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Members of the United Kingdom’s Parliament have called on the Prime Minister, Sir Keir Starmer, to confront President Bola Tinubu over the killing of Christians in Nigeria during the Nigerian leader’s upcoming state visit to the UK. President Tinubu, accompanied by his wife, Oluremi Tinubu, is set to be hosted by the King and Queen […]

Rising security and welfare concerns have emerged in Akure, the Ondo State capital, following the increasing number of Almajiri children, both boys and girls, roaming major streets, markets and residential areas without supervision. Rising security and welfare concerns have emerged in Akure, the Ondo State capital, following the increasing number of Almajiri children, both boys […]

President Bola Tinubu will depart Abuja on Tuesday for a state visit to the United Kingdom at the invitation of King Charles III and his wife, Queen Camilla. This was disclosed in a statement on Monday by the President’s Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga. According to him, the President will travel with […]

The Vice-Chancellor of Elizade University, Ilara-Mokin, Ondo State, Prof Philip Gbenro Oguntunde, has called on government at all levels to prioritise competence and professionalism in appointing individuals to key and strategic positions, warning that political patronage often undermines effective governance and institutional performance. He spoke while receiving the executive members of the Nigerian Institute of […]

orede Fasoyin, son of renowned Christ Apostolic Church gospel singer, Mrs Deborah Fasoyin, popularly known for the song “Odun n Lo Sopin,” has debunked viral reports claiming that his mother is dead. Fasoyin, son of the veteran singer, dismissed the claim on Monday, saying the reports circulating on social media were false. The rumour had […]

President Bola Tinubu has sworn in Prof. Taiwo Oyedele as the Minister of State for Finance at the Presidential Villa in Abuja. His appointment followed his nomination by the president to replace Doris Uzoka-Anite, who was recently redeployed to the Ministry of Budget and National Planning, marking her third portfolio in the current administration. Before […]

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has directed the Renewed Hope Ambassadors, a political support group backing his administration, to distribute rice across Nigeria to support citizens observing Ramadan and Lent. The directive was disclosed by the Director-General of the group and Governor of Imo State, Hope Uzodinma, in a statement issued on Saturday. According to Uzodinma, […]

Socio-cultural groups operating under the umbrella of Ethnic Youth Leaders across Nigeria have defended the Dangote Petrochemical Refinery over the recent increase in the ex-depot price of petrol. The refinery had raised the ex-depot price of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) to N1,175 per litre, reversing an earlier reduction of N100 announced earlier in the week. […]

Agency Report Oil prices jumped further above $100 Monday and Asian stocks mostly fell as the Iran war moved into a third week with both sides showing no sign of backing down and diplomats trying to ensure safe passage for tankers through the crucial Strait of Hormuz. Crude shot up in the opening minutes after […]

The Federal Government says it has uncovered an attempt by an embattled mining company, Jupiter Ltd, to launch what it described as a “campaign of calumny” against Nigeria during the planned state visit of President Bola Tinubu to the United Kingdom, following a dispute over revoked mineral licences. The Ministry of Solid Minerals Development said […]