Kano Government Fined N10m for Breaching Emir Bayero’s Rights With Unlawful Arrest Order
A Kano Court has deemed Kano Governor’s arrest order unlawful, fining the state N10m and restraining further harassment of Bayero.
Nigeria Secures $3bn from Afreximbank To Boost Industrialisation, Create Thousands Of Jobs
The FG has partnered with Afreximbank to launch a $3 billion facility, creating 20,000 jobs and boosting industrial zones.
Nigeria Declares Monday, Tuesday Public Holidays for Eid-Ul-Adha Celebration
Nigeria’s Federal Government has declared Monday 17th, and Tuesday 18th June as public holidays to mark this year’s Eid-ul-Adha celebration.
Tinubu Meets FBI Director, Canvasses Stronger Collaboration To Fight Terrorism And Cybercrime
‘We are working hard to eliminate terrorism, cybercrimes, sextortion,” Nigeria’s President Tinubu told FBI Director Christopher Asher Wray.
Nigeria Drops Tax Evasion Charges Against Binance Executives, Proceeds Against Crypto Company
Binance is now the sole defendant in FIRS’ new charge, with Tigran Gambaryan and the fleeing Nadeem Anjarwalla discharged.
Tinubu To Observe Sallah Holiday In Lagos
During his Sallah break in Lagos, Tinubu plans to pray and reflect on advancing Nigeria through his renewed hope agenda.
UN Orders Sudanese Forces To End El-Fasher Siege Over Genocide Concerns
The UN Security Council demanded an end to the eight-week siege of el-Fasher, due to fear of potential genocide in Darfur.
Ramaphosa, Malema, Others Sworn In MPs During South Africa’s 7th Parliament Inaugural Sitting
ANC President Ramaphosa was among the first to be sworn in as South Africa’s 7th Parliament began its inaugural session.
Reduced Gas Supply From Nigeria Triggers Three Weeks of Power Cuts In Ghana
Ghana is set to experience power shortage for three weeks due to maintenance work by a Nigerian gas supplier.
Kenyan Police Officer Shot Dead After Opening Fire on Magistrate In Court
A Kenyan police officer was shot dead after opening fire at a magistrate in court, over his wife’s bail denial.
Nigerian Troops Kill 198 Terrorists, Apprehend 310 in Nationwide Operations
Nigerian troops killed scores of terrorists, arrested dozens of criminals and destroyed 29 illegal refining sites in one week.
Nigeria’s Military Condemns Zamfara Governor’s Criticism of War Against Terrorists
CDS Musa says external funding is fueling terrorism in Nigeria and advocated for diplomatic measures to counteract such support internationally.
NEITI Applauds Presidential Committee on Climate Action, Urges Transparent Budgeting for Energy Transition
NEITI has highlighted unremitted revenue from gas royalties and penalties, urging alignment of gas policy with climate commitments.
Gas Shortage, Poor Electricity Supply Will Thwart Nigeria’s Current Drive Towards CNG, Electric Vehicles, Says Nnaji
CEO Geometric Power Bart Nnaji has called for 100,000 MW power generation and adoption of super grid transmission infrastructure.
NNPC Withdraws Case Halting ExxonMobil’s $1.3bn Assets Sale to Seplat
NNPC’s resolution allows Seplat Energy to proceed with acquiring ExxonMobil’s 100% interest in Mobil Producing Nigeria Unlimited.
Police Impose Durbar Ban in Kano To Prevent Clashes Between Supporters of Emir Sanusi, Deposed Emir Bayero
Police impose a total Durbar ban in Kano to prevent clashes between supporters of Emir Sanusi and deposed Emir Bayero.
NSCDC Steps Up Security in FCT with 5,000 Personnel Ahead of Sallah
The NSCDC has deployed 5,112 personnel across Abuja to ensure a peaceful Eid-el-Kabir celebration, covering sensitive locations and potential trouble spots.
Sanwo-Olu Says Lagos GDP Has Risen by 50% Under His Administration, Surpassing 40 African Countries’ Economies
Sanwo-Olu has emphasised Lagos’ transformation from a deficit state to an investment hub driven by partnerships and technological advancements.
Tinubu Praises Okonjo-Iweala’s Leadership and Legacy on 70th Birthday
President Tinubu has praised WTO’s Okonjo-Iweala as a worthy Nigerian ambassador on the occasion of her 70th birthday.
Six Niger Republic Soldiers Killed In Attack On Niger-Benin Oil Pipeline
Unidentified assailants in Niger have killed six soldiers who were guarding a major Niger-Benin oil pipeline
