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Kwankwaso to Nigerians: Join NDC in renewed fight for good governance
A former Kano State governor, Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, has called on Nigerians to rally behind the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC),
Read moreImmigration debunks claims linking religious organisation to passport payments
By Omeiza Ajayi, ABUJA The Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) has denied allegations that a religious organisation’s name appears in its
Read moreAgain, APC extends deadline for aspirants’ forms
APC spokesman, Felix Morka. By Omeiza Ajayi ABUJA: The ruling All Progressives Congress APC has approved a fresh extension of
Read moreGunmen kill five in fresh Plateau attack
By Golok Nanmwa, JOS No fewer than five persons have been killed in a fresh attack by gunmen in Fan
Read moreEdun gone: Nigeria’s new lease on life
By Dele Sobowale It was good news coming too late; but, better late than never. Edun’s appointment as Minister of Finance and
Read moreSame lawyer, two parties: Coalition demands INEC probe of APM, NDC; commission reacts
By Omeiza Ajayi ABUJA: A civil society coalition under the aegis of Nigeria Democratic Rights Advocacy NDRA has raised an
Read moreDollar to Naira exchange rate today, May 4, 2026
The Nigerian Naira opened the first week of May with a relatively stable performance against the US Dollar across the
Read moreStrengthen governance or face regulatory action, CBN warns banks’ directors
By Babajide Komolafe Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Mr. Olayemi Cardoso, yesterday warned bank directors and industry leaders
Read moreStock investors reap N26.5trn in April, market cap hits N155.7trn
By Peter Egwuatu The Nigerian stock market ended April 2026 on a bullish note last week, as strong buying momentum across
Read moreM-East war: Iran gives US 30 days to end blockade
By Nkiruka Nnorom with agency report Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps has set a 30-day deadline for the US military to
Read moreAvoid confrontation, Nigeria alerts citizens of xenophobic protests in South Africa today
The Consulate General of Nigeria in Johannesburg has issued a public advisory warning Nigerians in South Africa about planned nationwide anti-foreigner
Read moreINEC’s deadline: Obi, Kwankwaso trigger mass defections
*Obi, Kwankwaso, others join Dickson’s NDC, brainstorm in Abuja *Why we left ADC –Obi *You’re a political nomad, Presidency mocks
Read moreDSS presents “Justice Crack” to Peter Akah, Sowore alleges
Human rights activist, Omoyele Sowore, has alleged that the Department of State Services (DSS) has presented Justice Mark Chidiebere, popularly
Read moreSule Lamido on PDP crisis: Let us forgive each other
….’We are brothers, sisters’ lSays people in APC willing to come back to PDP By Henry Umoru ABUJA- FORMER governor of
Read moreNew minimum wage: Labour hints at radical shift in negotiations
…To demand inflation-proof wage, cost-of-living formula …Says pay must match realityBy Victor Ahiuma-Young Ahead of new minimum wage negotiations, Organised
Read moreGunmen abduct 60-year-old trader in Ibadan
Stock image. By Adeola Badru A 60-year-old building materials trader (name withheld) has been abducted by armed men in the
Read moreEffurun Shooting: PSC ratifies dismissal of alleged killer Cop, 4 others
*Case file sent to AGF for prosecutionBy Kingsley Omonobi & Jimitota Onoyume The Police Service Commission, PSC, has ratified the
Read moreTrump says ‘very positive’ Iran talks could lead to breakthrough in crisis
US President Donald Trump said Sunday that “very positive discussions” were under way with Iran on finding a solution to
Read moreXenophobia: Nigeria warns citizens ahead of Monday anti-foreigner protests in South Africa
By Favour Ulebor, Abuja The Consulate General of Nigeria in Johannesburg has issued a security advisory to Nigerians living in
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