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ACF leaders visit TY Danjuma, Obaigbena ahead of Forum's 25th anniversary

Nigeria, Nov. 4 -- Leaders of the Arewa Consultative Forum (ACF) on Monday paid separate courtesy visits to former Defence Minister, Theophilus Yakubu Danjuma, and media entrepreneur, Nduka Obaigbena,... Read More


Court rejects request to throw out trespass charges against realtor, lawyer, police officer

Nigeria, Nov. 4 -- The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) High Court in Abuja on Tuesday rejected a request to throw out trespass charges against a realtor, a lawyer, and a police officer. Judge Samira ... Read More


UPDATED: China opposes Trump's threat against Nigeria, declares support for Nigerian govt

Nigeria, Nov. 4 -- China has officially declared its opposition to US threats of sanctions or military actions against Nigeria over allegations of mass slaughter of Christians. The Chinese government... Read More


I'm not in competition with APC national chairperson - Plateau governor

Nigeria, Nov. 4 -- Governor Caleb Mutfwang of Plateau State has said no rivalry exists between him and the National Chairperson of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Nentawe Yilwatda. Mr Mutfwang s... Read More


Lake Chad Basin: Repeated flooding weakens already stricken region

Nigeria, Nov. 4 -- The Lake Chad Basin faces multiple challenges, including Boko Haram terrorism, community conflicts and poverty. On top of this, it is being hit by unprecedented flooding. Stronger ... Read More


Rowdy plenary forces House of Reps into closed-door session

Nigeria, Nov. 4 -- The House of Representatives on Tuesday descended into a rowdy session following heated debates that erupted during the consideration of motions of urgent public importance, forcing... Read More


Court grants lawyer's FOI request, orders ministry to release conditional cash transfers beneficiaries' details

Nigeria, Nov. 4 -- The Federal High Court in Abuja has ordered the Federal Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Reduction to release the details of the beneficiaries of its Conditional Cash Tr... Read More


Court gives Nnamdi Kanu 24 hours to take final decision on his defence

Nigeria, Nov. 4 -- Judge James Omotosho of the Federal High Court in Abuja on Tuesday gave Biafra nation agitator, Nnamdi Kanu, 24 hours to open his defence in his terrorism trial or waive his right t... Read More


'Leave me, my family alone' - Regina Daniels alleges Ned Nwoko ordered her siblings' arrest

Nigeria, Nov. 4 -- Actress and filmmaker Regina Daniels has alleged that her estranged husband, Ned Nwoko, representing Delta North, orchestrated the arrest of her siblings. The actress's allegation ... Read More


Otedola commends Tinubu's 15% tariff on petrol, diesel

Nigeria, Nov. 4 -- Femi Otedola, billionaire businessman and chairman of Geregu Power Plc, has commended President Bola Tinubu for implementing a 15 per cent import tariff on petrol and diesel. Mr Ot... Read More