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Funso Doherty leaves ADC, joins PDP to ‘reclaim Lagos from APC’

Funso Doherty, a former governorship candidate of the Action Democratic Congress (ADC) in Lagos, has…

“Focus on your academics” – Minister Of Education urges students to shun protest

In a proactive move to prioritize the safety of students across Nigerian universities, the Minister…

Nigeria to raise $500 Million through domestic FX-denominated bonds from next month
Nigeria to raise $500 Million through domestic FX-denominated bonds from next month

The federal government has announced plans to issue $500 million in domestic foreign currency-denominated bonds…

MTN, Apple Music unveil Flexa Bundle to simplify music subscriptions
MTN, Apple Music unveil Flexa Bundle to simplify music subscriptions

MTN Nigeria, in collaboration with popular streaming service, Apple Music, has announced the launch of…

“What concerns us about the Oro Festival?” – Lagos State Government

The Lagos State Government has addressed speculations surrounding its involvement in the Oro festival slated…

President Tinubu commissions NPF-NCCC to counter cyber-security threats
President Tinubu commissions NPF-NCCC; here’s how it can help Nigeria counter cyber-security threats

President Bola Tinubu has pledged to reinforce the Nigeria Police with enhanced weaponry, training, and…

“Nigerian military will not condone violence in the name of protest” -DHQ

The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has issued a stern warning, stating that the Nigerian military will…

MTN Nigeria launches sub-saharan Africa’s 1st fully digitised retail store in Lagos

In a groundbreaking move, MTN Nigeria has unveiled the first fully digitised retail store in…

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President Ruto nominates opposition members to cabinet amid protests

Kenya’s President William Ruto has nominated four opposition members to his new “broad-based” cabinet in…

"We Are Winning the War on Terror and Banditry" – Full Text of Tinubu's Nigeria @64 Independence Speech
Nationwide Protest: Tinubu appeals for patience as FG calls emergency meeting

As tensions mount over a planned nationwide protest scheduled for August 1st, the Federal Government…

President Tinubu asks National Assembly to approve ₦70K Minimum Wage bill

President Bola Tinubu has forwarded the amended national minimum wage bill to the Federal House…

Kamala Harris Selects Governor Tim Walz as Running Mate
Kamala Harris breaks fundraising record with $81 million donated in one day

In a historic wave of support, U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris has raised over $81…

Nigeria to Supply Dangote Refinery with 24 Million Barrels of Crude
Nigeria’s poor regulation has claimed many victims and Dangote Refineries could be next

When the Lagos state government outrightly banned motorcycles from plying some major roads in the…

Kamala Harris tops list of potential candidates to replace Joe Biden in 2024 Presidential Race

Democrats in the United States are in a rush to nominate a new candidate following…

Major IT outage disrupts operations of airlines, banks, other businesses worldwide
Major IT outage disrupts operations of airlines, banks, other businesses worldwide

A major IT outage has caused significant disruptions across various industries globally, with airlines, banks,…

Court of Appeal Upholds Douye Diri’s Victory in 2023 Governorship Election

Just four months after the Bayelsa State Governorship Election Petition Tribunal concluded the final arguments…

Nigeria’s Budget Deficit Falls by 29% to N2.83 Trillion in Q1 2024
Tinubu Sets ₦70,000 as Minimum Wage for Nigerian Workers

President Bola Tinubu has approved a new minimum wage of ₦70,000 for Nigerian workers, and…

House of Reps Proposes Aba, Ibadan, Lagoon, and 28 Other New States
House of Reps slash members’ salaries by 50% for six months

In response to the pervasive economic hardship affecting the country, members of the House of…