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    Wike at 58: One of the shining stars in my cabinet — Tinubu

    President Bola Tinubu has congratulated Chief Nyesom Wike, Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), on his 58th birthday, praising his exceptional performance and...

    Gov Kefas dumps PDP, picks APC membership card

    Taraba State Governor, Dr. Agbu Kefas, on Sunday, officially resigned his membership from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and formally registered with the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). Kefas also noted that a public declaration ceremony for his defection would be scheduled soon.Speaking after picking...

    No injuries as Flybird aircraft makes unusual landing in Kano

    Flybird Aircraft Management Services Limited has said passengers on aircraft 5N-ISB, which experienced an...

    BREAKING: Private jet makes emergency landing at Kano airport

    A Dramatic scene unfolded at the Malam Aminu Kano International Airport (MAKIA) on Sunday...

    Wike at 58: One of the shining stars in my cabinet — Tinubu

    President Bola Tinubu has congratulated Chief Nyesom Wike, Minister of the Federal Capital Territory...

    Gov Kefas dumps PDP, picks APC membership card

    Taraba State Governor, Dr. Agbu Kefas, on Sunday, officially resigned his membership from the...

    EDITORIAL: The digital imperatives: Cooperatives must adapt to survive

    The Lagos State Cooperative Societies Federation (LASCOFED) has sounded the alarm: Cooperatives must digitalize...

    Alleged N2.2bn Contract Fraud: Court remands ex-labour minister, Ngige in prison

    A High Court of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, sitting at Gwarinpa, on Friday,...
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    No injuries as Flybird aircraft makes unusual landing in Kano

    Flybird Aircraft Management Services Limited has said passengers on aircraft 5N-ISB, which experienced an...

    BREAKING: Private jet makes emergency landing at Kano airport

    A Dramatic scene unfolded at the Malam Aminu Kano International Airport (MAKIA) on Sunday...

    No injuries as Flybird aircraft makes unusual landing in Kano

    Flybird Aircraft Management Services Limited has said passengers on aircraft 5N-ISB, which experienced an...

    Business

    Alleged N2.2bn Contract Fraud: Court remands ex-labour minister, Ngige in prison

    A High Court of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, sitting at Gwarinpa, on Friday,...

    Dangote Refinery reduces petrol price 16% to ₦699/Litre

    Dangote Petroleum Refinery reduces petrol gantry price 16% to ₦699/Litre By Udeme AkpanThe Dangote Petroleum...

    FEC endorses new industrial policy, okays ₦58bn for 200 electric buses, ₦187bn contract for BOI

    ABUJA —THE Federal Executive Council, FEC, on Wednesday approved five major memoranda from the...

    Real change in Nigeria will come from citizens, not political elites — Okonjo-Iweala, Kukah, Sanusi

    Notable Nigerians including the Director-General of the World Trade Organization, WTO, Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala;...

    High airfares: We can’t fix fares in deregulated market — FG

    ABUJA — AGAINST the lamentations by air travelers over what they described as outrageous...

    Reps order suspension of COVID-19 loan deductions *Seek waivers for vulnerable Nigerians

    The House of Representatives on Wednesday asked the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), NIRSAL...

    Kogi unveils Free Trade Zone, set to attract $2–$5bn FDI in seven years

    Kogi State on Tuesday formally unveiled the Ajaokuta Economic City, projected to attract between...

    Igbo community faults Sanwo-Olu over opposition to relocation to Warri port

    The Igbo Community Association, FCT, has faulted the Governor of Lagos state, Babajide Sanwo-Olu's...

    Northern leaders unite against insecurity, call for state police, security fund

    Governors and traditional rulers from Northern Nigeria have vowed to tackle insecurity in the...

    EFCC arrests 792 fraudsters In 6hrs operation, secures 4,111 conviction — Oyewole

    The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission ( EFCC ) has revealed that it arrested...

    Task Force chairman under fire, accused of evading court service over Lagos land

    By Ishola BalogunThe battle over a prime property on Adeola Odeku Street, Victoria Island,...

    Task Force chairman under fire, accused of evading court service over Lagos land

    The battle over a prime property on Adeola Odeku Street, Victoria Island, has intensified,...

    Ajaokuta Steel to produce military hardware, as Steel, Defence Ministries sign deal

    ABUJA - THE Ajaokuta Steel Company Limited is to commence production of military hardware...

    We’re taking power very seriously to enhance livelihood of Nigerians, Tinubu tells Siemens

    ABUJA ---PRESIDENT Bola Tinubu, on Monday in Abuja, assured the technical contractor handling the...

    Entertainment

    Lagos splashes N150m to 2025 agrithon finalists

    The Lagos State Government has splashed the sum of N150 million to the 2025 Agrithon finalists to ensure agricultural sustainability and systems in the state. The fund was granted at the state’s Ministry of Agriculture and Food Systems Agrinnovation Summit 2.0 held on Thursday in Lagos.The...

    Lagos is a secure investment hub — Officials 

    The Lagos State Government has reaffirmed that the city remains a safe, secure, and...

    Tinubu, Akpabio, Abbas, SGF, Govs, others celebrate Abiodun’s mother at 90 *Sanwo-Olu hails nonagenarian’s passion, dedication, service to humanity

    President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Wednesday described Chief (Mrs.) Victoria Abiodun; mother of Ogun...

    Celebrating a Legend: Mama Rainbow Idowu Phillips turns 83, marks 60 years on stage

    Idowu Phillips, the veteran Nigerian actress widely beloved as Mama Rainbow, is marking a...

    Dr. Jimmy Akoh elected Events Manager of Theatre Society

    In A significant development for the academic and Arts and Film community, Dr. Jimmy Akoh...

    Interviews

    ‘We’re not in Gaza’: Falana condemns midnight demolitions in Lagos, Abuja

    ABUJA: Human rights lawyer and Senior Advocate of Nigeria SAN, Femi Falana, has faulted the ongoing wave of demolitions in Abuja and Lagos, describing...

    We’re not worried by gale of defections, Govs don’t determine election outcomes — Bolaji Abdullahi, ADC Spokesman

    By Ishola BalogunMalam Bolaji Abdullah, the spokesman of the opposition, African Democratic Party, ADC,...

    PANDEF mourns ex-IGP Arase, says he left indelible mark on Nigerian security landscape, public service

    THE Pan Niger Delta Forum (PANDEF), the apex socio-political body of the South-South geo-political...

    Why I describe Google Maps, GPS systems as ‘Unseen’ that control the  Seen — Ayinla

    By Ishola Balogun Muritala Ayinla, an award-winning journalist and technology management expert, recently presented his thought-provoking research paper titled, “Google Maps: The ‘Unseen’ That Controls the Seen,” at the  Conference of the Association of Technology, Management, and Applied Engineering (ATMAE) in Atlanta, Georgia. In this...

    Nigeria situation embarrasses me — Dr Mike Okonkwo

    Isn’t it shameful that a politician will fix a road, drill a borehole, and paint the road—then we clap? Clap for what! Bishop Dr. Mike...

    Metro

    Alleged N2.2bn Contract Fraud: Court remands ex-labour minister, Ngige in prison

    A High Court of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, sitting at Gwarinpa, on Friday,...

    Ngige not kidnapped, but in EFCC custody — Aide 

    ABUJA - Former Anambra State governor and immediate past Minister of Labour and Employment,...

    U.S. Congressman, Riley Moore decries Benue attacks says over 600,000 Christians reside in IDP camps

    US Congressman, Riley Moore has expressed worry over the scale of violence and humanitarian...

    Natasha donates state-of-the-art maternity centre to Kogi Central

    As Part of activities marking her 46th Birthday, Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan has commissioned a...

    Malami denies EFCC terrorism financing allegations, says reports baseless

    The unfolding drama around former Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami, SAN, has gripped public attention, as he continues to deny explosive allegations linking him to terrorism financing and multiple secret bank accounts. Malami insists the reports are politically...

    Royals

    20 Years of Grace, Wisdom, and Royal Impact: A Tribute to Kabiyesi, Oba Adedotun Gbadebo CFR, By Amb Sarafa Tunji Isola

    Kabiyesi Oba (Dr.) Michael Adedotun Aremu Gbadebo CFR, Okukenu IV, The Alake and Paramount Ruler of Egbaland.Your Royal Majesty,20 Years of Grace, Wisdom, and Royal Impact:...

    Lagos celebrates new era with appointments of four paramount traditional White Cap Chiefs

    InA momentous occasion for Isale Eko and Lagos State, four distinguished sons have been...

    Makinde presents instruments of office to Ladoja as 44th Olubadan

    Oyo State governor, ‘Seyi Makinde, has declared that the Olubadan traditional system and succession...

    Oil & Gas

    OPEC maintains Nigeria’s oil output of 1.5m bpd till 2026

    The Organisation of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) has decided to maintain Nigeria's oil production level at 1.5 million barrels per day (bpd) until December 2026. This decision aims to support global oil market stability, amidst efforts to balance production and demand. In its statement, Sunday,...

    Supertanker seized by USA for crude oil theft last sailed to Nigeria in 2024—– NIMASA

    FOLLOWING media reports on the seizure of a Nigerian-owned vessel by the United States Coast Guard over alleged stolen crude, the Nigerian Maritime Administration...

    Opinion

    Nigeria-Saudi Arabia defence pact targets terrorism, training

    In A landmark moment for Nigeria’s defence sector, the Federal Government has entered into a strategic partnership with the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, signing a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) that promises to reshape military cooperation between the two nations. The signing ceremony, held with solemnity...

    20 Years of Grace, Wisdom, and Royal Impact: A Tribute to Kabiyesi, Oba Adedotun Gbadebo CFR, By Amb Sarafa Tunji Isola

    Kabiyesi Oba (Dr.) Michael Adedotun Aremu Gbadebo CFR, Okukenu IV, The Alake and Paramount Ruler of Egbaland.Your Royal Majesty,20 Years of Grace, Wisdom, and Royal Impact: A Tribute to Kabiyesi, Oba Adedotun Gbadebo CFRWith a...

    From Rigasa to Romania: Uba Sani’s Big Push for Kaduna’s Future

    By Ibrahim Hassan-Wuyo Gov Uba Sani of Kaduna State is steadily carving a new narrative for governance in Northern Nigeria, blending people-focused infrastructure projects with bold international partnerships aimed at repositioning the state as...

    At 90, Uncle Sam is living legend of Nigerian journalism, by Tunji Bello

    In Post-colonial Nigeria, few, if any, can be said to come close to Pa Sam Amuka Pemu (fondly called Uncle Sam) in journalism practice in terms of ramifications. On account of his indelible footprints (from...