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10/09/2025

The National Inland Waterways Authority (NIWA) has announced an immediate ban on loading activities at unauthorised points across the country, as part of new safety measures aimed at reducing fatal boat accidents on Nigeria’s inland waterways...

The National Inland Waterways Authority (NIWA) has announced an immediate ban on loading activities at unauthorised points across the country, as part of

10/09/2025

The Labour Party (LP) has called on Senate President Godswill Akpabio and House Speaker Tajudeen Abbas to reject President Bola Tinubu’s latest loan requests, warning that Nigeria’s rising debt burden poses a serious threat to the country’s economic stability and future.

In a statement issued in Abuja on Tuesday, LP’s Interim National Publicity Secretary, Tony Akeni, criticised the President’s push for fresh borrowing from the World Bank, despite alarming debt figures and worsening economic conditions.

10/09/2025

At least 10 children have died following an outbreak of diphtheria in Niger State, affecting communities in Agaie and Bida Local Government Areas...

At least 10 children have died following an outbreak of diphtheria in Niger State, affecting communities in Agaie and Bida Local Government Areas. The

10/09/2025

The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has commenced a major operation to track down gunmen who killed eight of its personnel during an ambush in Okpella, Etsako East Local Government Area of Edo State...

The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has commenced a major operation to track down gunmen who killed eight of its personnel during an

10/09/2025

The Centre for Leadership Training (CLT) has cautioned Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan against attempting to return to the Senate before the conclusion of her ongoing case at the Court of Appeal.

The group maintained that her suspension remains in force and backed the Senate’s decision to await the court’s pronouncement before taking any further action.

10/09/2025

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) on Tuesday asked the Senator representing Kogi Central, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, to disregard the National Assembly’s move to stop her from resuming at the parliament.

The lawmaker was suspended for six months by the Senate leadership on March 6 for violating the Red Chamber’s rules.

10/09/2025

The Centre for Leadership Training (CLT) has cautioned Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan against attempting to return to the Senate before the conclusion of her ongoing case at the Court of Appeal...

The Centre for Leadership Training (CLT) has cautioned Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan against attempting to return to the Senate before the conclusion of

10/09/2025

The Minister of Works, Engr. David Umahi, has disclosed that the Federal Government requires an estimated ₦3 trillion to complete ongoing road projects previously financed under the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) tax credit scheme...

The Minister of Works, Engr. David Umahi, has disclosed that the Federal Government requires an estimated ₦3 trillion to complete ongoing road projects

10/09/2025

Former Kogi West senator, Dino Melaye, has delivered a damning verdict on the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), declaring that Nigeria’s main opposition party has been hijacked and effectively destroyed by the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC).

Speaking during an interview on Arise Television, Melaye said the PDP had lost its independence and could no longer serve as a credible alternative to the APC.

10/09/2025

Here are the top 10 stories across the country...

Here are the top 10 stories across the country. 1. Presidency counters Melaye, says Nigeria’s debt profile ‘sustainable’ despite Naira depreciation The

09/09/2025

Ronaldo levels World Cup qualifying record with goal against Hungary

Cristiano Ronaldo matched a World Cup qualifying goalscoring record as Portugal edged Hungary in a dramatic 2026 qualifier. The 40-year-old converted a