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New York Mayor Backs Down on Netanyahu Arrest Pledge, Admits City Lacks Legal Authority

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani concedes that his administration has no legal authority to execute the International Criminal Court's arrest warrant against Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu despite previously vowing to do so. The mayor renews allegations...

How to Apply for FG’s Loan for Laptops, Smartphones, Others

The Federal Government launched the C.L.I.C.K.D. programme (Credit for Laptops, Internet, Connectivity and Knowledge Digital Devices Programme) to give Nigerians credit-based access to work tools. Unveiled in Abuja by Communications Minister Dr. Bosun Tijani alongside CREDICORP Managing Director...

NNPCL Faces Scrutiny Over N7.13tn Energy Security Spending

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NNPCL's audited 2024 financial statements have sparked fresh scrutiny after revealing N7.13tn in energy security spending. The ADC and former Vice President Atiku Abubakar have questioned the spending, arguing that the figures raise fresh concerns over transparency. Energy...

Gunmen Strike in Rivers, Kill OSPAC Commander, Three Women

Suspected gunmen have killed the Omoku Zone Commander of the Onelga Security Peace and Advisory Committee (OSPAC), Comrade Ozoemela Stephen Wokocha, in a deadly attack in Omoku, Rivers State. Three women were also shot dead during the attack,...

Reps Seek Compensation as South African Businesses Shut Over Xenophobic Attacks

The House of Representatives has launched an investigation into the human and economic losses suffered by Nigerians in repeated xenophobic attacks in South Africa Lawmakers also urged stronger diplomatic engagement to safeguard Nigerians in South Africa amid renewed...

ICPC Reclaims Abandoned $65m Abuja Housing Estate, Returns Forfeited Land to FMBN for Completion of 962 Homes

ICPC formally hands over a forfeited Abuja housing estate to FMBN after securing a final Federal High Court order, paving the way for the completion of 962 affordable housing units abandoned for years. The estate project stalled after...

FG Targets $1tn Economy with Fresh Business Reforms, Faster Approvals, Investor Push

PEBEC says reforms have shifted from policy design to execution, with faster approvals, regulatory reforms and digital government services now taking centre stage. New initiatives, including ReportGov, port reforms and regulatory impact assessments, are aimed at reducing business...

Reps Launch Historic Probe into Trillions in Recovered Assets Since 1999, Demand Full Audit of Anti-Corruption Agencies

House orders unprecedented probe into all seized, forfeited, recovered and repatriated assets managed by government institutions since 1999. Investigation targets trillions of naira in cash, properties, oil assets, luxury vehicles, aircraft, vessels, shares and digital assets recovered over...

Obi Pushes for Stronger Nigeria-Switzerland Partnership on Education, Healthcare, Poverty Reduction

NDC presidential candidate Peter Obi meets Swiss Ambassador Patrick Egloff to deepen Nigeria-Switzerland development cooperation Discussions centre on education, healthcare, poverty reduction, and human capital development as key drivers of sustainable national growth Obi commends Switzerland's longstanding support...

UK Envoy Raises Stakes for Tinubu, Says 7% Growth is Only Path to Better Living Standards for Nigerians

Outgoing British High Commissioner Richard Montgomery says Nigeria must grow its economy by at least seven per cent annually over the next four years While backing President Bola Tinubu's bold economic reforms, the British envoy says the next...