Nigerian News
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Customs CG raises alarm over activities of ISWAP terrorists in border towns
The Comptroller-General of the Nigeria Customs Service, NCS, Bashir Adeniyi, has expressed deep concern over the presence of ISWAP/Boko Haram…
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TIME honours Mo Abudu, Chef Kwame Onwuachi in list of 100 most influential people
TIME has named Mo Abudu, Chief Executive of EbonyLife Group and Nigerian American Chef, Kwame Onwuachi, in its 2025 TIME100,…
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Alleged defamation: Yahaya Bello petitions IGP, demands Natasha’s prosecution
Former Governor of Kogi, Yahaya Bello, has petitioned the Inspector-General of Police, IGP, over alleged defamatory statements against him by…
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Tinubu inaugurates national census committee, gives 3-week deadline for report
President Bola Tinubu on Wednesday inaugurated a high-level committee on the forthcoming national population and housing census. The President tasked…
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Easter: Nigerian govt declares Friday, Monday public holidays
The Federal Government has declared April 18th and 21st as public holidays to enable Christians celebrate Easter. This is contained…
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Insecurity: Gov. Mutfwang bans night grazing in Plateau
Governor Caleb Mutfwang of Plateau has banned night grazing in all parts of the state following the spate of attacks…
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Nigeria’s economy was on ‘oxygen’ when Tinubu took over — Umahi
Minister of Works, David Umahi, has said that President Bola Tinubu inherited an economy that was on a life support…
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Lagos Assembly: Court declares Obasa’s removal as illegal, unconstitutional
An Ikeja High Court on Wednesday declared that the removal of the reinstated Speaker of the House of Assembly, Mudashiru…
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Obi to Tinubu: Return home to address deteriorating security challenges
Presidential candidate of Labour Party in the 2023 general elections, Peter Obi, has asked President Bola Tinubu to leave whatever…
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Reps summon Rivers sole administrator
The House of Representatives Ad-Hoc Committee on Rivers State oversight has summoned the Sole Administrator, Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ibas [retd].…
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Fake news crisis: FG urges media literacy to fight misinformation in Nigeria
The Federal Government has called on Nigerians—especially public office holders—to embrace media and information literacy (MIL) as a vital tool…
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No inmate is starving, feeding standards maintained — NCoS
The Nigerian Correctional Service, NCoS, has dismissed reports alleging that inmates were being poorly fed and dying of hunger in…
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Obasanjo backed naming street after coup leader Nzeogwu, says veteran journalist
On Monday, April 14, veteran journalist Chief Tola Adeniji revealed that former President Olusegun Obasanjo supported naming a street after…
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Wike celebrates ‘impressive’ speed and quality of Abuja’s major infrastructure projects
On Monday, April 14, FCT Minister Nyesom Wike praised the quality and fast pace of ongoing infrastructure projects during a…
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China imposes visa restrictions on select US officials over Tibet dispute
China announced on Monday that it will impose visa restrictions on select US personnel in response to what it described…
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2027: Coalition can’t unseat Tinubu, says Ganduje
The National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress, APC, Abdullahi Ganduje, has predicted that ongoing coalition talks to unseat President…
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Tinubu mourns football legend Christian Chukwu
President Bola Tinubu extends condolences to the family, friends, and associates of Christian Chukwu, Nigerian football icon, who died on…
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Tomato farmers predict produce scarcity over Tuta Absoluta outbreak
Tomato growers have expressed concern over the recent Tuta Absoluta virus infestation of the crops currently affecting the price of…
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US court orders FBI, anti-drug agency to release Tinubu dossiers
The United States District Court for the District of Columbia has ordered top US law enforcement agencies to release confidential…
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Gov. Zulum condemns deadly terrorist blast
Borno Governor, Babagana Zulum, has expressed sympathy for the victims of a bomb blast suspected to have been planted by…
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JAMB releases results of mock exams
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board, JAMB, has released the results of the 2025 Mock UTME, conducted on Thursday. This…
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Man detained for damaging Agemo statue in Ijebu Ode — Police
The Police in Ogun State has detained a detained a man, believed to be mentally unstable, for allegedly vandalising the…
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NDLEA arrests Malaysian returnee with meth consignment, 8,740 ampoules of Fentanyl injection
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA, has arrested an ex-convict and Malaysian returnee, Ndubuisi Udatu, with two giant music…
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Presidency disclaims Tinubu’s 2027 campaign billboards
The presidency has disclaimed 2027 campaign billboards of President Bola Tinubu and Vice President Kashim Shettima, saying it contravenes the…
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FG predicts heavy flooding in 30 states, FCT in 2025
The Federal Government has predicted heavy rainfall and flooding across 30 states and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Abuja, warning…
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One year after Junior Pope’s death, the widow pens heartfelt tribute
To mark the first anniversary of the tragic passing of Nollywood actor Junior Pope Odonwodo, his widow, Jennifer Awele, has…
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Funke Akindele breaks silence on underpayment allegation, opens up on personal struggles
Nollywood actress and producer Funke Akindele has denied allegations of underpaying skit maker and actor Ijoba Lande, clarifying that she…
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Pope Francis makes surprise appearances amid recovery, easter participation still uncertain — Vatican
Pope Francis, who is currently recovering from life-threatening pneumonia, made three unscheduled public appearances this week, including a surprise visit…
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Lamidi Apapa: I’m The Only Person That Can Take Over As Labour Party National Chairman
Self-declared National Chairman of the Labour Party (LP), Lamidi Apapa, has asserted that he is the most constitutionally qualified person…
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China Hits Back with 125% Tariffs as US Escalates Trade War With Record 145% Tariffs
China has announced a sweeping increase in tariffs on American imports, raising them to 125 percent, as tensions between both…
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Mohamed Salah Signs New Two-Year Deal with Liverpool
Egypt forward Mohamed Salah has signed a new two-year contract with Liverpool. His previous deal was scheduled to run out…
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Obasanjo Foundation launches distribution of free hearing aids in S’East
The Olusegun Obasanjo Foundation, on Thursday, launched the distribution of 1,000 free hearing aids to persons with hearing impairment in…
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We’ve disbursed $50bn into Nigeria in last decade — Afreximbank
The African Export-Import Bank, Afreximbank says it has disbursed 50 billion Dollars into various sectors of Nigeria in the last…
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NDLEA detains 22 suspects, recovers illicit drugs, weapons in Kano
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA, Kano State Command, has detained 22 suspects in possession of various quantities of…
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Tinubu commissions Afreximbank African Trade Centre Abuja
President Bola Tinubu has commissioned the Afreximbank African Trade Centre, AATC, in Abuja, calling for more commitment to build a…
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Suit seeking to sack Rivers’ sole administrator suffers set back
A suit filed by an Abuja-based lawyer, Johnmary Jideobi, seeking the sack of the recently appointed Sole Administrator of Rivers,…
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Group asks police to apologize for addressing Emir Sanusi as ‘Alhaji Sanusi’
A Civil Society Organization under the auspices of Coalition of Concerned Kano Civil Society Groups, CCKCSG, has demanded a public…
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Nigeria to launch e-visa, digital cards
Festus Keyamo, minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, says the Federal Government will launch an e-visa system and digital landing/exit…
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2027: Coalition against Tinubu will fail, says ex-lawmaker
A former Lagos lawmaker, Olusola Sokunle , says no coalition formed to unseat President Bola Tinubu in 2027 will succeed,…
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CBN announces Nigeria’s economic resurgence, declares $6.83bn balance of payments surplus
The Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN, has announced a Balance of Payments, BOP, surplus of 6.83 billion dollars for the…
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