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Billionaire philanthropist Bill Gates has disclosed intentions to give away nearly all of his $200 billion wealth, leaving only one per cent for himself, as he shuts down the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation. The…

Lagos State Government has marked at least 39 buildings located in two highbrow estates for demolition over Right of Way of Ikota Riverbank, at Eti-Osa Local Government Area of the State. Ikota is part of the Maroko Okun…

The Federal High Court sitting in Abuja, on Thursday, dismissed a suit that MultiChoice Nigeria Limited filed to challenge the intervention of the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) in the…

A Federal High Court in Lagos, on Thursday, adjourned until June 11, for continuation of settlement talks, in a suit against Chairman of the Honeywell Group, Oba Otudeko and others. Justice Chukwujekwu Aneke…

Senate President Godswill Akpabio has asked a federal high court in Abuja to compel Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, senator representing Kogi…

Atiku Abubakar Isah, a factional president of the National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS), has retracted…

Farooq Kperogi, a US-based Nigerian professor of journalism, has criticised the economic policies of the Bola Tinubu administration. Speaking in an interview with Rudolf Okonkwo on 90MinutesAfrica, Kperogi warned…

Governor Alex Otti of Abia State has reacted to the reports of his suspension by the Julius Abure-led faction of the Labour Party (LP). The Abure-led LP on Wednesday, announced the suspension of Governor Otti, Senator…

Three members of the House of Representatives from Katsina State elected on the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) formally announced their defection to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). The…

A former member of the House of Representatives, Gudaji Kazaure, has been arrested by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, for allegedly receiving N70m from a former governor of the CBN, Godwin…

Four First City Monument Bank (FCMB) customers won ₦1 million each in the latest draw of the bank's ongoing Millionaire Promo, now in its 10th season. The promo rewards loyal…

The United Kingdom has reacted to reports that the country could restrict visa applications from nationalities whose citizens are most likely to overstay their approved stays. According to the report, the UK Home…

Tajudeen Abbas, speaker of the house of representatives, has announced a minor reshuffle of the committee…

Electricity consumers owe the distribution companies up to N54bn for the power consumed in February this year, according to a report by the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission. In its Factsheet for February,…

The Central Bank of Nigeria has revealed that it spent N306.63bn to offset staff expenses and the emoluments of former employees it asked to take an early exit option from the bank in 2024. This amount represents an…

The National Association of Polytechnic Students has issued a five-day ultimatum to the Nigeria Education Loan Fund, demanding a detailed breakdown of the disbursement of student loans. This comes amid growing concerns…

Former President Goodluck Jonathan has warned against the covert establishment of a one-party system in Nigeria, cautioning that such a move could destabilise the nation’s fragile democracy. Speaking at a memorial…

Leaders of the All Progressives Congress in Lagos State have advised party stakeholders and chairmanship aspirants across the 57 local governments and local council development areas to embrace consensus, ahead of…

All passengers aboard an 18-seater bus traveling along the Itobe/Ochadamu road in Kogi East Senatorial District have been abducted by gunmen. The…

Governor Hyacinth Alia of Benue State has raised the alarm over what he described as a calculated and desperate plot by certain individuals to destabilise the state and remove him from office. This was as the…

The All Progressives Congress (APC) leadership, on Wednesday, said converting forests to military bases will prevent further insurgents’ occupation and improve national security in the country.Dr Abdullahi Ganduje,…

At least seven people, including a chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC), have been killed in separate attacks by armed invaders in two Local Government Areas of Benue State. Our correspondent reports…

Nigeria has completed the repayment of the principal amount of its $3.4bn loan from the International Monetary Fund, with the final payment made on April 30, 2025, The PUNCH reports. The loan, disbursed in full on…

The Lagos State Government has issued a traffic advisory ahead of Saturday’s All Progressives Congress (APC) primaries for the local council elections in the state. The state’s Commissioner for Transportation, Mr Oluwaseun…