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MTN group reaches 300 million subscribers across Africa

Leading telecommunications company, MTN Group, has achieved a major milestone of 300 million subscribers across its African markets. The company announced the achievement during its annual Ambassadors Appreciation Dinner held on Wednesday. In a statement, MTN said the milestone represents the fulfilment of its Ambition 2025 strategic goal of serving 300 million customers.
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Tinubu nominates Bernard Doro as Minister

President Bola Tinubu has nominated Bernard Doro for confirmation by the Senate as a Minister of the Federal Republic of Nigeria. The nomination was announced on Tuesday in a statement by Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy. Doro, who hails from Plateau State, is being nominated to replace Prof. Nentawe […]
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Police denies firing live ammunition at #FreeNnamdiKanu protesters

The Nigeria Police Force (NPF) has denied claims that its officers fired live ammunition during Monday’s #FreeNnamdiKanu demonstration in Abuja. Benjamin Hundeyin, the force’s public relations officer, made the clarification during an interview on Politics Today, a Channels Television programme. “I can say it authoritatively that no live ammunition was fired today. Not a
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Sowore alleges security operatives fired live bullets at peaceful #FreeNnamdiKanu protesters in Abuja

Omoyele Sowore, Human rights activist,has accused Nigerian security operatives of launching an unprovoked attack on peaceful demonstrators demanding the release of Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) leader, Mazi Nnamdi Kanu, in Abuja. Speaking on The Morning Brief on Channels Television, Sowore alleged that security agents opened fire shortly after the protest began in
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Tinubu’s appointments favours North than South – FCC Chairman

Kayode Oladele, acting chairman of the Federal Character Commission (FCC), says appointments under President Bola Tinubu reflect a numerical advantage for the northern region. He spoke in Abuja at the opening of a one-day workshop titled ‘Strengthening Leadership and Management Excellence in the Federal Character Commission in Line with the Renewed Hope Agenda’. Oladele
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FG backs military, denies alleged coup plot against Tinubu

The Federal Government on Sunday broke its silence over reports of an alleged failed coup to topple the administration of President Bola Tinubu. Mohammed Idris, Minister of Information and National Orientation, told The PUNCH that the government had full confidence in the military and no reason to doubt the Defence Headquarters’ position dismissing the report […]
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Tinubu returns to Abuja after counterterrorism meeting in Rome

President Bola Tinubu has returned to Abuja after participating in the Aqaba Process Heads of State and Government-level Meeting held in Rome, Italy. The meeting brought together world leaders to strengthen global and regional cooperation against terrorism and violent extremism. Tinubu departed Nigeria on October 12 for the summit, which began on October 14. According […]
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Sanwo-Olu launches €410m ‘Omi Eko’ project to transform Lagos water transport

The Lagos State Government on Friday launched the €410 million Omi Eko Project, a major initiative aimed at revolutionising public inland waterways transportation across the Lagos Lagoon. The event, held at the Five Cowries Terminal, headquarters of the Lagos State Waterways Authority (LASWA) in Falomo, Ikoyi, was attended by Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, who officially
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Saudi Arabia cuts Nigeria’s 2026 Hajj quota to 66,910 over underutilisation — NAHCON

The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) says Saudi Arabia has reduced Nigeria’s allocation for the 2026 Hajj to 66,910 slots, citing the country’s underutilisation of its 95,000 quota in 2025. In a statement on Thursday, Fatima Usara, NAHCON’s deputy director of information and public relations, said the revised figure was reflected on the NUSUK […]