Commissioner Resigns After Governor Eno Joined APC
Commissioner Resigns After Governor Eno Joined APC Ini Ememobong, The Akwa-Ibom State Commissioner for Special Duties and Ibom Deep Sea Port, has resigned from Governor Umo Eno’s cabinet following a directive that appointees unwilling to join him in the All…
Nigerian pilgrim dies in Arafat
The Chairman, National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON), Prof Abdullahi Saleh Usman, disclosed this to newsmen shortly after the national prayer organized by the commission. “We received as a sad news that we lost one of our pilgrims today in…
Nigerian woman detained in India over visa overstay
A Nigerian woman has been arrested in India by the Foreigners Registration Office (FRO) for staying in the country after her visa expired. The owner of the apartment she stayed in and a real estate agent were arrested alongside the…
Nigerian Railway Corporation announces extra Lagos-Ibadan, Warri-Itakpe train trips for Eid-al-Kabir
The Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC) has added extra trips to its Lagos-Ibadan and Warri-Itakpe train services for Thursday, June 5, 2025, in response to increased passenger demand during the Eid-al-Kabir festive period. According to a press release signed by Callistus…
Zenith Wins Best Bank in Nigeria in Global Finance Awards 2025
Zenith Bank Plc has been named “Best Bank in Nigeria” in the Global Finance Best Banks Awards 2025, winning the award for the fifth time in six years. The bank was among winners from 36 countries in Africa recognised…
Brazil removes UAE from preferential tax regime list
The UAE is the leading destination for Brazilian exports among Arab countries. Abu Dhabi: Brazil has officially removed the UAE from the list of jurisdictions with preferential tax regimes, the Ministry of Finance said on Wednesday. The move marks…
Russia vs Nigeria: We don’t fear Super Eagles – Matvey Kislyak
Russia vs Nigeria: We don’t fear Super Eagles – Matvey Russia midfielder Matvey Kislyak has insisted that his side is not afraid of the Super Eagles of Nigeria as their top striker Victor Osimhen will not play in the friendly.
Lagos raises alarm over dangerous occupation of uncompleted buildings, vows enforcement
The Lagos State Government, through the Lagos State Physical Planning Permit Authority (LASPPPA), has raised concerns over the increasing trend of residents and occupants living in buildings that are still under construction. This issue was raised by the Director of…
UPDATED: Tinubu confers national honour on Bill Gates
President Bola Tinubu, on Tuesday, conferred the national honour of Commander of the Order of the Federal Republic on American billionaire philanthropist and Microsoft co-founder, Bill Gates, in Lagos. This was confirmed in a post on X (formerly Twitter) by…
Cooking gas prices soar, 12.5kg hits N21,000
The cost of cooking gas continues to climb sharply across Nigeria, with the average retail price for refilling a 5kg cylinder of Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) rising by 7.69% month-on-month, from N7,322.49 in March 2025 to N7,885.60 in April 2025….