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…Falana, Imoudu family task Sanwo-Olu over seized property By Victor Ahiuma-Young LAGOS —  PRESIDENT Bola Tinubu paid glowing tributes to the late Michael Imoudu, Nigeria’s foremost labour leader, on the 20th posthumous anniversary of his death. Tinubu, represented by the Minister of Labour and Employment, Muhammadu Dingyadi, in his message, hailed Imoudu as “the conscience […]

•Warns against artificial scarcity •Urges Nigerians to report MRS’s non-compliant stations By Udeme Akpan, Energy Editor Dangote Petroleum Refinery has commenced nationwide sales of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) at a pump price of N739 per litre across all MRS Oil Nigeria Plc filling stations. This move represents a significant milestone in the refinery’s mission to […]

President Bola Tinubu is committed to a justice sector that will deliver timely outcomes to Nigerians. Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Lateef Fagbemi, SAN, made this known at the launch of the Enterprise Content Management System, ECMS, by the Federal Ministry of Justice in Abuja. A statement by Mr. Kamarudeen Ogundele, […]

…Works on details, as Nigerians await breakdown By Emma Ujah, Abuja Bureau Chief The Presidency raised the 2026 Federal Government budget from the N54.46 trillion originally contained in the Medium-Term Expenditure Framework, MTEF, to a new threshold of N58.18 trillion to accommodate the massive recruitment into the military, police and other security agencies, announced recently […]

By Boluwaji Obahopo Lokoja—Kogi State Polytechnic has terminated the appointment of a lecturer, Mr. Mukhtar Muhammed, for alleged sexually molesting a student. In a separate disciplinary action, another staff member, Mrs. Funmilayo Afolabi, was dismissed after being absent from duty for nine months. The institution’s Director of Public Relations and Protocol, Mrs. Uredo Omale, disclosed […]

Arsenal ensured they will top the Premier League at Christmas with a 1-0 over Everton, while Liverpool survived a nervy finale to beat nine-man Tottenham 2-1 on Saturday. Manchester City briefly moved top of the table after Erling Haaland’s double inspired a 3-0 win over West Ham. Arsenal restored their two-point lead thanks to Viktor […]

As Party Leaders Call for Unity By Henry Umoru ABUJA — Ahead of the 2027 general elections, the 2023 presidential candidate of the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP), Senator Rabiu Kwankwaso, has expressed confidence that the party will make a strong showing at the polls. Kwankwaso, who is the National Leader of the NNPP and […]

Afrobeats megastar, David ‘Davido’ Adeleke will be performing at the opening concert of the TotalEnergies Africa Cup of Nations 2025 in Rabat, Morocco, on Saturday. Search on Sells.ng Nigeria’s First Ecommerce Shopping Search Engine …For More About This Post: Carter Efe becomes Africa’s most-followed Twitch streamer after Davido appearance The Confederation of African Football, CAF, […]Read More

By Emma Nnadozie, Crime Editor Travellers heading to various parts of the country for the Christmas festivities have raised the alarm over rampant extortion by hoodlums masquerading as local government officials on major highways. Those plying the eastern axis lamented that the hoodlums have taken over key sections of the Lagos–Onitsha Expressway, stopping motorists to […]

The DoorDash worker seen on surveillance video allegedly spraying a substance on a food order she delivered is in police custody. Her reason for spraying the bag? She claims that she was spraying at a spider. According to a news release by the McCracken County Sheriff’s Office, Kourtney Stevenson has been arrested. She is facing charges of two […]

From last week continues the narrative on the emergence of Dr Moses Majekodunmi as administrator of Western Nigeria following the declaration of emergency rule. It also highlights the emergence and various roles played by Oba Akinyele, Oba Akenzua and Oba Aderele. This came to a head when Alhaji Chief Dauda Soroye Adegbenro (1909-1975), the Balogun of […]

By Olasunkanmi Akoni Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has said the state’s annual food festival has empowered many entrepreneurs over the past six years, while also bringing families together to relax and experience diverse cuisines that reflect the Lagos food story. Sanwo-Olu made the remark on Sunday after participating in the cooking and tasting of […]