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SSG Prince Enobong Uwah said Governor Umo Eno’s projects, appointments, and opportunities for Uyo residents will secure stronger support and bigger votes in 2027 for both Eno and President Tinubu. He urged political stakeholders in Uyo to remain...

Fubara dismisses reports of a fresh budget showdown, insisting there is no disagreement between the Rivers State Executive and the House of Assembly over the 2026 Appropriation Bill. Governor says the 2026 budget is progressing through due legislative process, expressing...

Peter Obi urges INEC, security agencies and political actors to ensure the August 15 Osun governorship election is decided by ballots, not violence. NDC leader calls on security agencies to remain loyal to the Constitution, insisting every voter...

IGP declares all mob killings murder cases, orders nationwide manhunt and prosecution of every identifiable participant without exception. Warns that filming, sharing videos, inciting attacks, mobilising crowds or obstructing police during jungle justice could attract homicide-related charges. Directs...

The Federal Government approved tax waivers for nearly 4,000 electric vehicles imported into Nigeria in the first half of 2026. Nigeria is pushing electric mobility towards its 2050 target despite unreliable electricity and only about 48 public charging...

Former Airtel Africa chief Segun Ogunsanya joins Vodacom Group as an independent non-executive director. Group Chairman Saki Macozoma will retire in July 2027 after a decade of leading the board. Lead Independent Director Khumo Shuenyane steps up as...

African online retailer Jumia has secured 50 million dollars in fresh cash to keep its business growing. The World Bank's private sector unit, IFC, put up half the funds while telecom group Axian backed the rest. The financial...

The Central Bank of Nigeria raised interest rates on its one-year Treasury bill to 17.59% at Wednesday's auction. Investors flooded the bank with ₦4.4 trillion in total bids even though only ₦700 billion was originally put up for...

ECOWAS is turning to carbon trading to tackle a $294bn climate finance shortfall threatening West Africa’s development. About 32 million people could be forced into internal displacement as rising temperatures intensify climate pressures across the region. The bloc...

Paul Ibe accuses President Tinubu of deploying anti-graft agencies and security institutions against opposition figures instead of fighting corruption. Atiku's spokesman cites Nasir El-Rufai's 178-day detention and contrasts it with Senator Francis Fadahunsi's continued freedom despite his controversial...