Nigeria

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World

INEC Sets Date for Anambra Governorship Election, Outlines Timetable

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has scheduled November 6, 2025, for the off-cycle governorship election in Anambra State, as stipulated by the...

World

Nigerian House of Representatives Advances Bill for Independent Candidacy

A bill aimed at amending the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, 1999 (As Amended), to allow for independent candidacy in the...

Politics

Nigerian Government Ends Fuel and FX Subsis, Unveils New Economic Plans

The Nigerian government has officially ended the fuel and foreign exchange subsidies, a significant policy shift aimed at stabilizing the nation’s economy. This...

Entertainment

Comedian Lasisi Elenu Sparks Debate with Nostalgic Post About Former President Buhari

Nigerian comedian Lasisi Elenu, known for his humorous commentary on societal issues, has ignited a social media buzz after expressing nostalgia for former...

Economy

Naira Among Worst-Performing Currencies in Sub-Saharan Africa, World Bank Report Reveals

The Nigerian Naira has emerged as one of the worst-performing currencies in sub-Saharan Africa as of the end of August 2024, according to...

Politics

Air Peace CEO Allen Onyema Urges Federal Government to Remove Excessive Aviation Charges

The Chief Executive Officer of Air Peace, Allen Onyema, has called on the federal government to eliminate the numerous charges imposed on the...

Politics

APC Chieftain Sani Takori Warns Against Boycotting Zamfara Local Government Elections

A former House of Representatives member and chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Barrister Sani Mohammad Takori, has urged the party to...

World

Senate President Godswill Akpabio Dismisses Impeachment Rumors as Baseless

The President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio, has firmly debunked rumors of a planned impeachment against him, calling the reports baseless and a...

Politics

Tragic Petrol Tanker Explosion Claims Over 100 Lives in Jigawa State, Victims Laid to Rest in Mass Grave

In a tragic incident late Tuesday night, a petrol tanker explosion claimed the lives of over 100 people in Majia Town, Jigawa State....

Economy

Naira Appreciates in Official Market But Crashes in Parallel Market

On Monday, October 14, 2024, the Nigerian currency, the naira, made a notable recovery in the official foreign exchange market, appreciating by approximately...