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House of Reps shifts plenary to May 16
FILE PHOTO: Members of the House of Representatives during plenary The House of Reps has announced the postponement of its […]

New York City Mayor to visit Nigeria Sunday
The New York City Mayor, Eric Adams, will arrive in Nigeria on Sunday for a two-day visit as part of […]

Joshua sent ruthless message to Miller’s mother
Anthony Joshua took the opportunity to send a message to Jarrell Miller’s mother when their fight collapsed in 2019. The […]

NG-CARES: World Bank impressed by COVID-19 economic stimulus program on poor, vulnerable in Nigeria
Prof. Foluso Okunmadewa, the World Bank Task Team Leader for Nigeria COVID-19 Action Recovery and Economic Stimulus, NG-CARES, says the […]

CBN to sanction banks harbouring unlicensed firms
Nigerian commercial banks have been warned against harbouring and backing unlicensed foreign firms. To improve the country’s financial sector, the […]

Knocks as Nigeria’s debt profile races to N80trn under Buhari govt
With Nigeria’s total debt stock racing to over N80 trillion, there is heightened concern in the country. Stakeholders are of […]

Kogi guber: My life under threat for backing APC candidate – Ex-lawmaker, Makama
A former lawmaker representing Igalamela Odolu State Constituency, Hon. Friday Sani Makama has cried out over an alleged threat to […]

Senate Presidency: Tinubu told me to step down for Akpabio — Umahi
Ebonyi State Governor, David Umahi has stated that the President-elect, Bola Ahmed Tinubu, urged him to step down for Senator […]

Your sacrifices contribute to Nigeria’s growth – Buhari salutes Senior Pastor Poju Oyemade
President Muhammadu Buhari has felicitated with Senior Pastor and founder of The Covenant Nation (TCN), Poju Oyemade, on his 55th […]

Presidential tribunal: ‘Let fear of God be upon you’ – Ezekwesili to judges
A former Minister of Education, Obiageli Ezekwesili has stated that “all eyes, both at home and abroad, are now on […]

South Africa: KwaZulu-Natal on High Alert for Potential Floods – South African News Briefs – May 9, 2023
KwaZulu-Natal on High Alert for Possible Floods as Heavy Rains Loom KwaZulu-Natal is still reeling from last year’s floods, now […]

Nigeria: Critics Fear Benin Bronzes Could Be Privatized By Royal Heir
Nigeria’s President Muhammadu Buhari has given the Benin Bronzes restituted by Germany to Oba Ewuare II, the head of Benin’s […]

Nigeria: Court Asks Lawyers to Avoid Technicalities, Focus On Substance of Election Petition
The Presidential Election Petition Court had its inaugural sitting on Monday. The Presidential Election Petition Court (PEPC) in Abuja, on […]

Child pornography: EFCC seeks extradition of brothers, other to US
EFCC Chairman, Abdulraheed Bawa The Lagos Zonal Command of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission has initiated extradition proceedings at […]

Brain drain: Nigerian doctors urge govts to prioritise healthcare financing
The Nigerian Medical Association, NMA, says prioritising healthcare financing by all tiers of governments is critical to reversing brain-drain in […]