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Governor Babagana Zulum of Borno State, has directed security operatives to crack down a notori­ous ‘Marlian’ group believed to be…

The Indigenous People of Biafra, IPoB, has warned, Asari Dokubo and his alleged group to steer clear of South East or face the wrath of the pro-Biafra group. A statement by IPoB’s Media and Publicity Secretary, Emma…

There are strong indications that the per­sistent fall of the naira against foreign currencies, especially the dollar, may compel airline…

The British billionaire owner of Premier League side Tottenham, Joe Lewis, was arrested on Wednesday ahead of a court appearance in New York on insider trading charges, US prosecutors said. The 86-year-old Bahamas-based…

…Lateef Fagbemi being tipped for AGF position …Tinubu sends list of 43 nominees today Barring any last-minute change, President…

Let me warn President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and his coterie of right-wing economic advisers he seems to be lending listening ears to now. Without massive compressed natural gas (CNG) roll-out, within the next two weeks, the…

The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) says that due to the current security challenges, the corps has commenced a clampdown on vehicles plying the country’s highways with concealed registration numbers. Assistant…

Oscar-winning actor, Kevin Spacey, 64, was found not guilty of sexual assault charges after 12 hours of deliberation by the jury. The trial lasted almost four weeks and the jury heard testimony from a number of…

The Chairperson of the African Union Commission condemns the coup attempt in Niger. Addis Ababa — Informed of an attempt by certain members of the military to undermine the stability of democratic and republican…

APOLOGIES FOR ALL MISCONCEPTIONS AND MISPERCEPTIONS  Between the 16t h and 19t h days of May, 2023, the social media was awash with reports of invasion of the apartments situate at No. 1, Reverend Ogunbiyi Street, GRA, Ikeja, Lagos,…

We are saddened to have to repeat on these pages that Nigeria’s constitution does not permit for the indefinite detention of citizens without charge. On June 14, operatives of the Department of State Security (DSS)…

The strike embarked upon by the Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) on Wednesday has disrupted health services in public facilities across the country. Our reporters observed that there was…

Military officers in Niger Republic have toppled the government of President Mohammed Bazoum. The soldiers took over the state television and announced a successful operation in the West African country on Wednesday…

Popular Irish singer and songwriter,  Sinéad O’Connor, has died, one year after losing her son, Shane. The singer’s family released a statement on Wednesday announcing her passing, local media, Irish Times, reports.…

The Senate has rejected a motion to release from the detention the leader of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra, Nnamdi Kanu. The motion which was moved by Senator Osita Izunaso (Imo West) sought to address…

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is currently meeting with President Patrice Talon of Benin Republic at Aso Rock Presidential Villa, Abuja. Talon, who arrived around 4:43pm, is visiting Abuja a second time in nine days,…

The Department of State Services (DSS) says it has begun investigation on the clash that happened within the premises of the Federal High Court, Ikoyi, Lagos on Tuesday. Daily Trust had reported how DSS operatives and…

Chairmen, from the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the seven states of North West geographical zone, have risen from their meeting held in Kaduna, to endorse the candidacy of the former Governor of Kano state,…

Google on Wednesday announced that Nigerians can now make payments on its Play Store using the local currency, the naira. This followed its partnership with Verve, the largest domestic card scheme in Africa, to make…

The Presidency on Wednesday said federal universities in the country remain tuition-free. Dele Alake, Special Adviser to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Special Duties, Communications and Strategy, disclosed this in…

President Bola Tinubu has said the Economic Community of West Africa States (ECOWAS) will not accept a coup in Niger Republic. Reports emerged early Wednesday that presidential palace and offices were sealed. In his…

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has reiterated its commitment to gradually phase out the old N200, N500, and N1,000 naira notes while issuing new currencies. This announcement was made by the acting governor of…

Nollywood actress, Eniola Badmus, has lampooned those criticising President Bola Tinubu for removing fuel subsidy in Nigeria. Politics Nigeria earlier reported that following the removal of the subsidy on petroleum,…

The Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) has condemned a scuffle between operatives of the Department of State Services (DSS) and officers of the Nigerian Correctional…