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The Hungarian Government and the Government of Romania, have approved visa free access to Nigerians fleeing Ukraine. The Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Gabriel Aduda, disclosed the development in a statement issued in […]

A Federal High Court (FHC), Abuja, on Monday, refused to grant the bail application of suspended Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP) Abba Kyari. Justice Inyang Ekwo, in a ruling, said the application had been overtaken […]

Almost a month after the scarcity of premium motor spirit threw the country into an energy crisis, indications emerged, yesterday, that the situation may go from bad to worse, as prices at the pump rose […]

The National Association of Seadogs (Pyrates Confraternity) notes with utter dismay, the stunning revelations by the Nigeria Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) linking the suspended erstwhile head of the Inspector-General of Police Intelligence Response Team […]

Are you asking about the results of Russia’s “aggressions”? They are as follows: half of Europe and part of Asia received their statehood from the hands of this particular state. Let’s remember who it is: […]

A former Miss Ukraine is one of hundreds of locals taking up arms against invading Russian forces in Kyiv tonight – as satellite images released today show Vladimir Putin’s army encircling the capital city. Anastasiia […]

Like a recurring decimal, the mind games between the various contending interest groups within the governing All Progressives Congress (APC) over the Electoral Act 2022 continued last Friday, after President Muhammadu Buhari signed the amendment […]

With no fatality reported, Nigeria on Friday recorded 33 additional coronavirus infections across six states of the federation and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). The latest statistics as released by the Nigeria Centre for Disease […]

Ladies and Gentlemen of the Press. 1.​ As you are aware, yesterday, Friday 25th February 2022, the President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria signed the Electoral Bill 2022 into law. This is historic being […]

Gone are the days when high crude oil prices meant a lot to Nigeria, or should I say Nigerians. It used to mean a massive boost in our foreign reserves. This enabled the country to […]

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has announced new dates for the 2023 general elections in Nigeria. The commission had earlier announced February 18, 2023 for the presidential election. On Saturday, the commission’s chairman, Mahmood […]

Centenarian High Chief Josephine Ezeanyaeche, who recently declared her ambition to become Nigeria’s President in 2023, speaks to IKENNA OBIANERI about her motivation and strategy Please tell us about yourself. My name is High Chief […]

In 2021, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, governor of Lagos, signed a partnership agreement with CIG Motors Company Limited to revamp road transportation in the state. The agreement heralded a new e-hailing taxi scheme known as ‘Lagos Ride’, […]

Russia’s invasion of Ukraine rattled global financial and energy markets, causing oil prices to spike and financial instruments to fall after Russian troops moved into Ukraine by air, land and sea. Although crude oil price […]

The Nigerian embassy in Ukraine has asked Nigerians residing in Ukraine to remain calm and be responsible for their personal security amid the Russia invasion. Vladimir Putin, president of Russia, had announced a special military […]