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President Bola Tinubu has ordered Plateau State Governor Caleb Mutfwang to take decisive action in addressing the long-standing crisis in the state and to establish lasting peace. This directive follows a tragic attack on Zike hamlet in the Kimakpa community, Kwall district of Irigwe Chiefdom, Bassa Local Government Area, where 52 persons were confirmed killed […]

The U.S. dollar continued to struggle on Tuesday, hovering near multi-year lows against major currencies as market sentiment remained shaken by the unpredictability of American tariff policies. The dollar edged down to 142.99 yen, close to the six-month low of 142.05 it hit on Friday, while the euro traded at $1.136, just below the three-year […]

Controversial Nigerian singer Okikiola Badmus, popularly known as Portable, has been remanded at the Oke Kura Correctional Centre in Ilorin, Kwara State, following his failure to meet the bail conditions set by the Upper Area Court. The remand order came after his court appearance on Monday over charges of defamation of character filed against him […]

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Governors Forum has firmly declared that the party will not consider any coalition or merger with other political parties ahead of the 2027 general elections. This resolution was reached during the Forum’s 24th meeting for the 2025 political year, held on Monday at the Oyo State Governor’s Office, Agodi Secretariat, […]

A Chief Magistrate in the Rivers State Judiciary, Ejike George, has resigned from his position, citing deep concerns over the current political climate and governance structure in the state. His resignation, formally communicated in a letter dated April 11, 2025, was addressed to the Honourable Chief Judge of Rivers State through the Secretary of the […]

Labour Party’s former presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has paid a condolence visit to victims and survivors of the recent attacks in Bokkos Local Government Area of Plateau State, where dozens were reportedly killed and displaced. The visit, which took place on Sunday, was aimed at expressing solidarity with the affected communities and Governor Caleb Mutfwang. […]

The Nigerian presidency has dismissed concerns over a U.S. court ruling directing the FBI and DEA to release files related to President Bola Tinubu’s past involvement in a 1990s drug trafficking investigation in Chicago. The court order, issued by Judge Beryl Howell, followed FOIA requests by U.S. transparency advocate Aaron Greenspan, seeking information involving Tinubu […]

The recent political and legal crisis surrounding the declaration of a state of emergency in Rivers State has triggered a significant constitutional battle between the Federal Government and governors elected under the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). The Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Lateef Fagbemi (SAN), has begun draughting […]

In a sharp escalation of ongoing trade tensions, China on Friday announced a 125% tariff on U.S. goods, signalling it would no longer respond to future increases by the United States, declaring such actions economically meaningless. The move follows a week of financial turbulence marked by tit-for-tat trade measures between the world’s two largest economies. […]

The Petroleum Products Retail Outlets Owners Association of Nigeria (PETROAN) has hailed the Federal Executive Council’s decision to continue the Naira-for-Crude policy, saying it could significantly reduce petrol prices across the country. Speaking with journalists in Abuja, PETROAN’s National Public Relations Officer, Joseph Obele, said the association believes the move, alongside declining global oil prices, […]


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