Justice Rahman Oshodi of the Lagos State Special Offences Court, Ikeja, on Thursday overruled objections by former Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), […]
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Court Remands Ex-CCT Chairman At Kuje Correctional Centre
Justice Peter Kekemeke of the FCT High Court sitting in Maitama has remanded the former Chairman of the Code of Conduct Tribunal, Danladi Umar, […]
Kebbi Assembly Welcomes Aiki as New Lawmaker for Zuru Constituency
The Kebbi State House of Assembly on Wednesday swore in Rabiu Garba Aiki Bedi as the member representing Zuru State Constituency following his victory in the […]
Sokoto Lawmakers Raise Alarm Over Poor GSM, Internet Connectivity
The Sokoto State House of Assembly has adopted a motion expressing concern over persistent poor GSM and internet services across the state. The motion, moved […]
‘Total Eclipse of the Heart’ Singer Bonnie Tyler Dies At 75
Welsh singer Bonnie Tyler, best known for her powerful, haunting love song “Total Eclipse of the Heart” has died aged 75, her family announced on […]
Senate Turns Down Call to Investigate PFIPC Scandal
The Senate on Wednesday rejected a motion to launch a comprehensive investigation into the budgetary allocation, operations and controversy surrounding the purported Presidential Foreign Intervention Promotion Council, […]
Wike: FCT Now Has Enough Funds for Projects Following TSA Exit
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Nyesom Wike, on Wednesday, said the removal of the FCT Administration from the Treasury Single Account, TSA, […]
NELFUND Disburses ₦1.5bn To 6,129 Students
The Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) on Thursday said it has distributed a total of N1.5 billion to 6,129 students across three institutions in […]
NiMet Forecasts Rain, Flood Risk, Thunderstorms For Today
The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has forecast widespread rainfall and thunderstorms across most parts of Nigeria on Thursday. The agency announced the weather outlook […]
Sir Jonathan Lokpobiri Snr And Dr. Alaye Theophilus Have Not Shown Good Examples
WISDOM ONIEKPAR IKULI It is unimaginable that Gov. Douye Diri who doubles as Governor-General of the Ijaw Nation could made a passionate appeal to them […]
Naira To Dollar Exchange Rate Today, July 9, 2026
The Nigerian naira traded at approximately ₦1,373.99 to the United States dollar at the official Nigerian Foreign Exchange Market (NFEM) on Thursday, July 9, […]
DisCos Announce Blackouts In Parts Of Lagos, Osun Over Flooding
The Eko Electricity Distribution Company (EKEDC) and the Ibadan Electricity Distribution Company (IBEDC have announced blackouts in some communities under their jurisdictions following flooding […]
Nwifuru Congratulates 90 Regular Recruits, Pledges Support For Nigerian Army
The Governor of Ebonyi State, Francis Nwifuru, has appealed to the Nigerian Army to cede a portion of its 989.7-hectare land in Abakaliki to allow […]
600 Dead In DR Congo Ebola Outbreak
The Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo has now claimed 600 lives, figures published by the World Health Organisation showed Thursday — […]
Niger Delta Group Endorses Tinubu for 2027, Cites Infrastructure, Economic Reforms
A coalition of professionals from the coastal and riverine communities of the Niger Delta has endorsed President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for a second term in […]
PHOTOS: Three Die, Houses Destroyed As Windstorm Wreaks Havoc In Yobe
A late evening windstorm has killed three persons and injured several others in Gashua, the headquarters of the Bade Local Government Area of Yobe State. […]
Ogun 2027: Yewa Traditional Rulers Reject Ladi Adebutu’s Money, Back Yayi
Traditional rulers in the Yewa area of Ogun State have distanced themselves from the governorship aspiration of Ladi Adebutu of the Peoples Democratic Party, maintaining […]
Two Die In Ogun Road Crash
Two persons have died in a road traffic crash that occurred in the early hours of Thursday at Ogbere Junction along the Ogbere/J4 corridor of […]
Governor Otti’s Industrial Renaissance: How Enyimba Factories Revival Signals Abia’s Return To Production Economy
EBERE UZOUKWA, PhD For many decades, Aba occupied a unique position in Nigeria’s economic landscape. Known as the commercial nerve centre of the South East, […]
Gov Aiyedatiwa Hosts Ondo APC Elders, Advisory Council As Party Begins Post-Primary Reconciliation Ahead 2027
Ondo State Governor, His Excellency, Hon. Lucky Orimisan Aiyedatiwa, on Wednesday met with members of the Governor’s Advisory Council (GAC) and other leaders of the […]