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The government of Chad has called for increased international backing in counter-terrorism efforts following a surprise attack by Boko Haram fighters that left around 40 Chadian…
Fuel queues in Nigeria could soon be a thing of the past, according to Aliko Dangote, President of the Dangote Refinery. Speaking to State House Correspondents…
The Niger State House of Assembly has raised an alarm over the takeover of Nigeria’s largest military training camp, located at the Nagwamase military cantonment in…
The global rise of TikTok’s popularity has positioned Zhang Yiming, the co-founder of its parent company ByteDance, as China’s wealthiest individual. According to the Hurun Research…
The Osun State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has suspended former Minister of Interior, Rauf Aregbesola, over allegations of engaging in anti-party activities. The…
President Bola Tinubu launched the 2025 Armed Forces Remembrance Day emblem and appeal fund. Speaking at the launch in the Council Chamber of the State House,…
The Senate has urged the Nigerian Government to prioritise debt settlement by issuing Promissory Notes to clear outstanding reimbursement debts owed to states, judgment debts, and…
The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) has issued a warning to financial institutions over ongoing disruptions in online banking services across Nigeria. In a…
Hezbollah has announced that the group’s deputy secretary general will take over as its new leader. Naim Qassem succeeds long-time leader Hassan Nasrallah, who was killed…