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NSA Ribadu Tells Canada To ‘Go To Hell’ Over Visa Denial For CDS, Military Chiefs
The National Security Adviser (NSA), Mallam Nuhu Ribadu, on Thursday, told the Canadian High Commission in Nigeria “to go to…
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Senate passes N54.9trn 2025 Appropriation Bill
The National Assembly on Thursday passed the N54.9 trillion 2025 Appropriation Bill. This followed the adoption of the report of…
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Group urges respect for Nigerian leaders and condemns abusive language
On Thursday, February 13, 2025, the Association of Arewa Yoruba Youths (AAYY) called on Nigerians to show respect for political…
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World Radio Day 2025: FG urges radio stations to raise awareness about climate change
On Thursday, February 13, 2025, the Federal Government of Nigeria called on all radio stations in the country to use…
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14m Nigerians are drug addicts, says NDLEA
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA, says no fewer than 14 million Nigerians are estimated to have involved and…
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NLC demands immediate reversal of telecom tariff hike
The Nigeria Labour Congress, NLC, has called for the immediate reversal of the 50 per cent telecommunications tariff hike. Joe…
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JoJo responds after VeryDarkMan accuses her of sleeping with Nedu for platform features
On Wednesday, February 12, 2025, popular content creator and influencer JoJo strongly denied allegations made by VeryDarkMan (VDM) regarding her…
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UK PM Starmer vows to support steel workers despite US tariff hike
On Wednesday, February 12, 2025, UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer promised that his government would not abandon steel workers, emphasizing…
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NLC demands telecom tariff rollback, threatens shutdown if nothing changes
On Wednesday, February 12, 2025, the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) strongly condemned the 50% increase in telecom tariffs by mobile…
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Nigerian govt begins appointment process for new Accountant-General, Perm Secs
The Federal Government has commenced the selection process for the appointment of new Accountant-General of the Federation and permanent secretaries…
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Nigerian forward Suleiman Abdullahi parts ways with IFK Göteborg amid injury struggles
On Monday, February 10, 2025, Nigerian forward Suleiman Abdullahi officially terminated his contract with Swedish club IFK Göteborg after a…
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Police denies claims of abduction of Ohanaeze Youth President, promises investigation
On Monday, February 10, 2025, the Ebonyi State Police Command addressed rumors circulating about the abduction of Igboayaka O. Igboayaka,…
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Online violence against women reaching alarming rate in Nigeria – Report
The Focal Lead, #EndMisogynyNG Project, Ugonma Cokey, on Friday said that study had shown that violence against women was not…
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We have eliminated Bello Turji deputies, says CDS
The chief of defence staff, Christopher Musa, has revealed that top commanders in the camp of notorious bandit leader Bello…
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Don’t allow snakes, monkeys to swallow $1.07 bn health budget, Atiku warns
A former Vice President of Nigeria Atiku Abubakar has warned that claims of animals such as snakes, termites, gorillas and…
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We are winning war on banditry, Gov. Lawal tells World Bank official
Zamfara State Governor Dauda Lawal has said his administration is gradually winning the war against banditry in the state. The…
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President Tinubu, others honour Herbert Wigwe
President Bola Tinubu on Sunday in Lagos praised the late Access Bank CEO, Herbert Wigwe, for his contributions to the…
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Buhari says Nigeria’s economy and security are better than in 2015
On Wednesday, February 7, 2025, former president Muhammadu Buhari shared that Nigeria’s economy and security were in a much stronger…
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Constitutional amendment: Reps receive proposals for creation of 31 new states
House of Representatives Committee on Constitution Review has received proposals for the creation of 31 additional. The committee chairman and…
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We’ve introduced contactless passport application system for Nigerians in Europe — NIS
The Nigeria Immigration Service, NIS, says it will introduce its contactless passport application system in some European countries to ease…
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‘Proposed 31 states panacea to perceived marginalisation’
An APC Chieftain in Imo, Dr Bennett Lemchi, has described the proposal for creation of 31 more states as panacea…
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Tinubu Increases 2025 Budget To ₦54.2tn
President Bola Tinubu has raised the proposed 2025 budget from ₦49.7 trillion to ₦54.2 trillion, citing additional revenues generated by…
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ICPC recovered N20bn ghost workers’ pension deductions in 2024 – Chairman
The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission, ICPC, says it recovered over N20 billion in pension deductions from…
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Tinubu approves 65 year retirement age for doctors, healthcare workers
President Bola Tinubu has approved an increase in the retirement age for doctors and other healthcare workers from 60 to…
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We must stay ahead of all threats – CDS charges Military Commanders
The Chief of Defence Staff, CDS, Gen. Christopher Musa, on Wednesday, said that the military must leverage technology, enhance intelligence-sharing,…
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President Tinubu orders military to end insecurity by 2025
On Tuesday, February 4, 2025, President Bola Tinubu made a bold statement, directing the military to put an end to…
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NLC suspends nationwide rally over proposed telecom tariff hike
The Nigeria Labour Congress, NLC, has suspended its planned nationwide rally over proposed 50 per cent telecommunications tariff hike. Emmanuel…
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Gunmen abduct 7 travellers in Ondo
The Police Command in Ondo State has confirmed the abduction of seven travellers on the Owo-Ipele-Benin Highway. CSP Funmilayo Odunlami,…
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4 feared killed as security operatives open fire on residents resisting demolition in Kano
At least four residents have allegedly been killed by security operatives at Rimin Zakara, Ungogo Local Government Area of Kano…
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Government rushes to prevent NLC shutdown over telecom tariff hike
The Nigerian government is making a last-minute attempt to avoid a nationwide protest by the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) set…
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Gov. Zulum donates N30m to family of slain Army officer
Governor Babagana Zulum of Borno donated N30 million to the family of late Lt.-Col. Thomas Alari, who lost his life in…
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Ex-acting accountant-general’s trial begins over alleged N868.4 million fraud
The trial of former Acting Accountant-General of the Federation, Chukwunyere Nwabuoku, commenced on Friday, January 31, 2025, before Justice James…
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IGP Egbetokun to remain in office despite attaining 60 year retirement age — AG
The Minister of Justice, Lateef Fagbemi, says the continuous stay of Kayode Egbetokun, the Inspector-General of Police, IGP, in office…
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Former NHIS executive secretary Usman Yusuf arrested by EFCC
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arrested Professor Usman Yusuf, a former Executive Secretary of the National Health…
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NLC declares mass rally on February 4 over telecom tariff hike
The Nigeria Labour Congress, NLC, has declared plans to embark on a nationwide mass rally on Feb. 4 over the…
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NSCIA condemns discrimination against Muslims in South-West
The Nigerian Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs, NSCIA, condemned the increasing discrimination and intolerance against the huge Muslim population in…
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Court defers arraignment of ex-NHIS Boss, Prof. Usman Yusuf, to February 3
Justice Chinyere E. Nwecheonwu of the Federal Capital Territory High Court, Kuchiako, Kuje, on Thursday, January 30, 2025 rescheduled to…
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Goat meat has multiple medicinal values, Gov. Yusuf justifies goat empowerment
The governor of Kano State, Abba Yusuf, has justified the controversial goat empowerment initiative for women in the state. Mr…
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