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Wike Speaks on Allegation of Being Blocked From Presidential Villa Over ‘Drunkenness’
Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT Nyesom Wike, has denied a report that claimed he was barred from the Aso Rock…
Despite Growing Hardship, Nigeria’s Population Projected To Hit 450 Million By 2050
Despite the increasing cost of living and growing hardship faced across Nigeria, the population of the country is estimated to hit 450 million by 2050, the Association of the Advancement of Family Planning (AAFP)…
FG begins one million meters distribution to Band A customers
The Federal Government has begun phased distribution of over one million meters to Band A customers. Sources familiar with the process said some electricity distribution companies have been handed some meters for…
Support Ifeanyi Ubah’s widow to succeed him as senator – Ndume begs senate
Ali Ndume, senator representing Borno south, has asked the upper legislative chamber to support Uchenna, the wife of the late lawmaker, Ifeanyi Ubah, to succeed him. Ndume spoke during a valedictory session…
Traditional Rulers Not Afraid Of Governors – Sultan
The Sultan of Sokoto, Sa’ad Mohammad Abubakar II, has countered the notion that traditional rulers are afraid of governors. The Sultan said traditional rulers were ruling the country even before Nigeria got…
EFCC Chairman Sacks Corrupt Staff, Says More Will Go
Olukoyede disclosed this during the opening of the 6th Annual Criminal Law Review Conference organised by the Rule of Law Development Foundation in Abuja. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the 5-day…
13 Months After, Tinubu Yet To Appoint Ambassadors
Thirteen months after President Bola Ahmed Tinubu ordered the recall of Nigerian envoys, he is yet to appoint new ones, Daily Trust reports. Since he recalled the envoys on September 2, 2023, Nigeria’s 109…
5 Soldiers, 30 Terrorists Killed As B/Haram Attacks Troops In Borno
The Defence Headquarters has confirmed a surprise attack by Boko Haram/ISWAP terrorists targeting troops engaged in stabilisation operations in Gubio Local Government Area (LGA) of Borno State. Major General…
CBN refutes allegations of withholding foreign currency transfers
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has refuted claims that it is blocking access to foreign currency transfers into Nigerians’ accounts. The apex bank also cautioned customers to be cautious about the use of fake…
FBI investigates $5 million romance scam schemes
The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) is investigating a ring of crypto romance scammers behind up to $5 million in scams through fraudulent investment schemes. The scammers often feign romantic interest in…
Naira gasps for breath on the black market, quoted at N1,750/$
The Naira faced more headwinds in the unofficial market amid high demand for the dollar and a widening supply gap. The Nigerian currency was trading as low as N1750/$ during the midweek trading session on the black…
Tinubu seeks NASS approval to legalise national social register
President Bola Tinubu has called for the amendment of the National Social Investment Programme Agency (NSIPA) Act, 2023, to make the National Social Register the primary targeting tool for the implementation of…
Soludo presents N607bn 2025 budget, pledges zero-crime in Anambra
Anambra State Governor, Prof. Charles Soludo, has assured residents of a zero-crime situation in the state as he presented N606,991,849,118 appropriation budget. He made this promise while presenting the 2025…
Manhattan District Attorney rejects Trump’s request to dismiss case
Manhattan District Attorney, Alvin Bragg informed a New York court on Tuesday that his office plans to oppose US President-elect, Donald Trump’s motion to dismiss his hush-money case. However, Bragg is open to…
Why I Returned A Range Rover Received As Birthday Gift -Tiwa Savage
Nigerian Afrobeats superstar, Tiwatope Savage has revealed why she returned a Range Rover birthday gift she received from a man. New Telegraph recalls that in October 2023, Tiwa Savage acquired a Range Rover reportedly…
Army Chief orders investigation into viral altercation video
The Nigerian Army (NA) has reacted to a viral video circulating on social media, which reportedly depicts a senior Army officer and two soldiers involved in an altercation with a man and a woman within the Abuja…
Justice Department may force Google to sell off Chrome
Antitrust officials from the Justice Department are coming together to force Alphabet Inc.’s Google to sell off its Chrome browser, the most widely used browser, because it represents a monopolised access point…
Nigeria’s 2025 budget is lowest since 2018, economists say
Nigeria’s proposed N47.9 trillion 2025 budget is the lowest the country has had since 2018 in dollar terms, according to the Nigerian Economic Society (NES). In a statement signed by Adeola Adenikinju, president of…
Tompolo accuses Navy of aiding oil thieves
Former Niger Delta militant leader and chief executive officer of Tantita Security Services Limited, Chief Government Ekpemupolo, aka Tompolo, has alleged that the Nigerian Navy is aiding and abetting oil theft in the…
Man Who Accused Commissioner Of Sleeping With Wife Rejects Sharia Court Judgment
Nasiru Buba, the man who accused Jigawa Commissioner for Special Duties, Auwal Danladi Sankara, of having illicit affair with his wife, has rejected the verdict of the Sharia Court which absolved the politician of…
10,000 UK Farmers Protest Against Inheritance Tax Changes
Thousands of British farmers converged on central London on Tuesday to protest the Labour government's proposed changes to inheritance tax for farmers, announced in the recent Budget. The Metropolitan Police estimated…
THE INSIDER: How Daniel Bwala was demoted as ‘presidential spokesman’ within 24 hours
Daniel Bwala had barely announced himself as the new presidential spokesman when Bayo Onanuga, special adviser to the president on information and strategy, issued a statement saying there was no “presidential…
Canada now permits international students to work 24 hours
Canada has increased the permissible work hours for eligible international students during academic terms from 20 to 24 hours per week. This adjustment aims to provide greater opportunities for students to gain work…
Kwankwaso Faces Backlash Over Criticism of Tinubu’s Tax Reforms
A political row has erupted after Senator Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso criticised President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s tax reform policies during a convocation at Skyline University, Kano. Kwankwaso, the New Nigeria Peoples…