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Special Adviser to President Bola Tinubu Bayo Onanuga has criticized Peter Obi, former Labour Party presidential candidate, for pledging to serve only one term if elected in 2027, calling his references to Abraham Lincoln, John F. Kennedy, and Nelson Mandela inaccurate. Onanuga clarified that Lincoln was assassinated during his second term, Kennedy didn’t complete his…
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Office of the presidency has clarified that CEO of Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited, Bayo Ojulari, was not forced to sign his resignation letter. Presidential spokesperson Sunday Dare dismissed reports that the EFCC and DSS coerced Ojulari into resigning, stating the claims are false. Recall Ojulari was appointed as GCEO in April 2025…
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Hundreds of protesters have marched through Tunis, expressing solidarity with Palestinians amid growing concern over Gaza’s humanitarian crisis. They waved flags, carried signs, and chanted against the Israeli blockade and Arab governments’ silence, with one symbolically tapping an empty cooking pot to highlight Gaza’s food scarcity. These Demonstrators have condemned regional leaders, calling for…
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West African Examinations Council has announced the release of the 2025 West African Senior School Certificate Examination results for school candidates on August 4, 2025. Candidates can now access their results online via the WAEC result portal at http://waecdirect.org.
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Nigeria and Benin have agreed to a Framework for Enhanced Economic Cooperation to boost bilateral trade and regional integration. The agreement, signed during the West Africa Economic Summit 2025 in Abuja, was witnessed by their presidents and focuses on trade in goods and services, customs procedures, and legal issues. Nigerian and Beninese officials emphasized that…
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Former Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has reaffirmed his commitment to serve a four-year term if elected in 2027. In a statement, he emphasized that his vow is sacrosanct and cited examples like John F. Kennedy and Nelson Mandela, who chose to serve just one term to prioritize public service over power. Obi noted…
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Governor Hope Uzodimma during Church Service at the Government House has assured residents of his commitment to ending violence caused by unknown gunmen and restoring peace. He expressed condolences over recent killings, condemned efforts by wicked politicians undermining security, and vowed that those responsible would face justice as he cited ongoing investigations into violent incidents.…
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President Donald Trump has issued an executive order imposing a 15% import tariff on Nigeria and several other African countries, effective August 1, as part of a revised reciprocal tariff policy. This followed a 14% tariff on Nigerian exports in April, which was postponed for 90 days to allow trade agreement negotiations. Most negotiations…
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Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) has issued an advisory urging Nigerians with U.S. visas to use them responsibly and comply with the stated purpose of their visa applications, following concerns from the U.S. Government about visa misuse. The NIS warned that breaching visa conditions, such as overstaying or unauthorized activities, could lead to severe penalties,…
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Director General of the National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP), Binta Adamu Bello (represented by Ogun State Commander, Bosede Jimoh), has called for stronger public collaboration to combat human trafficking, especially in Ogun State. This call was made during a sensitization walk in Abeokuta to mark the World Day Against Trafficking…
