Keeping Them Honest

28/07/2025

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28/07/2025

Former Managing Director of the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), Mr Ima Niboro yesterday lauded Gov. Sheriff Oborevwori of Delta for his leadership style that has transformed and impacted the people of the state.

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Former Managing Director of the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), Mr Ima Niboro yesterday lauded Gov. Sheriff Oborevwori of Delta for his leadership style that has transformed and impacted the people of the state. Niboro, according to a statement from Government House which was made available to newsmen...

28/07/2025

The Nigerian Senate has dismissed reports of a rift between Senate President Godswill Akpabio and Senate Leader Opeyemi Bamidele.

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The Nigerian Senate has dismissed reports of a rift between Senate President Godswill Akpabio and Senate Leader Opeyemi Bamidele. The Nigerian Senate has refuted claims of a disagreement between Senate President Godswill Akpabio and Senate Leader Opeyemi Bamidele, describing the reports as entirely....

28/07/2025

The agitation for the creation of additional states dominated discussions at the public hearing on the Review of the 1999 Constitution, with advocates citing development, equity, and security as key motivations for their demands.

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By Yinka Giwa The agitation for the creation of additional states dominated discussions at the public hearing on the Review of the 1999 Constitution, with advocates citing development, equity, and security as key motivations for their demands. These proposals were tabled at the North-West Centre A Z...

28/07/2025

The Petroleum Products Retail Outlets Owners Association of Nigeria (PETROAN) has issued a strong caution to the Federal Government, urging it to halt any hasty or lopsided sale of Nigeria’s refineries and national assets without proper strategic review and stakeholder involvement.

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…Cites Eleme, NAFCON as Lessons from Past Mistakes The Petroleum Products Retail Outlets Owners Association of Nigeria (PETROAN) has issued a strong caution to the Federal Government, urging it to halt any hasty or lopsided sale of Nigeria’s refineries and national assets without proper strategi...

28/07/2025

Nigeria’s rising debt burden became a flashpoint for political confrontation yesterday as opposition parties launched scathing criticisms against the Tinubu administration, accusing it of reckless borrowing and worsening economic hardship for Nigerians.

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…APC Chief Counters, Says “2027 is Settled” By John Paul Nigeria’s rising debt burden became a flashpoint for political confrontation yesterday as opposition parties launched scathing criticisms against the Tinubu administration, accusing it of reckless borrowing and worsening economic hards...

28/07/2025

A boat carrying 39 passengers has capsized in Shiroro Local Government Area of Niger State.

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A boat carrying 39 passengers has capsized in Shiroro Local Government Area of Niger State. The incident which happened on Saturday claimed the lives of 13 individuals. Confirming the incident yesterday, the Niger State Emergency Management Agency (NSEMA), said 26 people were successfully rescued. I...

28/07/2025

Residents of the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja and environs will have a rare view of the Women's Africa Cup of Nations trophy – the most coveted diadem in African women's football – when the Super Falcons arrive in Nigeria today.

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Residents of the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja and environs will have a rare view of the Women Africa Cup of Nations trophy – the most coveted diadem in African women football – when the Super Falcons arrive in Nigeria today. The victorious contingent is scheduled to touch down at the Nnamdi ...

25/07/2025

The Chief Executive Officer of Airtel Africa, Sunil Taldar, has disclosed that Nigeria played a pivotal role in the company’s strong performance in the first quarter of the 2025 fiscal year, contributing a remarkable 49% of total revenue.

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The Chief Executive Officer of Airtel Africa, Sunil Taldar, has disclosed that Nigeria played a pivotal role in the company’s strong performance in the first quarter of the 2025 fiscal year, contributing a remarkable 49% of total revenue. Speaking during an interview on ARISE News yesterday, Talda...

25/07/2025

The Nigerian passport has climbed to 88th on the Henley Passport Index, out of 199 countries in the July 18 update.
This marks a modest rise from 91st earlier this year and a significant improvement from 97th at the end of 2023.

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The Nigerian passport has climbed to 88th on the Henley Passport Index, out of 199 countries in the July 18 update. This marks a modest rise from 91st earlier this year and a significant improvement from 97th at the end of 2023. However, Nigerians still have visa-free or visa-on-arrival access to on...

25/07/2025

Professor Nentawe Goshwe Yilwatda, former Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and a renowned technocrat, was elected National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) on Wednesday in a move party leaders described as a “strategic reset” ahead of the 2027 elections.

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By Peter Salami Professor Nentawe Goshwe Yilwatda, former Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and a renowned technocrat, was elected National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) on Wednesday in a move party leaders described as a “strategic reset” ahead of the 2027 elections. His emerge...