By Steve Aborisade Approximately 3.4 billion people live in countries that spend more on debt repayments than on health or education. In Africa, two in […]
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Trump Vows Response After Iran Shoots Down US Helicopter
President Donald Trump vowed on Tuesday to respond after he accused Iran of shooting down a US military helicopter the previous night, hours after […]
Shettima Credits EFCC For Boosting Investor Confidence, Commissions Ekiti Zonal Office
Vice President Kashim Shettima on Tuesday credited the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) with playing a pivotal role in Nigeria’s removal from the […]
Delta Senator, Ex-SSG Among 442 Passengers On Train That Killed Four
At least 24 others were injured in the accident. The corporation disclosed this in a statement on Tuesday while providing details of the accident near […]
Police Dismiss Bandit, Herdsmen Invasion Claims In Ebonyi
The Ebonyi State Police Command has confirmed that there are no bandits or suspected Fulani herdsmen operating in Nguzu Edda Community in Edda Local […]
Senate Targets Crypto Fraud, Pushes Regulation For $1trn Economy Goal
The move sets the stage for Nigeria’s first comprehensive legal framework for the regulation of cryptocurrency, digital assets and virtual asset service providers. The senators […]
Osun State Government Confers Council Of Obas Membership On Five Traditional Rulers In Ile-Ife
The Osun State Government on Tuesday presented Staffs of Office and Certificates of Promotion to five traditional rulers in Ile-Ife, formally admitting them into the […]
Obi Faults Tinubu Over Rising Debt, Missing Borrowed Funds
Obi said Nigeria’s total public debt has risen to about N200tn, which he attributed to what he called “imprudent governance” under the current administration. He […]
When a Festival Becomes a Global Conversation: Globacom and the Amplification of Cultural Prestige
LOUIS IBE In an age where visibility has become a currency of influence, the 2026 Ojude Oba Festival did not merely unfold before the eyes […]
Tony Elemelu Emerges Seplat Energy Board Chairman
Renowned entrepreneur and philanthropist, Mr. Tony O. Elumelu, has been announced as the incoming Chairman of the board of Seplat Energy, with his tenure set […]
APC Debunks Iyabo Obasanjo’s Claims But Respects Her Decision to Leave Party
The Ogun State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has rebutted the claims made by former Senator Iyabo Obasanjo in her resignation letter, insisting […]
Reps Summon Ribadu, Service Chiefs Over Rising Insecurity
The development followed the rising incidents of insecurity across the country especially kidnapping of schoolchildren in Oyo, Ekiti, Borno, Zamfara, Sokoto among others. The resolution […]
Borno Crisis Kept Me Away From My Family — Zulum
The governor made the disclosure while receiving a delegation of prominent sons and daughters of Gubio Local Government Area, who paid him a courtesy visit […]
Reps Demand Action Against Bandits, Kidnappers
The call followed the adoption of a motion of urgent public importance moved by Ibe Osonwa, who represents Arochukwu/Ohafia Federal Constituency of Abia State, during […]
Tinubu Sets Up Ebola Task Force, Releases ₦10bn Emergency Fund
President Bola Tinubu has approved the establishment of a Presidential Task Force on Ebola Virus Disease Preparedness and Emerging Public Health Threats and ordered […]
Police Nab 345 Thugs, Drug Kingpins In Kano
The Commissioner of Police, Ibrahim Adamu Bakori, disclosed this while briefing journalists at the Bompai Police Headquarters in Kano. According to him, the arrests were […]
IGP Redeploys DIGs Amid Rising Insecurity
Disu gave the order on Tuesday in Abuja during his conference with the Strategic Police Managers, consisting of officers from the rank of Commissioners of […]
Tinubu Establishes Task Force on Ebola; Approves N10bn for Emergency Preparedness
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the establishment of a Presidential Task Force on Ebola Virus Disease Preparedness and Emerging Public Health Threats and ordered […]
Rivers Grassroots Movement Holds Leadership Meeting In Rivers State, ONC President Emeni Ibe Comments On Political Direction
The Rivers Grassroots Movement (RGM) convened a leadership meeting at the residence of its National Leader, High Chief Amb. Sobomabo Jackrich, bringing together State Representatives, […]
France Bans Israeli Finance Minister Smotrich
France banned Israeli Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich from entering the country on Tuesday, with the French foreign minister condemning the far-right politician for actively promoting […]