Former JFM building in Effurun on fire; firefighters out of water
Nigeria contributes 22% of global paediatric HIV – Report
Army re-opens Imo market weeks after death of 2 soldiers
Economy: Shettima assures inclusive growth
I’m blind, deaf to my detractors – Wike
Police file fresh cybercrime charges against Farotimi
Romania’s top court scraps presidential election
Tinubu cancels Danfulani’s appointment, reinstates Shinkafi as SMDF Executive Secretary
UK issues rare weather alert ahead of Storm Darragh
FG taking practical steps to revamp economy, says Cardoso
‘Putin doesn’t want peace,’ says Zelenskya after Russian strikes kill 11
Inter beat Parma to close in on Serie A leaders Napoli
ASUP tasks members on 2-week strike compliance
Crisis brews at Lagos ports, as govt impounds trucks
IG orders posting of AIGs to zones 1, 4, 9, and FCID annex Lagos
NESG supports Tax Reform Bills 100% – CEO Aduloju

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Naira appreciates to N1,555/$ in parallel market
Naira today appreciated to N1,555 per dollar in the parallel market from N1,685 per dollar on Thursday.
Ibori-Suenu’s defection: PDP demands fresh polls in Ethiope Federal Constituency
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has called on the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to initiate processes for a fresh election in the Ethiope East/Ethiope West Federal Constituency seat in the House of Representatives.
Katsina anti-corruption commission makes arrest, handles over 50 complaints
By Ogalah Ibrahim …CSO Advocates Adequate Funding for Commission The Katsina State Public Complaints and Anti-Corruption Commission has recorded its first arrest and received over 50 complaints since its inauguration in February 2024 by the administration of Governor Dikko Umar Radda. Dr. Jamilu Abdulsalam Charanchi, the Executive Secretary of the Commission, revealed this on Friday […]
NSCIA calls for revocation of Oyedepo’s private airstrip licence, raises security concerns
NSCIA has called for the immediate revocation of a private airstrip licence granted to Living Faith Church Worldwide…
Tinubu deserves commendation for prioritizing road infrastructure — Umahi
The Minister of Works, Engr. David Umahi, has commended President Bola Tinubu for prioritizing infrastructural development, particularly in road infrastructure.
Nigeria records N5.8trn trade surplus in Q3’24
The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) said Nigeria recorded N5.81 trillion trade surplus in the third quarter of 2024 (Q3’24).
Inquisition into Air Peace unwarranted, our airfares fair – COO
Nigerian flag carrier, Air Peace, Friday, faulted the decision of the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission, FCCPC, to launch an inquisition into its pricing, and described the move as needless.
Kano Emir’s palace barricade: Kano Govt blames FG, condemns action
The Kano State Government has accused the Federal Government of being behind the Friday security takeover of the palace of the 16th Emir of Kano, Muhammadu Sanusi II.
‘Slapping therapist’ jailed in UK for manslaughter
An alternative healer was jailed Friday for 10 years in Britain over the death of a diabetic woman who stopped taking insulin and experienced medical complications at his “slapping therapy” workshop.
Nigerian scientist Jude Enete innovates global disaster warning system
By Luminous Jannamike ABUJA –Nigerian geoscientist and technical communicator, Jude Enete, is developing a groundbreaking disaster warning system known as Debris-Based Communication (DBC), designed to enhance community responses to natural hazards such as hurricanes and tornadoes. This innovative approach employs naturally mobile geomaterials—specifically coloured sediments—to create intuitive physical signals that convey urgent hazard information. This […]
Gov Fubara criticizes Wike’s aide, calls him “Data Boy” and “Dog Seller”
Governor Siminalayi Fubara of Rivers State has taken aim at a media aide to the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister, Nyesom Wike, calling him “a data boy” and “dog seller” in a scathing rebuke over comments about projects in Etche-Omuma.
Tinubu appoints new CEOs for NUC, NEPAD, SMDF
President Bola Tinubu has announced the appointment of chief executive officers for the National Universities Commission, NUC, the Nigerian Educational Research and Development Council, NERDC, the Solid Minerals Development Fund/Presidential Artisanal Gold Mining Initiative (SMDF/PAGMI) and the New Partnership for Africa Development NEPAD.
Tinubu nominates new Chairman for North West Development Commission
— As Emeka Atuma heads South East Development Commission Governing Board By Johnbosco Agbakwuru, Abuja President Bola Tinubu has forwarded to the Senate for confirmation a modified list of members of the inaugural Governing Board of the North West Development Commission, NWDC. The President also nominated Hon. Emeka Atuma as chairman of the South East […]
CJID, DUBAWA intensify efforts to protect integrity of 2024 Ghanaian elections
As Ghana approaches its 2024 general elections, the Centre for Journalism Innovation and Development (CJID) and its fact-checking subsidiary, DUBAWA, are scaling up their initiatives to ensure a transparent, credible, and inclusive electoral process.
TikTok closer to US ban after losing court appeal
TikTok edged closer to being banned in the United States after it lost an appeal on Friday against a law requiring the video-sharing app to divest from its Chinese parent company by January 19.

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