A Vietnam-bound businessman excreted 1.71kg of cocaine at Lagos Airport. He said he was paid $2,000 to serve as courier.

US State Secretary Blinken will visit Israel for the tenth time since the Israel-Hamas war began to push for a ceasefire.

ECOWAS has warned of Mpox cases surging across West Africa, with Nigeria leading in reported infections.

“As lawmakers, we have a responsibility to provide the legal infrastructure that enables AMCON to fulfil its mandate effectively…”

Russia has claimed Ukraine used U.S.-made HIMARS to destroy a bridge in the Kursk region, killing volunteers.

Bala Mohammed: “If Jonathan runs, I’ll support him with my blood. He has experience and can do a better job.”

FAAC has disbursed N1.358 trillion to federal, state, and local governments for July 2024, driven by increased oil and VAT revenues.

The Federal Government has unveiled guidelines for 100% Duty-Free Rate and VAT exemptions on basic food items to reduce inflation.

A new strain of mpox has spread to Sweden from Africa, prompting global health concerns over further international spread.

Nigeria has initiated legal action to recover seized presidential aircraft, asserting sovereign immunity, but Zhongshan remains confident in its case.

Wale Edun says Nigeria’s domestic dollar bond offers benefits including safety and security, diversification opportunities, and a predictable cash flow.

Trump has asked for a sentencing delay in hush money case, citing election timing, fairness concerns and potential judge bias.

NJC has recommended Justice Kekere-Ekun as Chief Justice of Nigeria and approved 28 new judicial appointments across the country.

Oyo State government says culture and tourism will soon place the state in its rightful place on the world map.

Nigeria’s inflation rate has decreased to 33.4% in July 2024, marking its first decline since December 2022, according to NBS.

Bakers have called for a reduction in flour prices and urgent government intervention to address skyrocketing costs affecting their operations.

The World Health Organisation has declared Mpox a global health emergency, urging member nations to prepare for potential outbreaks.

Nigeria’s government has approved zero percent duty, VAT exemptions on essential food items to ease hardship, effective August 15, 2024.

MAN has warned that rising interest rates at 35%, driven by CBN’s MPR hikes, are strangling manufacturing and threatening jobs

Mbappé is available to play his first competitive game for Madrid as they face Atalanta in the UEFA Super Cup.