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24 Civilians Killed in Coordinated EIGS Attacks on Villages in Niger’s Tillabéri Region

 At least 24 civilians were killed on Tuesday morning in a series of coordinated attacks by suspected Islamic State in the Greater Sahara (EIGS) militants across multiple villages in Kokorou canton, located... Read more »
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Broadcast Journalist Bukola Agbakaizu Slumps, Dies Before Afternoon Shift

The Ogun State media industry was plunged into mourning on Monday following the sudden death of veteran broadcast journalist, Mrs. Bukola Agbakaizu, a longtime staff member of Ogun State Television (OGTV). Agbakaizu,... Read more »
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Tinubu Ministers Head to London for Global Briefing on Administration’s Achievements

Several ministers in President Bola Tinubu’s administration, including FCT Minister Nyesom Wike and Works Minister Dave Umahi, are set to travel to London for an international press conference aimed at highlighting the... Read more »
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Mamuda Group Invests $50 Million in Ogun State, to Create 13,000 Jobs

A major economic boost is underway in Ogun State as Mamuda Group Nigeria Limited announces a $50 million investment through its subsidiary, Mamuda Beverages. The company, led by its Chairman, Mr. Hassan... Read more »
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Hotel manager takes life of PoS operator, buries body

Authorities in Delta State have uncovered a tragic case involving the murder of a 22-year-old Point-of-Sale operator, Onoriode Bethel, whose whereabouts had been unknown since December 2024. The manager of Century Home... Read more »
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Six Terrorists Killed, Camps Destroyed as Troops Sweep Sokoto, Zamfara Forests

 In a daring continuation of Operation of Troops of Operation FANSAN YANMA Phase V, the troops have penetrated deep into terrorist strongholds across parts of Sokoto and Zamfara States, dismantling layers of... Read more »
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CBN Launches Diaspora BVN Platform, Eyes $1bn Monthly Remittances

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), in partnership with the Nigeria Inter-Bank Settlement System (NIBSS), has launched a new Non-Resident Bank Verification Number (NRBVN) platform to expand financial access for Nigerians living... Read more »
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Sanwo-Olu Hosts UNILAG’s World Record Holder

Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, on Tuesday received Ayelabola Ololade, a model and final-year Computer Science student at the University of Lagos, who recently broke a Guinness World Record. Ololade achieved global... Read more »
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Nigeria’s Diaspora Remittances to Surge: CBN Unveils New Platform

The Central Bank of Nigeria, in collaboration with the Nigeria Inter-Bank Settlement System, has launched the Non-Resident Bank Verification Number platform, a significant initiative aimed at enhancing financial access for Nigerians in... Read more »
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Abuja Barber’s Quest for Longest Haircut Marathon Record

An Abuja-based barber, Joshua Aiyenuro, has unveiled his ambition to set a Guinness World Record by undertaking the longest haircut marathon. Aiyenuro, whose barbing brand, T-Jos Signature, boasts clientele among Nigeria’s football... Read more »
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NAFDAC’s Latest Raid Yields N47m Worth of Substandard Products in Niger Market

The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control has seized counterfeit and unregistered products valued at over N47 million in a raid carried out at the Ibrahim Babangida International Market... Read more »
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Canada-Nigeria Creative Collaboration Gets Boost Ahead of AMF 2025

As anticipation builds for the 4th edition of the Afrobeats Music Festival (AMF) scheduled to hold in Toronto from August 1–3, 2025, pioneers and stakeholders of the event have paid a courtesy... Read more »
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Nigeria’s Power Sector Dilemma: $10 Billion Needed Yearly

The Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, has stated that for Nigeria to achieve functional, reliable, and stable electricity, the country requires no less than 10 billion dollars annually for the next ten to... Read more »
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Reps Reject Proposal to Rotate Presidency Among Six Geopolitical Zones

The House of Representatives on Tuesday rejected a constitutional amendment bill seeking to rotate the office of the president and vice president among the six geopolitics zones of the country. The House... Read more »
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Democracy Day Reminder: Lamido Asks Tinubu to Honor Late MKO Abiola’s Legacy with N45bn Payment

Former National Secretary of the defunct Social Democratic Party and ex-Governor of Jigawa State, Sule Lamido, has urged President Bola Tinubu to bring closure to the June 12, 1993 saga by settling... Read more »
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Lagos Government Takes Firm Stance, Shuts 35 Supermarkets Over Expired Goods

Lagos State Government has revealed that 35 supermarkets were shut between January and April for selling expired products. The Commissioner for Commerce, Cooperative, Trade and Investment, Mrs Folashade Ambrose, disclosed this on... Read more »
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NUC Accredits 37 UNILORIN Courses with 36 Getting Full Approval

The University of Ilorin has secured the National Universities Commission’s approval for all courses presented for the October/November 2024 accreditation exercise. The NUC granted approval for the university’s 37 programmes, including Igbo... Read more »
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Anambra LG Cracks Down on Absenteeism, Suspends Five Senior Staff

About five senior staff members of the Nnewi South Local Government Area of Anambra State have been suspended for absenting themselves from their duty post without permission. The staff members affected include... Read more »
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Rural Electrification Drive Sees N5.8bn Private Investment Influx

The Federal Government has announced progress in its drive to expand clean energy access across the country, revealing that the Rural Electrification Fund has attracted N5.8bn in private sector investment. The programme... Read more »
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House of Reps Rejects Bill on Rotational Presidency

The House of Representatives on Tuesday voted against a proposed constitutional amendment that aimed to rotate the presidency and vice presidency among Nigeria’s six geopolitical zones. Alongside this, lawmakers also rejected six... Read more »