Obi Not Interested In A Merger That Is Only Seeking Power, Says Tanko
Yunusa Tanko says Peter Obi will only work in a merger that makes Nigeria work and not one that is only interested in seeking power. There have been reports about…
Army Announces Immediate Reopening Of Banex Plaza
Following several days of closure, the Nigerian Army has announced immediate reopening of Banex Plaza in Wuse, Abuja. In a statement on Monday, the spokesperson for the Army, Major General…
‘His Footprints Will Remain Indelible’, Olukoyede Pays Tribute To Lamorde
The Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Ola Olukoyede, has paid tribute to one of his predecessors in office, Ibrahim Lamorde, whose death was announced on Sunday.…
Kogi Governorship: Ajaka Vows ‘To Take Fight To Very End’
Following the affirmation of the election of Usman Ododo as the governor of Kogi State by the Kogi State Governorship Election Petition Tribunal, the Social Democratic Party (SDP) candidate, Murtala…
Court Bars Bayero From Parading Self As Emir, Orders Police To Evict Him From Palace
A Kano High Court has ordered Aminu Ado Bayero to cease parading from himself as the 15th Emir of Kano and also directed the police to evict him from the…
Police Uncover Plans To Unleash Mayhem In Kano
Amid the Emirship tussle in Kano State, the police have uncovered plans to unleash mayhem in the North-West state. The Police Commissioner in the state, Husaini Gumel, stated this in…
FG Postpones Inauguration, Retreat For Federal Institutions’ Governing Councils
The Federal Ministry of Education has postponed the inauguration and retreat for pro-chancellors, chairmen and members of governing councils of federal tertiary institutions. A statement by the ministry signed by…
‘We Have No Hand In Kano Emirate Tussle’- Army
The Nigerian Army has denied any involvement in the ongoing emirate tussle in Kano State, contrary to insinuations by the Kano state chapter of the Nigerian Bar Association. On Thursday,…
Emirship Tussle: Kano Deputy Gov Apologises To Ribadu, Withdraws Allegations
Kano State Deputy Governor, Aminu Gwarzo, has retracted his statement accusing the National Security Adviser (NSA), Nuhu Ribadu, of interfering in the Kano emirate tussle. At a press conference late…
Cross River Assembly Reaffirms Ayambem As 10th Speaker
The 10th Assembly of Cross River State has unanimously reaffirmed Rt. Hon. Elvert Ayambem, as the 10th Assembly of Cross River State. The reaffirmation of Ayambem followed a rapprochement brokered…
Indonesia’s Mount Ibu Erupts Again, Spews Hot Ash And Sand
A volcano in eastern Indonesia spewed a six-kilometre cloud of ash into the sky on Monday in the latest of nearly 100 eruptions since early this year. The fresh eruption…
Two Dead As Cyclone Batters Bangladesh And India
Fierce gales and crashing waves smashed into the low-lying coast of Bangladesh and India on Monday, as an intense cyclone started to weaken as it progressed deeper inland. Two people…
Papua New Guinea Reports More Than 2,000 People Buried In Landslide
Papua New Guinea informed the UN on Monday that more than 2,000 people were buried in a massive landslide that swept over a remote village, according to a copy of…
Media Watchdog Files ICC Case Over Journalists’ Deaths In Gaza
Media watchdog Reporters Without Borders (RSF) said on Monday it had filed a complaint with the International Criminal Court over Palestinian journalists killed or injured in Gaza. RSF said it…
Shippers’ Council Prioritises FG Directives on Non-oil Sector Diversification
Shippers’ Council Prioritises FG Directives on Non-oil Sector Diversification Mr Pius Akutah, the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Nigerian Shippers’ Council (NSC) has reaffirmed the Federal Government’s commitment to…
Technical Team Validates Nigeria’s bid to Host $5bn AEB Headquarters
Technical Team Validates Nigeria’s bid to Host $5bn AEB Headquarters A Joint Technical Inspection Team has validated Nigeria’s readiness to host the headquarters of the five billion dollars African Energy…
FCMB to Raise Additional N150bn in Q3 2024
FCMB to Raise Additional N150bn in Q3 2024 FCMB Group Plc says it has sought shareholders’ approval to raise additional capital of N150 billion by the third quarter of the…
NGX Delists Arbico Plc after 46 years, Investors Lose N290bn
NGX Delists Arbico Plc after 46 years, Investors Lose N290bn The Nigerian Exchange Ltd. (NGX) says it has delisted the entire issued share capital of Arbico Plc from its daily…
NAHCO Plans to Diversify, Targets N100bn in 5 years
NAHCO Plans to Diversify, Targets N100bn in 5 years The Nigerian Aviation Handling Company Plc (NAHCO aviance) says it aims to reach N100 billion in revenue over the next five…
Man United Beats City 2-1 to Win FA Cup
Man United Beats City 2-1 to Win FA Cup Manchester United (Man U) defied the odds to beat Manchester City 2-1 in the FA Cup final on Saturday. United, who…