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In a notable moment during Eid-al-Fitr prayers in Lagos, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu delivered a compelling address, emphasizing the importance of unwavering faith in his administration and fostering a strong sense of patriotism among Nigerians. His direct engagement with citizens during religious celebrations underscores his dedication to transparent leadership and strengthens the connection between the…

In a recent development concerning the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Road project, the Minister of Works, Dave Umahi, has vehemently refuted claims made by former Vice President Alhaji Atiku Abubakar regarding the project’s scope and economic significance. Dave Umahi, while visiting the ongoing rehabilitation of the Enugu-Port Harcourt dual carriageway, criticized Atiku’s analysis as a distortion of…

In a dramatic turn of events, the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has declared the Labour Party nationwide convention that reinstated Julius Abure and his National Working Committee as null and void. This decision, announced on Monday, has sent shockwaves through the political landscape, throwing the Labour Party into disarray. According to a statement released by…

Tensions within the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) have reached a boiling point as a group of sixty lawmakers has signaled their potential departure from the party unless significant changes are made at the leadership level. Led by Hon. Ikenga Ugochinyere, a representative from Imo State, and five other legislators, the group aired their grievances during…

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) takes a crucial step by arraigning Binance Holdings Ltd and one of its executives, Tigran Gambaryan, before Justice Emeka Nwite of a Federal High Court in Abuja. The charges brought against them, totaling $34.4 million, include tax evasion, currency speculation, and money laundering. This high-profile case underscores the…

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has made significant strides in its investigation into the suspended Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation, Betta Edu, and the former CEO of the National Social Investment Programme (NSIPA), Halima Shehu. Under the leadership of Executive Chairman Ola Olukoyede, the EFCC has recovered a staggering N30 billion…

In a move aimed at enhancing identification systems and bolstering citizen services, the Federal Government of Nigeria has announced plans to introduce three new national identity cards. These cards, set to debut in May of this year, are slated to reach an estimated 104 million citizens across the nation. The initiative, spearheaded by the National…