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The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) is set to embark on a nationwide strike on Wednesday.

President Bola Tinubu has appointed the Speaker of the House of Representatives Femi Gbajabiamila, as his Chief of Staff, and Ibrahim Hassan Hadejia, former Deputy Governor of Jigawa State, as Deputy Chief of Staff.

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has denied  reports of the devaluation of the naira against the US dollar.

The meeting between the Nigerian federal government and the Nigerian Labour Congress (NLC) over fuel subsidies ended Wednesday evening without a consensus.

A non-governmental organization, War Against Injustice, has petitioned the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to arrest, investigate and possibly prosecute Kano State's former governor, Abdullahi Ganduje over an alleged $5 million bribery.

About 559 Hajj pilgrims from Jigawa State escaped death Wednesday night as their Max Air plane heading to Saudi Arabia had an emergency landing at Malam Aminu Kano International Airport.

The Nigeria National Petroleum Company (NNPC) Limited has increased the pump price of petrol across its retail outlets nationwide.

As the nationwide strike embarked upon by health workers enters its sixth day, the Aminu Kano Teaching Hospital (AKTH) suffered a depleted workforce as a combined number of over 5,000 health workers joined the strike.

The new governor of Kano State, Abba Kabir Yusuf may have good intentions after directing that all vehicles and business places should have waste bins to make Kano clean, but citizens have expressed reservations.

Vice President Kashim Shettima has expressed optimism that the Tinubu administration will redefine the meaning and concept of modern governance.

The National Industrial Court of Nigeria (NICN) has upheld the "no work, no pay" rule by the federal government against the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU).

The Trade Union Congress of Nigeria (TUC) on Tuesday cautioned President Bola Tinubu on the removal of petrol subsidy in the country.

President Bola Tinubu has declared that under his administration, the era of fuel subsidy is over.

My Fellow Citizens, I stand before you honoured to assume the sacred mandate you have given me. My love for this nation is abiding. My confidence in its people, unwavering. And my faith in God Almighty, absolute. I know that His hand shall provide the needed moral strength and clarity of purpose in those instances when we seem to have reached the limits of our human capacity.

The founder of Daar Communications Plc, High Chief (Dr.) Raymond Dokpesi has died.

Former president, Muhammadu Buhari’s hometown of Daura is awaiting him, as he ends his eight-year tenure today.

The mood for millions of the Kwankwasiya faithful in Kano today is one of celebration and togetherness as they troop out to witness the swearing-in of the new Governor, Abba Kabir Yusuf.

Ahmed Bola Tinubu has been sworn in as the sixth president of Nigeria.

The Nigeria Police Force has dismissed reports of the alleged dismissal of the Inspector-General of Police, Usman Alkali Baba, by a Federal High Court in Awka.

President Muhammadu Buhari has approved the conferment of Special National Honours on 339 Nigerians including his Senior Special Assistant on Media & Publicity, Garba Shehu.

Residents of some communities in Rivers State are complaining of flooding despite early warnings from the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) on the need to prepare against this year’s floods.

Nigeria’s U-17 national team Golden Boy, Yahaya Lawali, is already dreaming of having a successful professional career.

The Minister of State for the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Ramatu Tijani Aliyu has called for the scrapping of the minister of state portfolio also known as junior minister.

Aisha Haruna sat on her sick bed at the Female Surgical Ward of Aminu Kano Teaching Hospital (AKTH) around 11 am on 17 April, with a big bandage around her chest.

As media professionals in Nigeria joined their counterparts across the globe to mark Press Freedom Day on 3 May, journalists in Nigeria differed with President Muhammadu Buhari's position on the freedom of the press under his government.

The FCT Administration on Tuesday sealed off some health facilities providing services below the territory’s recommended standard.

A valedictory session of the Federal Executive Council (FEC) will take place Wednesday at the Presidential Villa in Abuja.

There will be just one qualifying round for African teams for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

Two staff of the United States Embassy in Nigeria who were kidnapped in Anambra State on Tuesday have been rescued.

The professional services company, KPMG has warned that Nigeria’s debt service to revenue ratio may exceed 100 percent in 2023.

Nigeria Info Lagos has been named the radio station of the year at the maiden Nigeria Broadcasting Awards that took place Wednesday night in Lagos.

The Majority Leader of the House of Representatives, Rep. Ado Doguwa, and five other aspirants have stepped down from the speaker and deputy speakership race of the 10th Assembly.

It was a moment of pandemonium and anguish Wednesday afternoon when the bulldozers of the FCT Administration brought down illegal structures in Gishiri village located around the high-brow Maitama and Katampe districts of the Federal Capital Territory.

Almost 16 years after he was slammed with a four-month ban and a fine of 11, 000 Swiss Francs for 'offensive behavior' towards English referee, Howard Webb, Nigerian coach Ladan Bosso says he is now mature.

The presidential petition case filed by the presidential candidate of the Labour Party, Peter Obi has been adjourned until Friday, 19 May.

At least 15 persons have been abducted by gunmen at 1,000 Housing Estate along Pegi community in Kuje Area Council of the Federal Capital Territory.

Guinness World Record says it is looking forward to receiving the evidence of Hilda Baci’s cook-a-thon from its Records Management Team.

The minority caucuses in the 10th House of Assembly, seeking to produce the next Speaker, seems to be split.

Heavy rains have destroyed more than 228 houses in Lagos State in the last 15 days.

Reactions and condolence messages have continued to pour in for Lagos based lawyer, Bolanle Raheem who was shot dead on Christmas Day by an operative of Ajiwe Police Station in Ajah.

The Premier League and English Football League have postponed this weekend’s round of fixtures following the Queen’s death on Thursday.

The Presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP), Peter Obi has announced Senator Yusuf Datti Baba-Ahmed as his running mate. 

The member representing Iseyin/Itesiwaju/Kajola/Iwajola Federal Constituency, (Oyo State) at the House of Representatives, Shina Peller has announced his exit from the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). 

The Delta State Commissioner for Information, Charles Aniagwu has praised the emergence of Governor Ifeanyi Okowa as the vice-presidential candidate of the People's Democratic Party (PDP).

The Nigerian Police Force (NPF) has found Safiyanu Ameerah (Amira) the lady whose tweet of being abducted went viral Tuesday.

Over eighty AC technicians were trained in two-day intensive sessions by Gree Air Conditioning Company, which focused on different installation techniques and common mistakes that cause AC damage and fires. 

The presidential candidate of the People's Democratic Party (PDP), Atiku Abubakar has chosen Delta State Governor, Ifeanyi Okowa as his running mate.

The Federal Capital Territory Minister, Muhammad Bello, on Tuesday swore in the six newly elected area council chairmen and their deputies in compliance with a court order. 

Justice Emeka Nwite of the Federal High Court, Abuja has sentenced two drug traffickers, Chibunna Patrick and Emeka Ezenwane to six years imprisonment.

The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) has assured protesting indigenous youths of Abuja that it will inaugurate the chairmen-elect of six area councils on Tuesday, 14 June at 10 am. 

Staff of the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) on Friday afternoon regretted coming to work as protesting Abuja indigenes invaded the FCTA Secretariat premises and ground all activities. 

The presidential candidate of the Labour Party, Peter Obi is calling on the Independence National Electoral Commission (INEC) to ensure a smooth process of registering Nigerians ahead of the 2023 general election.

A presidential aspirant and the National Leader of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Bola Tinubu has donated N75 million to support victims of the Owo church massacre.

Nigerians are reacting to the statement by the National Leader of the All Progressive Congress, Bola Ahmed saying he deserves to be Nigeria’s President in 2023.

The All Progressives Congress (APC) Presidential Screening Committee has screened out 10 of the 23 aspirants seeking the party’s presidential ticket.

A group known as "Jonathan Support Group" on Fridaya besieged the national secretariat of the All Progressives Congress (APC) demanding the adoption of former President Goodluck Jonathan as the concensus candidate of the party.

The Nigerian Railway Corporation has announced a shift in the date of the resumption of the Abuja-Kaduna Train Service which was earlier fixed for Monday, 23 May.

The FCT Minister, Mohammad Bello has ordered the indefinite closure of Dei-Dei International Market, Abuja following Wednesday’s destruction of the market by thugs.

President Muhammadu Buhari has directed all members of the Federal Cabinet as well as all appointees vying for elective offices in 2023, to resign from office.

A fire has destroyed the office of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) in Kaura Namoda Local Government Area of Zamfara State.

Vice-President of Nigeria, Prof Yemi Osibajo has commended Physicians in Diaspora for contributing ‘’very considerably to healthcare in Nigeria.’’

Tesla CEO, Elon Musk has made an offer to buy Twitter for the sum of $54.20 per share in cash. 

7:15 am on Thursday, a lady identified as Toyosi put out a disturbing tweet that she was being kidnapped and raped. She also added an address of her location and a number to call.

The minister of transportation, Rotimi Amaechi has directed the Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC) to hand over tickets and passengers’ identification to Secure ID, the company in charge of the e-ticketing platform for the Abuja-Kaduna rail service.

As the political plot thickens ahead of the 2023 general elections in Nigeria, there are strong indications that many state governors whose tenure expires next year may aspire to be in the Senate. 

Last week, I started this piece talking about the three individuals who I think are best placed, to be the closest thing to what Nigeria needs as president, come 2023. 

The former Registrar of the Joint Admission and Matriculation Board (JAMB), Professor Adedibu Ojerinde wants the Independent Corrupt Practices and other related offences Commission to grant him soft landing over an alleged N5bn fraud.

It’s that season when politicians battle for positions. And the fight for Nigeria’s highest office will be an interesting watch. In this piece, our Head of News, Ufuoma Egbamuno takes a critical look at some of the candidates he believes are the country’s best options.

President Muhammadu Buhari has formally unveiled the National Development Plan 2021-2025.

The Senate has passed the 2022 Appropriation bill of N17.126 trillion. The figure is N735 billion higher than the N16.391 trillion presented to the National Assembly by President Muhammadu Buhari.

United' Nations International Children Education Fund (UNICEF) has joined civil society groups in reminding the federal government of Nigeria not to forget its promise of creating enabling environment for persons living with disability. 

Family of a medical doctor, Morenikeji Oluwaniyi, who was killed by a four-man gang in Abule Egba area of Lagos State, is seeking speedy justice into the matter.

The lawmaker representing Oyigbo/Tai/Eleme at the House of Representatives, Chisom Dike is giving reasons why he left the ruling Peoples Democratic PARTY (PDP) to join the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). 

A Rivers State High Court sitting in Port Harcourt has sentenced a Prophetess, Edina Loverly-Worleru and Onyema Bright-Worlu to life imprisonment. 

Commandant General of the Nigeria Defence Academy (NDA), Major-General Ibrahim Yusuf says efforts are in place to ensure the release of the abducted soldier during the attack on NDA last month. 

British Deputy High Commissioner (DHC) in Lagos, Ben Lewellyn-Jones, says Lagos loses about 3.9 billion dollars - that’s almost 2 trillion naira - every year in the economy as a result of flooding. 

The Chairman, Senate Committee on Army Senator Ali Ndume, has charged the security agencies to be ruthless with bandits terrorizing the country. 

Speaker of Nigeria's House of Representatives, Femi Gbajabiamila has debunked reports that he likened IPOB, Yoruba Nation Agitators with Boko Haram and ISWAP.

Embattled National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Prince Uche Secondus is shocked at the decision of a court in Port Harcourt which affirmed his suspension in his ward.

As Nigeria’s Super Eagles get ready to play Liberia this weekend, 2013 FIFA U17 world cup winning team coach, Manu Garba has been speaking about one of his protégés who is on the fringes of breaking into the team.

Nigeria’s male basketball team, D’Tigers may have started their 2021 Afrobasket campaign on a winning note but former captain, Olumide Oyedeji believes it will be difficult for the country to win the ongoing competition in Kigali, Rwanda.

President Muhammadu Buhari is defiant despite the attack on the Nigerian Defence Academy insisting it will not “throw a dampener into the morale of our Armed Forces as it is intended to.”

Oil is Nigeria’s moneymaker, it has remained a major contributor to the financial strength the country attained through decades of boom and it has also led to failed earnings during difficult times. It’s believed that the management process of administration of petroleum products had given way to many tunnels of corruption and exploration since its inception.

Why do we have more clean up regulations but less clean up action