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The Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) is urging the Nigerian government to release its leader, Nnamdi Kanu, due to his worsening health condition in detention. Emma Powerful, IPOB's spokesperson, issued a statement alleging that Kanu's…

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) is exploring a rehabilitation program for young Nigerians convicted of internet fraud, commonly referred to as "Yahoo Boys." This initiative was announced by EFCC Chairman Ola…

Following Wednesday’s invasion of its secretariats, the leadership of Labour Party (LP) has formally petitioned relevant government institutions requesting that an urgent intervention be taken to protect the party against further…

President Bola Tinubu on Friday urged Nigerians to patronise made-in-Nigeria products and services to sustain the recent gains of the naira in the foreign exchange market. He said the recent appreciation of the value of the naira…

Nigerian music sensation, David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, has reached an agreement to settle the breach of contract lawsuit filed against him by the Amaju Pinnick-led Brownhill Investment Company Limited out of court. In…

The Nigerian Army says troops will not leave the creeks in Delta State until culprits in the killing of 17 military personnel are caught. Last week’s killing of the personnel in what is a major blow to the Nigerian Army drew outrage…

The Federal Government has started moves to ban “portfolios and political farmers” parading themselves as farmers ahead of this year’s farming season to boost food production. The Minister of State for Agriculture, Senator Aliyu Sabi…

Meta, the parent company of Instagram, says it will introduce a new feature on the social media app in June 2024, to allow Nigerian creators to monetise their content. The company said the feature will enable Nigerian creators to…

Controversial Islamic cleric, Sheik Ahmad Gumi, has disagreed with the Federal Government over its recently released list of those linked to terrorism financing in the country. The Federal Government uncovered the identity of 15…

The Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Olukayode Egbetokun, on Wednesday, met with delegates of the United States Treasury Department and the Nigerian Financial Intelligence Unit at the Force Headquarters, Abuja. The meeting focused…

The Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dr Dele Alake, has urged mining professionals to groom younger cadres to sustain the development of the nation’s mining sector. Giving the keynote address at the annual conference of the…

President Bola Tinubu has banned ministers, heads of agencies, and other government officials from embarking on public funded foreign trips. The ban will last for three months in the first instance and will take effect on April 1,…

In a move aimed at bolstering judicial independence, the House of Representatives on Wednesday passed a bill proposing a significant increase in salaries, allowances, and fringe benefits for judges and judicial officers across Nigeria.…

The Senate has passed the Student Loan Access to Higher Education) Act (Repeal and Re-Enactment) Bill, 2024. The passage followed the consideration of a report of the Committee on Tertiary Institutions and Tertiary Education Trust…

The Senate has asked the Federal Government to immediately compensate the families of the 17 murdered soldiers. The request was made during a session on Tuesday, as the senators observed a minute silence in honour of the military…