Presidency Dismisses World Bank Report on Poverty, Says Figures Outdated
The Presidency has rejected the World Bank’s recent report estimating that 139 million Nigerians are living in poverty, insisting that the figures do not reflect…
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Court Orders Arrest of Former INEC Chairman Mahmoud Yakubu for Contempt
The Federal High Court sitting in Osogbo, Osun State, has ordered the Inspector General of Police (IGP), Kayode Egbetokun, to arrest the former Chairman of…
CAN Clarifies Position on Alleged Christian Genocide in Nigeria
The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has clarified its position on reports alleging a “Christian genocide” in Nigeria, saying that while many Christian communities have…
FG Forms Expanded Negotiation Committee to Avert ASUU Strike
The Federal Government has announced the formation of an Expanded Negotiation Committee to fast-track ongoing discussions with unions across Nigeria’s tertiary institutions — a move…
Senate Approves Bill for 10-Year Passport Ban on Nigerians Convicted Abroad
The Nigerian Senate has passed a bill seeking to revoke the international passports of Nigerians convicted of crimes overseas for a minimum of ten years.…
DNA Testing vs. Islamic Law: Why Clerics Say It’s Forbidden for Muslim Couples
A prominent Islamic cleric, Dr. Sharafdeen Gbadebo, has sparked debate after cautioning Muslim couples against the use of DNA tests for paternity determination, declaring it…
PENGASSAN Dissolves NGIC, NGML Branch Executives Over Failure to Halt Gas Supply to Dangote Refinery
The Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria (PENGASSAN) has dissolved the branch executive councils of the Nigeria Gas Infrastructure Company Ltd (NGIC)…
NNPCL Increases Petrol Price to N905 per Litre
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) has increased the pump price of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) at its retail outlets. In areas such as…
Bandits Kill 27, Kidnap Woman and Two Children Near Kogi Senator’s Residence
At least 27 people were killed on Saturday when heavily armed bandits launched a deadly attack on communities in Yagba West Local Government Area of…
Team Brazil Triumphs at E1 Lagos GP, Secures First-Ever Win in Africa
Team Brazil capped off an impeccable weekend in Nigeria with a thrilling win at the E1 Lagos GP, seizing the maiden race in Africa to…