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Troops Strike Hard: 15 Terrorists Neutralised, 30 Lives Saved in Nationwide Campaign

Nathaniel Chinemerem Chinemerem6 months ago02 mins

The Nigerian Army has successfully neutralised 15 terrorists, apprehended 42 criminal suspects, and rescued 30 individuals kidnapped during a series of operations across the nation. A credible source from Army Headquarters confirmed on Sunday that these coordinated efforts spanned the North-East, North-West, North-Central, South-West, and South-South regions. The source highlighted that troops thwarted planned attacks…

Politics

Election Violence: US Threatens Sanctions Against Offenders

The Republican Interest3 years ago3 years ago04 mins

The United States has condemned the widespread violence that marred last Saturday’s governorship and state houses of assembly elections across Nigeria even as it expressed concern about the voter intimidation and suppression that took place mostly in Lagos, Kano and other states. This was disclosed in a statement issued yesterday by the US Embassy in…

Veritas Kapital Wins Resilience Award Amid Expanding Role In Nigerian Insurance Sector

Kingsley Chukwu9 months ago02 mins

Lagos, Nigeria — Veritas Kapital Assurance Plc has clinched the title of ‘Most Resilient Insurance Company of the Year 2024’ at the Champions Awards, a ceremony held in Lagos to celebrate outstanding performance across Nigeria’s business landscape. The award reflects Veritas Kapital’s sustained performance during a turbulent economic period and recognises its innovation, customer-centric approach,…

PDP Moves To Unseat 4 Osun Lawmakers Who Defected To APC

Kingsley Chukwu7 months ago01 mins

Nigeria’s main opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has launched a legal battle to unseat four federal lawmakers from Osun State who defected to the All Progressives Congress (APC). In applications filed at the Federal High Court, the PDP asked for the removal of Senators Francis Fadahunsi and Olubiyi Fadeyi, and Reps Omirin Olusanya and Taofeek…

Shari’ah Council Appoints Sheikh Umar As New President

Kingsley Chukwu10 months ago01 mins

The Supreme Council for Shari’ah in Nigeria (SCSN) has announced the confirmation of Sheikh Bashir Umar as its new President following the death of Sheikh AbdulRasheed Hadiyatullah. In a statement signed by its Secretary General, Malam Nafi’u Ahmed, the council described the passing of Hadiyatullah as a significant loss to the Muslim Ummah in Nigeria…

Ondo PDP Lauds Fubara’s Resilience, Calm Leadership

Kingsley Chukwu5 months ago02 mins

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Ondo State has hailed Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, describing him as a man of resilience and calm leadership whose qualities inspire the party nationwide. Chief Bakkita Bello, Caretaker Chairman of the Ondo PDP, made the remark in a statement on Wednesday in Akure while welcoming Fubara back to…

PDP Cautions FCT Candidates Against Self-interest Ahead Of 2026 Polls

Kingsley Chukwu8 months ago03 mins

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has cautioned its candidates for the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Area Council elections against pursuing personal ambitions that could undermine the party’s chances of victory in Feb. 2026. Chairman of the PDP FCT chapter, Ismail Dogara, issued the warning on Monday in Abuja while handing over INEC nomination forms to…

Dangote Cement Reports N3.58bn Revenue Growth In 2024

Kingsley Chukwu1 year ago04 mins

Dangote Cement has reported a 62.2 per cent revenue growth, reaching N3,580.6 billion in 2024. The company’s Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation, and Amortisation (EBITDA) also grew by 56.0 per cent to N1,388.2 billion, with a 38.6 per cent margin. Arvind Pathak, Chief Executive Officer and Group Managing Director of Dangote Cement, disclosed this in…

Rejects Lagos LG Tenure Elongations, Group Urges Tinubu

Kingsley Chukwu10 months ago05 mins

The Lagos Society for Good Governance, a non-partisan civic organisation, has called on President Bola Tinubu to intervene and halt what it describes as unconstitutional tenure elongation schemes in several Local Council Development Areas (LCDAs) in Lagos State. The group also urged the President to direct the Attorney General of the Federation, Lateef Fagbemi SAN,…

NNPP Suspends 4 National Assembly Members Over Alleged Anti-party Activities

Kingsley Chukwu1 year ago02 mins

The New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP), Kano Chapter, has suspended four of its National Assembly members for alleged anti-party activities. Alhaji Hashimu Dungurawa, the state chairman of the party, announced the suspension while addressing newsmen on Monday in Kano. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the suspended lawmakers represent Kano South, Rano/Kibiya, Dala…

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Air Peace Reduces London Fare By N600,000

Pakistan Envoy Wants Collaboration With Nigeria On Beauty Raw Material Strengthened

Tinubu Commissions New Naval Fleet To Boost Maritime Security

Tinubu Government Spends $801 Million On US Arms In 18 Months, Think Tank Says

Troops Strike Hard: 15 Terrorists Neutralised, 30 Lives Saved in Nationwide Campaign

Election Violence: US Threatens Sanctions Against Offenders

Veritas Kapital Wins Resilience Award Amid Expanding Role In Nigerian Insurance Sector

PDP Moves To Unseat 4 Osun Lawmakers Who Defected To APC

Shari’ah Council Appoints Sheikh Umar As New President

Ondo PDP Lauds Fubara’s Resilience, Calm Leadership

PDP Cautions FCT Candidates Against Self-interest Ahead Of 2026 Polls

Dangote Cement Reports N3.58bn Revenue Growth In 2024

Rejects Lagos LG Tenure Elongations, Group Urges Tinubu

NNPP Suspends 4 National Assembly Members Over Alleged Anti-party Activities