Transcorp shareholders get N29.3 bn dividend
Transnational Corporation Plc, Transcorp Group, has declared a total dividend of N20.3 billion, representing N2 per share to its shareholders, at its 20th Annual
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Police probe death of 80-year-old in Anambra traditional stool dispute
The Anambra State Police Command says it has commenced an investigation into the death of an 80-year-old man, Paul Onwualu, who allegedly died
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2027 presidency: Jonathan caught in PDP’s quagmire. We can’t issue him form – Wike-backed faction.
Former President, Dr. Goodluck Jonathan’s reported 2027 presidential ambition, was, yesterday, caught in the web of muscle-flexing by the two blocs battling for
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Uganda’s 81-year-old president sworn in for seventh term
Yoweri Museveni has been sworn in for a seventh consecutive term as president of Uganda, extending his nearly four-decade rule after securing victory
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NPA Sustains Growth Trajectory in Q1, Records 46.75m GRT as Cargo Throughput Hits 32.38m Tons.
Nigeria’s maritime sector recorded strong operational growth in the first quarter of 2026, with Gross Registered Tonnage (GRT) for ocean-going vessels rising by
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AfCFTA: Nigeria in Audacious move to revamp Ports and Capture Regional Cargo Flows- Dantsoho
Managing Director of the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA), Dr. Abubakar Dantsoho has said that Nigeria’s renewed push to unlock the vast potential of
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Enugu State government to inaugurate 660 Megawatts Coal-fired Power Plant in July, 2026.
Enugu State Government has unveiled plans to build a 660 mega watts coal-fired power plant in the state, the groundbreaking will take place
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JUST IN: NNPP spokesman Johnson quits party
The National Publicity Secretary of the New Nigeria People’s Party, Ladipo Johnson, has resigned his membership of the party amid ongoing political realignments
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Nigerian billionaire drug baron arrested in Switzerland
Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, working with the United States Drug Enforcement Administration and security agencies from Europe, have arrested
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Man arrested in Delta for buying gun via Snapchat
The Delta State Police Command has arrested a suspect for allegedly purchasing a prohibited firearm through social media, after he was found in
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ADC convention to hold today despite venue scare — Melaye
A former lawmaker representing Kogi West Senatorial District, Senator Dino Melaye, has said the national convention of the African Democratic Congress will proceed
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Gunman kills self after shooting 16 at Turkey school
An ex-student opened fire at his former high school on Tuesday in Turkey, where school shootings are rare, wounding 16 people, including students,
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NSCDC deploys 53,500 personnel nationwide ahead of Eid-el-Fitr
The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps has announced the deployment of over 53,500 personnel across the country as part of measures to
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Why convoys cannot fully protect oil tankers from Iran attacks- Report
The Israeli-US war on Iran has provoked a reaction from Tehran that has effectively choked a large chunk of the world’s oil supply,
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CAF Decision: Senegalese govt seeks probe into AFCON 2025 decision
Senegal on Wednesday called for an “independent international investigation” into corruption following the Confederation of African Football’s (CAF) decision to strip the country of
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Lagos court fines ship, 10 sailors $6m for cocaine smuggling —NDLEA
A Federal High Court in Lagos has convicted 10 Filipino sailors and their merchant vessel, MV Nord Bosporus, imposing fines totalling Six Million
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Yoruba nation activist Igboho urges Nnamdi Kanu to embrace dialogue with FG
Foremost Yoruba nation activist, Sunday Adeyemo, popularly known as Sunday Igboho, has called on the detained leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra,
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EPL: Tottenham close to naming Igor Tudor as interim coach
Tottenham Hotspur are closing in on the appointment of Igor Tudor as interim head coach after the Croatian informed the club he is
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NABTEB, NECO team up to improve public exam system
The National Business and Technical Examinations Board and the National Examinations Council have inaugurated a joint technical committee to harmonise operations and strengthen
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NSCDC deploys 4,000 personnel for FCT area council poll
The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), FCT Command, has deployed 4,000 personnel to ensure adequate protection before, during and after the
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BREAKING: INEC releases 2027 election timetable, presidential elections hold Feb
he Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) on Friday released the timetable for the 2027 general elections in line with the provisions of the
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Court orders permanent forfeiture of $49,700 recovered from ex-INEC official
The Federal High Court in Abuja on Wednesday ordered the permanent forfeiture of $49,700 allegedly recovered from Dr Nura Ali, a former Resident
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Sylva not involved in any coup — Aide
The Special Assistant on Media and Public Affairs to ex-Minister of State for Petroleum Resources, Chief Timipre Sylva, Julius Bokoru, has dismissed reports
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JUST IN: Senate clears Oluyede as Chief of Defence Staff
The Senate on Wednesday confirmed Chief of Defence Staff-designate, General Olufemi Oluyede, as it began the screening of the newly appointed service chiefs
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BREAKING: Bayelsa gov Diri resigns from PDP
Bayelsa State Governor, Senator Douye Diri, has resigned from the Peoples Democratic Party, according to a post on Facebook by his Chief Press
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Army concludes ambush training to secure FCT, border communities
The Guards Brigade of the Nigerian Army has concluded a two-day Field Training Exercise focused on ambush and anti-ambush operations. This is in
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US revokes visas of six foreigners who celebrated Charlie Kirk’s assassination
The United States Department of State has revoked the visas of at least six foreign nationals over social media posts that appeared to
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Mbah’s move to APC won’t shake PDP, says ex–VP’s aide
The spokesperson for the Peoples Democratic Party Presidential Campaign Council in 2019, Umar Sani, has said the defection of Enugu State Governor, Peter
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Lokpobiri hails Tompolo on peace in Niger Delta, seeks expansion of security contracts
The National President of the Ijaw Youth Council (IYC) Worldwide, Jonathan Lokpobiri, has lauded High Chief. Government Oweizide Ekpemupolo, alias Tompolo for his
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Reps to investigate $35 million investment in non-existent modular refinery
The House of Representatives on Wednesday resolved to investigate why the government-funded modular refinery in Brass, Bayelsa state, has failed to commence despite
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