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A Nation Remembers: Army Mourns Slain Soldiers with Half-Mast Tribute The Armed Forces of Nigeria (AFN) initiated a three-day national mourning period on Monday to honour the 17 slain soldiers who were tragically killed by irate youths…
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Crackdown on Crypto: EFCC to Monitor Nigerian Activities on Binance The Federal High Court in Abuja, on Monday, ordered Binance Holdings Limited to provide the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) with comprehensive…
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Navigating Nigeria's Petrol Price Rollercoaster: Factors and Fluctuations Petrol, an indispensable resource in Nigeria, continues to experience price volatility, impacting the economy and daily life. The Nigerian National Petroleum…
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Scripture Union Nigeria: Upholding Christian Values in the Face of Modern Pressures The Scripture Union Nigeria, on Saturday, called on the Federal Government, lawmakers at all levels of government, and various Christian bodies to resist…
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Staying Online: Glo’s Uninterrupted Service Amidst a Sea of Internet Outage The internet outage affecting Nigeria and several other African countries is expected to persist for up to five weeks, recent reports indicate. An update…
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President Tinubu Stands Firm: No Ransom for Abducted Children in Kaduna President Bola Tinubu has firmly stated that no ransom will be paid for the rescue of the abducted children from Kuriga in Kaduna State. This declaration…
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Peter Obi Raises Alarm Over Soaring Hunger Risks in Nigeria The Labour Party's presidential candidate in the 2023 general elections, Peter Obi, has continued to express his concerns amidst the escalating hardship caused by the continuous…
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Overseas Health Workers Hit by UK Ban: No Entry for Dependents The United Kingdom has implemented a ban on Health and Care Workers bringing dependants to the country, a move aimed at curbing migration. The UK Home Office,…
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Single Currency Strategy: How ECOWAS' Decision Impacts Nigeria The aspirations of the West African Monetary Zones (WAMZ) to adopt a single currency across member states have encountered significant hurdles, with the timeline…
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Reno Omokri Endorses President Tinubu's Economic Reforms A former presidential aide, Reno Omokri, has endorsed the economic reforms implemented by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. Omokri stated that the removal of the fuel subsidy has begun…
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Economic Hardship: Defence Minister Warns Against Unwarranted Criticism of President Tinubu's Government. Minister of State for Defence, Bello Matawalle, has cautioned Nigerians about making 'unwarranted' and 'unguarded statements'…
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Deadly Clash Erupts in Plateau State, Leaving Dozens Dead and Injured In a tragic turn of events, a fierce clash between soldiers and gunmen unfolded in Satguru and Tyop villages, Mangu Local Government Area of Plateau State on Saturday…
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Ondo State Governor Appoints Former Deputy Clerk  Olaide Adelami as New Deputy Governor In a swift move, Ondo State Governor, Mr Lucky Aiyedatiwa, has appointed Mr Olaide Adelami, former Deputy Clerk of the National Assembly, as the new…
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Federal High Court Nullifies N800bn Rivers State 2024 Budget Signed by Rivers State Governor Simi Fubara In a significant legal development, the Federal High Court in Abuja has declared the N800bn 2024 budget signed into law by…
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Traders Scramble to Salvage Goods as Devastating Fire Engulfs Iconic Mandilas Building in Lagos In a tragic incident on Sunday afternoon, a fierce blaze consumed the renowned 10-storey Mandilas Building, situated on Broad Street, Lagos…
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The Lagos State government in a bid to ensure environmental sanitation and hygiene has placed a ban on the use of plastic  In a significant move towards environmental sustainability, the Lagos State Government through its Governor,…
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The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) has responded swiftly to a video circulating on social media showing a man, alleged to be an FAAN official, attempting to place a wrapped substance suspected to be an illicit drug into the…
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Latest news in Ibadan: fresh details have emerged  on Ibadan explosion.  In a press briefing on Wednesday, Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde provided updates on the tragic explosion that occurred in the Bodija Area of Ibadan on Tuesday.…
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In a recent gathering, political leader Bola Tinubu emphasized the importance of special prayers and proper education to address the rising challenges of kidnapping and banditry in Nigeria. The President highlighted that these criminal…
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A Royal Court in Jersey, United States, has reportedly ruled that stolen assets worth £6.9m ($8.9m) be repatriated to Nigeria. The said assets were allegedly diverted by Nigerian government officials in 2014 under the guise of purchasing…
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