41 m. ago Enugu APC crisis: Factional chair announces Agballa, others expulsion

The All Progressives Congress acting chairman in Enugu State, Alphonsus Nwafor, on Tuesday, announced the expulsion of the suspended state chairman, Ugochukwu Agballa, and eight other self-acclaimed executive members for gross misconduct. In a statement issued at the end of its executive meeting, Chief Charles-Solo Akor, the state publicity secretary, claimed that Agballa and the Read More

Politics

83 m. ago Remove Sections In Tax Reform Bill Conflicting With Sharia Law – NSCIA Tells Senate

Nigerian Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs has appealed to Senate to remove sections of the controversial tax reform bills that conflict with Sharia law. NSCIA, in a letter submitted to the upper chamber on Tuesday, urged the lawmakers to address some parts regarding marriage and inheritance in the bill. The council also called on the […] The post Remove Sections In Tax Reform Bill Conflicting With Sharia Law – NSCIA Tells Senate appeared first on Information Nigeria.

Economics

1 hour ago Anambra guber: Supporters purchase APC forms, urge Edozie Madu to join race

From Romanus Ugwu, Abuja Supporters and Stakeholders from Anambra State have purchased the All Progressives Congress (APC) expression of interest and nomination forms for Edozie Madu, to contest the November 8 Anambra off-cycle governorship election. The stakeholders under the umbrella of Save Anambra Movement (SAM) also pleaded with the aspirant to rescue the State from […] The post Anambra guber: Supporters purchase APC forms, urge Edozie Madu to join race appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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1 hour ago Nigeria’s LNG loses $380m in London court over 19 undelivered cargoes

A London court has ruled that Nigeria LNG Limited, the country’s biggest gas exporter must pay $380 million to global read more Nigeria’s LNG loses $380m in London court over 19 undelivered cargoes

Transport

2 h. ago Removal of CJ, suspension of 13 assembly members unjust, legislative rascality – APC Elders’ Council

From Scholastica Hir, Makurdi Members of the Elders’ Council of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the Benue North-West Senatorial District of Benue state, have expressed concerns over recent developments in the political landscape of the state. The elders who condemned, in strong terms, the “purported removal of the state Chief Judge, Justice Maurice Ikpambese […] The post Removal of CJ, suspension of 13 assembly members unjust, legislative rascality – APC Elders’ Council appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

Politics

2 h. ago OPEC restates commitment to unlocking Africa’s oil potential

The Secretary-General of the Organisation of the Petroleum Exporting Countries, Haitham Al-Ghais, has reaffirmed the organisation’s commitment to unlocking Africa’s full oil potential, emphasising that it remains a top priority for OPEC. Speaking during the opening ceremony of the eighth edition of the Nigerian International Energy Summit on Tuesday in Abuja, Al-Ghais stated that the Read More

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3 h. ago We control 50% of Nigeria’s oil production, say local oil producers

The Independent Petroleum Group (IPPG) has applauded the federal government on the conclusion of the divestment deals by International Oil read more We control 50% of Nigeria’s oil production, say local oil producers

Politics

3 h. ago Naira crude sales boost local refineries, cut FX risks – Tinubu

The Federal Government said the introduction of the sale of crude oil in Naira was a strategic move to enhance the operational efficiency of local refineries by reducing foreign exchange risks and transaction costs. President Bola Tinubu made this known on Tuesday, while officially declaring the eighth edition of the Nigeria International Energy Summit open Read More

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4 h. ago APC’s Tony Okocha accuses Gov Fubara of courting anarchy with disobedience to court rulings

…Fears that aggrieved parties may resort to self-help Gov Sim Fubara has been pointedly accused of courting anarchy in Rivers read more APC’s Tony Okocha accuses Gov Fubara of courting anarchy with disobedience to court rulings

Politics

4 h. ago JUST IN: Natasha sues Akpabio for defamation, demands N1.3bn damages

Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan has filed a lawsuit against the President of the Senate, Senator Godswill Akpabio, for alleged defamation. The PUNCH reports that Akpoti-Uduaghan raised concerns after her Senate seat was reassigned following a reshuffle triggered by opposition members switching to the majority wing. She resisted the relocation, leading to a confrontation between her and Read More

Politics

4 h. ago JUST IN: Natasha sues Akpabio for defamation, demands N100.3bn damages

Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan has filed a lawsuit against the President of the Senate, Senator Godswill Akpabio, for alleged defamation. The PUNCH reports that Akpoti-Uduaghan raised concerns after her Senate seat was reassigned following a reshuffle triggered by opposition members switching to the majority wing. She resisted the relocation, leading to a confrontation between her and Read More

Politics

5 h. ago Beige Africa, KIBA Foundation Launch Financial Literacy Illustration Book

Beige Africa, in collaboration with the KIBA Foundation, has launched a Financial Literacy Illustration Book aimed at equipping African children with essential money management skills. The initiative, dedicated to the memory of Miss Abisola Kamson, targeted children aged 5 to 13 and sought to instill financial literacy in them from an early age. As part […]

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5 h. ago UK: Keir Starmer to raise defense spending to 2.5% of GDP by 2027

Tribune Online UK: Keir Starmer to raise defense spending to 2.5% of GDP by 2027 “We must change our national security posture because a generational challenge demands a generational response,” Starmer said. UK: Keir Starmer to raise defense spending to 2.5% of GDP by 2027 Tribune Online

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5 h. ago Recognise Abiola as former president, Orji Kalu tells Tinubu

Former Abia State Governor and current Senator for Abia North, Orji Uzor Kalu, has called on President Bola Tinubu to officially recognise the late Chief MKO Abiola as one of Nigeria’s past presidents. Kalu suggested that Abiola’s portrait should be placed alongside those of other former leaders at the Presidential Villa as a sign of Read More

Politics

6 h. ago APC disowns Delta leadership council, says body not party organ

The National Working Committee of the All Progressives Congress has dismissed reports suggesting it approved the inauguration of a leadership council in its Delta State chapter. In a statement issued on Tuesday, in Abuja, the party’s National Publicity Secretary, Felix Morka, clarified that the NWC had not granted such approval. “The attention of the National Read More

Politics

8 h. ago Declare Abiola Nigeria’s President posthumously, Kalu tells Tinubu

Tribune Online Declare Abiola Nigeria’s President posthumously, Kalu tells Tinubu … ask IBB to write vol. II, name those who annulled June 12 election Former Governor of Abia State, Sen. Orji Uzor Kalu, has called on President Bola Tinubu to declare the late Chief MKO Abiola one of Nigeria’s presidents posthumously. Kalu said Abiola’s portrait should also be hung among the portraits of Nigerian presidents. […] Declare Abiola Nigeria’s President posthumously, Kalu tells Tinubu Tribune Online

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8 h. ago Bybit: North Korean hackers steal record $1.5bn in single crypto heist 

Tribune Online Bybit: North Korean hackers steal record $1.5bn in single crypto heist  “We’ve never seen anything on this scale before. The ability of these illicit financial networks to absorb such huge amounts of money so quickly is deeply concerning,” he said. Bybit: North Korean hackers steal record $1.5bn in single crypto heist  Tribune Online

Technology

8 h. ago ‘Help Us Save Anambra’, Stakeholders Buy APC Guber Form For Edozie Madu

Political stakeholders from Anambra State have appealed to Hon. Edozie Madu to contest for the November 8 governorship election in the State on the platform of the All Progressives Congress (APC). The appeal was made after the stakeholders on the platform of Save Anambra Movement (SAM) took it upon themselves to purchase the Expression of […]

Politics

8 h. ago Release LG allocations to reinstated chairmen, APC chieftain urges FG

An All Progressives Congress chieftain, Olatunbosun Oyintiloye, has called on the Federal Government to release monthly allocations to the court-reinstated APC-elected local government chairmen in Osun State. Oyintiloye made this appeal in a statement issued on Tuesday after addressing newsmen in Osogbo, the state capital. While making the appeal, he insisted that the state government Read More

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8 h. ago Police arrest Rivers woman over ₦523,600 ATM card swap fraud

Operatives of the Rivers State Police Command have arrested a woman allegedly involved in an Automated Teller Machine debit card swap fraud worth over ₦500,000 in Port Harcourt. The police, in a statement issued in Port Harcourt on Tuesday by the command’s spokesperson, Grace Iringe-Koko, identified the suspect as 35-year-old Blessing Oleru. Iringe-Koko said her Read More

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