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Reps Urge Tinubu to Submit 2025 Budget Promptly, Citing Concerns Over Delays and Rushed Review
Nigeria’s House of Representatives on Wednesday urged President Bola Tinubu to fasten the presentation of the 2025 budget proposals to the National Assembly,...
Liberia’s Former UN Ambassador Sarah Fyneah Declines New Role Offer by President Boakai
Liberia’s former Permanent Representative to the United Nations, Ambassador Sarah Safyn Fyneah, has rejected an appointment from President Joseph Boakai after being recalled...
Governor Soludo Signs Law to Control LG Funds, Citing ‘Humongous Chaos’ Over LG Autonomy
The Anambra State Governor, Charles Soludo, has signed the Anambra State Local Government Administration Law, stating that granting absolute autonomy to LGA is...
Naira Listed Among Worst Performing Currencies in Africa – World Bank
The naira has been listed as one of the worst-performing currencies in Sub-Saharan Africa for 2024. This is according to the World Bank’s...
Tanker Explosion Kills Over 90 People In Jigawa State
A tragic explosion involving a petrol tanker on Wednesday morning has reportedly claimed over 90 lives in Majiya Town, Taura Local Government Area...
Amid Pending Strike in Federal Tertiary Institutions, Senate Passes Bill to Establish Three Federal Institutions
The Nigerian Senate has passed a bill establishing three federal institutions in Edo, Delta, and Imo states. The bills were passed during Tuesday’s...
Nigerian Lawmakers Use Hard Drugs and Support Dealers – Senator Kawu
Kawu Sumaila, Kano South Senator of the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP), has accused his colleagues of consuming hard drugs in their homes...
IPC Calls for Inquiry into EFCC’s Raid on Enugu Radio Station
The International Press Centre (IPC) has called for the immediate investigation and prosecution of operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC)...
Nigeria’s Inflation Surges to 32.70% in September, as Petrol Prices Rise
Nigeria’s inflation rate in September 2024 rose to 32.70 per cent, an increase from 32.15 per cent in August. This is according to...
Oshiomhole Opposes Creation of Nigerian Coast Guard, Cites Duplication of Duties
In an address during a Senate plenary, Adams Oshiomhole, the senator representing the Edo North senatorial district, voiced strong opposition to the proposed...
Libya FA Threatens Legal Action Against Super Eagles, As CAF Begins Investigation Into the Incidents
The Libyan Football Federation (LFF) has condemned Nigeria’s decision to withdraw from their 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifier scheduled for October...
Nigeria’s Power Grid Collapses Twice in 24 Hours
Nigeria’s national electricity grid suffered its second collapse in less than 24 hours on Tuesday morning. According to a Punch report, the latest...