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the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) and Dangote Industries Limited (DIL) have announced a robust partnership aimed at revolutionizing the nation’s Marine and Blue Economy sector. This collaboration, solidified during a high-profile courtesy visit by Aliko Dangote, President and CEO of DIL, to the NPA headquarters in Lagos, signals a new era of economic growth, with…
Operatives of the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) descended on the National Headquarters of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) at Wadata Plaza, Wuse Zone 5, Abuja, sealing the premises over an unpaid ground rent debt spanning more than two decades. The operation, executed at approximately 2:05 PM on Monday, May 26, 2025, has sent shockwaves…
Saudi Arabian authorities have deported Sheikh Ahmad Gumi, a renowned Nigerian Islamic scholar, and barred him from participating in this year’s Hajj pilgrimage. The decision, which has raised eyebrows across the Muslim world, was confirmed by Gumi himself in a detailed statement shared on his official Facebook page earlier today. The deportation has ignited debates…
the Federal Capital Territory Administration’s (FCTA) renewed commitment to enforcing land use regulations, an Access Bank branch located in the bustling commercial hub of Wuse, Abuja, was sealed on May 26, 2025, due to non-payment of ground rent spanning an astonishing 34 years. This dramatic action, which has sent ripples through Abuja’s business community, is…
a viral video circulating across social media platforms has sparked widespread outrage after a police officer was filmed demanding N5,000 or five liters of fuel from travelers on the Benin Bypass for not possessing the Electronic Central Motor Registry (e-CMR) document. This incident, which has reignited debates about police extortion in Nigeria, comes despite the…
the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Abbas Tajudeen, Ph.D., GCON, has announced the withdrawal of the highly controversial Compulsory Voting Bill, which sought to amend the Electoral Act 2022 to make voting mandatory for all eligible Nigerians. The decision, revealed through a press statement from the Speaker’s office on Monday, May 26,…
the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) has sealed the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) office in Zone 5, Abuja, citing a staggering 25-year failure to pay ground rent. This dramatic action, executed on Monday, forms part of a sweeping enforcement campaign targeting 4,794 properties across the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) for non-payment of ground rent,…
Chelsea secured their return to the UEFA Champions League with a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Nottingham Forest at Stamford Bridge. In a match that showcased Chelsea’s resilience and tactical discipline under manager Enzo Maresca, young defender Levi Colwill emerged as the hero, scoring the decisive goal in the second half. The win confirmed Chelsea’s fourth-place…
A high-stakes coalition meeting aimed at forging a united opposition front for Nigeria’s 2027 presidential election descended into chaos on Sunday, as Jigawa State delegates disrupted proceedings at the prestigious Abuja Continental Hotel. The gathering, organized by the National Political Consultative Group (North), brought together political heavyweights, including former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, former Labour…
Real Madrid have officially confirmed Xabi Alonso as their new head coach, signing him to a three-year contract that will run until June 30, 2028. The appointment marks a new chapter for the Spanish giants, as they transition from the legendary Carlo Ancelotti, who is set to take the helm of the Brazilian national team,…
