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Guns in the Presidential Villa, NASS probe into NNPC and other important Senate news

The federal government on Thursday opposed a bill that sought to provide a legal framework for bitumen mining, production and export in the country. The Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dele Alake, presented the government’s position at a public hearing...

President Tinubu re-elected as ECOWAS president, reiterates his call for a regional force

President Bola Tinubu of Nigeria has been re-elected as President of ECOWAS. Mr Tinubu was re-elected as head of the regional bloc during the 65th Ordinary Session of the ECOWAS Authority of Heads of State and Government on Sunday in...

Army marks anniversary with children orphaned by terrorists in Zamfara

The Nigerian Army's 1st Brigade in Gusau, Zamfara State on Saturday celebrated the 161st anniversary of the army with children who lost their parents in the fight against terrorism in Zamfara State. Brigade spokesman Suleiman Omale said the event was...

Court orders Buhari’s minister to account for N729 billion

The Federal High Court sitting in Lagos, in a landmark ruling, has ordered Sadia Umar-Farouk, former Minister of Humanitarian Affairs, Disaster Management and Social Development, to account for payments of N729 billion to 24.3 million poor Nigerians over six...

Experts urge Nigerian government and oil-producing communities to pursue inclusive energy transition

Energy experts have expressed concern over the continued destruction of farmlands and pollution of water bodies by companies carrying out exploration activities in Nigerian communities. Experts expressed their concerns during a dialogue to discuss Nigeria's energy transition process on Friday...

Expert urges young Nigerians to support food sustainability efforts

Adebayo Adeleke, founder of Supply Chain Africa and the Nigeria Food Security Project (NFSP), has urged young Nigerians to support measures being taken to address the country’s food security challenges. Mr. Adeleke made this call while speaking at a workshop...

‘Only 40 metric tons’ of GM corn in Nigeria

The Acting Director General of the National Agricultural Seeds Council (NASC), Khalid Ishiak, said there are 40 metric tons of Tela variety maize in Nigeria for farmers at the moment. The official disclosed this on Thursday during a press conference...

Ronaldo dejected as France knocks out Portugal on penalties

Cristiano Ronaldo and his Portugal teammates have been fired from the European Championships taking place in Germany. After 120 minutes of barren football, France emerged victorious 5-3 over Portugal on penalties in Friday's quarter-final in Hamburg. Diego Costa, who saved three...

Tinubu congratulates UK Labour leader Kier Starmer on his election victory

President Bola Tinubu has extended his warm congratulations to Keir Starmer, leader of the Labour Party, on his party's victory in the UK general election. As a former leader of the opposition in Nigeria, President Tinubu particularly notes the determination...

Iranians vote in second round of presidential election

Iran's Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei on Friday kicked off the second round of the Iranian presidential election by casting his own ballot. He urged the nation to participate in the vote, after a first round in which nearly 60 percent...

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The US markets watchdog sues Elon Musk over the disclosure of his participation in Twitter

The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has filed a lawsuit against Elon Musk, accusing the billionaire of failing...