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09 Apr 25

Anambra: APC affirms primaries, presents certificate of return to Ukachukwu

The All Progressives Congress has endorsed the report of the Anambra State Governorship primary election and confirmed Nicholas Ukachukwu as the candidate for the November 8 election. In a statement issued to journalists following the National Working Committee’s meeting on Wednesday, the National Publicity Secretary, Felix Morka, declared the primary…

08 Apr 25

Just in: Diamond Bank founder, Pascal Dozie, dies at 85

Pascal Gabriel Dozie, founder of the defunct Diamond Bank Plc and former chairman of MTN Nigeria, has died at the age of 85. According to family sources, he died in the early hours of Tuesday, April 8, 2025, just a day before his 86th birthday, after a battle with an…

08 Apr 25

Reverse Fubara’s suspension, US Law Institute tells Tinubu

ABUJA – The United States-based Institute of Law Research and Development, ILAWDUN, yesterday, called on President Bola Tinubu to reverse the suspension of Governor Siminalayi Fubara of Rivers State, warning that failure to do so could irreparably damage his legacy. It stressed that such a decision undermines democratic principles and…

08 Apr 25

Naira Falls To N1,629/$ Despite $668m CBN Intervention

The naira yesterday depreciated to ₦1,629 per dollar in the Nigerian Foreign Exchange Market (NFEM) despite an intervention of $688.8 million by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN). Data published by the apex bank showed that the indicative exchange rate for the naira rose to N1,629 per dollar from N1,600…

07 Apr 25

NDLEA arrests 75-year-old man, siblings for drugs

Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency have arrested a 75-year-old grandfather, Nna Nnanna Felix, and two brothers, John Abugu, 43, and Kenneth Abugu, 31, in separate operations against illicit drug activities. The Abugu brothers were arrested on Thursday at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Ikeja, Lagos while attempting…

04 Apr 25

Nigeria Climbs One Place In Latest FIFA Rankings

The latest FIFA rankings released on Thursday has seen Nigeria climb up one place, moving to 43rd in the world. The Super Eagles rounded off 2024 in the 44th position following unimpressive performances in the international break towards the end of 2024. But a 2-0 victory over Rwanda and in…

04 Apr 25

Kwankwaso’s camp loses suit challenging NNPP leadership

The leadership dispute within the New Nigeria Peoples Party took a significant turn on Thursday as a High Court in the Federal Capital Territory dismissed a lawsuit filed by a faction loyal to Senator Rabiu Kwankwaso. The suit sought to challenge the legitimacy of the party’s current leadership under its…

04 Apr 25

Oyo tightens security ahead of Alaafin’s Saturday coronation

As the coronation of the 46th Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Akeem Owoade, takes place on Saturday, April 5, 2025, the Oyo State government has put in place heightened security measures, including the deployment of security operatives at strategic locations within the ancient city and surrounding communities. Oba Owoade, who was…

03 Apr 25

Tears for ‘Success’: Family recounts boxer’s final moments, deny debt claim

Like a candle snuffed out before it has burned its full light, leaving behind shadows where warmth should have been, late Nigerian boxer Segun ‘Success’ Olanrewaju leaves behind questions without answers following his shocking death in the ring in Ghana, PETER AKINBO writes On Wednesday, March 26, Segun ‘Success’ Olanrewaju packed his…

03 Apr 25

NNPCL raises petrol pump price to N950/litre

After initial hesitation, the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited has increased the pump price of petrol to N925 per litre at its retail stations in Lagos and N950 per litre in Abuja. The new price regime, effective from April 2, 2025, represents an increase of N65 from the previous price…

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Anambra: APC affirms primaries, presents certificate of return to Ukachukwu

Just in: Diamond Bank founder, Pascal Dozie, dies at 85

Reverse Fubara’s suspension, US Law Institute tells Tinubu

Naira Falls To N1,629/$ Despite $668m CBN Intervention

NDLEA arrests 75-year-old man, siblings for drugs

Nigeria Climbs One Place In Latest FIFA Rankings

Kwankwaso’s camp loses suit challenging NNPP leadership

Oyo tightens security ahead of Alaafin’s Saturday coronation

Tears for ‘Success’: Family recounts boxer’s final moments, deny debt claim

NNPCL raises petrol pump price to N950/litre

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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