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The Department of State Services (DSS) has urged the media and civil society organisations (CSOs) to shun fake news, false alarms, and sensationalism ahead of the May 29 inauguration. In a statement on Thursday, Peter Afunanya, DSS spokesperson, said the call was to guard against reports that could inflame division, tension and violence […]

The federal executive council (FEC) has approved a new policy that allows commercial banks to issue customers with debit cards that double as national identity cards at no extra cost. The council gave the approval on Wednesday at a meeting presided over by President Muhammadu Buhari. Briefing journalists at the end of […]

The Flying Eagles of Nigeria defeated Gli Azzurrini of Italy 2-0 in their second game of Group D at the 2023 FIFA U-20 World Cup. Goals from Salim Fago Lawal and Jude Sunday proved vital as Nigeria secured three maximum points against the Italians on Wednesday at the Estadio Malvinas Argentinas in Mendoza, […]

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has asked the federal government to speak out on reports that the All Progressives Congress (APC) is plotting to ensure May 26 is declared a public holiday.  The supreme court had earlier fixed May 26 to deliver judgment in a suit seeking to disqualify Bola Tinubu and Kashim […]

President Muhammadu Buhari says members of his cabinet have given their best in the last seven and a half years that they have been with him. In a statement on Wednesday, Femi Adesina, media aide to the president, said Buhari spoke after the valedictory federal executive council (FEC) meeting on Wednesday. Buhari […]

Tina Turner, the legendary singer famous for hits like ‘What’s Love Got To Do With It’, ‘Private Dancer’ and ‘The Best,’ has passed away aged 83. Source: Top Stories

Hadi Sirika, minister of aviation, says an aircraft belong Nigeria Air, the proposed national carrier, will arrive in the country on Friday ahead of the commencement of operations. In an interview with Channels TV on Wednesday, Sirika said the aircraft will be unveiled in Nigeria’s colours (green and white), in fulfillment of all […]

The Lagos governorship election petition tribunal has dismissed two petitions contesting the re-election of Babajide Sanwo-Olu, governor of the state. The three-man tribunal led by Arum Ashom, a judge, on Wednesday, struck out the petitions filed by the Allied Peoples Movement (APM) and All Peoples Party (APP). The petitions were dismissed after […]