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VP Shettima Returns from Côte d’Ivoire, Calls for Collaboration to Maximize Africa’s Resource Wealth

Nigeria’s Vice President, Kashim Shettima, has returned to the country after attending the first International Exhibition of Extractive and Energy Resources (SIREXE Expo) in Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire. Shettima arrived at Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport in Abuja on Wednesday night. At the summit, Vice President Shettima stressed the need for improved governance, transparency, and collaboration among […]

Olufemi Oluyede Officially Confirmed as Chief of Army Staff by House of Representatives

The House of Representatives has officially confirmed Olufemi Oluyede as the new Chief of Army Staff (COAS). This decision was made after a report was presented by Babajimi Benson, the Chairman of the Committee on Defense. Earlier this week, the Joint Committee on Army and Defense conducted a screening session for Oluyede, who was nominated […]

Senate Approves Tinubu’s Controversial Tax Reform Bills for Second Reading

On Thursday, the Nigerian Senate approved President Bola Tinubu’s highly debated Tax Reform Bills for a second reading. The four bills, which aim to overhaul Nigeria’s tax administration system, are at the heart of a major legislative push that could transform how taxes are collected and managed across the country. While these reforms have been […]

Davido Wears Nigerian Flag on His Head After Backlash Over Comments on Nigeria’s Economy

Davido, the world-renowned Nigerian singer, recently made headlines when he wore a durag in the colors of the Nigerian flag. This move came after he faced backlash for discussing the country’s struggling economy in a recent interview abroad. In the interview, Davido spoke about the poor state of Nigeria’s economy, including issues like inflation. His […]

Obaseki Responds to Okpebholo’s Criticism, Shares Evidence of Completed and Equipped Edo Hospital

Former Governor of Edo State, Godwin Obaseki, has responded to allegations made by his successor, Monday Okpebholo, concerning the Stella Obasanjo Hospital in Benin City. Okpebholo had claimed that the hospital was hastily commissioned by Obaseki’s administration while construction was incomplete and essential medical equipment had not been installed. He also labeled the commissioning as […]

Port Harcourt Refinery Accused of Distributing Old Stock Instead of Fresh Products

The Port Harcourt Refinery, which recently reopened after years of inactivity, has faced backlash over claims that it is not producing fresh petroleum products. Instead, it is allegedly using old stock stored in its tanks for over three years. Timothy Mgbere, Secretary of the Alesa community stakeholders in Rivers State, made this statement during an […]

Two Suspects Arrested as NSCDC Discovers Illegal Refinery in Abia Forest

The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) in Abia State recently discovered an illegal refinery hidden deep within a forest in the Isiala Ihie community, located in the Ugwunagbo Local Government Area. The operation, which took place on November 26, 2024, led to the arrest of two suspects and the recovery of large amounts […]