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02 Mar 25

Suspense in PDP as awaited S’Court judgment stalls NEC meeting

PRO and anti-Nyesom Wike camps in the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) are back on the drawing board following Friday’s judgment of the Supreme Court which went hugely in favour of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) minister. While Wike’s supporters are still basking in the euphoria of the court’s verdict which handed…

01 Mar 25

FEC extends Ramadan greetings to Nigerians

The Federal Executive Council (FEC) has extended iwarm felicitations to the Muslim faithful across Nigeria as they commence fasting in the holy month of Ramadan. In a statement on Saturday by the Office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Senator George Akume, speaking on behalf of…

01 Mar 25

Health insurance: Oyo enrols 10,000 primary school pupils

No fewer than 10,000 vulnerable children in public primary schools have been enrolled into the Health Insurance Scheme under the Oyo State Health Insurance Agency (OYSHIA). Governor ‘Seyi Makinde, who was represented by the Deputy Governor, Abdulraheem Bayo Lawal, presented the health insurance identity cards to beneficiaries at the flag-off of…

01 Mar 25

245 FCT suspects arrested in February – Police

The Federal Capital Territory Police Command has arrested 245 suspects in a series of intelligence-driven operations conducted between February 6 and February 23, 2025. The crackdown targeted criminal hideouts, black spots, and abandoned buildings across various parts of the FCT, including Kurudu, Dutse Alhaji, Kubwa, Wuye, Galadimawa, Iddo, Kuje, Apo,…

01 Mar 25

Why our clubs are failing in Africa despite our progress – Elegbeleye

The chairman of the Nigeria Premier Football League, Honourable Gbenga Elegbeleye is not lying low in his mission to transform the league. He speaks passionately and dreams big about it. The Nigerian Premier Football League has come a long way. Despite its robust past, the league’s recent history, has been…

01 Mar 25

Nigeria’s air traffic system at risk due to staff shortage — NATCA

Nigerian Air Traffic Controllers Association, NATCA, has warned that there is a shortage of Air Traffic Controllers, ATCOs, in the country, saying there is a need to recruit and train. The President of NATCA, Mr Amos Edino, lamented the excessive workloads, extended duty hours and stress suffered by ATCOs, saying…

28 Feb 25

FCCPC Directs MultiChoice To Suspend Fee Hike

The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) has directed MultiChoice Nigeria, the operator of DStv and GOtv, to maintain its current subscription prices pending the conclusion of an ongoing investigation into the company’s proposed tariff adjustment. FCCPC disclosed this in a statement on Thursday by its Director of Corporate…

28 Feb 25

Obasa Claims Meranda Agreed To Resign As Lagos Speaker

Mudashiru Obasa has claimed that Mojisola Meranda agreed to resign as the Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly during a peace meeting. Meranda replaced Obasa as the Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly in January. While the former had rejected his removal, he said during a…

28 Feb 25

Nigeria, Saudi Arabia Sign Deal To Boost $7.7trn Halal Economy

The Federal Government has inked a deal with Saudi Arabia’s Halal Products Development Company (HPDC) to make Nigeria a leading player in the global halal market valued at $7.7 trillion. At the signing of the deal in Saudi Arabia on Wednesday, Vice President Kashim Shettima said the agreement is a…

27 Feb 25

Importers fret as Dangote lowers petrol price again

Importers of petroleum products have lamented the repeated reduction of petrol prices by the Dangote Petroleum Refinery, The PUNCH reports. Some of the importers said dealers might be compelled to sell below their cost prices as consumers would only buy from where petrol is cheaper. On Wednesday, the Dangote refinery…

News Room

Suspense in PDP as awaited S’Court judgment stalls NEC meeting

FEC extends Ramadan greetings to Nigerians

Health insurance: Oyo enrols 10,000 primary school pupils

245 FCT suspects arrested in February – Police

Why our clubs are failing in Africa despite our progress – Elegbeleye

Nigeria’s air traffic system at risk due to staff shortage — NATCA

FCCPC Directs MultiChoice To Suspend Fee Hike

Obasa Claims Meranda Agreed To Resign As Lagos Speaker

Nigeria, Saudi Arabia Sign Deal To Boost $7.7trn Halal Economy

Importers fret as Dangote lowers petrol price again

APC may pick Ganduje’s successor at make-or-break NEC meeting

Alozie’s Late Strike Sends Super Falcons To WAFCON Final

Nigeria beat Jamaica 5-4 on penalties to win Unity Cup

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