Category: news
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Federal Government has announced plans to advance the Diaspora Voting Bill, which seeks to grant Nigerians living abroad the right to vote in national elections. The disclosure was made by Speaker of the House of Representatives, Tajudeen Abbas, at the Nigerian Stakeholders Engagement on Diaspora Governance held in Abuja. The event also featured the launch…
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Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara has expressed satisfaction with the progress of the 12.5km Trans-Kalabari Road project, confirming that about 75% of the critical piling work has been completed. Speaking after an inspection tour conducted by boat along the project route from Rumuolumeni in Obio/Akpor LGA, Fubara commended the Construction Company for its dedication, noting that the…
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Nigeria’s Super Falcons head coach, Justine Madugu, has emphasized that his team will not take the return leg against Benin Republic for granted, despite winning the first match 2-0. With the team aiming to secure qualification for the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) and the 2027 World Cup, Madugu warned that Benin has…
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President of Dangote Industries, Aliko Dangote, has assured Nigerians of sufficient petrol supply during the festive season, despite recent global oil price increases. This is coming after he announced the expansion of the Dangote Petroleum Refinery from 650,000 to 1.4 million barrels per day, emphasizing that fuel prices will not rise during the ember months.…
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United State President, Donald Trump has arrived in Japan as part of his Asia tour, amid hopes of a breakthrough in the US-China trade war. He has expressed optimism about reaching a deal with Chinese President Xi Jinping during their upcoming meeting and indicated he might extend his trip to meet North Korean leader Kim…
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Leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, Nnamdi Kanu, has decided to abandon his earlier plan to call witnesses in his ongoing terrorism trial. Initially, he sought to present witnesses and requested time to review his case-file. However, after examining the case, Kanu concluded that there are no valid charges against him and believes his…
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Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) has achieved a record-breaking tax collection of N47.39 trillion from October 2023 to September 2025 under the leadership of Chairman Zacch Adedeji, appointed by President Bola Tinubu. This amount exceeded the revenue target by 15%, driven by growth in both oil and non-oil revenues, reflecting successful tax reforms and…
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Protests has erupted in Douala, Cameroon, with mostly young people demanding the government acknowledge opposition figure Issa Tchiroma Bakary’s claimed election victory and reveal the true results. The demonstrations has spread to other cities, and tensions escalated when police reportedly used live ammunition, leading to two deaths and several injuries. The unrest is seen as…
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Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, has proposed a law called the “Fly Nigerian Act” requiring public officials to fly Nigerian airlines on international routes. Announced during the send-off of Air Peace’s inaugural Abuja-London flight, the law aims to promote local carriers by mandating government officials, lawmakers, and officials to prioritize Nigerian…
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National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons NAPTIP has detained a 60-year-old influential orphanage operator and founder of National Council of Child’s Right Advocates of Nigeria NACRAN in Benue State over allegations of child trafficking, illegal adoption, and sales. The operation led to the rescue of 26 children out of an estimated 300…
