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Vice President Kashim Shettima has made a passionate appeal to Nigerians, urging them to rally behind President Bola Tinubu as he tackles the country’s pressing socio-political, economic, and security challenges. Speaking at a book launch in Abuja, Shettima emphasized the importance of collective support for the administration’s efforts to address Nigeria’s multifaceted issues. He stressed…

The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) has released a troubling report on examination malpractices for the 2024 academic year. According to the report, a staggering 215,267 candidates’ results have been withheld, representing 11.62% of the total number of students who sat for the examination. This alarming statistic indicates that approximately 12 out of every 100…

The Tribunal has delivered a groundbreaking verdict, unseating a member of the House of Representatives from Enugu State. In a decision that has sent ripples through the political landscape, the tribunal awarded victory to Labour Party candidate Dennis Agbo, who had challenged the election of the incumbent representative. This landmark ruling marks a significant development…

Aliko Dangote, the billionaire owner of Dangote Group, has categorically denied allegations of fixing the price of petrol at N600 per liter. In a statement released by the company, Dangote vehemently refuted claims that he had unilaterally fixed the price of the essential commodity, describing the allegations as “misleading” and “unfounded”. The denial comes amidst…

In a significant move aimed at enhancing the welfare of Nigeria’s judiciary, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has signed into law a bill that increases the salaries and allowances of judicial office holders by a staggering 300 percent. The bill, passed by the Senate in June, will see the Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN) earning an…