Deputy Speaker Kalu emerges chairman, AU’s Monetary and Financial Affairs Committee
In a recognition of his parliamentary skills and contributions, Nigeria’s Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Hon. Benjamin Kalu, has been elected as the Chairman of the Monetary and Financial Affairs Committee of the Pan-African Parliament (PAP) with Hon. Senator Christine Mwando Katempa (Democratic Republic of Congo) named Deputy Chairman. The Chairmanship of the […]
Woman dies in truck-motorcycle collision on Badagry Expressway
A 26-year-old woman has been confirmed dead in a collision between a truck and a commercial motorcycle on Badagry Expressway.
Macron backs Trump diplomacy but seeks US support on any troops
Macron, who has mulled sending French troops to Ukraine to preserve any peace, said it was critical for the United States to offer support.
Tinubu to Aiyedatiwa: Work in best interest of Ondo people
Governor Aiyedatiwa, who succeeded former Governor Rotimi Akeredolu, was sworn in on Monday in Akure, the capital of Ondo State.
Pope Francis showing ‘slight improvement’, says Vatican
Pope Francis, hospitalised in critical condition with pneumonia in both lungs, was showing signs of “slight improvement”, the Vatican said Monday, while cautioning that doctors would not offer a prognosis.
Nigerian footballer dies after ‘falling from shopping mall’s balcony’ in Uganda
Ugandan police said Monday they were investigating the death of Nigerian footballer Abubakar Lawal who fell from a shopping mall balcony in Kampala.
“I’ll never join PDP, but could join other parties If…” – El-Rufai
“I don’t know where I will end up if the APC doesn’t come back to where we started. But one thing I can tell you for sure is that PDP is not a party that I will go to, ever.
Police confirm killing of another two farmers in Edo
Police Command in Edo has confirmed the killing of two farmers in Okpekpe, Etsako East Local Government, by suspected herdsmen.
Emir of Zuru reads riot acts to Kebbi politicians who abandon his emirate
The Emir of Zuru, General Muhammad Sani Sami (Rtd), has warned that politicians who have neglected the Zuru Emirate will face the people’s anger and dismay in the 2027 general election.
Importers, brokers to refile entries as customs scraps 4% FOB declarations
The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has suspended the implementation of the 4% Free on Board (FOB) import levy initially applied to Nigerian-bound cargoes, following concerns raised by importers and industry stakeholders.
ACF opposes VAT hike, submits recommendations to National Assembly
The Arewa Consultative Forum (ACF) has formally submitted a comprehensive report to the National Assembly detailing its observations and recommendations on the Executive Tax Reforms Bills, which aim to overhaul Nigeria’s tax laws.
