As Nigeria celebrates its 65th Independence Anniversary, the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Barr. Nyesom Wike, has declared that Abuja remains one of the safest places to live
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Nigeria and South Africa could be removed from the Financial Action Task Force’s (FATF) grey list as early as next month, according to a Bloomberg report citing sources familiar with
The Federal Government has cancelled the parade earlier scheduled to mark Nigeria’s 65th Independence Anniversary on Wednesday, October 1. The announcement was contained in a statement issued on Monday by
Senator Oluremi Tinubu, the First Lady, describes her husband’s 2023 decision to run for president on a Muslim-Muslim ticket as a “bitter pill” that divided her parish and put her
The Federal Government has begun the process of certifying China’s C919 aircraft for use by Nigerian airlines, a move that could see the homegrown Chinese jet operating on domestic routes
Bauchi State Governor, Bala Mohammed has sacked Hajiya Zainab Baban-Takko, the state’s Commissioner for Women Affairs and Child Development. The Special Adviser, Media and Publicity to the Governor, Mukhtar Gidado,
The spokesperson of the Nigeria Police Force, CSP Benjamin Hundeyin, has denied reports claiming a court has barred the police from enforcing the Motor Vehicle Tinted Glass law scheduled to
The Lagos State Government on Thursday moved to demolish illegal and unsafe structures at the Trade Fair Complex in Ojo, in a bid to restore order and enforce physical planning
If elected president in 2027, former vice president Atiku Abubakar has promised that the Yoruba people’s interests will “occupy a topmost place” in his administration’s policies. The idea that, should
Enugu, Nigeria — The Minister of Works, Senator David Umahi, has declared that the South East region of Nigeria has no justification to complain about the administration of President Bola
The Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) has dispelled rumors that Nigerians must obtain a separate Tax Identification Number (TIN) to open or operate bank accounts. According to FIRS, the new
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has stated that it is legally prohibited from punishing candidates who have started running for office in advance of the general election in 2027.
In an effort to improve safety and discipline in the aviation industry, the Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has instructed pilots not to take off when interacting with disruptive passengers.
Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, who represents Kogi Central, will return to the National Assembly later this month after completing her six-month suspension, her lawyer has confirmed. Speaking with The PUNCH in Abuja, her
As their student visas are about to expire, some Nigerians in the UK are looking for legal ways to stay in the country, Sunday PUNCH has learned. The actions were