Elections Nigeria Top Story

Presidential Election Tribunal to deliver verdict on Tinubu’s presidency challenge Wednesday

In a much-anticipated decision scheduled for Wednesday, the Presidential Election Petitions Tribunal (PEPT) is poised to render its verdict on petitions challenging the outcome of the presidential election that ushered Bola Tinubu into the highest office of the land, as announced by the court registrar on Monday. The presidential contest held in February saw Bola Read More…

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Diplomatic Relations Nigeria Top Story

President Bola Tinubu Orders Recall of Nigerian Ambassadors

President Bola Tinubu has issued an immediate directive for the recall of Nigeria’s ambassadors worldwide, as confirmed by his spokesperson on Saturday. Presidential spokesperson Ajuri Ngelale conveyed the President’s commitment to ensuring world-class efficiency and quality in both foreign and domestic service delivery to citizens, residents, and prospective visitors. It’s important to note that Nigeria’s Read More…

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Infrastructure Nigeria

Works Minister David Umahi says FG cannot reimburse federal road spend now

The Minister of Works, David Umahi, disclosed on Thursday that the federal government is currently unable to refund the funds expended by State Governments on Federal Roads. Minister Umahi made this statement during his visit to Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State in Ibadan. During his two-day working visit to Oyo State, Minister Umahi explained, Read More…

Nigeria Politics

Past presidential candidates urge Bola Tinubu to embrace government inclusivity

Several former presidential candidates from opposition political parties that participated in the 2023 presidential election have come together to request inclusion in President Bola Tinubu’s government. Amb. Felix Osakwe, the presidential candidate of the National Rescue Movement (NRM), conveyed this appeal on behalf of the “Forum of Concerned Presidential Candidates” during their visit to Alhaji Read More…

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Crime Cybercrime Nigeria Top Story

Unmasking the Web of Deceit: Investigating Internet Fraud in Nigeria

In the wake of Nigeria’s digital revolution, as the nation strives to embrace technological progress and financial inclusion, a stark and disconcerting reality has emerged: the rampant surge of internet fraud. This investigative report ventures into the intricate web of internet fraud that has entangled the Nigerian landscape, unravelling the intricate threads of data, statistics, Read More…

Cybercrime Nigeria Same-Sex Marriage

Nigerian Police arrest 67 people in Warri for same-sex union

In a recent development, Nigerian law enforcement undertook a decisive operation targeting an alleged same-sex wedding within the precincts of Warri, a bustling southern city nestled within the Delta state. The act in question stands in contravention of prevailing legal statutes within the nation, which steadfastly prohibit such unions. An official communiqué claims that authorities Read More…

Crime Nigeria Terrorism Top Story

Remi Tinubu honours victims of 2011 UN Building terror attack in Abuja

In a poignant tribute, the First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, paid her respects to the victims of the August 26, 2011 terrorist attack on the UN building in Abuja. This solemn occasion also witnessed Mrs. Tinubu laying a solemn wreath at the UN staff memorial cenotaph. Following the wreath-laying, Mrs. Tinubu delivered a succinct address Read More…

Nigeria Obituary

President Bola Tinubu mourns national flag designer Pa Taiwo Akinkunmi

President Bola Tinubu has extended his heartfelt condolences to the family of the late Pa Taiwo Akinkunmi, who, at the age of 87, has left this mortal coil. Pa Taiwo Akinkunmi holds the distinction of being the visionary mind behind Nigeria’s iconic national flag, crafted in 1958. The President’s sympathies were conveyed through a statement Read More…

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Niger Republic Nigeria Top Story

Tinubu calls for peaceful resolution in Niger crisis through diplomacy

President Bola Tinubu has instructed the delegation of Muslim Ulamas mediating in the Niger Republic crisis to return to the junta to establish a preliminary commitment. Following a private meeting with the president, Ustaz Abdullahi Bala-Lau, the leader of the delegation, stated that Tinubu was keen on avoiding the use of force to resolve the Read More…