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The Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Abia State chapter, has suspended the chairman of the party’s Board of Trustees, BOT, Senator Adolphus Wabara, over alleged anti-party conducts.The suspension was announced after a state executive council meeting in Umuahia. It noted that Wabara’s activities are unbecoming of a former senate president and chairman of the party’s BoT.In a motion by the Tr...

The national grid experienced another system collapse, throwing many Nigerians into darkness.Our correspondent reports that the grid lost power generation some minutes after 11 on Wednesday morning.The spokesperson of the Transmission Company of Nigeria, Ndidi Mbah, has yet to respond to a message sent to her by our correspondent as she said she was at a function.However, sources in some ...

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has announced a major revision to its Automated Teller Machine (ATM) transaction fees, effectively eliminating the three free monthly withdrawals previously granted to customers using other banks’ ATMs.This directive, outlined in a circular applies to all banks and financial institutions operating in Nigeria and is set to take effect from March 1, 2025.It was si...

The National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Dr. Abdullahi Umar Ganduje, has advised northern politicians targeting the presidency in 2027 to abandon their ambition, asserting that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu will serve two full terms.Ganduje’s remarks appeared to be a response to former Kaduna State Governor, Malam Nasir El-Rufai, who suggested in a post on his verified X handle that the North could treat Tinub...

The Lagos State Government has announced the cancellation of its work-from-home model for civil servants.The state Head of Service, Bode Agoro, made this known in a circular.The state government had extended the work-from-home policy for three months last September, allowing the workers to work remotely on some days.The measure was part of the methods to cushion the effect of the economic...

The Dangote Petroleum Refinery and Petrochemicals has dropped the cost of its diesel product to ₦...

Keystone Bank has confirmed that it is now fully owned by the Federal Government of Nigeria, stating that the takeover will enhance its stability and facilitate a smooth recapitalisation process....

The President of the Nigeria Labour Congress,  Joe Ajaero, has stated that no governor has powers to ban labour unions, noting that union practice falls under the executive legislative list in the Constitution....

In a bid to reinforce operational integrity and ensure effective management within the Nigeria Police Force, the Inspector-General of Police, IGP Kayode Egbetokun, has warned field commanders and state police bosses against violations of the rights of Nigerians and misconduct....

Justice Binta Nyako of the Federal High Court, Abuja, has indefinitely adjourned the trial of Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra. ...