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Amaechi accuses presidency of insulting Catholic Church
…Says bishops have right to criticise government …Insists Catholic leaders’ meeting with President was not private By Juliet Umeh Former Minister of Transportation and chieftain of the African Democratic Congress,
Consumers paid N208.15bn for electricity in May – NERC
By Obas Esiedesa, Abuja Electricity consumers across Nigeria paid a total of N208.15 billion for power supplied in May 2026, as electricity distribution companies (DisCos) improved their revenue collection efficiency
US hopeful Hormuz strait deal will be done ‘today or tomorrow’
The United States was hopeful that a deal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz would be done “today or tomorrow”, a top official said Tuesday, sending oil prices tumbling on
Nigeria woos Saudi investors, says economy ripe for business, tourism partnerships
By Joseph Erunke, Abuja The Federal Government on Tuesday stepped up efforts to attract fresh foreign investment, declaring that Nigeria is now fully open for business as it seeks to
Tinubu approves 30–80% salary increase for 250,000 military personnel
By Johnbosco Agbakwuru ABUJA — President Bola Tinubu has approved salary increases ranging from 30 to 80 per cent for personnel of the Nigerian Armed Forces. The new pay package,
Resident doctors, FG enter into truce to suspend planned strike
—-Our matters ‘re solved, says NARD—As Presidency moves to criminalise assault on health workers, agree on salary, promotion timelines By Johnbosco Agbakwuru ABUJA —AFTER about three-hour meeting with President Bola
Police invite VDM, summon AIG Moshood Jimoh over allegations
ABUJA — The Nigeria Police Force has confirmed the invitation of social media activist, Martins Vincent Otse, popularly known as VeryDarkMan (VDM), and the questioning of Assistant Inspector-General of Police
State Police: Constitution not amended by convenience — ADC tells Reps
By Luminous Jannamike ABUJA — The African Democratic Congress, ADC, on Tuesday accused the House of Representatives of undermining the Constitution in its handling of the State Police Constitution Alteration
Nigeria’s foreign reserves surpass annual target, rise above $52.5bn – CBN
By Progress Godfrey Nigeria’s foreign reserves have exceeded the Central Bank of Nigeria’s (CBN) annual target, rising above $52.5 billion as of July 17, 2026, the highest level recorded in
2027: Don’t be political thugs, Anglican Primate tells Nigerian youths
By Luminous Jannamike ABUJA — The Primate of the Church of Nigeria (Anglican Communion), Most Rev. Henry Ndukuba, on Tuesday urged Nigerian youths not to serve as political thugs ahead
