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The Ekiti State Government has announced a major milestone in its fiscal performance, revealing that its monthly Internally Generated Revenue (IGR) has grown from ₦650 million to ₦2.3 billion within a three-year period. The Executive Chairman of the Ekiti State Internal Revenue Service (EKIRS), Mr. Jide Alade, disclosed the figures during a recent briefing in […]
A Federal High Court sitting in Lagos has ordered the Eko Electricity Distribution Company (EKEDC) to immediately restore power supply to Protea Hotel by Marriott, located in the upscale Kuramo Waters area of Victoria Island, following what the court described as an alleged unlawful disconnection. The directive came after an ex-parte application filed by […]
A four-member delegation from the United States Transportation Security Administration (TSA) has successfully completed a comprehensive security assessment of Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA) in Lagos, Nigeria. The review, conducted in collaboration with Nigerian aviation authorities, is part of a routine international compliance process designed to ensure that airport security measures meet global standards for […]
As Nigeria prepares to mark Democracy Day on June 12, elder statesman and former Deputy National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Chief Bode George, has appealed to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to forgive and reinstate Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara, invoking the spirit of reconciliation and national healing that the day […]
The Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) have retreated from a key strategic area near the Sudan–Libya–Egypt border, citing a wave of coordinated cross-border assaults allegedly orchestrated by Libyan warlord Khalifa Haftar’s forces in collaboration with Sudan’s Rapid Support Forces (RSF). The incident marks a sharp escalation in Sudan’s already volatile civil war and raises serious concerns […]
In an unprecedented celebration of national sporting achievement, the government of Uzbekistan has gifted luxury vehicles to players of the national football team following their first-ever qualification for the FIFA World Cup. After a goalless draw against the United Arab Emirates on June 5, 2025, the Uzbekistan national team secured a historic place in […]
The Nigeria Rugby Football Federation (NRFF) has officially announced its 15-man Stallions Sevens squad for the 2025 Rugby Africa Men’s Sevens tournament, set to take place in Mauritius across two weekends, June 26–28 and July 6–8. The squad features a fresh blend of talent, with seven debutants included, as head coach Steve Lewis […]
A major fuel diversion scandal has rocked Nigeria’s energy logistics sector as an Indian national, Tukur Shamsudden, along with 13 others—including depot workers and transport company representatives—has been arraigned before the Federal High Court in Lagos for allegedly diverting ₦4 billion worth of diesel from a Dangote Industries depot. The case was brought forward […]
A prominent chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Segun Sowunmi, has described former Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, as his “biggest political disappointment” ahead of the 2027 general elections. Speaking in an interview that has stirred reactions across political circles, Sowunmi expressed frustration over Obi’s perceived failure to capitalize on the momentum […]
A court has imposed a fine of ₦100,000 on Akpabio for retracting motions against Natasha Akpoti’s lawsuit. The Court of Appeal in Abuja dismissed two motions initiated by Godswill Akpabio, the Senate President, targeting Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, the Senator representing Kogi Central. On May 21, a panel of three justices struck out the motions following […]
