Tinubu Inaugurates National Census Committee, Gives 3-Weeks Deadline for Report
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu inaugurated a high-level committee on the forthcoming national population and housing census on Wednesday. The committee …
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Easter: FG Declares April 18, 21 Public Holidays
By Ayo Kehinde The Federal Government has declared Friday, April 18, and Monday, April 21, 2025, as public holidays for …
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Tinubu Declares National Emergency On Food Security
From Victor Osula, Abuja President Bola Tinubu has declared a national emergency on food security, urging expanded irrigation infrastructure and …
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NBA to Ibas: We will Not Refund N300m Given to Us By Rivers Govt
The Nigerian Bar Association has admitted receiving N300 million from the Rivers State Government but said it would not refund …
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Ibas to NBA: Refund Rivers’ N300m Hosting Fee For 2025 Annual Conference
By Ayo Kehinde Rivers State Administrator, Ibok-Ete Ibas, has asked the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) to refund the N300 million …
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What Tinubu Discussed with Trump’s Advisor
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu received a State Department representative from President Donald J. Trump’s administration, Mr. Massad Boulos, Senior Advisor …
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Trump to Fed Chair Powell: Your Termination Cannot Come Fast Enough,’
By Ayo Kehinde Former United States President Donald Trump on Thursday lashed out at Federal Reserve Chair, Jerome Powell, declaring that his “termination cannot come fast enough” after Powell warned that tariffs could drive up inflation. Speaking on Wednesday, Powell cautioned that Trump’s proposed sweeping tariffs on nearly all trade partners could place the US central bank in a difficult position, forcing it to choose between fighting inflation and addressing unemployment. “Tariffs are highly likely to generate at least a temporary rise in inflation. Avoiding that outcome will depend on the size of the effects, how long it takes for them to pass through fully to prices, and ultimately, on keeping longer-term inflation expectations well anchored,” Powell said. His remarks …
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Nigeria, S/Africa Sign Pact on Mining Dev
In a bid to solidify the partnership fostered through the Nigeria–South Africa Bi-National Commission—recently inaugurated by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and President Cyril Ramaphosa—the Ministers of Solid Minerals of both nations have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) outlining key areas of cooperation, complete with implementation timelines. During a bilateral meeting at his office in Abuja, the Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dr. Dele Alake hosted South Africa’s Minister of Mineral Resources and Energy, H.E. Gwede Mantashe. Dr. Alake described the engagement as a milestone in deepening bilateral relations, especially in the vital mining sector. Reflecting on the historical ties between the two countries, Alake noted the longstanding diplomatic and economic cooperation built on mutual respect and a shared vision …
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Dangote Refinery Slashes Petrol Price To N835
By Ayo Kehinde The Dangote Petroleum Refinery has announced a further reduction in the gantry price of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), commonly known as petrol, from N865 to N835 per litre. This marks the second downward review in less than a week, after the refinery last Thursday reduced its price from N880 to N865 per litre. In a related development, the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) on Wednesday also adjusted its pump price, announcing a new rate of N910 per litre, down from the previous N925 per litre — a N15 reduction. The downward price revisions by both the Dangote Refinery and NNPCL come on the heels of a sustained decline in global crude oil prices, which have fallen …
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FY 2024: Access Holdings Gross Earnings Rise To N4.87trn, Records N867bn PBT
By Ayo Kehinde Access Holdings Plc has posted strong financial results for the full year ended December 31, 2024, with gross earnings surging by 88% year-on-year to N4.878 trillion, up from N2.594 trillion in 2023. The group’s audited financial statements, released on Wednesday, show that the performance was driven by its diversified business model, with interest income growing by 110% to N3.480 trillion, while non-interest income rose 47.8% to N1.397 trillion, boosted by digital expansion, retail banking, and strategic trading activities. Profit Before Tax (PBT) stood at N867.0 billion, representing a 19% increase, while Profit After Tax (PAT) grew to N642.2 billion, despite macroeconomic headwinds and high inflation. Total assets rose by 55.5% to N41.498 trillion, while customer deposits increased …
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Kogi KGIRS Chairman Restates Warning Against Illegal Revenue Collection
From Joseph Amedu, Lokoja Kogi State Internal Revenue Service (KGIRS) has once again warned illegal revenue collectors in the state to desist from the unconstitutional act to avoid facing the full wrath of the law. The Executive Chairman of KGIRS Alhaji Sule Salihu Enehe gave the warning in Lokoja on Wednesday while interacting with journalists on the activities of the revenue service. Enehe who vehemently vowed that the agency would continue to block all leakages in the system in order to boost revenue generation of the State, promised that perpetrators of the illegal act would be apprehended and prosecuted according to the existing laws. “We are aware that despite our effort some individuals still hide under transport unions to collect …
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Presidency: Tinubu Fully Engaged In Governance While In Europe, To Return After Easter
From Victor Osula, Abuja The Presidency has said President Bola Tinubu’s commitment to his duties remain unwavering, and remains fully engaged in …
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Gunmen Allegedly Attack Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan’s Family House
From Joseph Amedu, Lokoja Senator Natasha Akpoti Media Office has condemn the brazen attack on her family house in Obeiba-Ihima, …
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NSC Chairman Engages Thomson Broadcast in Paris to Boost Nigerian Sports Broadcasting
By Ijeoma Nwankpa, Abuja Nigeria. In a significant move to revamp Nigeria’s sports media infrastructure, the Chairman of National Sports …
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Al-Makura, Masari, 21 CPC Leaders Reaffirm Loyalty To APC, Tinubu
From Victor Osula, Abuja Core members of the defunct Congress for Progressive Change (CPC) have reaffirmed their loyalty to the …
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Arsenal Outclass Real Madrid
Arsenal advanced to the UEFA Champions League semi-finals with a commanding 5-1 aggregate victory over Real Madrid. The London club …
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UCL: Inter Set Up Barca Semi- Final With Bayern Win
Inter Milan advanced to the UEFA Champions League semi-finals following a 2-2 draw with Bayern Munich at San Siro, winning …
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Nigeria is in a full-blown state of emergency, Says Atiku
When will Tinubu declare a state of emergency on his own disastrous Presidency? Former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar has said …
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Bring Back Fubara – Again, Rivers Women Protest Against Emergency Rule
By Ayo Kehinde On Wednesday, a coalition of women protesters under the umbrella of the Rivers Women Unite Prayer Group …
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Is Dave Umahi also a Prophet?, By Promise Adiele
“This boy, he will kill his own father, and then marry his own mother”. That was Baba Fakunle. He delivered …
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EFCC, INTERPOL Launch Probe Into N1.3trn CBEX Investment Fraud
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has launched a full-scale investigation into the alleged N1.3 trillion investment scam involving …
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