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United States Congressman Riley Moore has opposed any move by the United States Department of State to remove Nigeria’s designation as a Country of Particular Concern over attacks on Christians. Moore, a Republican from West Virginia, made the position known on Tuesday following the killing of at least 24 people […]

The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission has opened a further investigation into possible manipulation of cement prices in Nigeria after a three-month study found that the rising cost of the product may not be fully explained by prevailing market conditions. The commission said Nigeria has between 60 and 65 […]

The Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Disu, has warned Nigerians against jungle justice and mob action, saying anyone who assaults or kills a suspect outside the law will face prosecution for murder. Disu issued the warning in a public address following the circulation of videos showing mob attacks in different parts […]

Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, says he would have supported President Bola Tinubu to secure victory for the All Progressives Congress in the recent Osun governorship election if the President had wanted to win at all costs. Wike, who remains a member of the Peoples Democratic Party, […]

President Bola Tinubu, in a statement through his spokesman, Bayo Onanuga, today congratulated former military president, General Ibrahim Babangida, on his 85th birthday. President Tinubu said Babangida made significant contributions to Nigeria’s political, economic and infrastructural development, wishing him continued good health and many more years of wisdom and service […]

The Speaker of the Edo State House of Assembly, Blessing Agbebaku, has resigned from his position.Agbebaku stepped down on Monday amid moves by some lawmakers to impeach him.His resignation was confirmed on Facebook by his media aide, Ivy Adodo-Ebojele, who said further details on the circumstances surrounding his exit would […]

The Nigerian Army has stepped up security operations along the Sokoto-Kebbi border following renewed threats linked to the Lakurawa terrorist group. The assurance was given by the General Officer Commanding 8 Division, Major General Bemgha Paul Koughna, during an operational assessment visit to Kebbe Local Government Area of Sokoto State. […]

At least five people have been killed and more than 10 others injured in a fresh wave of Russian airstrikes across Ukraine. Several cities were hit, with homes and civilian facilities damaged and fires reported in the capital. Officials said two people were killed and 14 workers at a steel […]