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Soludo Declares Labour Party, ADC ‘Dead’ After APGA By-Election Sweep in Anambra

Anambra State Governor, Chukwuma Soludo, has declared that Saturday’s by-elections in the state prove that the Labour Party (LP) and the African Democratic Congress (ADC) are “dead” and “non-existent” in Anambra. Soludo made the remarks on Sunday at a victory celebration in Nanka, following the All Progressives Grand Alliance’s (APGA) strong performance in the polls. […]

NSA: Two Ansaru Leaders Arrested in Major Security Breakthrough

The National Security Adviser, Nuhu Ribadu, has announced the arrest of two men identified as leaders of the Ansaru terrorist group. Speaking at a press briefing on security developments at the Office of the National Security Adviser, Ribadu named those arrested as Abu Baraa, the group’s Amir, and Mahmuda, its deputy Amir. According to him, […]

Nigeria Demands Canada Withdraw ‘Terrorist’ Tag on Political Parties

The Federal Government has urged Canada to withdraw a court ruling that labelled some Nigerian political parties as terrorist organisations. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs issued the statement on Friday through its spokesman, Kimiebi Ebienfa, in reaction to a judgement involving a Nigerian asylum-seeker, Douglas Egharevba. Egharevba, who arrived in Canada in September 2017, was […]

FG: Trans-Saharan Superhighway to Boost Economy, Link Regions

The Federal Government has said the Calabar–Ebonyi section of the Trans-Saharan Superhighway will open new economic opportunities, strengthen regional integration, and improve connectivity across the country once completed. Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, made this known on Friday during an inspection of the ongoing 118-kilometre project in Abakaliki. He was accompanied by […]

Stranded in Abuja: When Aircraft Safety Rules Override Passenger Travel Plans

Fifty-eight passengers scheduled to fly from Abuja to London on a British Airways flight were denied boarding on Friday due to a faulty aircraft door, the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has confirmed. In a statement on X, the NCAA’s Director of Public Affairs and Consumer Protection, Michael Achimugu, explained that safety requirements obliged the […]

Okonjo-Iweala to FG: Protect the Poor Amid Economic Reforms

The Director-General of the World Trade Organisation (WTO), Dr Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, has urged the Federal Government to establish social safety nets to cushion the impact of economic reforms on poor Nigerians. Speaking to journalists on Thursday after meeting President Bola Tinubu at the Presidential Villa, Abuja, Okonjo-Iweala commended the administration’s policies, including the removal of […]

COZA Pastor Apologises to CAC Over Comments on Apostle Babalola

The Global Senior Pastor of the Commonwealth of Zion Assembly (COZA), Biodun Fatoyinbo, has apologised for comments he made about the revered preacher and first General Evangelist of the Christ Apostolic Church (CAC), Joseph Ayo Babalola. In a now-viral video clip, Fatoyinbo described the late Babalola as “anointed” but claimed that “all the grace just […]

Major Grid Overhaul: Government Backs New Transformers, Lagos Industrial Power Project

The Federal Executive Council (FEC) has approved significant funding for power infrastructure upgrades to boost electricity supply and drive industrial growth. Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, told reporters after Wednesday’s FEC meeting that four major proposals were approved. The first will see ₦13 billion allocated for compensation payments under the Lagos Industrial Transmission Project, funded […]

President Targets Bigger Public Savings in Push for $1 Trillion Economy

President Bola Tinubu has ordered a review of revenue retention and deduction practices by key federal revenue-generating agencies, as part of efforts to boost public savings and accelerate economic growth. Minister of Finance, Wale Edun, announced the directive after Wednesday’s FEC meeting, noting that it would target agencies such as the Nigerian National Petroleum Company […]

From No-Fly List to Role Model? Emmanson May Get AON Ambassador Role

The Airline Operators of Nigeria (AON) is considering appointing Comfort Emmanson — the Ibom Air passenger recently released after facing charges of unruly conduct — as an ambassador for good passenger behaviour, according to the Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo. In a statement on Wednesday, Keyamo said Emmanson had shown remorse and […]

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