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News

FG Declares Monday, Tuesday as Public Holidays for Eid-el-Fitr

The interior ministry's permanent secretary announced the break, as the minister urged Muslims to show compassion, forgiveness and solidarity.

Politics

House of Reps Sets 60-Year Age Limit for Presidential, Gubernatorial Candidates

The bill sponsored by Ikeagwuonu Ugochinyere also requires a Bachelor's degree, and came alongside reforms on judicial timelines, women's seats and new states.

Politics

Ned Nwoko Announces Third Child with Regina Amid Rumours

In an Instagram poem the senator denied claims of infidelity and separation, and announced a ten million bounty on defamers.

Politics

Delta APC Rejects Call to Adopt Governor Oborevwori as 2027 Candidate

The party said Francis Waive spoke only for himself, and accused the governor of mismanaging over ₦2 trillion.

Politics

President Tinubu Appoints Four New Members to NCDMB

The four replace departed representatives from the insurance commission, petroleum technology association, consultative forum and petroleum ministry.

Politics

House of Reps Passes Bill to Remove Immunity for Vice President, Governors

The proposal, one of 81 amendments now before lawmakers, would allow prosecution of the officials for offences committed in office.

Politics

Couple Dies from Generator Fumes in Rivers State

Neighbours broke in after the pair, who left their generator in the passageway, failed to emerge on Saturday.

Politics

Fire Destroys Shops Near Ochanja Market, Onitsha

Firefighters battled the Iweka Road blaze for hours, saving nearby shops, though four furniture stores burned with cause still unknown.

Community

Ugbarajo Itsekiri USA Denies Financial Mismanagement, Defends Legitimacy, Open to Reaccepting INC

Its president Jemine Yesin says quarterly financial records are presented and a Columbia court upheld the executive's legitimacy.

Politics

Judge Withdraws from Akpoti-Uduaghan’s Case

Justice Egwuatu stepped aside after Akpabio petitioned over his objectivity, ordering the suspended senator's suit returned for reassignment.

Niger Delta

Empowering Girl-Child Crucial for Nigeria’s Development -Olori Atuwatse III

The Warri queen consort cited teenage pregnancy and period poverty as barriers, and urged women to back each other into political power.

Politics

Governor Fubara Denies Links to Militant Groups After Explosion Allegation

His aide says videos of attacks on oil facilities are fake, and host communities deny any explosions.

Community

Abigborodo Community Urges Oborevwori to Revive Polytechnic Project

Community leaders say the polytechnic, approved in 2010, has stalled, and offer existing buildings as a take-off campus.

Community

Fresh Explosion Hits Rivers Oil Facility, Hours After Shell Pipeline Fire

Police are investigating both blazes and have detained two people over the Trans-Niger Pipeline fire, with causes unknown.

Politics

House of Representatives Passes Tax Reform Bills

Lawmakers cleared the bills after committee recommendations on VAT and inheritance tax, sending them next to the Senate.

News

WHO Warns Nigeria Could Run Out of HIV Treatments Soon

US aid cuts have shut Benue HIV clinics, with WHO warning of millions of new infections and deaths globally.

Politics

Explosion Rocks Trans-Niger Pipeline in Bodo, Rivers State

The Monday night blast on the Bonny Terminal export line left no casualties as investigators weigh possible sabotage.

Politics

Seyi Tinubu Calls Father Nigeria’s Greatest President

In a viral video from Adamawa, he defended his family against critics and praised his father's youth empowerment record.