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Five Years After Ikoyi Building Collapse, Lagos Records More Than 50 Further Incidents
Five years after the collapse of a 21-storey building on Gerrard Road in Ikoyi, Lagos, the tragedy remains a stark reminder of the persistent dangers associated with building failures, inadequate…
FG Considers Law to Protect Tinubu’s Economic Reforms From Reversal by Future Governments
The Federal Government is considering legislation intended to protect economic reforms introduced under President Bola Ahmed Tinubu from being reversed by successive administrations. The proposal was disclosed by the Minister…
Reps Urge FG to Hand Federal Roads to Private Investors, Reintroduce Toll Gates
The House of Representatives has urged the Federal Government to consider transferring the rehabilitation, maintenance and management of federal roads to private investors and reintroducing toll gates as part of…
Court Dismisses Emeka Ike’s ₦10bn Suit Against Wike’s Aide, INEC
The Federal High Court in Abuja has dismissed a ₦10 billion fundamental rights suit filed by Nollywood actor Emeka Ike against Lere Olayinka, Senior Special Assistant to the Minister of…
IGP Disu Proposes 200% Gratuity for Retired Police Officers Amid Pension Concerns
The Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Disu, has proposed a gratuity equivalent to 200 per cent under a potential reform of retirement benefits for police personnel, as authorities consider ways to…
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2027: Makinde Most Competent Presidential Candidate, Says Running Mate Lawal Daura
The Vice-Presidential candidate of the Allied Peoples Movement (APM), Alhaji Lawal Musa Daura, has described Oyo State Governor and party presidential candidate Seyi Makinde as the most competent contender for…
2027 Elections: INEC Chairman Joash Amupitan Warns Attackers of Corps Members, Electoral Officials
The Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Professor Joash Amupitan, has warned that anyone who attacks National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) members or electoral officials deployed for election…
Nigeria’s Insecurity Predates Tinubu’s Presidency, Yakubu Dogara Says, Citing Longstanding Causes
Former Speaker of the House of Representatives Yakubu Dogara has said Nigeria’s security challenges predate President Bola Tinubu’s administration, arguing that terrorism, insurgency, banditry and kidnapping have developed over many…
Tambuwal Condemns Alleged Attack on Sokoto ADC Governorship Candidate, Demands Investigation
Former Sokoto State Governor and senator representing Sokoto South, Aminu Waziri Tambuwal, has condemned an alleged attack on the governorship candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Manir Muhammad Dan’iya,…
2027: Makinde Most Competent Presidential Candidate, Says Running Mate Lawal Daura
The Vice-Presidential candidate of the Allied Peoples Movement (APM), Alhaji Lawal Musa Daura, has described Oyo State Governor and party presidential candidate Seyi Makinde as the most competent contender for…
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‘I Cry and Break Down Behind Closed Doors’ — Funke Akindele Opens Up About Pressures of Fame
Nollywood actress and filmmaker Funke Akindele has opened up about the emotional challenges of living in the public eye, revealing that she sometimes cries and breaks down in private despite…
Toluwanisings’ Burial Dispute: Daniel Regha Urges Family to Fight for Burial at Home
Nigerian social commentator Daniel Regha has weighed in on the ongoing dispute over the burial arrangements for late gospel musician ToluwaniSings, suggesting that the singer’s family should insist on burying…
‘Stop Acting Like Armed Robbers’ — Skales Criticises EFCC Over Lekki Sting Operation
Nigerian rapper Skales has criticised operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) following a controversial sting operation at an estate in Lekki, Lagos, in which dozens of people…
Toluwanisings’ Burial Saga: OAP Dotun Weighs In on the Spiritual and Moral Questions Surrounding Home Burials
Media personality and on-air presenter Dotun has weighed in on the controversy surrounding the proposed burial of late gospel singer Olayemi Bolaji, popularly known as Toluwanisings, at his residence. The…
‘Afrobeats Will Grow Bigger Through Unity and Collaboration’ — Blaqbonez
Nigerian rapper Blaqbonez has called for greater unity and collaboration among Afrobeats artistes, arguing that collective efforts could help expand the genre’s influence and strengthen the Nigerian music industry. The…
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CBN Urges Nigerians to Handle Naira Notes With Care, Pride and Dignity
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has urged Nigerians, particularly traders and other frequent users of cash, to handle naira notes with care, pride and dignity as part of efforts…
Nigerian Navy Imposes 13-Hour Curfew on Calabar–Oron Route
Movement restricted on key waterways to tackle piracy, kidnapping, and smuggling The Nigerian Navy has announced a 13-hour daily restriction on movement along the Calabar–Oron water channel in a bid…
Nigeria Calls for African Cooperation to Boost AI Capacity
NITDA pushes regional collaboration to strengthen AI infrastructure and digital sovereignty Nigeria has called on African countries to deepen cooperation in building artificial intelligence (AI) capacity, warning that the continent…
EFCC Boss Reveals 6-Month Money Laundering Probe Into Pastor Jerry Eze, Says No Evidence Found
Anti-graft commission clarifies investigation was based on intelligence reports before cleric was cleared of wrongdoing A statement attributed to the Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Ola…
Army Intercepts Suspected Bomb-Making Materials in Abuja
Troops arrest 11 suspects linked to alleged explosive device production in Kuje area. Troops of the Nigerian Army have intercepted 11 suspected criminals in Kuje Area Council of the Federal…