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Tinubu Commends Babangida For Admitting Abiola’s June 12 Victory
President Bola Tinubu on Thursday in Abuja said former military president, retired Gen. Ibrahim Babangida, showed unusual courage and patriotism by admitting that late M.K.O. Abiola won the June 12 election in 1993.
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FG Orders Contractor To Resume Ikorodu-Itoikin Road
The Federal Government has instructed the contractor handling the Ikorodu-Itoikin Road to return to the site within 24 hours or face arrest.
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Pope’s Health Condition has Improved – Vatican
The clinical condition of Pope Francis, who is suffering from pneumonia, has improved slightly, the Vatican said late on Thursday.
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Katsina Hisbah Bans Nightclubs
The Katsina State Hisbah Board has banned all nightclub activities across the state, citing Islamic principles and the need to uphold moral values.
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Senate Begins Public Hearing on Tax Reform Bills February 24
The Senate will begin a two-day public hearing on 24 February on the four tax reform bills presented by President Bola Tinubu.
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U.S. Ambassador Denies USAID’s Involvement with Boko Haram
The U.S. Ambassador to Nigeria, Richard Mills Jr., has disputed links between the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) and Boko Haram.
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Special Report: How Gully Erosion in Kwarin Goje/Wailari Gari Became a Dump for Babies and a Home for Criminals
A large gully, caused by a substandard project in Kwarin Goje and Wailari Gari communities, has become a site for dumping unwanted newborn babies birthed by single mothers in Kumbotso Local Government Area of Kano State.
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Nigeria’s Inflation Rate Drops To 24.48%
The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) has stated that the country's inflation rate has dropped to 24.48% in January 2025.
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Nigeria bans 60,000-litre fuel tankers from roads Starting March 2025
In a bid to curb road accidents involving heavy-duty fuel tankers, the Federal Government of Nigeria has announced a ban on 60,000-litre tankers from operating on the nation’s roads, effective March 1, 2025.
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Apprenticeship vs. Tertiary Education
If you were to choose between an apprenticeship and a university degree, which would you opt for? Which is more profitable?
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Telecom Tariff Hike: Subscribers association demands action against 50% tariff increase
The National President of the Association of Telecommunications Subscribers, Deolu Ogunbanjo, has criticised the recent 50% tariff increase by telecom operators, arguing that it is an unjustified burden on Nigerians.
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Nigerians react as Rivers LGA chairman appoints over 100 Special Assistants
Nigerians have been reacting as the chairman of Obio-Akpor Local Government Area of Rivers State, Chijioke Ihunwo, appointed 130 Special Assistants. This is the second time in 6 months he would appoint over 100 SAs.
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Tantita Security Accused of Rights Abuses, Expert Call for Govt Action
Legal practitioner Robinson Ariyo Esq. has urged the federal government to closely supervise the operations of private security companies in the Niger Delta region, following allegations of misconduct by Tantita Security.
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Fading Fishing Traditions: How Oil Bunkering Ravages Coastal Communities
The once-thriving fishing settlements of the Niger Delta are now a shadow of their former glory, ravaged by oil bunkering and insecurity.
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Rivers Court Cases: Lawyer addresses binding court decisions
Legal expert Godspower Egbule has emphasised the role of the police in enforcing judicial decisions and upholding law and order, describing them as a ‘critical’ arm of the executive government.
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Rivers APC factional spokesperson explains why Wike is ‘influential’
The factional spokesperson of the APC in Rivers State, Chibuike Ikenga, has claimed that the FCT Minister Nyesom Wike “sent gifts to all the political parties” in the state during the Yuletide.
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Agba Scores as NK Olimpija Ljubljana Thrash ND Primorje 5-0 to Keep Title Hopes Alive
Slovenian champions NK Olimpija Ljubljana claimed an emphatic 5-0 victory over ND Primorje at the Stožice Stadium on Monday to keep their title hopes alive.
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Sinner Defends Australian Open Title, Dashes Zverev’s Grand Slam Hopes
World number 1 and the defending champion of the Australian Open, Jannick Sinner, has successfully defended his title at the 2025 Australian Open, defeating world number 2, German Alexander Zverev in straight sets, 6-3 7-6(7-4) 6-3.
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Australian Open: Madison Keys Upsets Aryna Sabalenka to Win Maiden Grand Slam
World number 1 and defending champion of the Australian Open, Russia’s Aryna Sabalenka failed to defend her crown at the 2025 tournament as she lost in the final to World number 14, American Madison Keys. In an exciting final that lasted about two hours at Rod Laver Arena, the 29-year-old American, seeded 19th, won 6-3, 2-6, 7-5.
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Libya vs Nigeria: CAF Awards Game to Nigeria By Forfeit
After weeks of speculation and anticipation, the Confederation of African Football (CAF) has given a verdict on the 2025 African Cup of Nations qualifier between Libya and Nigeria in Benghazi which was scheduled to be played on 15 October 2024.
