President Tinubu Pays Tribute to Afenifere Leader, Pa Fasoranti at 99
Today, I rejoice with the family, political associates, and friends of our dear father, leader and patriarch, Pa Reuben Famuyide …
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FG Seeks Collaboration With Traditional Institutions To Promote Economic Growth.
By Barth Ikiebe The Federal Government has reaffirmed its commitment to partnering with traditional institutions and other relevant stakeholders to …
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Kogi Judicial Commission Orders Compulsory Retirement of Area Court Judge, Magistrate’s Suspension
From Joseph Amedu, Lokoja Kogi State Judicial Service Commission (JSC) has ordered the compulsory retirement of Alemeru Adekunle Bamidele, a …
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VON To Partner NGE to Fight Fake News & Misinformation.
By Barth Ikiebe with VON Report Voice of Nigeria, VON, is set to partner with the Nigerian Guild of Editors, …
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Pilot’s Error, Negligence Blamed For Crash That Killed Access Bank GCEO Wigwe
By Ayo Kehinde The United States National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) has released its final report on the helicopter crash …
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Zulum Bans Sale Of Alcohol In Borno
By Ayo Kehinde The Borno State government has banned the sale of liquor, alcoholic contents in the State. The Governor, …
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FG Reaffirms Commitment To Fostering Enabling Environment For Prosperity
By Barth Ikiebe The Federal Government has reiterated its commitment to fostering a more enabling investment climate, anchored on macroeconomic stability, structural reform, and a clear pathway to inclusive prosperity. This assurance was given by the Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Mr. Wale Edun, at a high-level private dinner on Monday, organized by Kuramo Capital Management Lagos as part of Africa Venture Capital Week. The Minister lauded Kuramo Capital and its partners for their steadfast belief in Africa’s promise and highlighted the alignment between private capital and Nigeria’s renewed hope reform agenda. Participants recognized the vital role of blended finance and innovation in driving sustainable development. The evening brought together a distinguished group of global investors, development partners, …
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Mining Marshals Rally Kaduna Community Against Illegal Miners
… Deploys Community Engagement, Diplomacy to Dislodge lllegal Operators In a deft move, the Mining Marshals have successfully shut down an illegal mining site in Damau, Kubau Local Government Area of Kaduna State, using a blend of community engagement and diplomacy. The operation focused on a tin-rich site legally owned by Trobell Minerals Limited, which had been occupied by illegal miners for several months. Community members reported that the activities had caused significant economic losses, environmental degradation, and heightened insecurity in the area. Departing from the norm of confrontational enforcement, the Marshals prioritized dialogue—consulting with traditional leaders and mobilizing local support. This approach led to the peaceful exit of the illegal miners under official supervision without incident. “The diplomatic approach …
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AfDB President Adesina Speaks Like A Politician, Says Presidency
The Presidency has disagreed with the statement by outgoing AfDB President Akinwumi Adesina that Nigerians today are worse off than in 1960, saying that he speaks like a politician, ” who did not do due diligence before making his unverifiable statement.” Adesina recently said that Nigeria’s GDP per capita in 1960 was $1847 and that it is $824 today, implying that Nigerians are worse off 85 years ago. Adesina made these remarks in a statement issued last Thursday following his keynote address at the 20th anniversary dinner of investment firm Chapel Hill Denham in Lagos. He stressed the need for “Nigeria to radically transform its economic model to become a globally competitive and industrialised nation by 2050.” Special Adviser to …
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Customs Deploys E-Currency Declaration Form At Abuja Airport
From Victor Osula, Abuja The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has announced the successful pilot deployment of the Electronic Currency Declaration Form (e-CDF) at Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja. Spokesperson of the NCS, Assistant Comptroller of Customs, Abdullahi Maiwada, in a statement on Friday, said the initiative is part of the service’s ongoing digital transformation and modernisation initiatives aimed at strengthening border controls and enhancing transparency in financial disclosures. The e-CDF platform, according to Maiwada, was developed to align with the best international practices in anti-money laundering (AML) and counter-financing of terrorism (CFT) protocols. It provides real-time data that supports intelligence gathering and inter-agency cooperation. He explained that “the pilot exercise, which commenced on 9th April, 2025, was implemented without issues …
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AfDB Announces $650m Annual Economic Support for Nigeria
The African Development Bank Group has approved a new five-year Country Strategy Paper for Nigeria, pledging approximately $650 million annually from 2025 to 2030 to support economic transformation, strengthen resilience, and promote inclusive growth. The Bank said it would disburse $2.95 billion over the first four years of the strategy, alongside an anticipated $3.21 billion in co-financing from development partners. “The Board of Directors of the African Development Bank Group has approved a new five-year Country Strategy Paper (2025–2030) for Nigeria, committing about $650 million annually to drive economic transformation, build resilience, and foster broad-based prosperity,” the Bank said. It added that the strategy would focus on two core priorities: developing sustainable, climate-smart infrastructure to boost competitiveness and industrial development, …
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NTYTP Cautions Against Premature Endorsement of Governor Ododo for Second Term
….As Youth Advocacy Group Urges Focus on Governance Over Politics The Kogi State chapter of Not Too Young To Perform …
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Fubara: Not Desperate For Power, My Spirit Left Government House Long Ago
By By Ayo Kehinde Suspended Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has said he is no longer desperate to return to …
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NDLEA Arrests Iran-bound Woman Concealing Cocaine in Private Part At Port Harcourt Airport
Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) have arrested a woman, Ihensekhien Miracle Obehi, who attempted to smuggle …
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Kenya Do Nigeria Right Hand: Trapped in Cycles of Chaos, By Prince Charles Dickson
Prince Charles Dickson Ph.D. A man, convinced his wife was unfaithful, visited a village juju man for answers. The diviner …
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RULACC Commends NPF for Tackling a Cross Border Crime, Calls for Same Action on Internal Security Operations
Rule of Law and Accountability Advocacy Centre, RULAAC, has commended tje Nigeria Police Force for ‘their exceptional and courageous efforts …
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NAPTIP Vows Crackdown On Trafficking Syndicate As 78 Victims Return From Côte d’Ivoire
By Ayo Kehinde Seventy-eight Nigerian victims of human trafficking, including 75 young women and girls, three babies, and two men, …
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Army Detains Soldier Over Assault On Benue Female Food Vendor
The Nigerian Army has detained one of its personnel, Private Christopher Emmanuel, over the alleged assault of a female food …
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Senator Victor Umeh Urges President Tinubu to Release Nnamdi Kanu, End Southeast Marginalization
Zubby Kanayonmuo Senator Victor Umeh has issued a passionate plea to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu during his visit to Anambra …
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Northern Govs Chart Ways To Address Regional Challenges, Development
By Ayo Kehinde Northern governors have reaffirmed commitment to collective action in addressing the security and socio-economic challenges confronting the …
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Alleged $1,043, 000 Fraud: Supreme Court Revokes Fred Ajudua’s Bail, Returns him to Prison.
The Supreme Court on Friday, May 9, 2025 allowed an appeal made by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, …
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