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target=_blank>Again, N/Assembly summons Edun, Bagudu over N9bn allocation
The National Assembly has again summoned the Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Wale Edun, the Minister of Budget and Economic Planning, Atiku Bagudu and Director-General of the Budget Office, Tanimu Yakubu, to appear before it over N9 billion 2025 budgetary allocation to the Ministry of Solid Minerals. The decision was reached
target=_blank>God saved me from assassination ‘to make America great again’ – Trump
US President Donald Trump says God saved him from an assassin’s bullet to “make America great again.” Trump said this during his inauguration as the 47th President of the United States on Monday. “Just a few months ago, in a beautiful Pennsylvania field, an assassin’s bullet ripped through my ear. “But I felt then and
target=_blank>NCC finally approves tariff raise for Glo, MTN, others
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has approved the request of telecommunications companies to raise tariff. According to Reuben Mouka, spokesman of the commission, the approval was granted in pursuant to its power under Section 108 of the Nigerian Communications Act, 2003 (NCA), to regulate and approve tariff rates and charges by telecommunications operators. He said
target=_blank>Trump sworn in as 47th president of US
Billionaire businessman Donald Trump, on Monday, January 20, 2025, began his second term in the White House after taking the oath of office. Trump, who defeated outgoing Vice President Kamala Harris in November 2024 presidential election, was sworn in at an indoor ceremony amid frigid weather in Washington D.C. Trump was sworn in for his
target=_blank>Speaker Abbas leads discourse on food security at 22nd Daily Trust Dialogue
Speaker of the House of Representatives, Abbas Tajudeen, is at the top of eminent personalities who would on Thursday in Abuja brainstorm on the major factors inhibiting mass production, processing and distribution of food Nigeria. According to a press release signed by the CEO of the Media Trust Group, Ahmed I. Shekarau, the Speaker has
target=_blank>Fani Kayode hits back at Badenoch over latest outburst against Nigeria
Former Minister of Aviation, Femi Fani-Kayode, on Monday replied the leader of the British Conservative Party, Kemi Badenoch, over her latest criticism of Nigeria. Badenoch, a Nigerian born British citizen, has been a consistent critic of her country of birth, its system and government. She has drawn the ire of many citizens back home over
target=_blank>Niger tanker explosion: Death toll rises to 98
The death toll from the tanker explosion which rocked Dikko, Gurara Local Government Area of Niger State, has hit 98. The incident occurred last Saturday when a fuel-laden tanker crashed and discharged its content. Director-General, Niger State Emergency Management Agency, Abdullahi Baba-Arah, gave an update on the development in a statement on Monday. He said
target=_blank>Sanwo-Olu meets new Lagos Speaker, principal officers
Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, on Monday, met with the new Speaker of the state House of Assembly, Mojisola Lasbat Meranda, exactly one week after her emergence. Meranda, representing Apapa constituency 1, was elected first female Speaker last Monday after Mudashiru Obasa was impeached. Obasa was accused of gross misconduct and poor leadership, highhandedness and
target=_blank>Court fixes Jan 30 for Dangote’s N100bn suit against oil marketers
A Federal High Court in Abuja has fixed January 30 for the hearing in the suit by Dangote Petroleum Refinery and Petrochemicals FZE, which seeks to void all petrol import licences for some oil marketing companies. Justice Inyang Ekwo adjourned the matter on Monday to enable the service of the court papers on parties. At
target=_blank>Billions of dollars would be needed to rebuild Gaza- UN
The United Nations on Monday said based on its assessment, billions of dollars would be needed to rebuild Gaza after the war between Israel and the Palestinian militant group Hamas. A ceasefire between Israel and Hamas took effect on Sunday, suspending a 15-month-old war that has devastated the Gaza Strip and inflamed the Middle East.
target=_blank>NPFL: Katsina United’s Usman to undergo trial at Egyptian club Zamalek
Katsina United forward, Sadiq Abubakar Usman, is set to undergo trials with Egyptian giants Zamalek. The Chanji Boys announced in a statement released by the club’s media officer, Nasir Gide. According to the statement, the trial is being sponsored by the club’s chairman, Alhaji Dan’lami Rimi. The club also revealed that if Usman does not
NPFL: Katsina United’s Usman to undergo trial at Egyptian club Zamalek
target=_blank>We’ll tackle unemployment headlong — Minister
The Minister of Labour and Employment, Muhammadu Dingyadi, has stated that the ministry is making vigorous efforts to address unemployment in the country. Dingyadi made this known on Monday while appearing before the Senate Committee on Employment, Labour and Productivity, chaired by Senator Diket Plang (APC, Plateau). Having been in office for only three months,
We’ll tackle unemployment headlong — Minister
target=_blank>Dennis Bergkamp hints at coaching comeback as Arteta faces sack speculation
Arsenal legend Dennis Bergkamp has expressed his interest in returning to management amid reports that current Gunners boss Mikel Arteta may be at risk of being sacked. DAILY POST reports that recent stories from Metro and FourFourTwo suggest Arsenal are considering dismissing Arteta. The speculation arises as another potentially trophyless season looms for the Gunners
Dennis Bergkamp hints at coaching comeback as Arteta faces sack speculation
target=_blank>NPFL: Kwara United vs Enyimba fixture rescheduled
The Nigeria Premier Football League, NPFL, has rescheduled the matchday 16 fixture between Kwara United and Enyimba. The game, initially slated for Wednesday, February 5, will now be played on Monday, January 25, 2025. The encounter will take place at the Kwara State Sports Complex in Ilorin. Meanwhile, Kwara United’s second-stanza fixture against Shooting Stars
NPFL: Kwara United vs Enyimba fixture rescheduled
target=_blank>They’re in stable position — Dennis Bergkamp names team that should win title
Arsenal legend Dennis Bergkamp has said he hopes the Gunners will win a trophy this season. Bergkamp was part of the Invincibles team under Arsène Wenger in 2003-04 and was at the club for nine seasons. Bergkamp won three Premier League titles and three FA Cups with Arsenal. He helped Arsenal qualify for the UEFA
They’re in stable position — Dennis Bergkamp names team that should win title
target=_blank>Minister seeks more funds for Renewed Hope Cities in 2025 budget
The Minister of Housing and Urban Development, Ahmed Dangiwa, has called for increased funding for seven critical housing sector programmes. These projects, he said, include the Renewed Hope Cities and Estates Housing Programme, Slum Upgrading and Urban Renewal Programme, among others. Dangiwa made the appeal during the budget defence session of the Senate Committee on
Minister seeks more funds for Renewed Hope Cities in 2025 budget
target=_blank>Akpabio addresses Ivorien parliament, harps on collaboration, African unity
The President of Nigeria’s Senate, Godswill Akpabio, on Monday addressed the National Assembly of Côte d’Ivoire, emphasising the importance of parliamentary collaboration and unity among African nations. Speaking at the opening session of the 2025 First Ordinary Session of the National Assembly of Côte d’Ivoire in Abidjan, Akpabio also called for stronger bilateral ties between
Akpabio addresses Ivorien parliament, harps on collaboration, African unity
target=_blank>God saved me from assassination — Trump
The newly sworn-in President of the United States, Donald Trump, has disclosed why he survived an assassination attempt in Pennsylvania. Speaking at Capitol Hill during his inaugural speech, Trump said God saved him during the attempt on his life. According to Trump: “I was saved by God to come and make America great again.” In
God saved me from assassination — Trump
target=_blank>America’s golden age begins now — Trump
U.S. President Donald Trump has vowed to usher in a new era of American greatness. Trump made this vow shortly after being sworn in as president for a second term, completing an extraordinary political comeback despite two assassination attempts, a felony conviction, and an indictment for attempting to overturn his 2020 election loss. “The golden
America’s golden age begins now — Trump
target=_blank>I won’t join issue with Wike – Wabara
The chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Board of Trustees, BoT, Adolphus Wabara, has challenged the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Nyesom Wike, to tell the world what wrong he committed to warrant being disowned. Wabara was reacting to Wike’s remark that he would have disowned Wabara if the former Senate President
I won’t join issue with Wike – Wabara
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