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For The Record: President Tinubu’s 63rd Independence Anniversary Speech
Dear Compatriots, 1.It is my unique honour to address you on this day, the 63rd anniversary of our nation’s independence, both as the President of our dear country and, simply, as a fellow Nigerian. 2. On this solemn…
Obasanjo may not apologise to Oyo monarchs – Ex-Adviser, Abimbola
A popular professor of African Languages and Literature, Wande Abimbola, who is also a former Special Adviser on Cultural Affairs and Traditional Matters to former President Olusegun Obasanjo, has said clamour for Obasanjo…
FG in talks with World Bank for fresh $1.5bn loan
The Federal Government is currently engaging the World Bank on a fresh $1.5bn loan, findings by Sunday PUNCH have shown. Abbreviated as HOPE, the loan is titled ‘Nigeria Human Capital for Opportunities and Empowerment’…
U.S. government avoids shutdown
The U.S. House of Representatives averted a government shutdown Saturday by passing a stopgap bill that will fund the government for another 45 days. The House voted 335-91, with more Democrats than Republicans…
Katsina varsity students fight over female schoolmate, one dead
Six students of Federal University Dutsinma, Katsina State have been arrested over the alleged murder of their colleague, Abubakar Nasir-Barda, a 21-year-old 200 level student of the university during an altercation…
Allocation of bed spaces to students yet to begin – UNILAG
The University of Lagos says it has not started the allocation of bed spaces to students for the 2023/2024 academic session, contrary to reports in some sections of the media. This is contained in a statement by…
We’ll sit with herdsmen to explain why cows cannot graze inside Abuja – Wike
Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, says that the FCT Administration will take a firm decision on open grazing inside the Abuja city centre after consultation with herdsmen. “Before we take any…
Election Not A Priority, Says Burkina Faso Junta
Elections in Burkina Faso are not a “priority” compared to “security”, the country’s military leader Captain Ibrahim Traore said on state TV, almost a year after coming to power in a coup. Traore, who had…
Sexual Harassment Allegation: UniCal Panel Submits Report
Prof. Florence Obi, Vice Chancellor of the University of Calabar, has formally received the report of the investigative panel set up to probe allegations of improprieties against Prof. Cyril Ndifon, suspended Dean…
Ex-Kaduna Gov, Ramalan Yero, Dumps PDP
Former Governor of Kaduna State, Alhaji Muktar Ramalan Yero, has dumped the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). This is contained in a letter dated September 30 the former governor personally signed and addressed to…
Amid Club Troubles, Osimhen Scores Again As Napoli Thrash Leece
Nigerian football star Victor Osimhen, on Saturday, scored his second consecutive goal for Napoli as they claimed a 4-0 win against Lecce. Osimhen, who scored on Wednesday for the Serie A champions despite a…
What Tinubu Told Me After I Resigned As APC Chairman – Adamu
Senator Abdullahi Adamu, former National Chairman of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), has spoken about a conversation he had with President Bola Tinubu after he resigned earlier in the year. Adamu, who…
Relocate Kano A/Court Sitting To Abuja, NJC Urged
The National Judicial Council (NJC) has been urged to relocate the Court of Appeal justices from Kano to Abuja, to avoid security threats and political violence in the state. Governor Kabir Yusuf of the New Nigeria…
Nigeria@63: Tinubu Declares Additional N25,000 Pay For Low-Grade Workers
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has said that for the next six months, an average low-grade worker shall receive an additional N25,000 per month. The…
Number of taxes to drop from 70 to single digit but wealthy Nigerians are focus of new revenue drive
Nigeria plans to overhaul its tax system to shift more of the burden to wealthy citizens while cutting corporate taxes. According to Bloomberg, the move — part of President Bola Tinubu’s reforms to overhaul the…
BBNaija All Stars: Who will cart home the ₦120 million grand prize?
The BBNaija All-Stars grand finale is almost here! Last Sunday’s live eviction show bid an emotional farewell to three formidable contestants– Venita, Soma, and Angel – leaving six housemates who have masterfully…
Manchester City’s unbeaten run ends after shocking defeat at Wolves
Manchester City’s unbeaten run ended on Saturday after a shocking 1-2 defeat at Wolves, but they still remain on top of the premier league. Liverpool could go top if they beat Tottenham by at least 2-0 in a later match…
Things really bad, living becoming hellish for people – Olubadan tells Tinubu
The Olubadan of Ibadan land, Oba Lekan Balogun, has enjoined President Bola Ahmed Tinubu not to overstretch Nigerians, saying there must be tangible measures to reassure people in the country that his administration’s…
JUST IN: Police grill Sam Larry, Lagos CP to address press
The Lagos State Police Command has deepened its probe of Lagos socialite, Balogun Eletu aka Sam Larry, over the ongoing investigation into circumstances leading to the death of late Singer, Ilerioluwa Aloba aka Mohbad.…
NLC Strike: NUPENG, affiliate unions direct members to withdraw services from Oct. 3
Labour unions in the country have concluded plans to embark on a nationwide shutdown of the economy as they have directed their members to stay off work from October 3, 2023. This is in line with the directive of the…
CBN assigns roles to new deputy governors
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has assigned responsibility to the four new deputy governors confirmed by the Senate recently. The deputy governors include Mrs. Emem Nnana Usoro, Mr. Muhammad Sani Abdullahi Dattijo,…
Airport shutdown looms as aviation workers join planned strike
Airport shutdown looms as aviation workers in Nigeria, including pilots and engineers, have issued notice of an indefinite nationwide strike beginning on…
Nigeria Needs Leaders with Verified Credentials – Peter Throws Jab at Tinubu in the US
Peter Obi, the presidential candidate of the Labour Party in the 2023 elections, has said that Nigeria needs political officeholders with identity and authentic credentials.Obi made the…
BREAKING: Police Launches Investigation into Poisoning of Tinubu’s minister
The Nigerian Police have launched an investigation into the alleged poisoning of the Minister of Tourism, Lola Ade-John, who has been hospitalised at the Federal Medical…