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22/07/2025

Senate has become lawbreakers, Natasha decries denial of entry despite court order

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Documents have surfaced online showing how Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister, Nyesom Wike, allegedly personally authorised allocations of Abuja

22/07/2025

Despite ongoing expansion in domestic refining capabilities across West Africa, the region continues to depend heavily on fuel imports, with nearly 69 per cent of gasoline supply still coming from overseas markets

He described the conference as a critical step for Africa to assert greater control over its energy value chain by establishing a reference market led by the continent.

22/07/2025

There was a mild drama on Tuesday at the entrance of the National Assembly complex in Abuja as security operatives prevented Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, who represents Kogi Central but is currently on suspension, from accessing the premises.

In a quick reaction, Yesufu confronted the officers and challenged the instruction barring Natasha from entering the premises.

22/07/2025

Senator Natasha Akpoti- Iduaghan, right activist, Aisha Yesufu and supporters of the senator stormed the National Assembly to effect her resumption at the National Assembly.

22/07/2025

Angry youths in Ogun State have organised a protest over the death of bystander Jide Oyeleke, killed by a hit-and-run driver. The accident happened at Ewusi Road, Sagamu Local Government Area of Ogun State, on Sunday.

Angry youths in Sagamu have organised a protest over the death of bystander Jide Oyeleke, killed by a hit-and-run driver

21/07/2025

The Anambra state police command has apprehended two suspects for their participation in a self-planned kidnapping and extortion attempt within the state.

The Anambra state police command has apprehended two suspects for their participation in a self-planned kidnapping and extortion attempt within the state.

21/07/2025

Youth minister urges youth to harness opportunities, reduce ‘japa’ syndrome

The minister expressed appreciation to the Deji of Akure for honouring him and acknowledged the monarch’s efforts in promoting unity and development in the Akure Kingdom.

21/07/2025

A Federal High Court sitting in Abuja has declined the application by former Kogi State Governor, Yahaya Bello, seeking the release of his international passport to enable him travel to the United Kingdom for medical treatment

A Federal High Court sitting in Abuja has declined the application by former Kogi State Governor, Yahaya Bello, seeking the release of his international passport to enable him travel to the United Kingdom for medical treatment.

21/07/2025

Properties worth millions of naira at an industrial facility in Ibadan have been destroyed by a fire accident. According to report, the incident happened on Sunday at Shril-Balaj Industrial Limited, in Olopemeji area of Ibadan, Oyo State.

Properties worth millions of naira at an industrial facility in Ibadan, Oyo state have been destroyed by a fire accident.

21/07/2025

The Nigerian Medical Association (NMA) has warned that begin a nationwide strike if the government fails to meet its demands. The association president, Bala Adu, confirmed this Sunday as the 21-day ultimatum to the federal government nears its end.

The Nigerian Medical Association (NMA) has warned that begin a nationwide strike if the government fails to meet its demands.

21/07/2025

African Democratic Congress, ADC, has berated President Bola Tinubu for leaving Nigeria without ambassadors more than two years after recalling the country’s envoys, describing the delay as “embarrassing” and harmful to the nation’s standing.

The ADC, therefore, urged President Tinubu to name ambassadors without delay.

21/07/2025

Retired police officers storms Abuja, demand exit from pension scheme

They maintained that the current pension structure under the Contributory Pension Scheme is not only unjust but dehumanising.