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President Bola Tinubu writes Senate for implementation of resolutions from recent ECOWAS Extraordinary Meeting held in Abuja on Sunday. 1. Closure and monitoring of all land borders with Niger Republic and reactivating of the border drilling excercise. 2. Cutting off Electricity supply to Niger Republic. 3. Mobilizing international support for the implementation of the provisions |

A journalist with The PUNCH, Damilola Olufemi, on Thursday, emerged as the winner of the Sanlam Award Best Newcomer in Johannesburg, South Africa.

The request made by Abubakar Atiku, the candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), on February 25, seeking Bola Ahmed Tinubu's declaration as the winner of the presidential election, has led to the Presidential Election Tribunal reserving its judgment in Abuja on Tuesday. The tribunal's chairman, Justice Simon Tsammani, stated that while the judgment is |

The Presidential Election Petition Tribunal in Abuja has reserved its judgment on the plea filed by Abubakar Atiku, the Peoples Democratic Party's (PDP) candidate, against Bola Ahmed Tinubu. Atiku filed the petition on February 25, seeking Tinubu's disqualification and declaring himself as the winner of the presidential election. Justice Simon Tsammani, the tribunal's chair, announced |

The Nigerian Army, in collaboration with the Nigeria Police and other security agencies, has carried out a successful operation, raiding hideouts and training camps belonging to the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) and Eastern Security Network (ESN) in the Orsomoghu forest, which spans Anambra and Imo States. Brigadier General Onyema Nwachukwu, the Director of Army |

Ohanaeze Ndigbo, led by Chief Emmanuel Iwuanyawu, has expressed its willingness to hold discussions with Mr. Simon Ekpa and his group to address the recurring sit-at-home directives in the Southeast region. In a statement personally signed by Chief Iwuanyawu, he urged Ekpa and his group to come forward and present their grievances. The release by |

Nigerian citizens took to the streets in protest against the recent fuel price hike and rising costs, with hundreds marching through major cities on the first day of a nationwide strike. The strike, called to protest the removal of petrol subsidies and demand a new minimum wage, saw placard-carrying protesters led by union leaders marching |

The organized labour has announced the suspension of its nationwide protest after holding a meeting with President Bola Tinubu on Wednesday. Dele Alake, the president's special adviser on special duties, communications, and strategy, issued a statement confirming the development. According to the statement seen by Naija247news , "The Nigerian Labour Congress, led by its President, |

"Niger Military Suspends Uranium and Gold Exports to France, Forms Strategic Alliance with Russia, Naija247news Reports" Niger's decision to halt uranium and gold exports to France is a bold move aimed at asserting sovereignty and strengthening its economic position. The suspension of these exports reflects the nation's determination to gain greater control over its natural |

The National Working Committee (NWC) of the ruling All Progressive Congress (APC) has set the dates for its National Caucus and National Executive Committee (NEC) meetings as August 2 and 3, 2023, respectively. According to a statement issued on Friday in Abuja and signed by the party's Acting National Secretary, Barrister Festus Fuante, the notice |