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By 𝔸bdulrazak Tomiwa Abia State residents are facing severe economic distress as petrol prices have surged to as high as ₦1,300 per litre. This sudden spike has triggered a massive ripple effect across the state’s economy, making basic living conditions increasingly difficult for the average citizen. Commercial drivers in Umuahia and Aba are […]
In a significant crackdown on cybercrime, the Ghana Immigration Service (GIS) has arrested 93 Nigerian nationals accused of involvement in internet fraud and immigration violations. The operation, conducted at the Devtraco Estate in Accra, also resulted in the rescue of 73 victims who had allegedly suffered severe abuse and torture. The arrests highlight ongoing efforts […]
The Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) and the Ghana Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) have signed a cooperation agreement aimed at improving search and rescue operations for aircraft in distress within both countries’ airspace. The agreement was formalised on Tuesday, with the NCAA Director-General, Chris Najomo, signing on behalf of Nigeria, and the GCAA Director-General, Stephen […]
A faction of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) aligned with the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has intensified preparations for its planned national convention scheduled for March 29 and 30, 2026. Leaders of the faction on Tuesday inspected the proposed venue for the convention as part of ongoing arrangements for the event. […]
Nigeria’s currency weakened to N1,425 per dollar on Monday, marking its lowest closing level in six weeks amid continued volatility in global financial markets. Data published on the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) website showed the naira declined from N1,398 per dollar recorded on Friday, reflecting sustained pressure on the local currency. The latest rate […]
A pro-government political group, the Progressive Network for Tinubu (PNT), alongside leaders of non-indigene communities in Ondo State, has declared support for the re-election of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu in the 2027 general elections. The endorsement was announced during a rally of non-indigene stakeholders in the state, where organisers said they had begun mobilising residents […]
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has disowned a purported party meeting in Cross River State, describing it as illegal and unauthorised. The party warned that attempts to hijack its structures would not be tolerated, reaffirming the authority of its recognised leaders and commitment to democratic procedures. At a press briefing in Calabar, Dr. McFarlane Ejah, […]
The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, on Tuesday called for closer collaboration with the Ministry of Interior to improve communication between the Federal Government and the Nigerian public. Idris made the call during a courtesy visit to the Minister of Interior, Dr. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, in Abuja, where he said the Information Ministry […]
Former Zamfara State governor and Senator representing Zamfara West Senatorial District, Abdulaziz Yari Abubakar, has welcomed the Governor of Zamfara State, Dauda Lawal, to the All Progressives Congress (APC), describing the governor’s defection as a significant step toward strengthening unity and accelerating development in the state. In a statement issued on March 9 by his […]
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved a $20 billion Final Investment Decision for the Bonga Southwest Aparo deepwater project, a development expected to significantly boost investment in Nigeria’s oil and gas sector. The approval was announced by the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited in a press release, describing the move as a major step toward […]
