By Ade Oyeyemi President Bola Tinubu has urged the House of Representatives to approve the Niger Delta Development Commission’s 2026 statutory budget, with youth empowerment, electricity, education, healthcare, security and agriculture among its key priorities. Tinubu made the request in a letter dated August 20, 2026, addressed to the Speaker of the House of Representatives, […]
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By Ade Oyeyemi President Bola Tinubu has left Paris, France, for Nigeria after concluding his working vacation abroad. Tinubu is expected to arrive at the Murtala Muhammed Airport in Lagos later on Tuesday before proceeding with a series of engagements in the state. The President is scheduled to honour the memory of the late Chief […]
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By Ade Oyeyemi Former Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Babachir Lawal, has claimed that the late former President Muhammadu Buhari found it difficult to manage political relationships with people from the South-West. Lawal said Buhari appeared to rely on his relationship with former President Bola Tinubu and a founding chieftain of the All […]
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By Ade Oyeyemi The Islamic clerics abducted by suspected bandits while travelling to Talata Mafara, Zamfara State, have remained in captivity more than two weeks after they were seized. The clerics were travelling along the Dakko–Damri feeder road in Bakura Local Government Area on September 12 when their vehicle was reportedly intercepted by armed men. […]
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By Ade Oyeyemi The Anambra State Government has commenced moves to prosecute individuals who prevent women and girls from inheriting property on the basis of their gender. The state Attorney-General and Commissioner for Justice, Tobechukwu Nweke, SAN, disclosed this in a letter addressed to the Nigeria Police Force, directing the police to investigate complaints involving […]
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Crude oil prices rose to $107 per barrel on Monday from $104, before retreating to $105 as Qatar planned fresh talks between the United States and Iran in a renewed effort to end the war and reopen the Strait of Hormuz. According to Reuters, the proposed diplomatic engagement comes amid continued disruptions to oil shipments […]
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The Federal High Court in Abuja’s order directing the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority to continue granting and renewing petroleum products import licences has opened a fresh battle over fuel imports as domestic refining capacity expands. The ruling has put the court’s decision in Abuja alongside a pending suit by Dangote Petroleum Refinery […]
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The Nigeria Labour Congress, Kebbi State Council, has commended Governor Nasir Idris for approving consequential salary adjustments and responsibility allowances for primary school teachers in the state. The state NLC Chairman, Murtala Usman, gave the commendation in a statement on Monday, describing the development as a major boost to the welfare of primary school teachers. […]
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Marine and Blue Economy minister Gboyega Oyetola By John Dike, Osogbo The All Progressives Congress (APC) candidate in the last governorship election in Osun State, Asiwaju Bola Oyebamiji, and the state chapter of the party have felicitated the Minister of Marine and Blue Economy and former governor, Dr Adegboyega Oyetola, on his 72nd birthday. Oyebamiji […]
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By Ade Oyeyemi The presidential candidate of the African Action Congress, Omoyele Sowore, has alleged that President Bola Tinubu is receiving medical treatment in France. Sowore made the allegation on Monday during an interview on Arise Television’s Prime Time, while commenting on the President’s continued stay outside Nigeria. Tinubu travelled out of Nigeria on August […]
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