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Kalu appeals to Tinubu for seaport in South East

our reporters 5 October 2025 0

Benjamin Kalu, the Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, has appealed to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to establish a seaport in the South East to boost trade and economic activities in the region. Kalu made the appeal at the weekend during a reception held at the Enyimba International

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Nigeria @ 65: CAN calls for sacrifice, unity to overcome challenges

Awwal Owolabi 1 October 2025 0

The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has congratulated Nigerians on the country’s 65th independence anniversary, urging citizens to embrace sacrifice, patriotism, and faith in God as the path to overcoming national challenges. In a statement on Wednesday, CAN President Daniel Okoh said Nigeria’s difficulties can be defeated if citizens and leaders work together

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Call Dangote to order, he’s sabotaging Nigerian economy – PENGASSAN president alleges

Awwal Owolabi 29 September 2025 0

Festus Osifo, PENGASSAN president, has accused Aliko Dangote of sabotaging the Nigerian economy while calling on President Tinubu to call the businessman to order. Festus made the allegations on Channels TV during a virtual interview with Seun Okinbaloye on Sunday Politics program. Dangote refinery and the Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria […]

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2Face Idibia at 50: A Tribute

Guest Writer 27 September 2025 0

By Bayo Omisore The 18th day of September every year is a special day for the Nigerian music industry and for Innocent Ujah Idibia known to all and sundry as 2Face, or 2Baba as he was born on this day. It is now 2025 and Mrs. Rosemary Idibia’s baby has just turned 50. Half a […]

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PENGASSAN explodes as Dangote sacks 800 Nigerians, hires 2,000 foreigners

Ukpono Ukpong 27 September 2025 0

…reorganisation aimed at safety, protecting workers’ rights – Dangote Refinery The Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria (PENGASSAN) has raised the alarm over what it described as anti-labour practices by the Dangote Refinery, following the sack of over 800 Nigerian workers and their replacement with 2,000 foreigners. In a statement

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Ladoja Inaugurated As 44th Olubadan, Requests Ibadan State Creation From Tinubu

Tunde Opalana 27 September 2025 0

…President, present, past Govs, ministers grace occasion History was made on Friday in Ibadan as a former governor of Oyo State, Senator Rashidi Adewolu Ladoja was installed as the 44th Olubadan of Ibadanland. The 32 years Ibadan succession lineage journey culminated into royalty for the astute businessman, an engineer and successful politician as the governor […]

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Defection: Our party is the best for Kwankwaso–APC

our reporters 27 September 2025 0

The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Lagos State on Friday said that the ruling party remained the best bet for Sen. Rabiu Kwankwaso and his New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP). The Spokesman, Mr Seye Oladejo, said this in a statement issued on Friday in Lagos. Oladejo said that the party had been watching ,with keen […]

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Tinubu Declares Economy on Recovery Path, Hails Nigerians’ Patience at Olubadan Coronation

Ihesiulo Grace 27 September 2025 0

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Friday declared that Nigeria’s economy has “turned the corner” and assured citizens that they will soon begin to reap the benefits of his administration’s reforms. Speaking at the coronation of Oba (Sen.) Abdul-Rashidi Adewolu Akanmu Ladoja as the 44th Olubadan of Ibadanland in Oyo State, the President said the progress […]

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Troops dismantle several terrorists networks, kill scores, says DHQ

Andrew Orolua 26 September 2025 0

The Nigerian Armed Forces said on Thursday that it’s troops in conjunction with relevance security agencies conducted series of operations across the country last week dismantled several terrorists’ networks and killed several of them. Major General Markus Kangye, the Director of Defence Media Operations disclosed this on Thursday in Abuja.Hex said a high profile

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Tinubu Prioritises Rapid Promotion In Paramilitary Services – Minister

our reporters 26 September 2025 0

The Minister of Interior, Dr Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo says that President Bola Tinubu has ended decades of career stagnation in the nation’s paramilitary services with reforms that prioritised merit, welfare and rapid promotions. The minister said this on Thursday in Abuja at the decoration of newly appointed senior officers of the four Paramilitary agencies under the […]

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Sokoto govt suspends collection of fees in schools

our reporters 26 September 2025 0

The Sokoto state Commissioner for basic and secondary education, Prof. Ladan Ala, has directed principals of public secondary schools across the state to suspend the collection of fees with immediate effect. The directive follows the constitution of a committee by the ministry to review complaints and concerns raised over the fees charged in schools. The […]

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Global cancer toll to rise by 61% in 2050 – Report

our reporters 26 September 2025 0

A report published by the Lancet, a medical journal, projects that by 2050, about 30.5 million people will be newly diagnosed with cancer each year, representing a 61 per cent increase It has also said that annual cancer deaths will rise by nearly 75 per cent, reaching around 18.6 million. The increase, it said, would […]

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Court To Rule on DSS Bid to represent rejected exhibits against Dasuki Oct 14

Andrew Orolua 26 September 2025 0

Justice Peter Lifu of the Federal High Court, Abuja has fixed October 14 for ruling in an application by the Department of the State Service DSS to represent for admission, series of exhibits once rejected by the court in the trial of former National Security Adviser NSA, Col. Sambo Dasuki on unlawful possession of firearms. […]

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Equities Market Rebounds as ASI Adds 0.31%, Investors Gain N279bn

temitope adebayo 26 September 2025 0

The Nigerian Exchange (NGX) closed positively on Thursday, reversing losses from the previous session as the All-Share Index (ASI) advanced 0.31 per cent to settle at 141,149.04 points. The rally lifted year-to-date returns to 37.14 per cent from 36.72 per cent previously, while market capitalisation added N279.37 billion to close at N89.34 trillion. The upturn […]

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Nigeria Backs China’s Global Governance Plan, Targets $22bn Trade Growth

temitope adebayo 26 September 2025 0

Nigeria has endorsed China’s Global Governance Initiative (GGI), tying the move to accelerating economic opportunities, trade expansion, and infrastructure financing critical to Africa’s largest economy. The endorsement, delivered in Abuja by the Director General of the Nigeria–China Strategic Partnership (NCSP), Mr Joseph Tegbe, on behalf of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu,

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Make Drug Test Mandatory for Drivers Licence Applicants – NDLEA

our reporters 25 September 2025 0

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) is proposing mandatory drug integrity tests for drivers seeking licences. Daily Times reports that the test is part of efforts to curb the rising cases of drug-influenced road crashes across the country. The NDLEA Chairman, retired Brig.-Gen. Buba Marwa disclosed this in a goodwill message at the National […]

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Hope for Ogoniland: President Orders Talks on Oil Resumption, Confers National Honours

Ihesiulo Grace 25 September 2025 0

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has directed the National Security Adviser, Mallam Nuhu Ribadu, to begin immediate engagement with the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL), the Ogoni people, and other stakeholders to finalise plans for the resumption of oil production in Ogoniland. The directive followed the submission of a report by the Presidential Committee

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Speaker Abbas Inaugurates Ad-hoc Committee on Naira for Crude Oil Policy

Msugh Ityokura 25 September 2025 0

The Speaker, House of Representatives, Tajudeen Abbas Wednesday inaugurated an ad-hoc committee mandated to investigate the implementation and oversight of the Federal Government’s Naira-for-Crude Oil Policy. Speaking at the National Assembly complex in Abuja, Tajudeen described the exercise as a critical step in ensuring transparency, accountability and efficiency in the

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NEITI demands urgent reforms to unlock Nigeria’s N400bn mining sector

Ukpono Ukpong 25 September 2025 0

The Nigeria Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative (NEITI) has called for sweeping reforms to reposition the country’s mining industry, warning that failure to act urgently will leave Nigeria lagging behind in the global green energy race. Executive Secretary of NEITI, Dr Orji Ogbonnaya Orji, made the call in Abuja at the 5th West African Mining Host […]

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Murder of Bayelsa Estate Agent: Immigration, Police personnel reject N4M million bribe from suspected killer

Guest Writer 25 September 2025 0

By Aherhoke Okioma Operatives of the Nigerian Immigration Office , Festac Town Lagos and the Operation Puff Adder, Bayelsa State Police Command have rejected the N 4 million naira bribe offered them by George Idumangi, the suspected killer of the 42 years old Estate Agent arrested in Lagos. The suspected killer, George Idumangi, who was […]