Category: news
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Monetary Policy Committee of the Central Bank of Nigeria has kept the benchmark interest rate at 27 percent, extending its pause on monetary tightening. CBN Governor Olayemi Cardoso announced the decision yesterday Tuesday after the committee’s 303rd meeting in Abuja. He stated, “The Committee decided by a majority vote to maintain the monetary policy stance,”…
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Tanzania has canceled its planned independence day celebrations on December 9, urging the funds be redirected to rebuild infrastructure damaged during recent election unrest. The move follows calls from opposition groups for protests over alleged mass killings after the disputed October 29 general election. President Samia Suluhu Hassan won with 98% of the vote amid…
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House of Representatives has focused on rising insecurity across the country, calling for urgent government action. These Lawmakers highlighted causes like banditry, political violence, porous borders, and extremist ideology, urging the creation of a National Border Force and community policing. They further criticized weak law enforcement, ransom negotiations, and insufficient funding, advocating for stronger laws…
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President Bola Tinubu has ordered a comprehensive security Blockade around forests in Kwara State following recent kidnappings and terrorist activities. The Nigerian Air Force has been instructed to expand 24-hour air surveillance in the forests where terrorists are believed to be hiding, with coordination between air and ground forces. The order also covers parts of…
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Everton has earned a stunning and rare 1–0 victory at Old Trafford despite playing with 10 men for over 75 minutes. Idrissa Gueye was sent off just 13 minutes into the match after slapping teammate Michael Keane during a heated exchange, an incident reminiscent of past infamous teammate bust-ups. Everton had already lost captain Seamus…
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Imo State Governor Hope Uzodimma announced that the forthcoming Imo Economic Summit, scheduled for the first week of December, is expected to generate $1 trillion in economic gains for the state. Speaking at the Government House in Owerri, Uzodimma said the summit would launch a broader economic and tourism agenda, including a World Investment…
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Venezuela has condemned the United States’ decision to label the alleged “Cartel of the Suns” as a foreign terrorist organisation, calling the designation a “ridiculous lie” and claiming it is meant to justify an illegal intervention. Washington alleges, without publicly released evidence, that the cartel is linked to President Nicolás Maduro, framing the move…
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The National Assembly Joint Committee on Constitution Review met on Monday in Abuja to finalise the draft of proposed amendments to the 1999 Constitution, moving closer to its December 2025 deadline. Committee leaders announced that the review process has entered its concluding phase, and no further submissions will be accepted. Senate Deputy President and Committee…
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Heartland FC has earned their first win in the 2024/25 Nigeria National League season with a 2–1 victory over Edel FC in Owerri. They took the lead just 45 seconds in when Murphy Ndukwu finished a sharp run into the box. Also, Joel Okoro doubled the advantage before halftime with a deflected long-range strike. Additionally,…
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South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has officially closed the first G20 summit held on the African continent, which broke tradition by issuing a leaders’ declaration on the first day despite US opposition. The summit which happened between 22nd through to 23rd focused on themes like climate change, global inequality, and peace, with Ramaphosa emphasizing a…
