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Social critic and co-founder of the #BringBackOurGirls movement, Aisha Yesufu, has responded to allegations by the embattled national chairman of the Labour Party (LP), Julius Abure, that she and Pastor Itua Ighodalo, brother of Edo State PDP governorship candidate, Asue Ighodalo, were responsible for managing the party’s campaign funds in the 2023 general elections. Abure who made the allegations at …

The Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) Limited has announced the signing of an agreement with Chevron Nigeria Ltd (CNL), its joint venture (JV) partner, for the conversion of five oil mining licenses (OMLs) into four oil exploration licenses (PPLs) and 26 oil mining licenses (PMLs). This comes despite the conversion being expected to significantly increase crude oil production — with …

Controversial singer, Habeeb Okikiola, popularly known as Portable, has found himself in further trouble after he was seen in a viral video slapping a pastor who came to his bar to preach. The incident, which sparked mixed reactions on social media, saw an angry Portable confront the pastor, accusing him of chasing away his customers. Using inappropriate language towards the …

Nigeria is grappling with a complex and multifaceted insecurity crisis, marked by increasing cases of kidnapping, banditry, terrorism and communal clashes. The country’s northwest is particularly affected, with Zamfara, Kaduna and Niger states being hotspots for violence. The Boko Haram insurgency in the northeast also continues, while separatist movements in the southeast and southwest add to the security challenges. The …

  With less than two months to go until the US presidential election, Donald Trump and Kamala Harris will face off in their first debate on Tuesday. David Muir and Linsey Davis: Hosts The Republican former president and Democratic vice president remain in a tight race, both nationally and in swing states. JD Vance and Tim Walz to attend vice-presidential …

  A few months ago, during a history lesson at Seven Mountains High School in Bad Honnef, a 10th grade class had the idea to make history themselves. By submitting a motion, the class wanted to ensure that the town of 25,000 near Bonn in western Germany officially renounced one of its honorary citizens, Nazi dictator Adolf Hitler. Nazi dictator …

The Department of State Services (DSS) has reportedly granted administrative bail to Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) President Joe Ajaero, following widespread condemnation of his arrest and detention. Ajaero was released on Monday evening, as announced by pro-democracy activist and African Action Congress presidential candidate Omoyele Sowore on social media. The NLC also confirmed to media crews that its leader had …

The Economic and Financial Crimes Eradication Commission (ECRC) on Monday arraigned Ibrahim Shuaibu at the Kaduna State High Court for alleged fraud amounting to N100 million. The defendant was charged with seven counts of breach of trust, impersonation and obtaining information by false pretenses. In a statement posted on his X account, the commission accused Shuaibu of falsely representing himself …

Officers of the Department of State Services (DSS) on Monday surrounded the offices of the Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) in Abuja. The NGO revealed this in a statement uploaded to its X account. He described the action as “unlawful occupation.” He urged President Bola Tinubu to immediately intervene to protect the rights of Nigerians. SERAP revealed in the …

The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) said on Monday revenue generated from Value Added Tax (VAT) rose to N1.56 trillion in the second quarter of this year. The figure shows a 9.11% growth in VAT revenue when compared to the N1.43 trillion recorded in the first quarter. The agency revealed that revenue generated from Corporate Income Tax (CIT) for the …