560 Kwara Intending Pilgrims Depart For Saudi Arabia
Cross section of intending pilgrims from Kwara on board Max Airline this afternoon from the Babatunde Idi-Agbon International Airport, Ilorin. The Kwara State Government has flagged off this year’s 2025 Hajj exercise with the successful airlift of the first batch of five hundred and sixty intending pilgrims with two NAHCON officials to Saudi Arabia this […]
Nigeria’s Economy Grows Strongly Amid High Inflation — World Bank
The World Bank has said that Nigeria’s economy recorded its fastest growth in about a decade in 2024, driven by a strong fourth quarter and an improved fiscal position. During a presentation on Monday, the bank’s lead economist for Nigeria, Alex Sienaert, said Nigeria’s economy grew by 4.6% year-on-year in the fourth quarter of 2024. […]
Battle for Rivers: AGF moves to defend Tinubu as PDP govs mobilise 11 SANs
The Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Lateef Fagbemi (SAN), has sprung into action and commenced drafting the response of President Bola Tinubu to the People’s Democratic Party’s governors’ suit challenging the declaration of emergency rule in Rivers State. The PDP governors, on their part, have engaged 11 Senior Advocates of Nigeria […]
Hafsoh Lawal: Magistrate Court Set To Terminate Abdulraman’s Case
The murder case of the Hafsoh Lawal has been adjourned till April 22, even as it now moved the case to High Court. Magistrate S.B. Mohammed ruled on Wednesday that the case be transfered to High Court on April 15, while the Magistrate Court will yet sit on April 22 to terminate the case, as […]
How to tackle terrorism in Nigeria— Minister
Minister of Police Affairs, Senator Ibrahim Gaidam has pointed out that addressing the challenge of terrorism requires a holistic and multifaceted approach among the security agencies. He stated this during the Stakeholders Conference on Security with a theme “A Path to Regional Cooperation” organized by the Ministry of Police Affairs in conjunction with the Nigeria […]
Sexual harassment allegation: Akpabio, Senate dodging – Ezekwesili
Former Education Minister, Oby Ezekwesili has accused Senate President, Godswill Akpabio of dodging opportunities that would prove his innocence in the sexual harassment allegations leveled against him by suspended Kogi Central Senator, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan. Ezekwesili said Akpabio and the Senate has continued to deny Natasha the right to a fair hearing and an impartial investigation. […]
APC well positioned to take over Anambra – Paul Chukwuma
A frontline governorship aspirant of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Anambra State, Sir Paul Chukwuma, has said that the party is more well-positioned than ever to win the November 8 governorship election in the state. He stated that the party’s current political dominance in the state would lead to a significant shift in the […]
Shettima urges N’Assembly to shun division, partisanship
Vice-President Kashim Shettima has charged the National Assembly to uphold the sacred responsibility of leadership, prioritise unity and national development over political divisions and partisan interests. He made the call on Monday when President Bola Tinubu hosted the leadership and members of the House of Representatives to Iftar (breaking of Ramadan fast) at the Presidential […]
Newcastle end 70-year trophy drought, beat Liverpool 2-1 in Carabao Cup final
Newcastle United on Sunday defeated Liverpool 2-1, securing their first major domestic trophy since 1955. The Magpies in a historic Carabao Cup final at Wembley Stadium defeated the Reds to clinch the first silverware of the 2024/25 football season, PUNCH Online reports. The EFL match began with both teams displaying cautious play. Newcastle broke the […]
Tinubu Didn’t Recommend Any Company For Lagos-calabar Highway Project — Umahi
Minister of Works, Senator Dave Umahi, has stated that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu did not recommend any contractor for the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway project. The minister said this on Saturday while explaining reasons the federal government awarded the project to Hitech Construction Company Ltd. According to him, President Tinubu did not recommend any company for […]
