A sinkhole on Wednesday forced the closure of one of the runways at New York’s LaGuardia airport, prompting cancellations and delays and ongoing emergency repairs. […]
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NAN DG Applauds NYSC For Contribution To National Development
The Director-General of the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), Malam Ali Muhammad Ali has applauded the contributions of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) to […]
“Otedola Plans $100m Investment In Dangote Refinery” — First HoldCo Chairman Joins $2bn Private Placement Ahead Of IPO
The Chairman of First HoldCo, Femi Otedola, has announced plans to invest $100 million in Dangote Refinery. He revealed his plans on Wednesday after leading […]
“June 5 Judgment Date” — Court To Decide Suit Seeking Deregistration Of ADC, Other Parties Over Alleged Constitutional Breaches
A Federal High Court in Abuja has scheduled judgment for June 5 on a suit seeking the deregistration of some political parties, including the African […]
INEC Unveils Ward Delineation For Warri Federal Constituency After Ethnic Dispute
The Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, has officially released the long awaited Supreme Court ordered wards delineation for Warri Federal Constituency, bringing a major development […]
“Recruit 18 To 19 Villa Workers” — Court Views Video Of Defendant’s Statement On Alleged Plot To Force Access Into Presidential Villa, Switch Off Electricity
A Federal High Court in Abuja on Wednesday viewed another video recording tendered by the prosecution in the ongoing trial of six persons accused of […]
UBA Champions Diaspora Healthcare Investment At ANPA America Symposium
Africa’s Global Bank, United Bank for Africa (UBA) Plc, has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening diaspora engagement, advancing healthcare development in Nigeria through the introduction […]
FM meets US Ambassador, discusses deepening India-US economic & financial ties
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Wednesday met US Ambassador to India Sergio Gor, and both had discussions on deepening India-US Economic and Financial Partnership. By […]
CBN Holds Interest Rate At 26.5%, MPC Flags Inflation Risks, Global Uncertainty
The Central Bank of Nigeria has retained the country’s benchmark interest rate at 26.5 per cent, signalling a cautious stance amid rising inflationary pressures and […]
Makinde Signs Executive Order Regulating Vigilante, Security Groups In Oyo
Governor of Oyo state, Seyi Makinde has signed into law Executive Order No. 001 of 2026 on the Regulation, Registration and Coordination of Associations, Groups […]
Ajaero Demands Urgent Action Over Abduction Of Oyo Schoolchildren
The President of the Nigeria Labour Congress, Joe Ajaero, has called on the Federal Government and security agencies to take immediate and decisive action following […]
Germany seeks to make defence procurement agency more agile
Germany is reorganising its defence procurement agency to make the system more flexible and responsive, the defence ministry said on Wednesday as it moves ahead […]
“No Counsel Appears For Late Ewhrudjakpo” — Court Strikes Out Former Bayelsa Deputy Governor’s Suit Against Assembly Over Alleged Impeachment Plot
A Federal High Court sitting in Abuja has struck out a suit filed by the late Lawrence Ewhrudjakpo, former Deputy Governor of Bayelsa State, against […]
“₦480bn Meth Lab Busted” — NDLEA Dismantles Ogun Forest Drug Factory Run By Nigerian Cartel, Mexican Experts
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) says it has dismantled a methamphetamine laboratory in Ogun State. A statement on Wednesday by Femi Babafemi, NDLEA […]
“Legal Questions Trail Uzodimma’s Senate Ticket” — Section 183 Bars Simultaneous Occupation Of Governor, Senator Offices As Tenure Runs Until Jan. 2028
Fresh political calculations surrounding Governor Hope Uzodimma of Imo State have stirred debate within the All Progressives Congress (APC) after he secured the party’s senatorial […]
Former Railways MD, Okhiria Seeks To Quash Fraud Charges, Court Fixes July 3 For Judgement
A former Managing Director of the Nigerian Railway Corporation, Fidet Edetanle, has asked the Lagos State Special Offences Court, Ikeja, to strike out the criminal […]
Pelumi Was Murdered, Framed, Not A Murderer – Family Petitions IGP
The family of the late Oluwapelumi Adebayo in Ekinrinade, Kogi state, has called on the Inspector General of Police, Tunji Diru, to order a full […]
David Kente Withdraws From Taraba APC Governorship Race, Backs Kefas
A leading governorship aspirant in the All Progressives Congress race in Taraba State, David Kente, has announced his withdrawal from the contest, citing the need […]
Oil prices tumble after ships cross Hormuz safely, Trump signals Iran talks in 'final stage'
Oil prices pulled back sharply on Wednesday after US President Donald Trump said Washington was in the “final stages” of negotiations with Iran, easing concerns […]
Madaki Steps Down For Haske In Adamawa APC Governorship Primary
Political realignments continue to shape the All Progressives Congress gubernatorial primary in Adamawa State ahead of tomorrow’s exercise…. Political realignments continue to shape the All […]