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Tinubu approves deep offshore tax incentives to unlock $50bn investment
President Bola Tinubu has approved a landmark reform that replaces project-by-project negotiations with a transparent investment framework designed to unlock…
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Rufai Oseni criticises Osun governorship candidates for lack of vision at town hall debate
Arise Television anchor Rufai Oseni has expressed dissatisfaction with the performances of the Osun State governorship candidates during the town…
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Law School student dies after fall from Lagos hostel rooftop
A 23-year-old student of the Nigerian Law School, Faith Alayande, has died after falling from the rooftop of a hostel…
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NAF strike kills ISWAP commander, eight fighters in Borno
The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) yesterday revealed that the Air Component of the Joint Task Force North-East, Operation Hadin Kai,…
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FG moves to clear UK passport backlog with special NIS team
The Federal Government has deployed a special Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) team to the United Kingdom as part of efforts…
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UK appoints Vicky Seymour as Deputy High Commissioner in Abuja
The United Kingdom Government has appointed Ms Vicky Seymour as Deputy High Commissioner in Abuja. The British High Commission announced…
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Air Canada begins regulatory process to launch Lagos flights in 2027
Air Canada has begun the regulatory process to launch scheduled flights to Lagos in 2027 following the expansion of the…
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ICPC uncovers two more fake Agencies allegedly created by PFIPC’s Adeyemi
The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has uncovered two additional fictitious government agencies allegedly created by…
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VP Shettima begins first leave since taking office, vows renewed commitment to national service
Vice President Kashim Shettima will begin a two-week leave from Thursday, August 6, following the approval of President Bola Ahmed…
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UK names Vicky Seymour new Deputy High Commissioner in Abuja
The United Kingdom has appointed seasoned diplomat Vicky Seymour as its new Deputy High Commissioner in Abuja, reinforcing Britain’s diplomatic…
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Nigeria deepens defence ties with Benin, Burundi to combat terrorism
The Minister of Defence, General Christopher Musa (Rtd.), has reaffirmed Nigeria’s commitment to strengthening defence cooperation with the Republic of…
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Mexican TikTok influencer Cesar Gastelum shot dead while livestreaming in Culiacan
Mexican social media influencer César Gastélum was shot dead while livestreaming on TikTok outside a fast-food restaurant in Culiacán on…
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Nigerian-Saudi Investment and Tourism Exhibition opens in Abuja under Vice President Shettima’s patronage
The Nigerian Saudi Investment and Tourism Exhibition 2026 opened in the Nigerian capital this week under the patronage of Vice…
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Gianni Infantino calls emergency meeting after private investment plan collapse
FIFA president Gianni Infantino has called an emergency meeting of senior staff in Rabat, Morocco, amid growing pressure over the…
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FG says only 36% of Nigerian mothers practice exclusive breastfeeding
The federal government has said that Nigeria is yet to attain optimal breastfeeding practices with only 36 percent of the…
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Senator Remi Tinubu emerges as key force in Tinubu’s 2027 re-election drive
Dayo Israel, National Youth Leader of the APC and the Convenor of the Mummy’s Men Movement asserted that every political…
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Frank Edoho says famous quiz show exit followed sponsor withdrawal, not sacking
Media personality Frank Edoho has clarified that his departure from Who Wants To Be A Millionaire resulted from the withdrawal…
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Church Attack: Gunmen abduct two worshippers after attack of Enugu Catholic Church, one rescued
Gunmen have abducted two worshippers after attacking St. Joseph Catholic Church in Inoyi, Affa Community, Udi Local Government Area of…
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Nigerian girls released after Mauritius airport detention as NiDCOM confirms return
The Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM) has confirmed that a group of Nigerian girls held at Mauritius airport since 31…
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Anat International emerges key strategic potential partner for PROFOH amid Africa’s housing push
Professionals for Humanity (PROFOH), the global medical humanitarian organisation led by Executive Director Dr. Gbemuotor Kama, is positioning Canada-based Anat…
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Nigeria to end power subsidies from 2027, rules out immediate tariff hike
The Federal Government has announced plans to phase out electricity subsidy payments from 2027 as part of efforts to address…
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Gov Sanwo-Olu allocates land to 98 Lekki communities amid ownership disputes
As land ownership in the Ibeju-Lekki area of Lagos State continues to generate controversy, the state governor, Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu,…
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Tinubu dissolves presidential committee on federal government property alienation
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the immediate dissolution of the Presidential Implementation Committee (PIC) on the Alienation of Federal…
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Aiyetoro Monarch warns Ondo community faces extinction because of climate change
Residents and traditional leaders of the oil-producing Aiyetoro community in Ilaje Local Government Area of Ondo State have raised fresh…
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FG seeks compensation for Nigerians affected by South Africa attacks
The Federal Government says it is pursuing compensation for Nigerians affected by recent attacks in South Africa while intensifying diplomatic…
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President Tinubu declines meeting with South African envoy
President Bola Tinubu has declined to meet a special envoy from South African President Cyril Ramaphosa, according to Presidency sources…
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Budget office says no funds were released to ‘Phantom’ PFIPC despite ₦1.3bn budget allocation
The Budget Office of the Federation (BOF) has said “not one kobo” of the ₦1.302 billion appropriated for the controversial…
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Aviation Accident: Enugu Air confirms runway incursion, says all passengers safe
Enugu Air says one of its aircraft operating into Benin experienced a runway incursion after landing, but confirmed that all…
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Senator Akpabio, Oshiomhole call truce after senate rift
The President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio, and the Senator representing Edo North, Adams Oshiomhole, have publicly declared an end…
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President Tinubu expands Nigerian Army to 12 Divisions, approves 28,000 new recruits
President Bola Tinubu has approved the expansion of the Nigerian Army from eight to 12 divisions and authorised the recruitment…
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President Tinubu hails Badejo-Okusanya’s NBA election as win for merit and gender inclusion
President Bola Tinubu has congratulated Mrs. Oyinkansola Badejo-Okusanya (SAN) on her election as the first elected and second female President…
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Babajide Sanwo-Olu unveils photo book chronicling leadership and Lagos’ transformation
Lagos State Governor, Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu, Monday, unveiled a book titled: “Sanwo-Olu: Against All Odds – A Photo Story of…
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President Tinubu appoints Fayose, Bindawa to head REA, wages Commission
President Bola Tinubu, on Monday, announced 26 new appointments into 10 federal government agencies and commissions, with former governor of…
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Gen Musa denies resignation rumours, reaffirms commitment to Tinubu
The Minister of Defence, Christopher Musa, has dismissed as false a trending report alleging that he threatened to resign from…
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House of Reps commences debate on Tinubu’s State Police Bill, says Senate version could be adopted
The House of Representatives, has commenced consideration of the Executive Bill seeking the establishment of State Police, transmitted to the…
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NBA elects Oyinkansola Badejo-Okusanya as first woman elected president
The Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), on Sunday , elected Mrs. Oyinkansola Badejo-Okusanya, SAN, as its first female president. A notable…
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Femi Gbajabiamila slams N15 billion defamation suit against ‘fake agency’ DG
The Chief of Staff to the President, Hon. Femi Gbajabiamila, has filed a N15 billion defamation suit against Adeniyi Adeyemi…
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Mary Habila’s family petitions IGP over continued detention of body
The family of the late Mary Habila has petitioned the Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Olatunji Disu, over the continued retention…
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EFCC frees two Peter Obi supporters after questioning them over alleged naira abuse
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has released two prominent members of the Obidient Movement, Peter Akah and Oruche…
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BREAKING: FCT High Court orders final forfeiture of properties linked to Aisha Achimugu
The FCT High Court has ordered the final forfeiture of properties, including N4.6 billion jewellery and N4.3 billion exotic cars,…
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