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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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FG Declares Carter Bridge ‘Irredeemable,’ Plans New Alignment

The Federal Government says Carter Bridge in Lagos is in a critical state and may be beyond repair, with plans for a new alignment underway.

Bomadi Women’s Group Endorses Mutu, Plans 1,000-Woman March

Bomadi women’s forum rallies 1,000 women in a planned march to back Mutu ahead of the 2027 elections.

Qatar Bans Solo Nigerian Men From Tourist, Transit Visas

Qatar has stopped issuing visas to Nigerian men travelling alone, a move that could hurt business, transit travel, and diplomatic ties.

Government Rules Out Immediate Plan for 5% Fuel Tax

Nigeria rules out plans to start the 5 percent fuel tax now. Officials say the levy will go only into repairing roads.

PDP and SANs Challenge Senate Blocking Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan Return

Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan Senate suspension sparks PDP protests and SAN criticism as legal experts argue the senator should resume after serving six months

NCAA Summons 13 Airlines Over Growing Flight Delays, Cancellations

NCAA calls emergency meeting with 13 airlines over rising flight delays and cancellations, warning of tougher sanctions and stricter passenger protections

Dangote Refinery Says Tanker Strike Won’t Disrupt Fuel Supply

Dangote Refinery says tanker drivers’ strike will not affect fuel supply, reassuring Nigerians of stable operations and uninterrupted distribution systems.

Jonathan’s Camp Courts Peter Obi for 2027 Election

Jonathan courts Peter Obi as PDP pushes a Southern coalition to take on Tinubu in 2027, despite doubts over Jonathan’s eligibility.

NDLEA Dismantles International Drug Cartel With Global Links

NDLEA dismantles a global drug cartel spanning Brazil, UK and Australia after coordinated raids and arrests.

Femi Otedola’s Memoir Tops Amazon Business Rankings

Otedola memoir Amazon success signals a milestone for African business literature, blending personal narrative with lessons from a billionaire entrepreneur.

Femi Otedola Spends $15 Million on Daughter Temi’s Wedding

Temi Otedola wedding cost $15 million across Monaco, Dubai, and Iceland, setting a record as Africa’s most expensive and glamorous celebration

UN, Atiku, Obi Condemn Killing of 63 People in Borno

Borno killings spark outrage as UN, Atiku, and Obi demand urgent action against worsening insecurity.

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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...