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FG reaffirms commitment to reduce carbon emissions in industries
The Federal Government has once again emphasized its dedication to reducing greenhouse gas and carbon emissions in Nigeria’s industrial sector.
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Court orders final forfeiture of $1.4m linked to ex-CBN Gov. Emefiele
Justice Ayokunle Faji of the Federal High Court, Ikoyi, Lagos, on Thursday, March 6, 2025, ordered the final forfeiture of…
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Senate suspends Natasha for 6 months
The Senate has suspended the Senator representing Kogi Central, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, for a period of six months. The decision followed…
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Fayemi: Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan has never accused me of any form of sexual misconduct
Former Ekiti State Governor Kayode Fayemi has denied media reports suggesting that Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan had accused him of sexual…
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Oil production: Rivers govt donates helicopter to Air Force
Governor Siminalayi Fubara of Rivers has announced the donation of a helicopter to the Nigerian Air Force, NAF, as part…
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Senate committee dismisses Natasha’s petition against Akpabio
The Senate Committee on Ethics, Code of Conduct, and Public Petitions has dismissed Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan’s sexual harassment and abuse…
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Oyebanji urges unity and reflection as lent begins
Ekiti State Governor, Biodun Oyebanji, has called on Christians to use the Lent season as a time for deep reflection…
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President Tinubu pays glowing tribute to former president Olusegun Obasanjo at 88
President Bola Tinubu has paid glowing tribute to former President Olusegun Obasanjo as he celebrates his 88th Birthday anniversary. In…
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Fuel prices to continue decline, says Rewane
The Managing Director of Financial Derivatives Company Limited, Bismarck Rewane, has predicted that the cost of premium motor spirit also…
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Two burnt to death at petrol station in Oyo
Two persons have died in a tanker fire that occurred in a filling station at the Orita Challenge area of…
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Power generation hits new peak of 5,713MW, says TCN
Latest statistics by the Transmission Company of Nigeria revealed that power generation climbed to 5,713.60 megawatts on Tuesday. The latest…
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Lagos suspends truck e-call-up enforcement to allow more discussions
On Tuesday, March 4, the Lagos State Government announced it will temporarily suspend enforcement of the e-call-up system for trucks…
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Shamsedeen Ogunjimi is named new Accountant General of the Federation
On Tuesday, March 4, President Bola Tinubu announced the appointment of Shamsedeen Babatunde Ogunjimi as the new Accountant General of…
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NDLEA nabs suspected drug baron after 17 years in hiding
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) says it has arrested a suspected drug baron, baron Ogbonnaya Kevin Jeff, at…
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Supreme Court ruling: Fubara orders fresh LG elections, directs Heads of Administration to take over
Rivers State Governor, Sir Siminalayi Fubara, has announced that the Rivers State Independent Electoral Commission (RSIEC) will conduct fresh elections…
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Chief Uduaghan: My wife Natasha confided in me about Akpabio’s harassment
Senator Uduaghan’s husband reveals that his wife confided in him about Akpabio’s harassment despite their earlier agreement on an amicable…
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I’m not sure Nigeria has learnt any lessons from tragic June 12 annulment – Kola Abiola
The controversy surrounding the former military President, retired General Ibrahim Babangida’s memoir continued on Saturday as the family of the…
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Lagos renters struggles as inflation, economic reforms drive housing crisis
Nigeria’s economic crisis is taking a severe toll on renters in Lagos, as spiraling inflation and government-led economic reforms push…
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Supreme Court stops CBN from releasing funds to Rivers govt, orders Amaewhule back to office with all elected assembly members
The Supreme Court has barred the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), the Accountant General of the Federation and other agencies…
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We’re not ashamed to copy what works in other climes – Bola Tinubu
President Bola Tinubu has said that his administration is open to learning and not ashamed of copying what is working…
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Nnamdi Kanu reports Abuja chief judge to CJN over case transfer
The detained leader of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu, has petitioned the Chief Justice of Nigeria…
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NSCDC intercepts 1,571 litres of smuggled petrol in Zamfara
The Zamfara State Command of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has intercepted 1,571 litres of petroleum products…
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Nollywood Actress Dayo Amusa opens up about fertility struggles before welcoming son
Nollywood actress Dayo Amusa has shared her emotional and challenging journey through fertility struggles before finally welcoming her baby boy…
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Dangote refinery cuts ex-Depot petrol price by ₦65 ahead of ramadan
Dangote Petroleum Refinery has announced a reduction in the ex-depot price of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), commonly known as petrol,…
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NAFDAC DG: My life and that of some staff being threatened
Director General of the National Agency for Foods, Drugs Administration and Control (NAFDAC), Prof Mojisola Adeyeye has raised the alarm…
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Group withdraws case seeking to declare Ugochinyere’s seat vacant
On Wednesday, February 26, a group seeking to declare the seat of Hon. Ikenga Imo Ugochinyere, who represents Ideato North/South…
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BREAKING: Emefiele’s request to stop trial denied as judge rejects recusal plea
On Wednesday, February 26, the Special Offences Court in Lagos, led by Justice Rahman Oshodi, ruled against former Central Bank…
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FCCPC summons MultiChoice Nigeria over proposed subscription price hike
The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) has summoned MultiChoice Nigeria to provide explanations regarding its planned subscription price…
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Enugu: APC expels chairman, 8 others for misconduct
On Tuesday, February 25, 2025, the Enugu State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) expelled its chairman, Ugochukwu Agballah,…
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IGP Egbetokun directs police to cut crime rate by 50% in 2025
The Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, has mandated all police commands and formations across the federation to implement a comprehensive…
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Tinubu announces plan to set up committee for Nigeria’s long-awaited census
On Monday, February 24, 2025, President Bola Tinubu revealed plans to form a committee that will align the proposed census…
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Customs suspends 4% FOB levy, importers and brokers asked to refile entries
On Monday, February 24, 2025, the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) announced the suspension of the 4% Free on Board (FOB)…
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Thai woman arrested at Lagos airport with boxes of illicit drug consignments
Attempt by a 24-year-old Thai lady, Pattaphi Wimonnat, to smuggle 43 parcels of Canadian Loud, a synthetic strain of cannabis,…
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Singer portable faces multiple legal troubles, arrests, and controversies over the years
Popular Nigerian singer Portable, known for his controversial persona, has had multiple run-ins with the law, making headlines for legal…
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Senator Harry-Banigo calls for probe into repeated explosions at NNPCL facilities
Senator Ipalibo Harry-Banigo, representing Rivers West Senatorial District, has called for an urgent investigation into the repeated explosions at various…
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OSUN LG POLL: Atiku Abubakar hails Adeleke for defying FG, proceeding with LG poll
The presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party in the 2023 elections, Atiku Abubakar, has commended the Osun State Governor,…
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Reps panel rejects 31 state creation proposals, sets March 5 deadline for resubmission
The House of Representatives Committee on Constitutional Amendment has rejected all 31 proposals for state creation, citing failure to meet…
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Over 200 bills submitted for constitutional review, says deputy speaker Kalu
The Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Hon. Benjamin Okezie Kalu has revealed that the constitutional review committee has…
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EFCC returns over $132,000 and N78 million to fraud victims from U.S., Spain, and Switzerland
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) of Nigeria has handed over a total sum of $132,362.43 and N78,566,324.81 to…
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Seyi Vibez drops suprise EP ‘Children of Africa’
Nigerian street-hop sensation Seyi Vibez has released a surprise four-track EP titled Children of Africa, marking his first project of…
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