Malami condemns EFCC invasion of his premises
Abuja: Former Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice Abubakar Malami, SAN, has accused the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) of unlawful invasion of his residential and…
PDP remains platform to contest 2027 election, Makinde tells loyalists
Ibadan: Gov. Seyi Makinde of OyoState, says the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) remains the only platform that all aspirants for various political seats would contest during the 2027 general election.…
FG making progress in fight against corruption – Information minister
Abuja: Minister of Information and National Orientation, Alhaji Mohammed Idris, says Nigeria is not only committed to fighting corruption, but also making steady and measurable progress following the government’s anti-graft…
CPPE rejects proposal to impose additional tax on beverage sector
Lagos: The Centre for the Promotion of Private Enterprise (CPPE) has opposed calls for additional taxation on Sugar-Sweetened Beverages (SSBs), describing the proposal as ill-conceived and poorly timed. The Founder,…
Middle East crisis: China urges immediate ceasefire
Beijing: Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson has urged relevant parties in the Middle East crisis to bring an immediate ceasefire and return to peace and dialogue as soon as possible. Spokesperson…
Philippine president declares national energy emergency
Manila: Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos on Tuesday declared a state of national energy emergency amid the Middle East conflict. The executive order signed by Marcos said the “resulting imminent danger”…
Dangote warns of global oil shocks, commends Tinubu’s UK visit
Lagos: A foremost industrialist, Alhaji Aliko Dangote, has warned that Middle-East tensions driving global oil volatility could have far-reaching consequences for Nigeria and African economies. Dangote spoke on Monday in…
Zoning arrangement ‘ll guide our National Convention – PDP
Abuja: The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) says zoning arrangement shall serve as the guiding framework for its forthcoming National Convention, scheduled for March 29 and 30 in Abuja. The party…
NEMA receives 708 stranded Nigerians from Republic of Niger
Kano: The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) on Monday received 708 stranded Nigerians from Niamey, Niger Republic. The Head of Operations, NEMA Kano Office, Dr Nura Abdullahi, made this known…
CAF Demands $30m Fee From Kenya To Secure AFCON 2027 Hosting Role
The Confederation of African Football has formally instructed Kenya to pay a $30 million hosting commitment fee as confirmation of its readiness to co-host the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations…