The Federal Government has announced the elimination of tariffs on 6,243 products imported from the United Arab Emirates (UAE), while the UAE has removed tariffs on 7,315 products imported from Nigeria under a new trade agreement aimed at expanding market access and boosting non-oil exports.The development was disclosed on Tuesday by the Federal Ministry of […]
The Convener and National Chairman of the Igbo Agenda Dialogue (IAD) Chief Chekwas Okorie, on Wednesday unveiled a renewed political mobilisation strategy for Ndigbo ahead of the 2027 general election.Speaking at a press conference in Enugu, Okorie argued that the end of the 1970 civil war did not bring genuine reconciliation, accusing the Federal Government […]
Port Harcourt, January 14, 2026 – Two more members of the Rivers State House of Assembly have called on their colleagues to withdraw impeachment proceedings against Governor Siminalayi Fubara and his Deputy, Ngozi Odu, advocating dialogue over confrontation.The lawmakers, Barile Nwakoh (Khana Constituency I) and Emilia Amadi (Obio/Akpor Constituency II), made the appeal two days […]
The Lagos State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has declared that it will not allow the opposition to rig future elections in Nigeria, while rejecting claims that it was solely responsible for alleged irregularities during the 2023 general elections, citing a recent independent statistical analysis which it said challenges the narrative.The APC spokesperson […]
The Federal High Court in Abuja has fixed January 23, 2025, for the hearing of an application seeking a stay of further proceedings in the leadership crisis rocking the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP).The application was filed by the faction of the party led by Kabiru Turaki, in response to a suit instituted by the group […]
At least six people have been killed in a series of attacks by suspected armed herders in Otukpo Local Government Area of Benue State over the past three days.The attacks, which occurred between Sunday and the early hours of Tuesday, also left several others injured, while a woman and a child were reportedly abducted.Among the […]
A devastating fire on Tuesday completely destroyed the RSK Adebowale Multipurpose Filling Station, a petrol tanker, and a motorcycle in the Ofiki area of Saki, Oyo State.The incident was confirmed on Wednesday by the Chairman of the Oyo State Fire Services Agency, Mr. Moroof Akinwande, in a statement issued in Ibadan.According to Akinwande, the agency […]
The Oyo State Police Command has rescued a 60-year-old kidnap victim, Isiaku Saidu, in Iseyin, Iseyin Local Government Area, following a dramatic gun duel with armed suspects.The state Police Public Relations Officer, Olayinka Ayanlade, said the operation was carried out under directives from the state Commissioner of Police, Femi Haruna, who ordered that no stone […]
The Federal Government has conferred national honours on serving personnel and veterans of the Nigerian Army, including a brigadier general killed by terrorists in Borno State, in recognition of gallantry, sacrifice, leadership and service to the nation.The awards were presented at the 2026 Armed Forces Celebration and Remembrance Day Gala Night held on Tuesday at […]
The Federal Government and the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) have unveiled a renegotiated agreement aimed at resolving long-standing disputes in Nigeria’s tertiary education sector.Speaking at the unveiling of the agreement in Abuja on Wednesday, Education Minister Dr. Tunji Alausa described the pact as a renewed trust, restored confidence, and a decisive turning point […]