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The Labor Party has suspended actress-turned-politician Hilda Dokubo over alleged financial misuse. He was also accused of abusing his office and violating party regulations, among other things. The actor, who once served as special adviser on youth affairs to former Rivers State Governor Peter Odili, was suspended by his ward executives in Asari Toru local government area of ​​the state …

Nigeria’s equity market ended the week with a gain of N20 billion for investors on Friday. This follows the increase in stock prices such as SOVRENINS, CUSTODIAN, and NAHCO among others on the trading floor today. After five hours of trading in the capital market, equity capitalization increased to N56.92 trillion from N56.90 trillion posted by the exchange on Thursday. …

The Enugu State Police Command has dismissed as false reports of the kidnapping of 11 persons at Amechi-Idodo area of ​​the Enugu/Abakaliki Expressway on Wednesday. Command spokesman Daniel Ndukwe said in a statement on Friday in Enugu that the report was aimed at creating panic in the state. Ndukwe said the stance given in the online publication was a total …

Unleashing Edo State’s Potential: Senator Monday Okpebholo for Governor In today’s fast-paced, innovation-driven world, we need leaders who can deliver results, not just rhetoric. As Edo State prepares for the November gubernatorial elections, we must prioritize capacity, passion, empathy, political will, commitment and sacrifice. Senator Monday Okpebholo embodies these qualities, making him the ideal candidate for the job. With his …

President Bola Tinubu said on Friday that his administration would make Nigeria a global investment destination. The President, according to a statement issued by his Special Adviser on Media, Ajuri Ngelale, stated this when a delegation from international energy company, ENI, led by its Chief Executive, Claudio Descalzi, visited him in Abuja. Tinubu said his administration was determined to transform …

The Nigerian Police, under the leadership of the Inspector General of Police (IGP) Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, has made remarkable progress in fighting crime and ensuring public safety across the country. In a statement, the Public Relations Officer, Force Headquarters, Abuja, ACP Muyiwa Adejobi, said in the last six weeks, police officers have arrested a total of 1,284 suspects, including 307 …

Sacked Senate President, Ali Ndume, has reacted to his removal from office. The Senate on Wednesday removed the outspoken lawmaker as Chief Whip following the recommendation of the National Working Committee (NWC) of the All Progressives Congress (APC). He has since been replaced by Senator representing Borno North, Mohammed Monguno, in the position. Ndume was fired days after he criticized …

Leaders of the organised trade union movement have confirmed that they accept the N70,000 minimum wage approved by President Bola Tinubu for Nigerian workers. Information Minister Mohammed Idris said on Thursday, July 18, that the President had announced the offer in the morning, during a meeting with union leaders at the Presidential Villa in Abuja. Speaking after the meeting, Comrade …

The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Edo has accused the state police command of involvement in the attacks on its governorship candidate, Monday Okpebholo, and the re-elected deputy governor, Philip Shaibu. Gunmen attacked the two as they left Benin Airport shortly after they arrived from Abuja on Thursday. A police inspector was killed while three other officers were seriously injured …

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has issued new directives to banks and financial institutions operating in Nigeria on dormant accounts. Under the new directive, the central bank will take over funds in these dormant accounts and invest them in treasury bills and other securities. This is contained in a circular FPR|DIR|PUB|CIR|002|011 issued on Friday by John S. Onojah, Acting …