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By Kingsley Ojeme ABUJA — The Centre for the Promotion of Private Enterprise (CPPE) has cautioned Nigerians and the Federal Government against retaliatory actions targeting South African businesses operating in Nigeria following renewed xenophobic attacks on Nigerians in South Africa. The Centre, while condemning the attacks, described the incidents as deeply disturbing and inconsistent with the ideals of African unity... Read more

….says We Will Move Beyond Condemnation,” Minister-Designate Promises Tougher Foreign Policy Approach By Rosemary Nwanpka ABUJA — The Senate on Wednesday confirmed Sola Enikanolaiye as Minister of State for Foreign Affairs following his screening on the floor of the Red Chamber. The confirmation came after hours of deliberation by the Senate Committee of the Whole, during which lawmakers tasked the... Read more

….As Dangote Refinery Denies Petrol Price Increase By Kingsley Andrew Nigeria’s Bonny Light crude price dropped by 16 per cent to $99 per barrel in the international market on Wednesday, following comments by former US President Donald Trump suggesting that the conflict between the United States and Iran could soon come to an end. The sharp decline represents the lowest... Read more

By James Daniel The Aviation Ground Handlers Association of Nigeria (AGHAN) has suspended its planned industrial action over more than N9 billion owed to ground handling companies by domestic airlines. The strike, which was scheduled to commence on Thursday, was put on hold following the intervention of the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority and a formal communication from the Airline Operators... Read more

By Ronke Adebayo The Nigeria Police Force (NPF), through the Police Special Fraud Unit (PSFU), has uncovered a sophisticated fraud syndicate allegedly responsible for the diversion of over N713.9 million from customers’ bank accounts. Force Public Relations Officer, DCP Anthony Okon Placid, disclosed this in a statement on Wednesday, describing the operation as a major breakthrough in the fight against... Read more

By Clement John Fresh indications emerged on Wednesday that former President Goodluck Jonathan may be considering a return to presidential politics ahead of the 2027 general election. The development followed the announcement by a group known as the “Coalition for Jonathan 2027,” which disclosed plans to mobilise 10,000 youths across the country to urge the former president to contest the... Read more

By Ronke Adebayo Operatives of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command have dismantled a notorious six-man kidnapping syndicate terrorising parts of Abuja and neighbouring communities, killing two members during a gun battle, arresting one suspect and recovering weapons and ammunition. The Police disclosed that the gang was responsible for the abduction of at least 12 victims, collection of over... Read more

By Kingsley Ojeme A 27-year-old man, Edidiong Nyojole, has been sentenced to life imprisonment by a Cross River State Family Court 2 sitting in Calabar for raping a 13-year-old girl. Nyojole was convicted yesterday by Justice Blessing Egwu after the court found him guilty of raping the minor at Uwanse, Calabar South, after he and an accomplice allegedly forcefully dragged... Read more

By Clement John, Abuja The All Progressives Congress (APC) has waived the screening requirement for President Bola Tinubu, declaring him automatically qualified to participate in the party’s forthcoming presidential primary without appearing before a screening committee. The decision was taken at the party’s 188th National Working Committee (NWC) meeting held on Wednesday and announced by the APC National Publicity Secretary,... Read more

By Kenneth Lawal Mokwa in Niger State has been hit by another devastating rainstorm, less than a year after severe flooding displaced residents and destroyed property in the community.The latest disaster, which occurred on Monday, left at least two people dead, including a three-year-old girl, while about 50 residents were displaced after no fewer than 100 houses were destroyed. Several... Read more