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NRC Announces Start of Eastern Rail Line Corridor Reconstruction

The Nigerian Railway Corporation says the Federal Government has begun reconstruction and rehabilitation of the Eastern railway corridor. The Railway District Manager, Eastern District, Enugu, Mr Victor Adamu, stated this while responding... Read more »
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Naira Appreciates to ₦1,560/$ in Parallel Market

In a modest turnaround, the Nigerian naira appreciated in the parallel market, also known as the black market, trading at ₦1,560 per US dollar on Tuesday, July 9, 2025, representing a gain... Read more »
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Why I Postponed My Resumption — Akpoti-Uduaghan

Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, who represents Kogi Central Senatorial District, has revealed the reasons behind her decision to postpone resuming her legislative duties at the Senate, despite a recent court judgment nullifying her... Read more »
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FG’s Cost-Reflective Tariff Plan Aims to Check Power Sector Debt Growth

The Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, has disclosed that the Federal Government is working to transition Nigeria’s electricity sector to a cost-reflective tariff regime in a bid to halt the mounting N4... Read more »

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Equity, Not Politics, Should Guide Anioma State Creation – Nwoko

Senator Ned Nwoko (APC, Delta North) has said the clamour for the creation of Anioma State is not a political agenda but a matter of equity, justice and cultural identity. Nwoko, who... Read more »
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Tragic Death of Ndubuisi Udutchay Highlights Rising Insecurity and Failing Healthcare Systems in Enugu

The family of Mr. Ndubuisi Udutchay is mourning the devastating loss of their beloved son, brother, and uncle, who was gruesomely murdered by unknown gunmen in the early hours of July 3rd,... Read more »
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By December, Dangote Refinery to Run Solely on Local Crude Supply

The Dangote oil refinery is planning to end crude importation by December 2025, a report by Bloomberg has said. The refinery is willing to rely fully on Nigerian crude by the end... Read more »
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Azuka Okwuosa Urges Ndi Anambra to Participate Fully in CVR Ahead of 2025 Polls

With the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) set to begin the Continuous Voter Registration (CVR) exercise in preparation for the 2025 Anambra Governorship & Senatorial Elections, the leading Anambra South Senatorial Aspirant... Read more »
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Nicki Minaj Says Jay-Z Owes Her $100M–$200M, Vows to Use Funds for Student Loans

Rapper Nicki Minaj has reignited her criticism of Jay-Z, publicly claiming the rap mogul owes her between $100 million and $200 million for her stake in the music streaming platform, Tidal. In... Read more »
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Peter Obi Shares Letter Detailing Engagement with Abacha-Era Taskforce, Sets Record Straight on Role

Labour Party presidential candidate and former Anambra State Governor, Mr. Peter Obi, has released a document detailing his involvement with the General Sani Abacha-led administration’s Taskforce on Port Decongestion, insisting that his... Read more »
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70 Killed, Plateau Vigilante Group Unites to Fight Bandits

A vigilante leader in Wase Local Government Area of Plateau State, Abdullahi Hussaini, has vowed they would not surrender in the fight against bandits and kidnappers despite the recent loss of many... Read more »
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ASUU Suspends Strike, Resumes Lectures After June Salary Payment

The Federal Government, on Tuesday, released the June 2025 salaries of lecturers and other tertiary institution-based workers. Following the release of salaries, branches of the Academic Staff Union of Universities wrote to... Read more »
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JAMB Registrar Reveals Fingerprint Fraud in 19 CBT Centres, Promises Sanctions

Data released by the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board during its 2025 policy meeting on Tuesday revealed that Computer-Based Test centres in Imo and Anambra states topped the list of centres busted... Read more »
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Coalition: Labour Party Moves to Expel Peter Obi – Arabambi

The Labour Party has announced plans to expel its former presidential candidate, Peter Obi, over his continued association with a political coalition formed to challenge President Bola Tinubu’s administration. During an interview... Read more »
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Senate defends record on House bills amid stalling allegations

The Senate on Tuesday refuted allegations by the House of Representatives that it had consistently delayed concurrence on most legislative initiatives originating from the lower chamber. The upper chamber also said it... Read more »
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João Pedro Brace Sends Chelsea into Club World Cup Final

Chelsea booked their place in the final of the FIFA Club World Cup with a convincing 2-0 victory over Fluminense at the MetLife Stadium, New Jersey, on Tuesday night. João Pedro was... Read more »
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FCT Primary School Teachers Call Off Their 3-Month Strike

Primary school teachers in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) have suspended their three-month strike and will be returning to classrooms from today Wednesday, July 9, 2025. The strike began on March 24... Read more »
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UNIZIK undergraduate dies while playing football on campus

Tragedy struck at the Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, as a 300-level Microbiology student, Tochi Attah, reportedly slumped and died while playing football on the campus. It was gathered that the incident took... Read more »
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BREAKING: Atiku Demands Open Primaries, rejects calls to step down for a southern Candidate

Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has strongly rejected mounting calls from political leaders and stakeholders in Southern Nigeria urging him to step aside in favour of a Southern presidential candidate. The demand,... Read more »
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Benue Governor Launches New Security Outfit to Combat Insecurity

Benue State Governor, Rev. Fr. Hyacinth Alia, has unveiled a new security initiative known as the Quick Response Squad (QRS), aimed at strengthening rapid response to security emergencies across the state. The... Read more »