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 Nigeria's capital importation has seen a significant downturn, with a notable decline to $1.03 billion in the second quarter of 2023, marking a substantial drop from the $1.5 billion recorded in the same period in 2022. This decrease, amounting to 32.90%, was reported by the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS). Additionally, the NBS report highlights a...

Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, has firmly denied any involvement in the removal of Adamawa North Senator, Elisha Abbo, by the Court of Appeal. Akpabio emphatically refuted the allegations made by Abbo, asserting that he has no motive to engage in any witch-hunt against the recently ousted legislator.Following his unseating by the Appeal Court, Elisha Abbo...

 The Federal Government is taking significant steps to maintain the January to December budget cycle, with a goal of passing and signing the 2024 budget before December 31, 2023. This development was disclosed by the Minister of Budget and Planning, Atiku Bagudu, following a meeting presided over by President Bola Tinubu at the Council Chamber in the Presidential...

 In the realm of international cinema and the quest for recognition at the prestigious Oscars, Nigeria has made its presence known with three noteworthy submissions to date. These submissions, although yet to secure a spot on the final shortlist, signify a significant stride in the country's cinematic journey.The recent announcement of Nigeria's selection...

 In September 2023, Nigeria witnessed a significant rise in its headline inflation, which increased by 0.90 percent, reaching 26.72 percent, compared to the 25.80 percent recorded in August of the same year. This data, unveiled in the September Consumer Price Index report by the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS), reveals a concerning trend in the country's...

 Elisha Abbo, the recently ousted Senator representing Adamawa North, has raised allegations suggesting Senate President Godswill Akpabio's involvement in the Appeal Court's decision to remove him from office. Abbo, in response to the court's ruling, contends that the removal of five senators, including himself, is part of a concerted effort to penalize...

 President Bola Tinubu has given his nod to the appointment of new Chief Executive Officers for various agencies and parastatals within the Federal Ministry of Industry, Trade and Investment. This significant announcement was made in a State House release on a Friday, issued by Chief Ajuri Ngelale, the Special Adviser to the President on Media & Publicity.The...

 The Lagos State Ministry of the Environment and Water Resources has initiated the demolition of unauthorized structures situated along the perimeter fence of Lagos State Model College in Meiran. This significant action was officially announced by Tokunbo Wahab, the Commissioner for the Environment, through an official statement released on Monday.The directive...

 The Standards Organisation of Nigeria (SON) has taken decisive action to safeguard the quality of goods available to consumers in Bauchi State. On Monday, SON announced the destruction of expired and substandard goods valued at N7 million, underscoring its commitment to ensuring that only high-quality products are accessible to the public.Adamu Abba, the...

 President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has announced the appointment of several individuals to serve in key roles within the Office of the President under the Media and Publicity Directorate. This significant development was conveyed through an official statement signed by Ajuri Ngelale, the Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity.The newly appointed...

 Justice Ibironke Harrison, presiding over a Lagos High Court, has delivered a verdict of death by hanging for police officer Darambi Vandi, who fatally shot Lagos-based lawyer Mrs. Omobolanle Raheem on Christmas Day last year.The tragic incident occurred on December 25, 2022, at Ajah Roundabout, situated on the Lekki Expressway in Lagos State when the...

 Olisa Agbakoba, a Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN) and former chairman of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), expressed his disappointment at the sight of lawyers engaging in debates on national television regarding the President Bola Tinubu's Chicago State University (CSU) matter. He described this situation as an embarrassment and called for restraint...

 Yekeni Nabena, a former Deputy National Publicity Secretary of the All Progressives Congress (APC), has weighed in on the recent accusations made by Atiku Abubakar, the presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) for the 2023 elections. Nabena stated that Atiku cannot take the nation backward and emphasized that the allegations against...

 In a bid to address the ongoing political standoff in Ondo State, the All Progressives Congress (APC) has taken steps to halt the impeachment proceedings against the state's Deputy Governor, Mr. Lucky Aiyedatiwa. Instead, the party has initiated the formation of a reconciliation committee aimed at resolving the discord between the governor and his deputy.During...

 The Senate made a significant announcement on Friday, expressing its intent to promptly review and consider the anticipated new minimum wage bill put forth by the executive arm of the government. Senator Diket Plang, the Chairman of the Senate Committee on Employment, Labour, and Productivity, shared this assurance through an official statement.Senator...

The Lagos State Commissioner of Police, Idowu Owohunwa, provided a significant update on Friday regarding the ongoing investigation into the tragic demise of the late singer, Ilerioluwa Aloba, famously known as Mohbad.Commissioner Owohunwa revealed that the police have made significant progress in the case, having identified a total of 26 witnesses who may possess...

British American Tobacco Nigeria (BAT Nigeria) has once again demonstrated its unwavering commitment to talent development and its Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) agenda with a significant announcement. Kikelomo Fisayo-Okusanya, previously the Area Head of 360 Activation & Marketing Operations, has been promoted to the role of Marketing Deployment...

In response to recent social media reports suggesting a rift between Governor Alex Otti and his Deputy, Ikechuckwu Emetu, Chukwudi Eke Mba, the Chief Press Secretary (CPS) to Abia State's Deputy Governor, has vehemently dismissed these claims as baseless and malicious. Eke Mba, in a press release he personally issued, revealed that these allegations, which originated...

 The authenticity of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu's Diploma Certificate, which he claimed to have obtained from Chicago State University (CSU), continues to be a subject of controversy. Tinubu had used this certificate to secure clearance for his participation in the 2023 presidential election under the banner of the All Progressives Congress (APC).In a...

 In a recent development, the Nigeria Police Force confirmed on Thursday night that the autopsy procedure for the late singer, Ilerioluwa Oladimeji Aloba, popularly known as Mohbad, has been concluded successfully. This comes after reports that the singer's body was exhumed on Thursday afternoon for the autopsy examination.In an official update shared through...