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Funeral prayer in absentia held for late Dantata in Kano

Dantata was a leading figure in Nigeria’s private sector, expanding his family’s legacy into a conglomerate with interests in construction, manufacturing, finance, agriculture, and oil and gas.

By Johnbosco Agbakwuru, Abuja President Bola Tinubu and his predecessor, former President Muhammadu Buhari have expressed grief over the passing of Alhaji Aminu Alhassan Dantata, an elder statesman, business mogul, and philanthropist. Dantata, who passed away at 94 in the early hours of Saturday, was a renowned and accomplished businessman. President Tinubu in a statement […]

The Comptroller-General (C-G) of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Mr. Wale Adeniyi, has been elected as Chairman of the World Customs Organisation (WCO) Council.

The governorship candidate of Action Alliance (AA), Ozo Jephat Nweke, ha paid the mandatory N50m political campaign levy imposed by the Anambra State Signage and Advertisement Agency,ANSAA for candidates contesting the November 8 election.

The Social Democratic Party (SDP) in Ondo State has accused the administration of Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa of unlawfully withholding federal allocations meant for local governments in the state.

As part of activities marking the second anniversary of President Bola Tinubu, Minister of the Federal Capital Territory FCT, Nyesom Wike stunned the residents when he announced that no fewer than 19 projects had been completed and ready for inauguration.

She added that a total of 6,716.8 kg of illicit drugs were seized by the command between January and June.

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The Presidential Candidate of the Labour Party in the 2023 election, Mr Peter Obi, has commended Dr Abdullahi Ganduje for resigning as the National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC). Recall that Ganduje submitted his resignation letter to the party’s National Working Committee (NWC) through its National Secretary, Sen. Ajibola Bashiru, on Friday. The […]

By Ochuko Akuopha ANGLICAN Bishop of the Oleh Diocese, Delta State, Rt. Rev. John Aruakpor has lamented the spate of insecurity in Nigeria, saying that prolonged nefarious activities of criminal elements had heightened food shortages in the country. He held that the issue of insecurity in the country was becoming almost like a nursery rhyme […]

… 88% that shunned exercise are impersonators, says board By Joseph Erunke, Abuja Low turnout marred the Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination, UTME mop-up examination,held in some designated Computer-Based Test, CBT centres across the country on Saturday. Only 12 per cent of the 98,232 candidates expected to participate in the exercise conducted by the Joint Admissions […]

One of the leading promoters of ADA, Dr. Umar Ardo, commended INEC for adhering to its rules.

“When we partake in sport, we embody the Olympic motto: “Faster, Higher, Stronger—Together.

By Omeiza Ajayi The FCT minister, Nyesom Wike, suspended Rivers state governor, Siminalayi Fubara, and State Assembly Speaker, Martins Amaewhule, were seen sitting together days after the reconciliation brokered by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, at the funeral service for Wike’s uncle, Elder Temple Omezuruike Onuoha, Head of the Oro-Ekpoduta Clan held at the Greater Evangelism […]

"Instead of trying to Westernise it, or instead of trying to make it something else, for us the goal is to professionalise it"

The Board of Trustees and leadership of Host Communities of Nigeria Producing Oil and Gas ( HOSTCOM) , has called on President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, to disregard the unsubstantiated and false allegation made by a faceless group against the Group Chief Executive Officer GCEO, Engr. Bayo Ojulari and new management of Nigerian National Petroleum Company […]

Bolivians are increasingly turning to digital assets as a financial lifeline amid rampant inflation, a scarcity of US dollars, and a devaluing national currency.

A Nigerian doctor in the United States, Dr. Timileyin Oluseyi, has achieved a milestone that has stirred waves of pride across Nigeria and the global Black community.

In today’s tough economy, cracking your phone screen isn’t just an inconvenience: it’s a financial blow.

“The agenda of the meeting is expected to entail wide-ranging discussions that would focus on various aspects of the Nigeria–EU partnership.

Funeral prayer in absentia held for late Dantata in Kano

Tinubu, Buhari mourn Alhaji Aminu Dantata at 94

World Customs Organisation elects Adeniyi Chairperson

Anambra 2025: AA candidate, Ozo Jeff Nweke pays N50m ANSAA campaign fee

LG Funds: Ondo SDP accuses state govt of withholding allocations

Projects: Our sense of Geography has been altered by Wike – FCT residents

NDLEA destroys 30 hectares of cannabis farm in C’River

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Ganduje: Nigeria can no longer afford unfit leaders clinging to power – Peter Obi

Insecurity: Prolonged activities of criminals heightened food shortage – Anglican Bishop

2025 UTME: 12% of 98,232 candidates sit for mop-up exam – JAMB

Anti-Tinubu coalition: INEC writes ADA, gives it hope

Okpebholo urges Edo residents to unite via sports on Olympic Day run

Photos: Wike, Fubara, Amaewhule attend burial in Rivers days after reconciliation

Nigerian Dambe boxing goes global – amulets and charms included

HOSTCOM urges Tinubu to ignore false allegations against NNPCL’s GCEO, Bayo Ojulari

Bolivia embraces crypto as inflation deepens

Nigerian doctor makes history in U.S., wins all 8 residency awards

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Deepening cooperation: Nigeria-EU senior officials to meet in Abuja – Tuggar