Category: news
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Suspended Kogi Central Senator, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, has returned to her office in the National Assembly following its unsealing by the Sergeant at Arms and security personnel. Her arrival Tuesday caused some drama, as she was initially resisted by security operatives who prevented her from entering the main building. Dressed in black and accompanied by supporters,…
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Reports say Several Nigerian states, including Kaduna, Nasarawa, Bauchi, and Jigawa, are intensifying efforts to prevent a flood crisis. As of September 20, floods have caused over 232 deaths, displaced 121,224 people, and affected approximately 339,658 others. Seven states recorded fatalities, with Niger State experiencing the highest death toll of 163. The disaster damaged over…
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Paris Saint-Germain forward Ousmane Dembélé has won the 2025 Ballon d’Or, capping a stellar 2024/25 season where he scored 35 goals and 16 assists. His performances were key to PSG’s historic treble—winning the UEFA Champions League, Ligue 1, and Coupe de France. Dembélé, 28, beat Barcelona’s teenage star Lamine Yamal and other top contenders…
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House of Representatives Speaker Tajudeen Abbas has declared full support for President Bola Tinubu’s borrowing strategy, describing it as vital for economic growth, infrastructure development, and poverty reduction. Speaking at the 8th Annual African Network of Parliamentary Budget Office Conference in Abuja, Abbas dismissed reports claiming the House opposed Tinubu’s plans, calling them misleading.…
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French President Emmanuel Macron on Monday formally recognized a Palestinian state during a UN summit co-hosted with Saudi Arabia, urging an end to the Gaza war and the release of hostages held by Hamas. Australia, Britain, Canada, and Portugal also announced recognition, despite strong objections from Israel and U.S. opposition. Israel denounced the move…
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Minister of State for Labour and Employment, Nkiruka Onyejeocha, has urged global partners and the private sector to support Nigeria’s efforts to close its widening skills gap and create jobs for millions of young people. Speaking at the Skills-to-Jobs: Strengthening Workforce Systems for Economic Growth forum during the 80th UN General Assembly in New…
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Gombe State Government has warned parents and guardians that they risk prosecution and possible jail time if they fail to send their children to school. This was announced during the launch of the 2025/2026 School Enrollment Campaign in Akko LGA. According to Chairman of the Gombe State Universal Basic Education Board (SUBEB) Babaji Babadidi , parents…
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Nigeria’s Super Falconets has advanced in their quest to qualify for the 2026 FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup in Poland, defeating Rwanda 1-0 in the first-leg of their qualification match in Kigali. The two-time World Cup finalists secured a crucial away victory after a goalless first half, during which both teams focused on defensive…
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Nigeria has experienced a significant 26.5% increase in crude oil imports in the first half of 2025 (H1’25), totaling 5,665,602 metric tons compared to 4,478,413 metric tons during the same period in 2024. This rise is largely attributed to the Dangote Petroleum Refinery, which, with a capacity of 650,000 barrels per day, imports crude from…
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China’s top internet regulator has announced a two-month crackdown on social media platforms to combat harmful content, including incitement of conflict, violence, and negative attitudes like world-weariness. The Cyberspace Administration of China (CAC) mandates stricter content moderation to prevent subversive, vulgar, or harmful posts. This follows recent penalties against platforms like Weibo, Kuaishou, and…
