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Palestine lead in 68 journalist’s death in 2024 – UNESCO report

At least 68 journalists lost their lives in 2024 while carrying out their work,…

Seplat Energy finalises $1.28bn acquisition of ExxonMobil’s Nigerian unit

Seplat Energy Plc has completed the $1.28 billion acquisition of Mobil Producing Nigeria Unlimited…

Lagos art exhibition launches N100m campaign to support healthcare

In a bid to alleviate the financial burden of chronic illnesses on low-income Nigerians,…

FG issues ultimatum to developers on Lagos shoreline, threatens demolition

The Federal Government has issued a stern warning to developers engaging in irregular projects…

Abuja demolition will continue even ‘if heaven falls’ – Wike

The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has defended the ongoing demolition…

Alleged ₦76bn fraud: court lifts arrest warrant against former AMCON boss

The Special Offences Court in Ikeja, Lagos, has vacated a bench warrant previously issued…

INEC proposes PVC alternatives ahead of 2027 elections

The Independent National Electoral Commission has suggested changes to how voters are accredited for…

Donald Trump named Time Magazine person of the year

  Time Magazine has named Donald Trump as its Person of the Year for…

Biden issues 39 pardons, commutes 1,500 sentences

  United States President Joe Biden has granted 39 pardons to Americans convicted of…

Tinubu to present 2025 Budget before NASS Tuesday – Akpabio

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu will present the 2025 Appropriation Bill to the National Assembly…

NAPTIP receives 10 trafficked children in Kano

The National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons, Kano Zonal Command, has…

Badenoch defends remarks about Nigeria amid criticism

Kemi Badenoch, leader of the UK’s Conservative Party, has defended her remarks about Nigeria…

ECOWAS ministers hold meeting in Abuja on trade, security

The Council of Ministers of the Economic Community of West African States held its…

Reps probe customs over smuggling of 2000 cars, 6.5mkg rice

The House of Representatives has ordered an investigation into the Nigerian Customs Service over…

NSIB to probe allied air cargo runway incident in Abuja

The Nigerian Safety Investigation Bureau has started investigating a runway incident involving a Boeing…