fresh Ebola Cases Emerge
The Federal Government has intensified health surveillance at all entry points into Nigeria following the resurgence of the Ebola Virus Disease (EVD) in the Democratic Republic…
Politics
Atiku Condemns Police Invitation to El-Rufai, Says Nigeria Becoming More Authoritarian
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has condemned recent incidents in Kaduna, Katsina, and other parts of the country, describing them as a dangerous assault on civic…
EFCC Declares Sujimoto CEO Olasijibomi Ogundele Wanted for Money Laundering
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has declared Lagos-based businessman and real estate developer, Olasijibomi Ogundele, wanted over alleged diversion of funds and money laundering.…
Business
FG Seeks Fresh $1.75bn World Bank Loan Despite 40.5% Revenue Surge
The Federal Government plans to increase its borrowing despite a significant 40.5 per cent surge in revenue for the first eight months of 2025. This boost…
Politics
Tinubu leaves Abuja to begin annual leave in Europe
President Bola Tinubu will depart Abuja today, September 4, to commence a working vacation in Europe, as part of his 2025 annual leave. The vacation will…
Security
I Can Pinpoint Bandits’ Locations With My Phone – Zamfara Governor
Zamfara State governor, Dauda Lawal, has declared that he knew the exact locations of bandit leaders terrorising the state but was powerless to act because he…