‘I have no objection’ – Obi urges UNN to release his academic records
Presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) Peter Obi has said he has no objection to the release of his academic records amid reports of a legal action seeking…
Prince Harry, Meghan switch children’s school over security concerns – UK media
Prince Harry and his wife Meghan changed their children’s school for security reasons, just days after the start of the school year in England where the pair recently resettled, British…
China imposes travel restrictions to protect ‘national security’
China imposed sweeping travel restrictions on its citizens on Tuesday, including exit bans on those deemed to endanger the country’s “industrial or technological security”. Citizens who violate technology import and…
Abia debunks N50,000 akara tax claim
By Steve Oko Abia State Government has debunked reports that akara sellers and other petty traders in the state are being compelled to pay N50,000 as tax, describing the claim…
Petrol at N1,350 cheaper in Nigeria than neighbouring countries — Dangote
By Safiu Victoria President of Dangote Group, Aliko Dangote, has said petrol selling at N1,350 in Nigeria is still cheaper than the product in neighbouring countries, a price difference he…
Iran rejects any talks with US after Trump remarks
Iran’s security chief on Tuesday rejected any talks with the United States after President Donald Trump said he was open to resuming discussions on the Middle East war. “Don’t get…
‘Having a son isn’t my priority; my daughters have done better’ – Dangote
President of Dangote Industries Limited, Aliko Dangote, has said having a son is not currently a priority for him, stressing that he is satisfied with the achievements of his three…
Workers, parents shut 120 Unity Schools, education ministry
• Stall resumption, demand reversal •Students turned back as gates remain locked From Gabriel Dike and Fred Ezeh, Abuja Workers and parents, yesterday, shut the gates of the 120 Federal…
Don’t engage partisan lecturers as electoral officers, ADC tells INEC
From Ndubuisi Orji, Abuja The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has warned the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) against engaging lecturers who have openly endorsed political candidates as Returning and Collation…
Dangote Refinery IPO stampede crashes trading apps
The massive rush by Nigerians to buy shares in Dangote Petroleum Refinery has overwhelmed some local investment and trading platforms, with investors reporting difficulties accessing the apps as the much-awaited…