Akpabio to approve request for jets as NASS okays validity of 2023 budget

• Senate justifies new lifespan, Reps passes bill despite opposition • Aviation expert: Tinubu’s use of chartered aircraft a national embarrassment Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, yesterday, gave an anticipatory approval…

Economic council silent on minimum wage as VP presides

• Let’s pay according to our ability, Southern governors insist • Tinubu tasks governors on food security  • Approves national construction, household support programme  President Bola Tinubu, in an unexpected move, yesterday, attended…

‘Plan to unseat Tinubu in 2027 will affect Nigeria’s unity’

Why President must intervene in Kano royal tussle, by Arewa group Northern leaders should do away with their plan to remove President Bola Tinubu from office in the 2027 Presidential elections,…

Oil refiners back Dangote, decry IOCs’ alleged sabotage

• Blame NNPCL for Dangote Refinery’s woes, expert says • Group urges Tinubu to protect facility from saboteurs  Crude Oil Refineries Association of Nigeria (CORAN) has backed Dangote Oil Refinery and…

Cholera: Katsina confirms two cases, 118 under watch

Dons offer tips Katsina State government has confirmed two cases of cholera in Kusada Local Council, with 118 others currently under medical investigation. The confirmation was made at a press…

FG tightens noose on private jet owners over drugs, money laundering

Following a report by the National Security Adviser (NSA), Nuhu Ribadu, on the spike in money laundering, drug trafficking and other illegal activities involving private aircraft in the country, the…

Troops killed 2,245 terrorists, averted N10b oil theft in Q2, military claims

The Nigerian armed forces said that it prevented oil theft valued at over N10 billion during the second quarter of 2024.    Through a series of operations and strategic interventions, the…

Rivers: Ohanaeze youths seek Tinubu’s intervention to end political crisis

AIG visits state to assess security situation, urges officers to remain neutral  Worried by the disruption of government activities in Rivers State, Ohanaeze Ndigbo Youths Council (OYC), yesterday, asked President…

Forum, MACBAN differ on ranching bill

President of the Middle-Belt Forum, Pogu Bitrus, has condemned the rejection of the bill sponsored by Senator Titus Tartenger (APC Benue North West) for the establishment of ranches for herders…

Stakeholders tackle NDDC over church building initiative

Stakeholders in the Niger Delta region have raised concern over the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) initiative to build a worship centre when there are numerous challenges of under development across the…

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Wema Bank’s profit rises 135%