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UK deports 44 Nigerian, Ghanaian asylum seekers in largest-ever single flight
The United Kingdom has deported 44 Nigerian and Ghanaian asylum seekers, marking the highest number of deportations in a single…
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Olusegun Obasanjo laments failed reforms, says Nigeria A ‘Burial Ground Of Policies’
Former President Olusegun Obasanjo on Saturday declared that Nigeria has become a burial ground for policies, which makes the nation…
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APC sweeps 21 Chairmanship, 239 Councillorship seats in Kogi LG polls
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has won all 21 local government chairmanship positions in the just concluded council’s elections in…
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Kasim Shettima to represent President Tinubu At CHOGM 2024
Vice President Kashim Shettima will lead Nigeria’s delegation to represent President Bola Tinubu at the the 2024 Commonwealth Heads of…
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FG to exempt tax on baby products, locally manufactured sanitary towels, pads, others
The Federal Government has planned to exempt tax on baby products, locally manufactured sanitary towels, pads, and tampons. The government has…
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Afrobeat rivals Davido and Wizkid fuel feud speculation with London nightclub snub
In a tense encounter, Nigerian music superstars Davido and Wizkid reportedly snubbed each other at a London nightclub early Saturday…
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Nigeria grapples with third national power grid collapse in one week
Nigeria has been plunged into darkness once again, as the national power grid collapsed for the third time in just…
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President Tinubu hails General Gowon at 90
President Bola Tinubu has paid tribute to General Yakubu Gowon, Nigeria’s former military head of state, on his 90th birthday,…
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Police flag 612 hijacked vehicles, recover three through electronic registry
At a news conference in Abuja, Force Public Relations Officer, ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, revealed that the first batch of seven…
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Price Of 5kg cooking gas rises to ₦6,699 in september, says NBS
The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) says the average price of 5kg of cooking gas increased from ₦6,430.02 recorded in…
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Report: 129 Million Nigerians living in poverty — World Bank
The World Bank has released the Nigeria Development Update report, stating that over 129 million Nigerians are currently trapped in…
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It’s not ideal for Tinubu, Shettima to be abroad same time — Akande
Former presidential spokesman, Laolu Akande, says it is not ideal for President Bola Tinubu and Vice President Kashim Shettima to…
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Many weapons used by terrorists, bandits originally belonged to govt – Nuhu Ribadu
The National Security Adviser, NSA, Mallam Nuhu Ribadu, has stated that a significant number of illicit weapons currently in circulation…
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There is no vacuum in leadership
STATE HOUSE PRESS STATEMENT THERE IS NO VACUUM IN LEADERSHIP AS THE PRESIDENT AND VP ARE OUT OF THE COUNTRY…
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Report: TikTok deletes over 2.1 million violating videos in Nigeria
Popular social media app TikTok has deleted over 2.1 million videos in Nigeria in the second quarter of 2024 due…
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Jigawa tanker explosion: Death toll rises to 105
The death toll in the tanker explosion in Jigawa State has risen to 105. The number of the injured has…
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Godswill Akpabio denies rumour of impeachment
The President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio has debunked the report of planned impeachment against him, describing it as fake…
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House Of Representatives urges government to reverse petrol, cooking gas price hikes
The Nigeria House of Representatives has called on the federal government to reverse the recent hike in petrol and cooking…
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VP Shettima heads to Sweden for talks on Tech, Innovation, and Business opportunities
Vice President Kashim Shettima, will depart Abuja for Sweden on a two-day visit to represent Nigeria in bilateral engagements with…
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AFCON: Nigeria denies apologising to Libya over Super Eagles detention
The Nigerian government has said it at no time offered an apology to the Libya government over actions or inactions…
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Federal Government to make data withholding by agencies illegal
The Federal Government has announced that agencies must not withhold requested data for more than 48 hours, or they will…
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BREAKING: Lagos sets new minimum wage at N85,000
On Wednesday, October 16, Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos shared some exciting news! He announced that the minimum wage for…
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Pay your taxes, Wike tells Nigerians
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, says the government at all levels needs to make money…
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FG meets with labour leaders over petrol price hike
The Federal Government on Wednesday met with the leadership of the Organised Labour at the office of the Secretary to…
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Nigeria to concession five airports, IATA promises free advisory role, Keyamo says
Aviation Minister Keyamo has announced concessions for five major airports, with IATA offering advisory support for Nigeria’s aviation Nigeria’s Minister…
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Lagos launches Red Line Rail Service, Projected to transport 500,000 passengers daily
Lagos Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has announced the launch of the Red Line rail service, aiming to transport 500,000 daily. Babajide…
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Nigeria to invest $2bn in expanding fibre optic network
The Nigerian government plans to invest $2 billion to expand its fibre optic network by 90,000km, boosting digital infrastructure nationwide.…
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National grid collapses second time in 24 hours
The national electricity grid collapsed again on Tuesday, plunging millions of people into darkness. The latest incident comes barely 24…
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FG clarifies that UK did not support Sunday Igboho’s petition for Yoruba nation
The Federal Government has clarified that the petition submitted by Yoruba nation activist Mr. Sunday Adeyemo, also known as Sunday…
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‘We empathise with the poor but have no option,’ VP Shettima says
Amid the hardship faced by Nigerians, the Federal Government says it empathises with the citizens, especially the poor. The Vice…
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Okada riders express concerns over Lagos Ministry of Transportation’s actions
On Monday, October 14, the Motorcycle Operators’ Union of Nigeria (MOUN) in Lagos raised alarm about what they believe is…
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National Assembly gets executive bill seeking to raise VAT to 10% by next year, report says
National Assembly is considering an executive bill proposing to raise Nigeria’s Value Added Tax from 7.5% to 10% by 2025…
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Super Eagles threaten to boycott AFCON qualifier after Libyan authorities mistreat Nigerian team
The Super Eagles have decided to boycott their AFCON qualifier against Libya after enduring 12 hours of inhumane airport treatment.…
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Nigerian officials condemn ‘Despicable Treatment’ against Super Eagles by Libyan authorities
Nigerian officials have condemned the “despicable treatment” of the Super Eagles by Libyan authorities during their AFCON qualifier preparations. Nigerian…
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UBA to sponsor Lagos International Trade Fair for the sixth consecutive year
United Bank for Africa Plc has announced that for the sixth consecutive year, it will be sponsoring the annual Lagos…
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Tragic: Train crushes 50-year-old man in Lagos
Lagos State Police Command has confirmed that a 50-year-old man, identified as Emmanuel, was crushed to death by a moving…
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You’re a ‘political freeloader’ – APC lambasts Amaechi for inciting violence
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has condemned former Minister of Transport and Rivers State Governor, Rotimi Chibuike Amaechi, for what…
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Why I won’t challenge Edo election result – Olumide Akpata
The Labour Party (LP) governorship candidate in Edo State, Olumide Akpata, on Saturday said he won’t challenge the result of…
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AFCON: Gunmen kill SuperSport crew members, Police –NFF
Gunmen have killed crew members of broadcast outlet SuperSport in Anambra. A police officer was also gunned down. They were…
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Federal High Court Chief Judge, denies Nnamdi Kanu’s recusal request on Justice Nyako
The Chief Judge of the Federal High Court of Nigeria, Justice John Tsoho, has rejected the request by the detained…
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