Emir of Gusau, Ibrahim Bello, Dies at 71
The Emir of Gusau, Alhaji Ibrahim Bello, has died at the age of 71 after a prolonged illness. He passed away on Friday in Abuja. The…
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2027: Four PDP Senators Defect To APC
The Senate on Wednesday formally received four lawmakers who defected from the opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), further consolidating…
Politics
Senate Approves Tinubu’s $21bn External Borrowing Plan for 2025
The Senate has approved President Bola Tinubu’s external borrowing plan of over $21 billion for the 2025–2026 fiscal cycle, clearing the path for the full implementation…
Business
CBN Retains Interest Rate at 27.5%
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has retained the Monetary Policy Rate (MPR) at 27.5 percent, following the conclusion of its 301st Monetary Policy Committee (MPC)…
Politics
Senate Holds Special Sessions in Honour of Late President Buhari
The Senate holds a special session on Wednesday to honour Nigeria’s former President, Muhammadu Buhari, who passed away on July 13 in London after a prolonged…
Politics
Tension As Police Bars Natasha From Entering Senate
There was a dramatic scene at the entrance of the National Assembly complex in Abuja on Tuesday as security operatives barred the suspended senator representing Kogi…
Security
Retired Police Officers Protest in Ilorin, Demand Exit from Contributory Pension Scheme
Retired police officers under the aegis of the Kwara State Chapter of the Association of Retired Police Officers of Nigeria (ARPON) staged a peaceful protest in…
FG Gives 30-Day Deadline to Repair Damaged Keffi Flyover
The Federal Government has announced a 30-day emergency repair timeline for the damaged Keffi flyover in Nasarawa State, following the collapse of one of its beams…
Reuben Abati Slams Kemi Badenoch Over Nigerian Citizenship Remarks
Former presidential aide and media personality, Dr. Reuben Abati, has criticised British Conservative Party leader Kemi Badenoch, describing her as a hypocrite over her recent comments…
Politics
APC Members Defect to PDP in Kogi Central, Declare Support for Senator Natasha
Scores of members of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Kogi State have defected to the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in support of Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan.…