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US refuelling aircraft crashes in western Iraq — US military

An American Boeing KC-135 Stratotanker aerial refuelling aircraft has crashed in western Iraq, while a second aircraft involved in the…

Nigeria must learn from Iran crisis, not rely on US for security — Falana

Human rights lawyer and Senior Advocate of Nigeria, Femi Falana, has urged the Federal Government to urgently reorganise the country…

Fuel price hikes show lack of planning in Nigeria — Peter Obi

Former presidential candidate of the Labour Party, Peter Obi, has attributed the recent sharp rise in petrol and diesel prices…

APC Reps membership now 268 as 12 Rep members dump PDP, LP for APC, ADC

The wave of defections rocking opposition parties in the National Assembly of Nigeria has boosted the strength of the ruling…

Banking reforms strengthening Nigeria’s economy – Cardoso

Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, Olayemi Cardoso, has said ongoing financial sector reforms are strengthening Nigeria’s economic foundations,…

BREAKING: Three senators dump PDP for APC

Three senators on Wednesday defected from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). The lawmakers…

Trump warns Iran of severe action over Strait of Hormuz mining threat

US President Donald Trump on Tuesday warned Iran of unprecedented military consequences if it mines the Strait of Hormuz, following…

Alleged fraud: Court adjourns Yahaya Bello’s trial

The High Court of the Federal Capital Territory, Maitama Judicial Division, on Tuesday adjourned proceedings in the ongoing trial of…

EFCC arrests 15 for illegal possession of radioactive minerals in Kaduna

Operatives of the Kaduna Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) have arrested 15 male suspects over…

FG begins evacuation of Nigerians in Iran via Armenia border

The Federal Government has begun evacuating willing Nigerians from Iran, escorting them safely across the border into Armenia amid rising…