Category: news
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U.S. President Donald Trump is intensifying his tariff policies by proposing over 10 percent duties on imports from smaller nations, including several in Africa and the Caribbean, aiming for “reciprocal” treatment. Some African countries, like Lesotho, face potential tariffs as high as 50 percent, though these are currently on hold for a period of…
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Imo State Police Commissioner, CP Aboki Danjuma, has issued a firm directive prohibiting all tactical teams under his command from using unmarked vehicles—including mini-buses and tricycles (commonly known as Keke)—during patrol operations across the state. In a statement released by the command’s spokesperson, DSP Henry Okoye, the new directive was prompted by numerous complaints…
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Former Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari has been laid to rest in his hometown of Daura, Katsina State, in a solemn Islamic funeral attended by dignitaries, family, and mourners. The ceremony included full military honors, with Buhari’s body draped in Nigeria’s flag, military salutes, and a band playing. Buhari, who served as Nigeria’s Head of State…
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Abia State government has lifted the ban on the National Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW) operations in the state. This decision followed a meeting with NURTW representatives, coupled with the government citing a commitment to fairness and improving the transport environment under Governor Alex Otti. However, with NURTW National President Musiliu Akinsanya popularly known…
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U.S. Supreme Court has allowed the Trump administration to proceed with its plan to significantly weaken the Department of Education, lifting a lower court order that had blocked mass layoffs and the transfer of key functions. This move is part of Trump’s effort to reduce the federal government’s role in education and transfer responsibilities to…
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Former President Muhammadu Buhari’s remains has arrived in Daura, Katsina State, his hometown, where he will be buried according to Islamic rites after a prayer led by the Chief Imam. Mourners have gathered at his residence to pay their respects. Recall he died in London on July 13, 2025, but has now been flown back…
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The Imo State Government, in partnership with UC Berkeley and the US Market Access Center, has launched an ambitious initiative to place 100,000 tech professionals from Imo in global roles by 2026. Central to this effort is ImoTalentHub.com, Africa’s first state-backed digital talent marketplace, connecting trained professionals in software development, AI, and design to employers…
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President Bola Tinubu has described the fuel subsidy removal as a painful but necessary decision to save Nigeria’s economy from collapse and reduce waste, enabling funding for major infrastructure projects like the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Superhighway and others. Speaking at the Progressives Governors’ Forum in Minna, Minister of Information Mohammed Malagi urged state Commissioners of Information…
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Kano State has submitted proposals to the House of Representatives Committee on Constitution Review, demanding the creation of an additional state from its territory and 26 new local government areas to address population growth, geographic spread, and developmental needs. The state also supported establishing state police with clear operational boundaries to enhance security, alongside amending…
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At the South-South Gas Utilisation Forum 2025 in Uyo, Minister of State for Petroleum Resources (Gas), Ekperikpe Ekpo has reiterated the Federal Government’s commitment, under President Bola Tinubu, to transform Nigeria into a gas-powered economy through a “Decade of Gas” initiative. Speaking at the event themed “Utilizing Gas as a Catalyst for Sustainable Growth,” Ekpo…
