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Mr. Tinubu arrives in Nigeria after AU Summit

  By Donatus Anichukwueze President Bola Tinubu has arrived in Abuja from the African Union Summit in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. Tinubu, who departed Addis Ababa in the morning on Monday, arrived in Abuja around 3:40 pm. While in Ethiopia, the Nigerian leader actively participated in the 44th Ordinary Session of the Executive Council, held bilateral […]

5 Food items that were formerly cheap, but are now difficult for the average Nigerian to afford

5 Food items that were formerly cheap, but are now difficult for the average Nigerian to afford   By Justina Otio There has been a notable surge in the prices of food items over the past few months which has led to protests in some states in the country. The buying capacity of the average […]

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Ben Nwabueze’s burial begins Thursday

Ben Nwabueze’s burial begins Thursday   By Enioluwa Adeniyi The legal community and the nation at large are set to pay their final respects to the late Professor Ben Nwabueze, SAN, a distinguished legal luminary and Chairman of The Patriots, whose burial arrangements have been announced to commence on February 22 in Lagos and conclude […]

Manufacturers give FG condition to reduce cement prices in Nigeria within 30 days

Manufacturers give FG condition to reduce cement prices in Nigeria within 30 days By Oladipo Abiola Cement manufacturers in Nigeria have made a recommendation to the federal government on how to bring down the rising cost of the product within thirty days. Speaking through its national chairman, David Iweta, the Cement Producers’ Association of Nigeria […]

EFCC investigators uncover fresh N17bn fraud in Humanitarian Ministry

By Taiwo Adisa THE last is yet to be heard about the allegation of fraud rocking the Ministry of Humanitarian and Social Inclusion as operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) investigating the issue have uncovered a fresh fraud of N17bn linked to the ministry. Investigations by the Sunday Tribune confirmed on Saturday […]

Naira drops to N2,000/1£ at parallel market

By Enioluwa Adeniyi Nigeria’s local currency, the naira, has plummeted to a new low, now trading above 2,000 naira against the Great Britain Pound in the parallel market. This was confirmed by a Bureau de Change operator in Wuse Zone 4, Malam Ibrahim, who spoke with Punch. He noted the currency’s significant depreciation amidst persistent […]

3 Police officers to face trial in Lagos over tinted glass permit

The Zone 2 Police Command, Onikan, Lagos State says that the three police officers, who demanded a tinted glass permit from motorists are facing trial for professional misconduct. The Zonal Public Relations Officer (ZPRO), SP. Tunni Ayuba, confirmed the development in a statement on Wednesday in Lagos. She identified the errant officers as ASP Kenedy […]

Why Africans do not want to accept homosexuality – Pope Francis

Why Africans do not want to accept homosexuality – Pope Francis By Justina Otio Pope Francis has said that those criticising his recent decision to bless same-sex couples will eventually understand it, except for Africans, who, according to him, are “a special case.” The Pope noted that he is confident that everyone will gradually be […]

FCT Revenue Service goes after Abuja-based Nigerian businesswoman, Aisha Achimugu, who shut down Grenada for 7 days

  FCT Revenue Service goes after Abuja-based Nigerian businesswoman, Aisha Achimugu, who shut down Grenada for 7 days By Enioluwa Adeniyi The Federal Capital Territory Internal Revenue Service has issued a call to prominent Abuja-based Nigerian businesswoman, Aisha Achimugu, to comply with her tax obligations by filing her annual returns This request follows the widespread […]