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Buhari Calls for Improved Response to Kidnapping and Bandit Attacks

President Muhammadu Buhari has called on security agencies and communities under threats…

Buhari Congratulates Inaugural Winner of Africa Business Hero Award

President Muhammadu Buhari has congratulated Nigerian entrepreneur, Temi Giwa-Tubosun, inaugural winner of…

Constitutional Constraints Delaying Autonomy of Legislature, Says Buhari

President Muhammadu Buhari has urged Nigerian lawmakers to always place interest of the…

Senate Passes 7.5% VAT, 6 other bills

The Nigerian Senate on Thursday passed the Finance Bill amending seven Tax…

Gunmen Abduct DPO in Adamawa

A Divisional Police Officer, DPO, in Adamawa State has been abducted by…

Interpol arrest ex-justice minister Mohammed Adoke in Dubai over $1bn Malabu oil scandal

The international police agency Interpol has arrested Nigeria's former attorney general and…

Nigeria ‘to end open defecation by 2025

Nigeria's President Muhammadu Buhari has committed his country to being "open defecation…

Anti-Social Media Bill” Scales Second Reading in the Senate

A proposed law popularly known as Anti-Social Media scaled second reading in…

Senate Panel Issues Presidency, CBN, FIRS, NDDC, others 7 days To Submit Audited Accounts

The Senate Committee on Public Accounts has asked the Presidency to be…

Financial sector Unions threaten strike over pay review

Trade Unions in Nigeria’s financial sector have threatened to shut down banks…

INEC declares Yahaya Bello Winner of Kogi Governorship Election

The incumbent governor of Kogi State, Yahaya Bello has emerged winner of…

Buhari congratulates Bayelsa gov-elect David Lyon

President Muhammadu Buhari has  congratulated the All Progressives Congress, APC, governorship candidate…