The Governor of Benue State, Hyacinth Alia, has expressed deep sorrow over the death of 10 individuals in a tragic accident in the Okete community, Ohimini Local Government Area of …
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Northern youth groups decry politicisation of tax reform bills
A coalition of northern youth groups, students, and community-based organisations have cautioned against the politicisation of the tax reform bills currently before the National Assembly. The group, which comprised representatives …
Read More »Nigeria, US export-import banks forge strong economic ties
The Export-Import Bank of the United States and the Nigerian Export-Import Bank have signed a memorandum of understanding to deepen collaboration and trade ties between the United States and Nigeria. …
Read More »Otti promises support for NDLEA in fight against drug abuse
Abia State Governor, Alex Otti, has advocated a multi-faceted approach with intelligence-driven strategies in combating drug abuse. Otti spoke on Thursday when he received a delegation of the new State …
Read More »Footballer dies after slumping during tournament in Osun
Osun State Police Command has confirmed the death of one Adeyemi Adewale while participating in a football competition in Osogbo, the state capital. The deceased said to be a player …
Read More »Northern group condemns Borno, Zamfara killing, urges immediate action
The Coalition of Northern Groups (CNG), on Thursday, condemned recent attacks in Borno and Zamfara states, describing them as “senseless acts of violence” that have devastated families and communities across …
Read More »INEC deletes 7,746 deceased persons from voter register
The Independent National Electoral Commission has announced that 7,746 deceased voters were removed from the national voter register in 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory as of December 2022. …
Read More »FG not involved in setting fuel price – Minister
The Minister of State Petroleum Resources (Oil), Heineken Lokpobiri, has said the price of crude oil in the international market remains a major force in driving the fluctuations in the …
Read More »Military kills six Lakurawa terrorists, recovers weapons in Sokoto
Troops of the Defence Headquarters Special Operations Brigade conducted a coordinated offensive operation against Lakurawa terrorists in the Gudu Local Government Area of Sokoto State. According to a statement signed …
Read More »Rowdy session in N’Assembly as IG defends 2025 budget proposal
Federal lawmakers on Thursday engaged in a heated argument at the National Assembly Complex during the 2025 budget defence by the Inspector General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun. Trouble began when …
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