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By Deborah Nnamdi The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has announced the death of Bayelsa State Deputy Governor, Senator Lawrence Oborawharievwo Ewhrudjakpo, who passed away on Thursday after reportedly collapsing earlier in the day. News of the deputy governor’s health crisis had triggered anxiety across Yenagoa after he suddenly slumped in…

Two distinguished Nigerian women, Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala and Mo Abudu, have been named among Forbes’ 100 World’s Most Powerful Women for 2025, reaffirming their global influence and groundbreaking achievements. Okonjo-Iweala, ranked 92nd, continues to make history as the first woman and first African to serve as Director-General of the World…

A sweeping cross-border investigation has uncovered how a sperm donor carrying a dangerous, undetected genetic mutation fathered at least 197 children across Europe—leaving families confronting a lifetime of heightened cancer risk and, in some cases, the deaths of their children. The joint investigation, conducted by 14 public service broadcasters including…

The Anambra State Police Command has arrested five suspects in connection with a coordinated armed robbery and vandalism attack on an international company in Agulu, Anaocha Local Government Area. The arrests were made on the evening of December 8, 2025, during a joint operation by operatives of the Rapid Response…

The University of Jos (UNIJOS) community has been plunged into mourning after a tragic accident claimed the lives of eight students in the early hours of Thursday. The crash, which occurred around 2:30 a.m., involved a trailer and a bus carrying eleven students. The collision happened opposite Unity Bank along…

President Bola Tinubu on Thursday received Letters of Credence from 21 newly accredited foreign envoys at the State House, Abuja, reaffirming Nigeria’s readiness to deepen bilateral ties and expand cooperation across critical sectors. The envoys—comprising 17 ambassadors and four high commissioners—were received during a ceremony at the Council Chamber. The…

The head of Finchglow Holdings, Bankole Bernard, on Thursday urged the Nigerian government to cut taxes and levies on air tickets, saying the charges contribute significantly to rising domestic airfares. Bernard, whose company oversees six travel and aviation businesses, told reporters in Lagos that ticket prices typically rise during the…

Nigeria’s crude oil output inched up to 1.436 million barrels per day (bpd) in November from 1.401 million bpd in October, the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) said in its monthly oil market report on Thursday. Despite the increase, Nigeria missed its OPEC production quota for the fourth…

A former Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami (SAN), has explained why he remains in the custody of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission after voluntarily honouring an invitation on Monday. Malami is being questioned over allegations linked to terrorism financing, ownership of multiple bank accounts,…

Several ambassadorial nominees, including Reno Omokri, former Minister of Aviation Femi Fani-Kayode, and former Senator Grace Bent, appeared before the Senate on Thursday for screening at the National Assembly. Also at the complex were former Interior Minister Abdulrahman Dambazau, immediate past INEC Chairman Mahmood Yakubu, and former Enugu State Governor…