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Tuesday November 5, 2024 is the election day in the United States with Donald Trump and Kamala Harris vying to become the next president. Millions of people will soon head to the polls, which open in some states at 05:00 ET (10:00 GMT). Harris, who became the Democratic Party candidate after President Joe Biden exited…

In the midst of the current global economic hardship, the federal government has made tremendous progress in the reduction of the nation’s foreign debt profile from 97% to 65%, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has said. He, therefore, assured Nigerians that his administration’s economic recovery plan was on the right path to realising the nation’s dreams and aspirations.…

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has directed that an Administrative Committee headed by the Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Reduction, should be set up immediately to look at all the issues surrounding the arrest, detention, treatment and release of the minors charged to court by the police over the #Endbadgovernance protest. Minister of Information and…

The Petroleum Products Retail Outlets Owners Association of Nigeria (PETROAN) has described the statement by Dangote Refinery that it would import substandard petrol into the country as a ploy to monopolise the oil and gas market.  PETROAN, in a statement on Monday signed by its public relations officer, Dr. Joseph Obele, insisted that competition must…

Six years after he was convicted by the Code of Conduct Tribunal, (CCT), for making false declaration, a three-man panel of the Court of Appeal, led by Justice Mohammed Bello, Monday, acquitted and discharged the embattled former Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN), Justice Walter Onnoghen. The latest development followed a settlement agreement the federal government…

Latest report has revealed that the immediate past Governor of Delta State, Ifeanyi Okowa, has been arrested by the Operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). According to Channels TV, Okowa was arrested on Monday over alleged diversion of N1.3 trillion 13% derivation fund from the federation account between 2015 and 2023. The…

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu Monday assured Nigerians that his administration’s economic recovery plan was on the right path to realising the nation’s dreams and aspirations. The president stated this at the State House while inaugurating seven new ministers after their confirmation by the Senate. The president said his administration had steered the nation away from…

President Bola Tinubu has directed that all minors arrested and undergoing trial for their roles during the #EndBadGovernance protest should be released immediately. Minister of Information and National Orientation, Ibrahim Idris disclosed this on Monday at the Presidential Villa, Abuja. Idris said the President also instructed that all charges against the minors be dropped immediately.…

The announcement was made by Segun Balogun Afolorunikan, the Director General of the National Prayer Forum, NPF, in Abuja. Nigerians have lambasted First Lady of Nigeria, Oluremi Tinubu, and the National Security Adviser, Nuhu Ribadu over their plan to lead national prayers seeking God’s intervention in the country’s economic challenges. The announcement was made by…

Vice President Kamala Harris has seen her chances of winning Tuesday’s election sharply rise in the final days of the race, according to a bookmaker. Polymarket, an online platform where users can place “yes” or “no” bets on the likelihood of world events, currently gives the vice president a 41.4 percent chance of victory, with Donald Trump the…

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu Monday ordered the immediate release of all minors arrested by police over the #Endbadgovernance protest that are currently being prosecuted by the Nigerian police. The president also directed the Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Reduction to ensure the reunion of the minors with their families. Details loading… WhatsApp Email LinkedIn…

  The House of Representatives Committee on Renewable Energy looks set to begin investigation into the utilisation of the $2 billion renewable energy grants and investments meant for the development of the renewable energy sector in Nigeria. The investments, the committee believed, had yielded a commensurate impact on the energy security challenges. The probe will cover…

The Nigeria Police Force has arrested 130 suspects comprising 113 foreign nationals (87 males and 26 females), primarily of Chinese and Malaysian origin, and their 17 Nigerian collaborators (4 males and 13 females) for their alleged involvement in high-level cybercrimes, hacking, and activities that threaten national security.  This is as the Inspector General of Police,…

Members of the Nigerian community living in Libya have reported mass arrests, fines and deportation threats on them. This development appears to be linked to the recent verdict delivered by the Confederation of African Football (CAF) regarding the treatment of the Nigerian national team, the Super Eagles, during their visit to Libya. The Nigerian national team had…

Dangote Refinery has said that anyone who imports petrol into the country at a lower price than what it sells is importing substandard products. In a statement signed by Group Chief Branding and Communications Officer, Anthony Chiejina, said claims by both IPMAN, PETROAN is laced with half truth and they do not have the interest…

**** In a significant gesture of leadership and support, Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde has donated a building in Ibadan to serve as the new Southwest Zonal Office of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP). The donation, hailed by members of the PDP as a show of Makinde’s dedication to party growth and unity, was marked…

Struggling Lobi Stars FC of Makurdi on Saturday announced the arrival of a foreign head coach, Mika Lonnstrom, from Finland. This was disclosed by the club’s media team via its social media handle. “In a significant development, Technical Adviser Daniel Amokachi earlier today welcomed Mika Lonnstrom from Finland as Lobi Stars’ head coach, prior to…

Imaan Sulaiman-Ibrahim, minister of women affairs, has visited the minors detained for allegedly participating in the #EndBadGovernance protests. According to a statement issued on Saturday, the minister made the visit at midnight. The minors are among 72 defendants facing charges of treason. Sulaiman-Ibrahim said the children’s rights and well-being would be safeguarded while justice is…

Kemi Badenoch on Saturday won the vote to become the UK Conservatives’ new leader, replacing Rishi Sunak who quit after the party’s disastrous showing in July’s general election. Here News Direct highlights five (5) things to know about the new Conversative Party leader Political Career Kemi Badenoch is a prominent British politician who has served…

A fire incident has been recorded at a private telecommunications office in Gana Street, Maitama, Abuja. Naija News learnt that the inferno which happened on Saturday also razed down a building housing a local eatery in the area. According to the Cable, emergency responders are currently battling to curtail the inferno. However, government officials in the FCT…