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In a long statement released by the Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Wale Edun, he provided details of how Nigeria’s economy has taken a new turn for the better, which is even reflected in the prices of items like rice, tomatoes, and other foodstuffs. The Minister, heaping praises on President […]
Report reaching me now says Rev. Uma Ukpai, the international evangelist who is the founder and president of Uma Ukpai Evangelistic Association, is dead at the age of 80.
President Bola Tinubu has come under fire from opposition parties and individuals on social media over the presidential pardon granted to convicts, including alleged drug lords and murderers. The presidency released a detailed list on Saturday of 175 individuals granted presidential pardon in 2025. Among them are late nationalist Herbert Macaulay, the late […]
President Bola Tinubu has appointed Joash Amupitan as the new chairperson of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). Joash Amupitan’s appointment follows the end of Mahmood Yakubu’s tenure as INEC Chairman. With his appointment, Amupitan is expected to strengthen the commission’s credibility, reinforce transparency, and chart a course for electoral reforms. WHO IS JOASH […]
Professor Joash Amupitan (SAN) has been appointed as the new Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission by President Bola Tinubu on the basis of neutrality, integrity, and an outstanding record of service. This is according to President Tinubu in a statement on Thursday through his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo […]
Embattled Minister of Innovation, Science and Technology, Uche Nnaji, has confirmed his resignation from his position over the controversial academic certificate crisis leveled against him by the Premium Times newspaper. The resignation letter was sent and confirmed by Bayo Onanuga, the Special Adviser on Information and Strategy to President Bola Tinubu. […]
There has been an ongoing argument that all a politician needs to contest for a position in the country is just a secondary school certificate. This comes following the certificate fraud allegations leveled against the Minister of Science, Technology and Innovation, Uche Nnaji, after a report revealed that the University of Nigeria, Nsukka, disowned […]
The 2025 Delta Principals’ Cup football competition sponsored by Zenith Bank PLC, has entered crucial stage with the emergence of quarterfinalists from the zonal playoffs decided last week in various centres across the state. Over 1,000 secondary schools registered for the annual youth developmental initiative which is in its 8th edition. The kick off […]
Atiku Abubakar has denied reports that he promised to step down for a “younger candidate” in the 2027 presidential election. Paul Ibe, his spokesman, said in a statement on Tuesday that the former vice-president was misquoted. “It has become necessary to clarify certain misrepresentations arising from the reportage of an interview granted by […]
Dozens of Nigerians remain behind bars in Ethiopia as efforts to repatriate them stall, following delays in finalising a crucial Memorandum of Understanding between both countries. The agreement, which would allow convicted Nigerians to serve the remainder of their sentences at home, has yet to be ratified by the Ethiopian government despite repeated diplomatic […]
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