Naira Falls to N1,425 Amid Rising Dollar Demand Over Middle East Tensions
The Nigerian naira has depreciated further in the foreign exchange market, hitting N1,425 per dollar on Monday, March 9, amid rising demand…
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Akpabio Urges Nigerians to Engage Lawmakers as Senate Resumes for 2026 Budget Defence
ABUJA — President of the Senate, Senator Godswill Akpabio, has urged Nigerians to actively engage their elected representatives and present their concerns,…
At Least 14 Killed as Boko Haram, ISWAP Launch Coordinated Attacks on Nigerian Military Bases
MAIDUGURI — At least 14 people, including 10 soldiers, were killed on Monday after suspected jihadist fighters launched a series of coordinated…
LAGOS — The Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) says 41 ships carrying petroleum products, food items and other goods are expected to arrive at Lagos ports between March 10 and March 16.
The NPA disclosed this in its daily Shipping Position report released to journalists on Tuesday in Lagos. According to the authority, the…
Gunmen Demand ₦100 Million for Release of Ondo LCDA Secretary Joseph Aladesuyi
ONDO — Kidnappers holding Joseph Aladesuyi, secretary of Okeluju Local Council Development Area (LCDA) in Akoko North West Local Government Area, Ondo…
Labour Party State Chairmen Urge INEC to Block Senator Nenadi Usman’s Rescheduled Congress
ABUJA — The Labour Party State Chairmen Forum (LPSCF) has called on the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to take decisive action…
Human Rights Lawyer Sir Ifeanyi Ejiofor Demands Release of Igbo Youths Detained at Wawa Barracks
ENUGU — Sir Ifeanyi Ejiofor, a prominent Nigerian human rights lawyer and lead counsel for the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), has…
Trial Date Set for Man Accused of Calling Military to Overthrow Tinubu Government
FCT, Abuja – The Federal High Court in Abuja has fixed May 18 and 19 for the trial of Innocent Chukwuma, who…
Rivers Assembly Speaker Grills Commissioner Nominee Over Tax Clearance; Sparks Online Debate
FCT, Abuja – Tension flared at the Rivers State House of Assembly during the screening of commissioner nominees submitted by Governor Siminalayi…
Senator Ndume Demands Action from President Tinubu as Boko Haram Abductions Spike in Borno
FCT, Abuja – Senator Ali Ndume has urged President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to turn his nationwide security emergency declaration into tangible action,…
Iran Appoints Mojtaba Khamenei as Supreme Leader Amid Intensifying War; Nigeria Faces Soaring Fuel Prices and Economic Shock
Iran has installed Mojtaba Khamenei, son of former Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, as the country’s new Supreme Leader, marking the first…
Massive Fire Destroys Rice-Laden Trailer, Damages Oyo School Property
A trailer carrying hundreds of bags of rice was completely engulfed in flames while in motion along the Ogbomoso–Oyo Road at Sekona,…
Beverly Osu Claims She Was Underpaid Despite Stellar Entertainment Career
Nigerian actress, model, and reality TV star Beverly Osu has opened up about what she describes as being underpaid in the entertainment…
APGA Demands Abaribe, Ikwechegh Vacate National Assembly Seats After Defecting to ADC, Labour Party
Fresh political tension is brewing in Abia State after the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) demanded that two federal lawmakers — Senator…
Fire Outbreak Sparks Panic at Abuja Federal Secretariat, Head of Civil Service Office Affected
A fire outbreak triggered panic on Monday morning after flames engulfed part of the Federal Secretariat complex in Abuja, disrupting activities and…
Transformer Explosion Sparks Fire, Destroys Shops at Aliade Main Market in Benue
At least three shops were destroyed after a power transformer exploded at the entrance of Aliade Main Market in Gwer East Local…