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President Donald Trump has announced plans to end "birthright citizenship," which grants automatic American citizenship to anyone born on U.S. soil. This controversial move was formalized yesterday through an executive order, though specific details of the order remain unclear. Birthright citizenship is rooted…

Ekiti State Governor, Mr Biodun Oyebanji, has lauded the selfless and heroic efforts of Higher Superintendent Osho Oluwasola and his team for their swift action in extinguishing a major fire at a filling station in Ado Ekiti last week. The governor's commendation came…

The National Assembly Joint Committee on Steel Development has raised concerns over several breaches of procurement laws in the execution of the 2024 budget by the Ministry of Steel Development. During the ministry's 2025 budget defence, the committee flagged irregularities and recommended a…

The Senior Staff Association of Nigeria Polytechnic (SSANIP) has announced a three-days warning strike set to begin on Wednesday, citing long-standing issues of equity and justice within the Polytechnic system. The union has been advocating for the implementation of career progression policies that…

In response to the alarming number of lives lost to tanker explosions, President Bola Tinubu has established a high-powered committee aimed at preventing future incidents. Since September 2024, tanker explosions have claimed 265 lives, prompting urgent action from the presidency. This decision comes…

The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) has announced the Hajj fare for 2025, setting the cost at N8.7 million for intending pilgrims from the Southern States and N8.3 million for those from Borno and Adamawa. The Executive Chairman of NAHCON, Professor Abdullahi…

Bitcoin soared to a record high above $109,000 today as President-elect Donald Trump signaled plans to deregulate the cryptocurrency sector. The world's largest cryptocurrency peaked at $109,241 before settling back to $107,765, reflecting investor optimism ahead of Trump's inauguration. The surge in Bitcoin's…

On the eve of his return to the White House, President-elect Donald Trump promised to enact sweeping changes through a series of executive orders, setting the stage for a fast-paced start to his administration. Speaking to thousands of supporters at a victory rally…

The Federal Government has set an ambitious revenue target of N6.58 trillion for the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) in 2025. This move underscores the government's commitment to boosting revenue through improved customs operations and enforcement. The Comptroller-General of Customs (CGC), Bashir Adewale Adeniyi,…

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has imposed a total fine of N1.35 billion on nine Deposit Money Banks (DMBs) for failing to ensure the availability of Naira notes through automated teller machines (ATMs) during the yuletide season. The fines, amounting to N150…