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Senator Orji Uzor Kalu Congratulates Pope Leo XIV, Seeks Global Peace

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 9 May 2025 0

BY PATRICK WEMAMBU Senator Orji Uzor Kalu, former Governor of Abia State and Senator representing Abia North Senatorial District, has extended his warm congratulations to His Holiness Pope Leo XIV, formerly Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost, on his election as the new head of the Roman Catholic

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Senate Passes 2 Remaining Tax Reform Bills …Sets Up Reconciliation Committee

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 9 May 2025 0

BY PATRICK WEMAMBU The Senate on Thursday passed the 2 remaining Tax Reform Bills before it – marking the end of its legislative x-ray of the fiscal framework transmitted to it by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu since last year. The Bills passed at Thursday’s plenary – deploying the Clause by Clause approach – were the […]

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FCTA to demolish 10 duplexes on green areas in Wumba

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 9 May 2025 0

By Ukpono Ukpong The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) has announced plans to demolish no fewer than ten duplexes illegally erected on designated green areas in Wumba District, Abuja. The affected buildings, currently at various stages of construction, were marked for demolition following findings that they encroached on land reserved for the development of a

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Court remands 10 men who raped 16-year old disabled girl, whose parents are blind in Kaduna

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 9 May 2025 0

By Kingsley Chukwuka A -16 year old disabled girl (name withheld) who was raped by 10 men several months ago in Kaduna State has gotten justice as court ordered that they should remain in prison. The victim’s parents are blind, and she has vision problems too, our correspondent gathered. The young girl was repeatedly raped […]

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Price Hike: MultiChoice loses suit against FCCPC

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 9 May 2025 0

By Andrew Orolua MultiChoice Nigeria, the parent company of DStv and GOtv, on Thursday lost its law suit challenging Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission’s (FCCPC) intervention in its recent subscription price hike. The company whose recent price hike on subscription packages took effect from Saturday March 1, 2025, had its suit before the Federal […]

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Tinubu Hails Anambra’s Progress, Pledges Deeper Federal Support During Historic State Visit

Ihesiulo Grace 8 May 2025 0

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, made a landmark visit to Anambra State on Wednesday, May 8, 2025, where he was warmly received by Governor Charles Soludo and the people of the state. The visit, which featured the commissioning of key infrastructure projects and a grand reception, underscored growing federal-state collaboration in delivering the Renewed Hope […]

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Africa Day: Nigeria hosts 35 nations in Abuja

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 8 May 2025 0

BY PATRICK WEMAMBU (With Agency Report) Nigeria will play host to no fewer than 35 countries with different speakers at the 61st Africa Day celebration scheduled for May 24 to May 27 in Abuja. This was disclosed by Mr Young Piero, Coordinator and Director of Parliament, Africa, Caribbean and Pacific Joint Sessions, Africa Union Simulation […]

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Reps pass for second reading, Bill seeking to amend ARCN Act

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 8 May 2025 0

By Msugh Ityokura A bill seeking to amend the Agricultural Research Council of Nigeria, ARCN Act, by expanding its mandate through the establishment of specialized training institutions across the federation Wednesday, passed second reading in the House of Representatives. The bill which aims to deepen national agricultural productivity capacity and ensure innovation is

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Insurgency: Fight against proliferation of small arms, light weapons move to North Central

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 8 May 2025 0

By Kingsley Chukwuka In a move towards enhancing national security, especially as insurgency bites harder in the North-Central region, the National Centre for the Control of Small Arms and Light Weapons (NCCSALW), under the purview of the office of the National Security Adviser (NSA), has set up a newly completed office in Minna Niger State, […]

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Sahel Development Challenges Highlighted in Development Agenda Magazine’s Q2 2025 Edition

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 8 May 2025 0

By Dooyum Naadzenga In an era of escalating climate change and political instability, the Sahel region of Africa continues to face significant development challenges. The newly released Quarter 2 2025 Edition of Development Agenda magazine delves into the complexities of this critical area, offering insights into both the issues at hand and potential pathways for […]

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SGF Akume condoles Boss Mustapha over sister’s death

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 8 May 2025 0

By Dooyum Naadzenga The Secretary to the Government of the Federation SGF, Sen. George Akume CON, has expressed deep sorrow over the passing of Charity Wesley Mustapha, the younger sister of Barr. Boss Mustapha CFR, former Secretary to the Government of the Federation. In his condolence message, signed by Director of Information Segun Imohiosen, for […]

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UK High Commission clarifies visa rules amid speculation

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 8 May 2025 0

By Dooyum Naadzenga In the wake of growing speculation surrounding the United Kingdom’s visa regulations, the British High Commission in Nigeria has issued an official statement to clarify its stance. The statement comes as concerns rise among potential travelers and expatriates regarding the UK’s immigration policies. The commission emphasized its commitment

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Court admits video clips showing Nnamdi Kanu ‘creating’ ESN, ordering lockdown in South-East

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 8 May 2025 0

By Andrew Orolua The Federal High Court in Abuja on Wednesday admitted as exhibits series of video clips showing Biafra agitator, Nnamdi Kanu, announcing the creation of the Eastern Security Network (ESN) and ordering lockdown in the South-East. In the videos played in open court, the leader of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) […]

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NYSC boss visits hospitalised Corps members in Yola

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 8 May 2025 0

By Ukpono Ukpong The Director General of National Youth Service Corps, Brigadier General Olakunle Oluseye Nafiu has commiserated with Corps Member, Idowu Babatunde Solomon AD/25A/0798 who was on admission at the Mobibbo Adama University Teaching Hospital, Yola. Solomon, who hails from Offa in Kwara and deployed to Adamawa State was diagnosed with acute appendicitis at […]

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Minister urges media to deny terrorists, bandits publicity

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 8 May 2025 0

By Tom Okpe The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, has appealed to media professionals to refrain from granting undue publicity to terrorists, bandits, and other criminal elements threatening the peace and security of the country. Speaking at the seventh edition of the 2025 Ministerial Press Briefing Series held on Wednesday at the […]

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37 kidnapped victims rescued in Edo, says Commissioner Of Police

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 8 May 2025 0

By Titus Akhigbe The police command in Edo State on Wednesday said at least 37 people were rescued in the state following collaborative bush-combing operations involving the military, Air Force, civil defence, hunters, and vigilantes. The police authorities also noted that among the rescued 37 kidnapped victims, include the Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party […]

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Reps to probe Abuja medical college’ financial dealings

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 8 May 2025 0

By Msugh Ityokura The House of Representatives is to investigate the operations and financial dealings of the Federal College of Complementary and Alternative Medicine, Abuja, following the adoption of a motion to the effect during plenary, Wednesday Sponsored by a lawmaker, Jonathan Gbefwi and four others, the motion raised concerns about the continued closure of […]

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Kanu okays DSS evidence he ordered supporters to attack Tinubu, security agencies, police stations

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 8 May 2025 0

* Witness tells court A Federal High Court in Abuja heard on Thursday that the broadcasts made by the leader of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu led to the killing of a former Senior Special Adviser (SSA) to ex-President Gooluck Jonathan, Ahmed Gulak and others. An official of the Department of […]

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IOM, NiDCOM deepen frameworks for safer migration, diaspora engagement

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 8 May 2025 0

By Ukpono Ukpong In a significant move to strengthen Nigeria’s migration and diaspora management, the International Organization for Migration (IOM) and the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM) have reaffirmed their partnership to deepen frameworks that promote safe, orderly, and regular migration, while boosting diaspora engagement. Dimanche Sharon, the newly

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Concerned Nigerians demand DSS officers’ prosecution over NANS President’s attack

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 8 May 2025 0

By Ukpono Ukpong Concerned Nigerians Group has demanded the immediate prosecution of officers of the Department of State Services (DSS) allegedly involved in the abduction and brutalization of the factional President of the National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS), Mr. Atiku Isah. The group also called for an investigation into the incident and warned security […]