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BREAKING: Okonjo-Iweala reappointed WTO director-general

The World Trade Organisation (WTO) has reappointed Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala as its director-general for a second term. In a post on X on Friday, WTO said the reappointment will take effect on September... Read more »
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Tinubu, Macron Witness UBA’s Strategic Partnership with French Government (Photos)

President Bola Tinubu and French President Emmanuel Macron participate in the France Nigeria Business Council at the Élysée Palace. Both Presidents witnessed the signing of an agreement between UBA Chairman, Tony Elumelu... Read more »
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NAFDAC seizes N300 million worth of fake medicines in Lagos raid

The Investigation & Enforcement team of the National Drug has uncovered a trove of counterfeit medicines during a raid at Tyre Village, Trade Fair Complex, Lagos State. The operation led to the... Read more »
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Nigeria’s Capital Inflow from BRICS Surges to $1.27 Billion

As seen on Sputnik, Nigeria’s capital inflow from BRICS jumped from $438.72 million in the year ending June 2023, to $1.27 billion by June 2024. This was revealed by the vice president... Read more »
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Reps confirm Oluyede as Chief of Army Staff

The House of Representatives has confirmed Lieutenant-General Olufemi Oluyede as the substantive Chief of Army Staff. The confirmation, which took place on Thursday, followed his screening by the Joint Committees on Defence... Read more »
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Atiku Abubakar Arrives Yola for AUN Founders’ Day Lecture

Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar arrived in Yola, Adamawa State, this afternoon to attend the Founders’ Day lecture at the American University of Nigeria (AUN). The event focuses on advancing discussions around... Read more »
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Lead fearlessly, invest to shape your future – House of Reps Speaker, NNPC, Raising Women Initiatives urges girls, women

The Raising Women Initiative (RWI) has challenged young girls and women to shape their future by leading fearlessly, innovating boldly, and inspiring inclusively. The group made the call during the 3rd edition... Read more »
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Governor Oborevwori Advances Education and Infrastructure Development in Riverine Communities

Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, has reaffirmed his commitment to quality education and infrastructure development in riverine communities. This was evident during the commissioning of the Ogulagha Model Secondary School... Read more »
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FG Spends N8.8 Billion on Repairs of Vandalized Transmission Towers – Minister of Power

The Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, has said that, Federal Government spent about N8. 8 billion to repaired the transmission towers been vandalised across the country. Adelabu disclosed this at the Quarterly... Read more »
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Desmond Elliot Addresses Protesters at Lagos Assembly Over Ajah Obaship Dispute

Honourable Desmond Oluwashola Elliot, representing the Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Mudashiru Obasa, engaged with protesters at the Assembly complex in Ikeja. The demonstrators voiced their concerns... Read more »
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French President Macron receives President Tinubu

French President Emmanuel Macron has welcomed President Bola Tinubu to the country. Macron received President Tinubu and First Lady Remi Tinubu at the Foyer of the National des Invalides, a military museum.... Read more »
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BREAKING: Ajah Residents Protest at Lagos Assembly Over Olumegbon Family Leadership

Residents and leaders of Ajah town in Lagos staged a protest at the Lagos State Assembly in Ikeja, voicing their opposition to the Olumegbon family serving as chiefs or Baales in their... Read more »
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UK Opens Largest Visa Application Centre in Africa, Launches Operations in Nigeria

Residents of Nigeria travelling to the UK can now book appointments to submit their visa applications via VFS Global’s new state-of-the-art Visa Application Centres (VAC) located in Abuja, Ikeja (Lagos), and Victoria... Read more »
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Mushin LG Chairman Restores Original Name of Paramo International Spare Parts Market

The Executive Chairman of Mushin Local Government, Hon. Emmanuel Bamigboye, has announced the renaming of a section of Ladipo Market back to its original name, Paramo International Spare Parts Market. The market,... Read more »
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Tight Security as Ex-Governor Yahaya Bello Faces Money Laundering Charges in Abuja

Security beefed up around the Federal High Court in Abuja ahead of the arraignment of former governor Yahaya Bello on a 19-count charge of alleged Money Laundering. Read more »
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NNPCL Denies Selling Products From Port-Harcourt Refinery To Marketers

The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) has claimed that only its retail outlets are receiving products from the reopened Port-Harcourt refinery in Rivers State. Akelicious had on Wednesday reported that the... Read more »
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AAIDE Indigenes Hail Mbah’s N971bn 2025 Budget

The Abia, Anambra, Imo, Delta, and Ebonyi (AAIDE) state indigenes residing in Enugu have praised Governor Peter Mbah for presenting a N971 billion budget for 2025, describing it as transformative and inclusive.... Read more »
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Protocol or Problem?: President Tinubu Snubs Chief of Staff, Gbajabiamila at Airport (Video)

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s departure for a state visit to France on Wednesday raised eyebrows as he appeared to bypass a customary handshake with his Chief of Staff, Femi Gbajabiamila, at the... Read more »
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Man Confesses to Poisoning Mother, Grandmother, Sister, and Niece for Money Rituals in Enugu

A young man identified as Anaegbuachara, has allegedly confessed to k!lling his mother, grandmother, sister and niece for money ritu@l purpose in Amaeze village, Nsukka Local Government Area of Enugu State. The... Read more »
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My Military Journey Prepared Me for Nigerian Army Leadership – Oluyede

The acting Chief of Army Staff, Lt. Gen. Olufemi Oluyede, on Wednesday, appeared for screening before the two chambers of the National Assembly, asserting he is well experienced and qualified to lead... Read more »