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The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Lagos State has urged reinstated Governor Siminalayi Fubara of Rivers State not to dump...

FG, states, LGs share N2.35trn August revenue

by Robert Imoh

The Federal Government, states, and local Government Councils (LGs) have shared N2.25 trillion from the federation account as revenue for...

25-year-old man stabbed to death over N14,000 debt

by Femi Adewale

The Police Command in Ondo State has arrested one Wale Ibrahim for allegedly stabbing a 25-year-old man, Fisayo Ajetumobi, to...

Taiwan rejects COVID-19 vaccines from China

China: We’ll never allow attempts at Taiwanese independence to succeed

China has warned against interference in its affairs and further disputes amid regional conflicts. “The world today stands at another...

Zelensky: Russia too weak for new major offensives

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said Russia lacked the strength to mount large-scale new offensives, citing heavy troop losses after more...

Rivers: Ibas bows out, Fubara returns to Government House

by Chidi Roberts

Retired Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ibas, on Wednesday, bowed out as Administrator of Rivers State, following President Bola Tinubu’s decision to...

Afriland Towers fire: United Capital loses six officials

The Management and Staff of United Capital Plc has announced the passing of six of their colleagues, following the tragic...

Dangote dares DAPPMAN, says ‘Marketers demand N1.5trn subsidy to match Refinery Gantry Price’

Dangote Petroleum Refinery has disclosed that the Depot and Petroleum Products Marketers Association of Nigeria (DAPPMAN) demanded an annual subsidy...

Tinubu ends emergency rule in Rivers, orders Fubara, deputy, lawmakers to resume

STATEMENT BY HIS EXCELLENCY, BOLA AHMED TINUBU, PRESIDENT OF THE FEDERAL REPUBLIC OF NIGERIA, ON THE CESSATION OF THE STATE...

Four FIRS directors, managers die in Afriland Towers fire (see names)

The management and staff of Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) have been thrown into deep mourning and grief over the...

Egypt’s leader, Abdel-Fattah al-Sissi, calls Israel ‘enemy’ first time since peace treaty

Egyptian President, Abdel-Fattah al-Sissi, has described Israel as an “enemy” for the first time since the two countries signed a...

17 killed in Gaza

Israeli attacks in the Gaza Strip claimed many lives on Wednesday, according to Palestinian media, as Israel pursues its offensive...

Afriland Towers fire: Elumelu mourns colleagues, cuts short U.S. trip, returns to Lagos

I am shattered by yesterday's devastating incident at Afriland Towers that took the lives of our dear colleagues. No words...

Afriland Properties: Fire began in inverter room

*STATEMENT ON FIRE INCIDENT AT AFRILAND TOWERS, LAGOS ISLAND Afriland Properties Plc regrets to inform that a fire incident occurred...

Sitting drama in Benin Catholic church: My story, by Alaafin Owoade

by Bode Durojaiye

The attention of the Department of Media and Publicity in the Alaafin's Palace has been drawn to a malicious and...

Mourinho joins Benfica, to face Chelsea in UCL

by Kunle Mudasiru

Jose Mourinho has agreed to become Benfica's new manager almost 25 years to the day after starting his managerial career...

Alaafin Owoade: I have exclusive powers to appoint Chief Imam of Oyo

The attention of the Alaafin's Palace has been drawn to wild speculations milling round that a new Chief Imam has...

Saudi authorities release three Nigerian pilgrims arrested for alleged drug trafficking

Saudi Arabia authorities have released three Nigerian pilgrims who were detained in Jeddah, since last month following their arrest over...

Sanwo-Olu delivers first NIIA’s Distinguished Lecture, says ‘Nigeria’s economic competitiveness lies in Lagos’