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ANALYSIS: Hopes, uncertainties of COP28 deal reached in Dubai


Although many of the adopted text languages leave room for different interpretations, the UAE Consensus forged in Dubai could serve as a path to limiting global emissions significantly within the next decade. Read More

How Tinubu lambasted Fubara at peace meeting with Wike


...sources said the president was "very angry" with Mr Fubara over the demolition of the Rivers House of Assembly Complex in the course of the power tussle between the governor and Mr Wike, describing it as a "desecration of democracy".

Gunmen attack Taraba community, kidnap monarch, 22 others


Amongst those kidnapped are two police officers – a sergeant attached to the monarch and an inspector who was on casual leave, residents said.

How Fayemi, governors removed me as APC national chairman – Oshiomhole


Mr Oshiomhole, who served as the APC chairman from 2018 to 2020, said the governors deployed all manner of illegal means to remove him following his moves to enshrine party supremacy.

Most Recent Stories

Reps fix date for passage of Nigeria's 2024 budget


The Speaker, Abbas Tajudeen, said all committees must submit their reports to the appropriations committee by 6 p.m. on Tuesday. Read More

Nigeria remains major Offshore/Onshore investment destination – Tinubu


President Tinubu reiterated the federal government's commitment to remove all anti-investment impediments in the country.

Mixed feelings greet outcomes of UN anti-corruption conference in U.S.


The CSOs said geopolitical conflicts seemingly contributed to the watering down of many resolutions.

2024 UTME: JAMB raises cost of application fee


In the 2023 UTME, candidates were charged N4,700 for registration and an additional N1,000 for candidates willing to take the voluntary Mock exams.

Police arrest couple for allegedly trafficking one-month-old baby


Mr Ikenga, a deputy superintendent of police, said the couple was intercepted at Bridgehead on Sunday in Onitsha South Local Government Area of the South-east state.

Annual Banking Report - Measuring Banks' Resilience
Business

US SEC charges top Nigerian businessman, his companies with massive fraud


In June, US-based forensic financial research firm Hindenburg Research alleged that Tingo Group, owned by the Nigerian businessman, had been involved in accounting fraud, misrepresentation and tax delinquency.

Wema Bank to raise fresh capital through share sale


The share sale is planned to close on 29 December, and could help beef up its shareholders' funds, which stood at N118.6 billion at the end of September, by one-third.

Editorial cartoon of the day
Arts and Entertainment

Singer Harrysong cries out, begs Kcee to refund his royalties


The Delta-born artiste alleged that Kcee has been collecting 100% of the royalties for his songs 'Regae Blues,' 'Baba for the Girls,' 'Samankwe,' 'Better Pikin,' 'Ofeshe,' and others.

Christmas: Abuja women abandon wigs as prices rise


According to her, big braids and million braids wigs, which used to cost between N10,000 and N15,000, now cost N15,000 and N30,000, depending on the style and hair texture.

Opinion

The year of Renewed Hope, By Fredrick Nwabufo


2024 comes with great expectations and promises, especially as the Budget of Renewed Hope will begin running its course in the New Year. An understated element of the proposed budget is the allocation to health and social welfare — N1.33 trillion. A clear prioritisation of the nation's engine.

Mythical finds and their effects on gold markets, By Fidelis Nwagwu


In the meantime, the EFCC should release all its prisoners or, in the alternative, equally arrest and detain ALL those involved in this mammoth SCAM that has deprived the "GIANT OF AFRICA" the basic survival facility for a twenty-first-century society. One chicken in the coop is a travesty of justice and a deplorable lack of nerve. Release Agunloye, or detain all those directly or indirectly implicated in that fiasco.

Sports

Nottingham Forest sack Steve Cooper


Already, Forest are planning for life after Cooper as reports suggest they are looking in the direction of former Wolves manager Nuno Espirito Santo to replace the Welsh.

Oyerinde, others applaud Team Nigeria's performance at World Squash Championship


The Nigerian team improved their position from the 21st position in 2019 to 15th place in 2023.

Dubawa

False! Boakai did not appoint son, daughter to Transitional Inaugural Team


Claim: "President-Elect Joseph Boakai appoints his daughter Randa Boakai and his son Tamba Boakai to the Transitional Inaugural Team. It is too soon," says Weah's Presidential Aide, Sekou Kalasco Damaro.

Health

Nigerian doctors seek legislation to address organ trafficking


The briefing was organised to address the allegation of illegal kidney trade involving Alliance Hospital, an Abuja-based medical facility. Read More

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