95 m. ago Ekiti guber: We’re not jittery, but we won’t be complacent — Governor Oyebanji

Ahead of the off-cycle gubernatorial election in Ekiti State in 2026, the Governor of Ekiti State, Biodun Oyebanji, spoke to read more Ekiti guber: We’re not jittery, but we won’t be complacent — Governor Oyebanji

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3 h. ago Tension grips Kano communities as bandits kill three, abduct others

Tension has gripped some local government areas of Kano State following a series of bandit attacks that reportedly left three people dead and many abducted within the past week. The affected areas—Shanono, Bagwai, and Tsanyawa Local Government Areas—have continued to experience repeated incursions of armed bandits despite the deployment of heavily armed security personnel to […]

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3 h. ago Manufacturers cry out over exorbitant fines, threats of factory closure

The nation’s manufacturers have described the exorbitant fines being imposed on members and persistent threats of factory shutdown by state agents as evidence of over-regulation and policy inconsistency on the part of the government. The Director General, Manufacturers Association of Nigeria (MAN), Segun Ajayi-Kadir, who stated this at the public presentation of reports of Q3 […]

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4 h. ago Niger LG poll: INEC office set ablaze over missing result sheets

Democracy has come to stay, says gov The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) office in Nasko, Magama Ward, has been set on fire by angry residents following reports of missing result sheets in the election materials delivered for the upcoming local government election. Eyewitnesses revealed that electoral officials brought ballot papers to the area but […]

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4 h. ago ‘Christian genocide’: Trump orders US War Department to prepare possible action in Nigeria

In a post on his Truth Social account on Saturday, Trump accused the Nigerian government of allowing what he described as “killing of Christians.”

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5 h. ago Gov Eno Tasks Lokpobiri, Ekpo On Indigenous Contents At NCDMB

Akwa Ibom State governor, Umo Eno, has expressed appreciation to the two ministers from the state, Ekperikpe Ekpo (Gas Resources) and Senator Heineken Lokpobiri (Oil), for the honour done the State by hosting the National Content Development and Management Board (NCDMB) retreat in the state. Urging the duo to be good ambassadors of Nigeria and […]

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6 h. ago HAPAwards 2025: Monica Omorodion Swaida, Peter Lentini, Others Set For Honour In Los Angeles Today

The highly anticipated Hollywood and African Prestigious Awards (HAPAwards) 2025 will return to the entertainment capital of the world, today , Saturday, November 1, 2025 at Wilshire Ebell Theatre in Los Angeles. It promises an unforgettable night of celebration, culture and excellence. This year’s HAPAwards with theme – Driving Global Investment and Cultural integration, will […]

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6 h. ago Q3 2025: UBA records N538bn profit after tax, robust balance sheet

Africa’s Global Bank, United Bank for Africa (UBA) Plc, has announced its audited results for the third quarter ended September read more Q3 2025: UBA records N538bn profit after tax, robust balance sheet

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6 h. ago Sustained Reforms, Inclusive Financing Key To Surpassing 4% Growth – Edun

Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Mr Wale Edun, has reaffirmed the Federal Government’s resolve to sustain ongoing economic reforms and deepen inclusive financing as key drivers to achieving growth above four per cent. This is as he was invested as an honorary fellow of the Chartered Institute of Bankers of Nigeria […]

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12 h. ago Insecurity, democracy crises derailing integration in West Africa, says ECOWAS President

President of the ECOWAS Commission, Dr Omar Touray, on Saturday, said that West Africa is currently facing security and democracy crises that have threatened to derail the sub-region’s integration agenda. He made this known at the African Public Square (APS) Second Continental Edition Conference on Friday in Abuja, with the theme: Future Proofing Regional Integration […]

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12 h. ago ‘Christian genocide’: Trump threatens to stop aid, assistance to Nigeria

He wrote, “If the Nigerian Government continues to allow the killing of Christians, the U.S.A. will immediately stop all aid and assistance to Nigeria, and may very well go into...

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12 h. ago BREAKING: Trump Threatens To Stop Aid To Nigeria, Attack Terrorists

United States President, Donald Trump, has issued a warning to the Nigerian government, threatening to halt all US aid and assistance, including taking a military action if what he described as the “killing of Christians” continued in the country. In a post shared on his Truth Social account on Saturday night, Trump accused the Nigerian […]

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12 h. ago ‘Christian genocide’: Trump instructs US War Department to prepare possible action against Nigeria

In a post on his Truth Social account on Saturday, Trump accused the Nigerian government of allowing what he described as “killing of Christians.”

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13 h. ago Our administration is focused on delivering infrastructure, institutional reforms – Otti

…As Old Bende celebrates governors’ achievements Governor Alex Otti of Abia State has reassured Abians that his administration remained focused read more Our administration is focused on delivering infrastructure, institutional reforms – Otti

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13 h. ago Taraba Imposes Ban On Movement Of Live Birds Amid Bird Flu Outbreak

The Taraba State Government has imposed a ban on the movement of poultry products in Ibbi and Wukari local government areas of the State due to an outbreak of Avian Influenza (Bird Flu). Prof. Nicholas Namesan, the State’s Commissioner of Agriculture and Food Security, announced the ban during a press conference on Saturday in Jalingo. […]

Science

17 h. ago We’ve strengthened security agencies to end kidnapping — Oluyole LG boss

Chairman of Oluyole local government area in Oyo, Engineer Akeem Olatunji has declared that his administration has strengthened security agencies in a bid to

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18 h. ago Tinubu to Trump: Nigeria stands firmly as a democracy governed by constitutional guarantees of religious liberty

President Bola Tinubu has declared that Nigeria will remain firm as a democracy governed by a Constitution that guarantees religious read more Tinubu to Trump: Nigeria stands firmly as a democracy governed by constitutional guarantees of religious liberty

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18 h. ago Police Arrest 27 Suspects Over Murder Of 2 Brothers In Enugu

Operatives of the Enugu State Police Command have arrested 27 suspects in connection with the recent violent clashes in Umuchigbo-Nike, Enugu East local government area, where two brothers were gruesomely murdered and several houses, vehicles, and other properties were set ablaze or destroyed. Spokesman of the Command, SP Daniel Ndukwe, disclosed that preliminary investigation revealed […]

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18 h. ago FG, NARD in fresh dialogue as N11.99bn arrears payment begins

The federal government and the Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) have resumed high-level negotiations to resolve the ongoing nationwide read more FG, NARD in fresh dialogue as N11.99bn arrears payment begins

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18 h. ago FG disburses N43.3bn to doctors, reaffirms commitment to welfare

According to Balogun, the Federal Government, in collaboration with the Ministry of Finance, commenced the payment of seven months’ arrears of the 25% and 35% upward review of CONMESS and

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