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Nigerian celebrity jeweller Malivelihood has unveiled a luxury smartphone designed specifically for supporters of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu ahead of the 2027 general elections. In a video shared on his Instagram page, the jeweller showcased a customised 24-karat gold version of the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max, created in honour…
Former governor of Anambra State, Peter Obi has formally declared his intention to run in the 2027 presidential election, saying he will not be intimidated by the number of governors or political forces aligned against him. Speaking to supporters in Njikoka on Friday, Obi said Nigeria is facing a deep…
The Managing Director of the Rural Electrification Agency (REA), Abba Aliyu says Nigeria will require an estimated $23 billion investment to bridge electricity access gaps affecting about 143,000 underserved and unserved communities. Aliyu made this disclosure in Abuja during the switch-on ceremony of Phase 1 of the Greening of the…
The Federal Government has intensified efforts to transform scientific research in Nigeria into commercially viable products and enterprises, as stakeholders gathered in Abuja for a strategic meeting on the commercialisation of research outcomes. The meeting, convened by the Federal Ministry of Innovation, Science and Technology, brought together state Commissioners for…
The Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of 11 Plc, Adetunji Oyebanji, is set to retire this month, marking the end of a remarkable 45-year career in Nigeria’s oil and gas industry. The development was disclosed in an official notice signed by the company secretary, Chris Olumayowa Meseko. According…
The Kano State House of Assembly has launched impeachment proceedings against Deputy Governor Aminu Abdussalam Gwarzo, citing allegations of gross misconduct, abuse of office, and breach of public trust. The impeachment notice was formally presented during plenary by the House Majority Leader, Lawan Hussaini Dala, who said the action…
Gunmen suspected to be kidnappers have shot a tomato farmer and abducted his wife during a late-night attack in Akure, the Ondo State capital. The Ondo State Police Command has confirmed the incident saying the attack occurred along Oda Road in the city. The Police Public Relations Officer…
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has arrested a 58-year-old alleged fugitive drug lord, Uzoma Valentine Ilomuanya, who had reportedly been on the wanted list of Nigerian and British authorities for more than 15 years. The suspect was apprehended during a coordinated operation by officers of the NDLEA Special…
Bola Tinubu has directed the immediate suspension of the newly introduced cashless payment system at federal airports following widespread complaints of gridlock and missed flights. The decision was one of the key resolutions reached at the Federal Executive Council (FEC) meeting, according to the Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development,…
The Federal High Court in Abuja has adjourned the alleged terrorism trial of former Attorney-General of the Federation, Abubakar Malami (SAN), and his son, Abdulaziz Malami to this month. Justice Joyce Abdulmalik fixed the new date following a request by the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) of the Federation, Mr.…
