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Kwara agog as Emir turbans Gov Abdulrazak Sardauna of Ilorin today
By Demola Akinyemi ILORIN — The ancient city of Ilorin, Kwara State capital is, today, agog for the turbaning ceremony of the Chairman, Nigeria Governors’ Forum, NGF, and Governor of
2027 Campaign Promises: Can Nigerian politicians be taken seriously?
By Gabriel Ewepu, ABUJA As politicians return to the campaign trail ahead of 2027 general polls, Nigerians are asking whether another season of grand pledges will produce a different reality
Dollar to Naira exchange rate today, September 16, 2026
The Nigerian naira is trading at different levels against the United States dollar across the official Nigerian Foreign Exchange Market (NFEM) and the parallel market on Wednesday, September 16, 2026.
Editors raise concerns over harassment, intimidation, prosecution of journalists
THE Nigerian Guild of Editors, NGE, has raised concerns over the increasing harassment, intimidation and prosecution of journalists by security agencies, warning that such actions could undermine press freedom and
Why petrol remains expensive despite local refining— Dangote
*Notes having a male heir not his priority *Says ‘I’ve lived in my current home for 36 years’ By Juliet Umeh THE President of Dangote Group, Aliko Dangote, has said
2027: APC govs at daggers-drawn with Wike
***Why we moved against Wike’s Rainbow Coalition – APC govs ***Warn against parallel structures By Omeiza Ajayi ABUJA – State governors elected on the platform of All Progressives Congress, APC,
Prove I left debt, I’ll stop campaigning, Obi tells Anambra govt
The Nigeria Democratic Congress, NDC, presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has challenged the Anambra State government to prove that his administration left behind unpaid debts, salaries, pensions or contractor liabilities.Obi issued
Gombe vows to end open defecation
By Ben Ngwakwe, Gombe The Gombe State Government has reiterated its determination to improve the water, sanitation and hygiene, WASH, sector and achieve an open-defecation-free state. The commitment was reaffirmed
Dangote: Petrol cheaper in Nigeria than neighbours
ABUJA — President of Dangote Industries Limited, Aliko Dangote, has said petrol is relatively cheaper in Nigeria than in neighbouring countries, a price difference he said has continued to encourage
Police, experts meet on 2027 election security
By Kingsley Omonobi The Nigeria Police Force (NPF) is set to host the sixth Conference and Retreat for Senior Police Officers (CARSPO 2026) in Imo State from September 21 to
