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Dele Farotimi denies lying about Afe Babalola

Embattled human rights lawyer and activist, Dele Farotimi, has reiterated his unwavering commitment to truth, transparency, and integrity in his advocacy work while addressing his supporters...

Kwara NLC advocates 50% tax cut for workers

Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has called on Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq to introduce a 50 percent reduction in the new tax policy for workers in Kwara State, as a means...

President Tinubu has increased the minimum wage to ₦70,000 as part of efforts to combat corruption

In his first presidential media chat on Monday, President Bola Tinubu emphasized the destructive impact of corruption in all its forms, calling it harmful to the people. He explained that...

Labour opposes N935/Litre petrol price, demands reduction

The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and several Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) have voiced their opposition to the recent reduction in the pump price of Premium Motor Spirit...

FG issues 6-month ultimatum to banks, Telcos over ₦250bn USSD debt

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) and the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), as part of their regulatory functions under the Federal Government of Nigeria,...

Tinubu claims meeting obligations without using NNPC funds

President Bola Tinubu has disclosed that, over the past three months, his administration has successfully met Nigeria’s financial obligations without relying on remittances from the Nigerian...

Obi condemns restrictions on palliative distribution, blaming it for recent stampedes

Peter Obi, the Presidential Candidate of the Labour Party (LP) in the 2023 general elections,...

FG announces three-day public holiday for Christmas and New Year celebrations

The Federal Government of Nigeria has officially declared December 25 and 26, 2024, as public...

Oriyomi Hamzat blames mothers for the Ibadan stampede tragedy

Media personality Oriyomi Hamzat has broken his silence on the tragic stampede that occurred at a funfair event in Ibadan, shifting the blame to the parents for the chaos that led to casualties....

Oyo Governor Makinde rejects land grabbing allegations and criticizes accusers

Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde has strongly dismissed accusations of land grabbing that have been linked to the ongoing Circular Road project and other developments in the state. Speaking...

The Tinubu administration has lifted the five-year mining ban in Zamfara

The Federal Government has officially lifted the five-year ban on...

Presidency explains Tinubu's delay in appointing ambassadors

Sunday Dare, the Special Adviser on Public Communication and Orientation to President Bola Tinubu, has addressed growing concerns regarding the delay in appointing ambassadors...

Security alert issued to Tinubu, DSS, and IGP about a looming crisis in Edo

President Bola Tinubu and the Inspector General of Police (IGP) have been urged to take immediate action to prevent potential unrest at the Local Government Secretariats...

Presidency explains Tinubu's frequent travels as essential

Sunday Dare, the Special Adviser on Public Communication and Orientation to President Bola Tinubu, has offered a detailed defense of the President’s frequent foreign trips,...

Akpabio, Abbas urged to cut 2025 presidency, National Assembly budget

The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has made an urgent appeal to Senate President Godswill Akpabio and House Speaker Tajudeen Abbas to consider a...

Tajudeen Abbas questions CBN over firing 1,000 staff during tough times

The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Tajudeen Abbas, has called on the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) to explain the dismissal of approximately 1,000 staff members...

Atiku expresses condolences for stampede victims in Nigeria

Former Nigerian Vice President Atiku Abubakar has expressed deep sorrow over the stampedes that occurred in three different locations across the country, which led to numerous...

2025 Budget: ₦6.36B allocated for Tinubu, Shettima’s residences

The Federal Government of Nigeria has made a notable provision of ₦6.36 billion in the proposed 2025 budget, which has been allocated for the refurbishment, renovation, and maintenance of residential...

Wale Edun: 2025 budget aims to attract private investors

The Coordinating Minister of the Economy and Minister of Finance, Wale Edun, has shared that the 2025 budget has been designed to attract private investors and stimulate...