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A Washington-based lobbying firm has renewed its campaign urging President Donald Trump and US law enforcement agencies to release court-ordered records relating to historical investigations involving President Bola Tinubu before any possible meeting at the UN General Assembly. ...

Outgoing UK High Commissioner Richard Montgomery says Nigeria's recent economic reforms have helped drive what he described as the country's economic turnaround. He made the remarks during a farewell visit to CBN Governor Olayemi Cardoso before the end...

Governor Ademola Adeleke announces legal action against the EFCC after the anti-graft agency froze the Osun State Government salary account without a court order, describing the move as an assault on democracy and constitutional governance. Adeleke accuses former...

Nigerian equities market adds ₦71 billion as buying interest in insurance stocks keeps the benchmark index in positive territory. LINKASSURE, AVACAP and FTGINSURE lead the gainers’ chart, while losses in Honeywell Flour, PZ and ZICHIS weigh on market...

Police deploy no fewer than 15,000 personnel, including tactical units, PMF, K-9, medical teams and conventional officers, to secure the August 15 Osun governorship election. Election Commissioner of Police Samuel Etaifo says a Deputy Inspector-General (DIG) and an...

Peter Obi condemns attacks on Cardinal John Onaiyekan and the Catholic Bishops' Conference, urging the Presidency to address Nigeria's mounting crises instead of attacking critics. NDC presidential candidate says the Catholic Church is speaking for millions of Nigerians...

Stakeholders call for state-funded commercial diver training in Akwa Ibom Experts say high training cost (₦15m–₦20m per diver) limits youth participation Over 1,000 youths reportedly trained in marine and offshore skills by private firm Calls for stronger enforcement...

Dangote Refinery has reduced the ex-depot price of petrol by ₦50 to ₦1,165 per litre. Diesel price has also been cut by ₦80, bringing the ex-depot price to ₦1,570 per litre. The refinery says the adjustment reflects improved...

An unbranded assortment of spirits, wines, and bottled beers, representing the wide spectrum of products driving the country's multi-trillion naira beverage sector. Source: TheWill Newspaper Nigerians spent about ₦1.41 trillion on beer, malt and spirits in the first...

House committee summons FRSC Corps Marshal to explain how vehicles linked to a fake presidential agency obtained official Federal Government number plates. Businessman recounts losing N400 million after allegedly being lured into a phantom government contract by a...