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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 |

The Islamic group, Muslim Rights Concern (MURIC), has expressed its appreciation to Lagos Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, for appointing eight Muslims as part of the 39 commissioners in his cabinet. MURIC lauded the governor for the appointments, citing the massive votes given to him by the Muslim community during the election. In a statement issued on |

The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) has said that the country recorded 40 incidents of crude oil theft between July 15 and July 21, 2023. The company stated this on Tuesday via its official Twitter account. According to the NNPCL, the war against crude oil theft is still raging across the Niger Delta region, |

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s ministerial list will be delivered to the Senate on Thursday, it has been learnt. The Senate Majority Leader Opeyemi Bamidele disclosed this while giving a response at his 60th Anniversary Lecture and Book Presentation titled: “Leadership through communication” in Abuja. Bamidele, who appreciated his guests for supporting and honouring him, however, |

Tinubu Condemns Coup Attempt In Niger Republic Naija247news understands that President Ahmed Bola Tinubu, Thursday, submitted his list of Ministers to the National Assembly. The Chief of Staff to the President, Femi Gbajabiamila, on Thursday afternoon, presented Tinubu’s ministerial list before the Senate. Gbajabiamila, the immediate past Speaker of the House of the Representatives, presented |

Senator Shehu Sani has reacted to the ministerial nominees list President Tinubu sent to the 10th Senate for confirmation today July 27. In his post, Sani said President Tinubu embraced some serpents with a known history of treachery and also rewarded some vultures playing Judas. His tweet reads ‘’The Ministerial list;The President embraced |