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Obaseki loses, INEC recognises Orbih’s Edo PDP faction
The long-running battle between Edo State Governor Godwin Obaseki and Peoples Democratic Party Vice Chairman, South-South, Chief Dan Orbih appears to be over, as the Independent National Electoral Commission has recognised the candidate…
FG denies picking Ethiopian Airlines as technical partner, core investor for Nigeria Air
The Federal Government has stated that it has yet to select a technical partner or core investor for Nigeria Air, the upcoming national carrier.
A source close to the Ministry of Aviation also revealed that Sen. Hadi Sirika, the Minister…
Breaking: NDLEA Makes Largest Cocaine Seizure, Recovers Drug Worth N193bn In Lagos Warehouse
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) raided a major warehouse in a secluded estate in Ikorodu, Lagos State, and seized 1.8tons (1,855kgs) of crack cocaine worth over $278, 250,000, or about N194, 775,000,000 in street value.…
NASS renovation may hamper Buhari’s presentation of 2023 budget
President Muhammadu Buhari's physical presentation of the 2023 Appropriation to the joint session of lawmakers may be hampered by the ongoing renovation of the National Assembly complex.
After parliamentarians returned from their two-month…
Breaking: Queen Elizabeth II’s funeral holds Sept. 19
Buckingham Palace has announced that Queen Elizabeth II will be laid to rest on September 19.
Late Queen Elizabeth II, was the longest-serving monarch. She died at Balmoral aged 96, after reigning for 70 years.
Many dignitaries and…
Kebbi: Bagudu commends communities for neutralising bandits
By Olanrewaju Lawal, Birnin Kebbi
Kebbi State Governor Abubakar Atiku Bagudu paid a condolence visit to Zuggu village in Maiyama local government's Andarai District and Yar Besse village in Shanga local government.
The governor visited…
Nigeria’s challenges predate Buhari’s administration–APC chieftain
United Bank for Africa (UBA) Plc, Africa's Global Bank, has announced its audited financial results for the half year ended June 30, 2022, with double-digit growth across key income lines and significant progress in the contribution from…
Reps rattle NABTEB for spending N1.4 bn out of N1.5 bn in 2021 IGR
Jonas Ezieke, Abuja
The House Representatives Committee on Finance on Wednesday requested that the National Board for Technical Education NABTEB remit to the federal government the outstanding N1.4 billion from the agency's internally…
Fuel subsidy: NNPC ready for forensic audit, insists daily supply is 68 million litres
NNPC Ltd has reacted to allegations of Nigeria spending way too much on litres of subsidized fuel, stating that it will offer itself for a forensic audit of fuel supply and subsidy management, insisting that daily fuel supply is 68 million…
Kidnapper killed, 3 cultists arrested in Edo
Operatives of the Edo Police Command have killed a suspected kidnapper and arrested three cult suspects in different operations in the state.
ASP Jennifer Iwegbu, Deputy Public Relations Officer of the command stated this on Thursday in a…