Suswam’s defection and the shifting sands of Benue power politics
By Evelyn SoorkwaghBenue politics has never lacked drama, but the defection of the former Governor of Benue State, Sen. Gabriel Suswam into the All Progressives Congress (APC) has injected a…
U.S. extends AGOA duty-free access to Nigeria, others through 2026
The United States government has extended duty-free access to its markets for Nigeria and other eligible African countries under the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) until December 31, 2026.…
We were beaten, didn’t bath for 2 weeks — Kaduna abductees
Dozens of worshippers abducted from two churches in Kurmin Wali community, Kajuru Local Government Area of Kaduna State, have recounted their harrowing experiences in the den of bandits. The victims…
Court orders British government to pay £420m to families of 21 Nigerian coal miners killed in 1949
The Enugu state high court has ordered the British government to pay £20 million to each of the families of the 21 coal miners killed on November 18, 1949. According…
Coastal logistics option may push petrol pump price to N1,000/litre – Dangote refinery
Dangote refinery says dependence on coastal logistics may push petrol pump price to N1,000 per litre. Coastal logistics involves transporting and distributing goods — such as petroleum products —…
UN condemns Kwara massacre as Türkiye pledges support
President Bola Tinubu on Thursday held an emergency security meeting with the Kwara State Governor, AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, as national and international outrage mounted over the massacre of residents in…
‘Respected woman’, Trump hails Remi Tinubu at US prayer breakfast
US President Donald Trump on Thursday acknowledged the presence of Nigeria’s First Lady, Senator Remi Tinubu, as he spoke at the National Prayer Breakfast in Washington, DC, highlighting her faith…
Court registrar faces probe over evidence tampering in Ali Bello’s N10bn fraud case
The federal high court sitting in Abuja has ordered the Nigeria Police Force (NPF) and the Department of State Services (DSS) to investigate alleged tampering with evidence in the ongoing…
NCC, NDPC sign MoU to strengthen data protection in telecoms sector
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) and the Nigeria Data Protection Commission (NDPC) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) aimed at strengthening data privacy and protection within Nigeria’s telecommunications industry.…
JUST IN: Abducted Kaduna worshippers regain freedom
Worshippers kidnapped from churches in Kurmin Wali town in the Kufana axis of Kajuru Local Government Area of Kaduna State have been released, according to Daily Trust. The victims were…
