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Politics

Abia State Reopens Renovated Abattoirs, Advances Waste Management, and Celebrates Abia Warriors’ CAF Qualification

The Abia State Government has announced the reopening of the Lokpanta and Uzuakoli abattoirs, previously closed due to unsanitary conditions, following extensive renovations...

Politics

Dangote Refinery’s Latest Price Cut Sparks Hope for Lower Petrol Prices Nationwide

Petroleum marketers and retailers have expressed optimism that Dangote Refinery’s recent reduction in the ex-depot price of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) will lead...

Politics

Fire Destroys Six Shops at Ibadan Police Barracks, Swift Response Limits Damage

In the early hours of Saturday, May 10, 2025, a fire erupted at the Police Barracks in Omolewa, Yemetu, Ibadan, engulfing six of...

Metro

Trump Affirms Powell’s Tenure, Signals Tariff Strategy in NBC Interview

U.S. President Donald Trump has confirmed he will not remove Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell before his term ends in May 2026, despite...

Economy

Nigerian Stock Market Dips N81 Billion Amid Bearish Trend, NGX Reports Q1 Profit

The Nigerian Exchange Limited (NGX) closed Wednesday, April 30, 2025, on a bearish note, with investors losing N81 billion as market capitalization fell...

Entertainment

Funke Akindele Vows to Return to Politics, Undeterred by 2023 Defeat

Renowned Nollywood actress and filmmaker Funke Akindele has reaffirmed her commitment to politics, announcing plans to contest again after her unsuccessful bid as...

Metro

Trump Administration Eases Auto Tariffs to Support U.S. Manufacturers

The Trump administration has announced a reduction in the impact of automotive tariffs, providing relief for U.S. automakers by easing some duties on...

Metro

Polls Reveal Growing Disapproval of Trump’s Second Term on Economy, Immigration, and Tariffs

Recent polls conducted by major American media outlets, including the Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research, New York Times/Siena College, Fox News,...

Entertainment

Dangote Cement’s Decline Leads N202bn Loss on NGX, Market Breadth Stays Positive

The Nigerian Exchange Limited (NGX) recorded a N202 billion loss on Friday, April 25, 2025, ending a three-day bullish streak, primarily driven by...

Economy

Dollar Gains as China Grants Tariff Exemptions, Signaling Trade War De-escalation

The U.S. dollar is on track for its first weekly gain since mid-March 2025, bolstered by signs of a potential thaw in the...