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IMF Excludes Nigeria from List of Africa’s Fastest-Growing Economies

Nigeria has been left out of the International Monetary Fund’s (IMF) latest list of Africa’s fastest-growing economies, sparking fresh discussions about the country’s sluggish growth and persistent structural challenges. In its newly... Read more »
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Bandits Strike Again in Kaduna, Leave Nine Dead and Many Wounded

At least nine people have been killed and several others injured following an attack by armed bandits on Layin Danauta in Kuyello village, Birnin Gwari Local Government Area of Kaduna State. A... Read more »
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Festus Keyamo Seeks Stronger Collaboration Between Judiciary and Aviation Regulators for Safer Skies

Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Mr. Festus Keyamo, Thursday in Abuja, sought a stronger collaboration between the aviation regulatory authorities and the judiciary to enhance safety, accountability, and justice in the... Read more »
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Media Personality Ada Enugwu Agidi Expresses Gratitude as She Turns a Year Older

Media personality and content creator, Nwanadile Ifunanya Chinenyenwa, popularly known as Ada Enugwu Agidi, is radiating pure happiness as she celebrates her birthday today. Taking to her social media pages early Friday... Read more »
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Confusion in Court as Woman Slumps After Husband Insists on Divorce

There was confusion in an Area Court in Ilorin on Thursday when a woman, Mulikat Yusuf, slumped after her husband, Ishaq Abdulganiyu, insisted on divorcing her. Abdulganiyu told the court that he... Read more »
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Fubara Revokes CCECC’s ₦134bn Contract, Orders Refund

The Rivers State Executive Council under Governor Siminalayi Fubara has revoked the N134bn contract awarded to the China Civil Engineering Construction Corporation (CCECC) for the renovation, retrofitting, and furnishing of the Rivers... Read more »
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Pilgrimage: Saudi Arabia Slashes Nigeria’s Hajj Quota to 66,910 for 2026

Saudi Arabia has slashed Nigeria’s Hajj allocation from 95,000 to 66,910 slots, effective from 2026. According to the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON), the reduction followed Nigeria’s failure to fully utilize... Read more »
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CSOs Urge INEC to Deploy Credible Officials for Anambra Governorship Election

Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) have urged the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to ensure the deployment of competent and credible officials for the November 8 Anambra governorship election. The call was made... Read more »
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Presidential Pardon Process Still Under Review – FG Clarifies

The Federal Government has clarified that no inmate has been released under the recently approved Presidential Prerogative of Mercy, explaining that the process is still undergoing final administrative review. The clarification follows... Read more »
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INEC Clarifies ₦1.5bn Charge for Certified Copies of Voters’ Register

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has explained the rationale behind the ₦1.5 billion fee charged for the production of Certified True Copies (CTCs) of the National Register of Voters and polling... Read more »
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Kemi Olunloyo to BLord: Hire PR Team, Learn Strategic Business Skills

Renowned investigative journalist and media strategist, Dr. Kemi Olunloyo, has offered strong business and public relations advice to Nigerian entrepreneur and cryptocurrency investor, Linus Williams, popularly known as BLord. In a statement... Read more »
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Vatican Library Opens Prayer Room for Muslim Scholars, Expands Inclusivity Efforts

The Vatican Apostolic Library has opened a special prayer room for Muslim researchers a landmark gesture underscoring its deepening commitment to inclusivity and interfaith respect within one of the world’s most prestigious... Read more »
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Nigeria Too Rich to Be Poor, Says President Tinubu

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has said Nigeria should not remain poor, stressing that the nation’s wealth in solid minerals and human talent must be fully harnessed to drive prosperity. Speaking at the... Read more »
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BREAKING: Senate Confirms Prof. Joash Amupitan as New INEC Chairman

The Senate has confirmed Joash Amupitan as the new Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). Amupitan, a professor of Law, was confirmed by the upper chamber after his screening on... Read more »
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Court Rules Nnamdi Kanu Fit for Trial as NMA Declares Ailment Not Life-Threatening

The Nigerian Medical Association panel constituted by its president, on Thursday, told the Abuja Division of the Federal High Court that Nnamdi Kanu’s ailment was not life-threatening. Justice James Omotosho had ordered... Read more »
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Nigeria’s Minister Bianca Ojukwu Shares Photos from Security Summit in Rome

Nigeria’s Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Bianca Ojukwu, has shared photos from the ongoing High-Level Strategic Security Summit in Rome, Italy. In a post on Thursday, Ojukwu revealed that the... Read more »
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Atiku Demands Audit of ₦8bn-Per-Kilometre Coastal Highway Project

Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar on Wednesday said he had been vindicated over his revelation that the coastal highway cost was too high. Atiku also demanded that the project be subjected to... Read more »
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Peter Obi Files ₦1.5 Billion Defamation Suit Against Deji Adeyanju

Former Anambra state governor and the 2023 Labour Party presidential candidate Mr Peter Obi has filed a ₦1.5 billion defamation lawsuit against activist and lawyer Deji Adeyanju over a series of allegedly... Read more »
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Tinubu’s Reforms Have Freed States from Bank Loans – Wike

Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Barrister Ezenwo Nyesom Wike has hailed President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for the improved financial situation of states across the country, and the FCT, describing the... Read more »
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Wale Edun Seen at London Art Fair Amid Reports of Ill Health

Nigeria’s Minister of Finance, Wale Edun, on Wednesday made a surprise public appearance at the O’DA Art Gallery booth during the ongoing 1-54 Contemporary African Art Fair in London, effectively dispelling rumours... Read more »