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President Bola Ahmed Tinubu urged global leaders to take meaningful steps to end the ongoing Israeli aggression in Gaza, emphasizing that symbolic condemnations are insufficient. President Bola Ahmed Tinubu expressed frustration with the international community’s tendency to issue statements without implementing effective measures, arguing that these superficial gestures fail to protect innocent civilians caught in…

The Kebbi State Government has responded to the threat posed by an emerging Islamic sect, known as the Lakurawa, by dispatching a high-powered delegation to meet with Nigeria’s Chief of Defence Staff, General Christopher Musa. The delegation, led by Senator Atiku Bagudu, Nigeria’s Minister of Budget and Economic Planning, sought to highlight the security crisis…

In recent developments, the cost of landing Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), commonly known as petrol, in Nigeria has seen a significant decrease. The landing cost, which determines the expense of importing and distributing petrol, has dropped to ₦971 per litre in November 2024, marking a notable reduction of 20.23% from ₦1,219 per litre in August…

Abdulmumin Jibril dismisses recent rumors suggesting a rift between Kano State Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf and his political mentor, Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, have been circulating widely. The speculation intensified as political observers noted perceived tensions within the state’s leadership, sparking concerns about a potential fallout between the two influential figures. However, Hon. Abdulmumin Jibril, a…

After months of rigorous intelligence operations and meticulous surveillance, Nigeria’s National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) successfully disrupted two prominent cross-border drug syndicates. Six masterminds, including a software engineer and a Chadian national, were apprehended across several states. This operation led to the recovery of vast quantities of cocaine, opioids, and other psychoactive substances with…

The Crude Oil Refinery Owners Association of Nigeria (CORAN) has urged the Federal Government to reconsider granting fuel import licences to independent petroleum marketers, raising concerns over the potential impact on Nigeria’s domestic refining industry. CORAN’s statement comes in response to the growing debate between the Dangote Petroleum Refinery and various oil marketers, who are…

The World Trade Organization (WTO) has formally confirmed that Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala is the only remaining candidate for the position of director-general, placing her on the verge of making history as the organization’s first African and first female leader. Her path to this role opened up after her final competitor withdrew, signaling widespread support from…