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Salihu Dangoje Elected New Kebbi Assembly Speaker

KEY POINTS • Salihu Maikasuwa-Dangoje has been elected Speaker of the Kebbi State House of Assembly. • His emergence followed the death of former Speaker Mohammed Usman-Zuru in Egypt. • Lawmakers unanimously backed his nomination during plenary in Birnin Kebbi. The Kebbi State House of Assembly has elected...

Court Orders Sowore to Open Defence in Defamation Trial Over Tinubu Remarks

KEY POINTS • A Federal High Court in Abuja has directed Omoyele Sowore to begin his defence in a criminal defamation case. • The case involves allegations that Sowore called President Bola Tinubu a “criminal” in social media posts. • The trial will proceed on a day-to-day...

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Nigeria Power Supply Falls Below 4,000MW Amid Dangote Dispute

Nigeria’s power supply drops below 4,000MW amid Dangote-PENGASSAN clash, deepening outages and raising fears of broader economic consequences.

Otedola Sues Umar Sani for ₦1 Billion Over Allegations

Otedola denies complicity in subsidy fraud, sues Umar Sani for ₦1 billion, and calls on Tinubu to release subsidy audit report.

Nigeria’s Biotech Agency Reassures Public on GMO Safety

Nigeria’s biotech agency assures citizens of GMO safety, stressing compliance with global standards and benefits for farmers and consumers.

Nigeria Secures Global Recognition For Tax-ID

Nigeria’s tax ID system gains global recognition with ISO registration and Peppol integration, strengthening compliance and trade.

Adamawa ADC Gives Atiku End-Year Membership Ultimatum

The Adamawa ADC gave Atiku Abubakar a membership ultimatum, warning he must register or lose recognition in the party

Pesticides Threaten Nigeria’s Food Security, Exports

Experts warn Nigeria loses millions in food exports yearly as hazardous pesticides threaten health, soil, and international credibility.

UN Chief Warns of Rising Nuclear Threat

UN chief António Guterres warns nuclear threat is accelerating, urging disarmament as new technologies raise global risks of conflict escalation

Mary Jane Unveils Gammy And The Living Things

Mary Jane’s animation dream comes alive with Gammy & The Living Things, showcasing African storytelling and inspiring young creatives.

Nigeria at 65: How Oil Mismanagement Stalled Industrial Growth

Nigeria’s reliance on crude oil revenue derailed manufacturing growth, leaving the nation dependent on imports and facing deep economic struggles.

Lagos Government Demolishes 19 Buildings at Trade Fair

Lagos demolished 19 Trade Fair Plaza buildings under tight security, sparking outrage among traders who claimed they were not warned

Voter apathy weakens registration in South-East, South-South

Low voter registration in South-East and South-South raises concerns as citizens cite mistrust in INEC, poor awareness, and economic hardship.

Otedola Raises Stake in First HoldCo by ₦2.01 Billion

Femi Otedola increases stake in First HoldCo by N2.01 billion, strengthening his hold in Nigeria’s oldest financial institution.

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Salihu Dangoje Elected New Kebbi Assembly Speaker

KEY POINTS • Salihu Maikasuwa-Dangoje has been elected Speaker of the Kebbi State House of...

Court Orders Sowore to Open Defence in Defamation Trial Over Tinubu Remarks

KEY POINTS • A Federal High Court in Abuja has directed Omoyele Sowore to begin...

Reps Session Turns Rowdy Over Minority Leader Endorsement Dispute

KEY POINTS • House of Representatives proceedings became heated after Philip Agbese alleged his signature...

Police Arrest Man Behind Fake AI Voice of Tinubu

KEY POINTS Police have arrested Ifechukwu Dennis, accused of creating and circulating an AI-generated...