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Bolaji Abdullahi, the interim national publicity secretary of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), asserts that incumbent governors are hesitant to align with the party due to apprehensions of intimidation. Abdullahi articulated this sentiment on Saturday during the third expanded assembly of the national political consultative group (North) held in Abuja. He remarked that […]
243 Graduate with First-Class as Babcock University Holds 23rd Convocation Ceremony At the 23rd convocation of Babcock University, Ilisan-Remo, Ogun, held on Sunday, a remarkable 243 students achieved first-class honors among 3,568 graduates, encompassing both undergraduate and postgraduate candidates, including 217 PhD scholars. Fatimah Lawal, from the Department of Economics, distinguished herself as […]
Vice President Kashim Shettima has departed Abuja for Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, where he is scheduled to represent Nigeria at the 2nd United Nations Food Systems Summit (UNFSS), which runs from July 27 to 29, 2025. The summit, jointly convened by the United Nations and co-hosted by the governments of Ethiopia and Italy, aims to […]
Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN), Anthony Idigbe, has dismissed reports of his removal as Chairman of the Tourist Company of Nigeria Plc (TCN), describing the claims as false and the supporting documents as forged. In a statement released through his aide, Philomena Philips, Idigbe stated that the July 22 emergency board meeting referenced in […]
The Federal Government is set to introduce a 5% surcharge on locally produced and supplied petroleum products, with the commencement date to be determined by the Minister of Finance. This new surcharge, provided for under the Nigeria Revenue Act, will apply to petroleum products such as petrol and diesel at the point of supply, […]
At least five people have been confirmed dead and 55 others injured following a devastating flood in Yola, the Adamawa State capital, according to the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA). The incident occurred in the early hours of Sunday after a torrential downpour submerged several communities, destroying homes, vehicles, and critical infrastructure. Rescue operations […]
Passengers onboard an American Airlines flight experienced terrifying moments on Saturday, July 26, when the aircraft was forced to abort takeoff at Denver International Airport due to a mechanical malfunction that sparked a fire on the runway. The incident involved Flight 3023, a Boeing 737 MAX 8 bound for Miami, which was accelerating for departure […]
In a significant policy shift aimed at strengthening Nigeria’s fiscal discipline and stabilizing its national currency, the Federal Government has issued a directive prohibiting all Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs) from entering into contracts denominated in foreign currency. The move is part of the implementation measures outlined in the 2025 Appropriation Act, released by the […]
Tragedy struck in Niger State as a passenger boat ferrying traders and goods capsized on the River Niger, leaving many feared dead and several others missing. The incident occurred near Sokun village in Lapai Local Government Area during what witnesses described as a sudden windstorm and cloudy weather conditions. The boat, which was reportedly […]
