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A former Director-General of the Labour Party (LP) Presidential Campaign Council, Dr Doyin Okupe, says he is not a member of the ruling APC but appreciates the bold reforms being implemented by President Bola Tinubu.…

REINSTATED Deputy Governor of Edo State, Comrade Philip Shaibu has rejoined the All Progressives Congress from the People Democratic Party. Shaibu made the move alongside prominent members of the Dan Orbih-led…

The Peter Obi Media Reach (POMR), has raised the alarm over a plot to frame its principal and Presidential Candidate of the Labour Party (LP), in the 2023 general elections, Peter Obi, to pave the way for his…

Sandra Hemme, who was wrongfully imprisoned for 43 years for a murder she did not commit, has been released following the overturning of her conviction. At 64 years old, Hemme is now believed to have served the…

•Speaks on the construction of a refinery Nigeria banks on for economic revival, his frustrations, achievements, expectations •It’s like swimming in the middle of the sea, getting tired but making efforts to…

Manchester United are considering signing 16-year-old striker Chido Obi-Martin, who recently concluded his schoolboy terms at Arsenal. Obi-Martin visited United’s Carrington training facilities earlier this week, with…

The Lagos State government has informed churches that it will commence its on-street parking scheme, which will allow it to charge cars parked on designated streets hourly. A notice by the Lagos State Parking Authority…

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) says foreign currencies worth $106.5 million were sold to authorised dealers on Thursday and Friday. In a statement on Friday, CBN said it also bought foreign currencies worth $9.5…

US President Joe Biden pledged to stay in the White House race Friday, defying a growing Democratic party revolt that raised speculation he could bow out as soon as this weekend. “The stakes are high, and the…

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) governor,  Olayemi Cardoso, has assured Nigerians of better days ahead, saying the stock external reserves has increased to US$36.89 billion as of July 16, 2024.  Cardoso…

The Registrar of the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB), Professor Ishaq Oloyede, has exposed the scandal of violating age limit for admission seekers in Nigerian tertiary institutions. Oloyede…

The Akwa Ibom State Government has defended its decision to construct an 18-floor apartment building, Ibom Towers, on Aboyade Cole Street, Lagos, after criticisms from an online publication. The publication…

Reno Omokri, ex-presidential aide, has tackled Dele Momodu, celebrity journalist and social commentator, following his advice to President Bola Tinubu on the economy. Momodu, in an open letter to President Tinubu on Thursday, had urged…

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) on Friday outlined a comprehensive procedure for account owners and beneficial owners to recover their funds that have been dormant for up to 10 years. A dormant account is a bank…

The celebration surrounding Aliko Dangote’s monumental $20 billion refinery project in Nigeria appears to be hitting some snags as the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA) has…

Professional services firm, KPMG, says there may be legal disputes from the Federal Government’s proposed 50 percent tax on banks’ foreign exchange gains, warning that the windfall tax is retroactive, which is not in…

Alvaro Morata as officially joined AC Milan on a permanent transfer from Atlético Madrid, the Serie A side announced on Friday. Morata, who captained Spain to Euro 2024 glory, completed a medical before signing a…

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) said in Abuja on Friday that its monetary policies and actions have stimulated the growth and stability of the nation’s economy. CBN Governor, Mr. Olayemi Cardoso, said this during an…

Emir of Kano, Muhammadu Sanusi II, lamented “unbearable”  economic hardship in Nigeria under the watch of President Bola Tinubu. Mr Sanusi spoke at the Kano Government House on Thursday during the distribution of…

Minister of power, Adebayo Adelabu, revealed that Nigeria has a metering gap of over seven million, with only 47% meter penetration. Mr Adelabu disclosed this on Friday during a facility tour of Metering Solutions…

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has issued revised guidelines for the management of dormant accounts, unclaimed balances, and other financial assets in banks and financial institutions across Nigeria. The updated…

Lucky Aiyedatiwa, governor of Ondo, and Aliko Dangote, Africa’s richest man, were present at the funeral of Florence Saraki,…

The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) has issued a suspension notice to Abuja Electricity Distribution Company (AEDC) over alleged non-compliance with provisions of the market rules and failure to provide the…

The Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, has declared that crime rate in the country is on the decline. Addressing State House Reporters after meeting with President Bola Tinubu in company of the Chief of…