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Osun Attorney-General Oluwole Jimi-Bada, SAN, says Secretary to the State Government, Teslim Igbalaiye, voluntarily reported to the police and should not have been detained without credible evidence. Justice Commissioner argues that possession of Permanent Voter Cards (PVCs) and...

  Hamas says it has agreed to a US-backed plan for the complete disarmament of armed groups in Gaza, according to a senior official. Donald Trump said the deal would pave the way for Israel's phased withdrawal and the...

Tinubu tells governors to abandon unnecessary flyovers and channel increased federal allocations into strategic road networks that improve economic activities, rural connectivity, and security operations. President reveals kidnappers of the Oriire schoolchildren demanded ransom and the release of...

The NGX extended its bearish run as investors lost about ₦1.01 trillion in two consecutive sessions, with Thursday’s decline wiping ₦1.005 trillion off market capitalisation. Market sentiment remained weak as decliners outnumbered gainers 44 to 18, reflecting sustained...

Seplat Energy grew half-year profit by more than 430% to N225.5 billion as stronger oil prices and lower operating costs boosted earnings. The company declared a five-cent interim dividend and a seven-cent special dividend, while projecting total shareholder...

NMDPRA launches fresh push for a transparent West African fuel price benchmark, arguing that Africa must end its dependence on petroleum price references set outside the continent. Nigeria says growing refining capacity across West Africa has created the...

Osun State Police Command frees Secretary to the State Government, Teslim Igbalaiye, a day after his arrest during a raid on his Osogbo residence. Imole Campaign Council praises the Inspector-General of Police and Osun Commissioner of Police, describing...

President Tinubu dissolves the Presidential Implementation Committee (PIC) after over two decades of overseeing the sale and lease of Federal Government properties. The Presidency says the committee exceeded its original mandate, leading to multiple litigations and making its...

Seplat signs binding agreement to sell a 10% working interest in the NNPCL/SEPNU joint venture to NNPC Limited for approximately $281.6 million. NNPC's stake in the strategic oil joint venture will increase from 60% to 70%, while Seplat...

Alhaji served as Minister of State, Budget and Planning in 1988. He later served as Minister of Finance between 1990 and 1991 during the administration of former military President, General Ibrahim Babangida. The family said funeral arrangements will...