Tinubu Pens Tribute to Centenarian Tanko Yakasai
Of the noble men and women who stood firm for our liberty and freedom from repressive colonial subjugation, Alhaji Tanko …
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Tinubu Names Ibok-Ete Ibas, Ita Enang, Chioma Ohakim, Others As Non-Career Ambassadors
From Victor Osula, Abuja President Bola Tinubu has submitted a fresh list of non-career ambassadorial nominees to the Senate for …
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US Announces Visa Ban For Perpetrators Of Religious-Freedom Violations In Nigeria
By Ayo Kehinde The United States has imposed visa restrictions on individuals — including their immediate family members — who …
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Senate Confirms Ex-CDS Gen. Musa As New Defence Minister
From Victor Osula, Abuja The Nigerian Senate has confirmed the appointment of the immediate-past Chief of Defence Staff, General Christopher …
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Insecurity: NEC Approves N100bn For Rehabilitation Of Security Agencies’ Training Institutions, Others
*VP Shettima says economic reforms must deliver visible impact to Nigerians across states The National Economic Council (NEC) has approved …
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Troops Rescue Six Abducted Ejiba Church Victims At Saminaka Forest In Kogi
From Joseph Amedu, Lokoja Troops of 12 Brigade Nigerian Army have recorded another operational success with the rescue of six …
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Whistleblower Alleges Arbitrator In GHL-First Bank Case Is A Major FBN Shareholder
By Ayo Kehinde Fresh controversy has trailed First Bank of Nigeria’s (FBN) bid to take over the assets of General Hydrocarbons Limited (GHL), following revelations that the Sole Arbitrator, who dismissed GHL’s $718 million claim, is allegedly a significant shareholder in the bank’s parent company. GHL, owned by media mogul, Nduka Obaigbena, is the operator of the Oil Mining Licence (OML) 120. The company has been locked in a legal and financial battle with First Bank since January, after a court reportedly ordered the freezing of its accounts over an alleged $225 million debt owed to the bank. While the matter continues in court, both parties have also been engaged in arbitration in a bid to resolve the high-stakes commercial …
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NGO Organises Stakeholders’ Engagement On Budget Analysis For PWDs
From Joseph Amedu, Lokoja A non governmental organisation, Participation Initiative for Behavioural Change In Development (PIBCD), on Thursday, organised a one day Stakeholders’ Engagement on Budget Analysis For People With Disability as part of its efforts to ensure performance based budget, transparency and accountability in the system. Akande Racheal Remilekun, Executive Director of PIBCD in her opening remarks, said that the gathering provided a vital platform for inclusive dialogue, transparency, and accountability in the budgeting process especially as we approach 2026 “Today’s engagement reaffirms our collective commitment to ensuring that no one is left behind in the planning and implementation of government programmes. Persons with disabilities constitute a significant part of our population, and their active participation in the budget …
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FG Suspends 15% Import Duty On Petrol, Diesel, Assures Stable Fuel Supply
The Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA) has confirmed the suspension of the proposed 15 per cent ad-valorem import duty on Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) and Automotive Gas Oil (AGO), popularly known as petrol and diesel. In a statement posted on its official X (formerly Twitter) account on Thursday, the authority reassured consumers and industry stakeholders that the duty will no longer be implemented, easing fears over potential fuel price hikes. Mr. George Ene-Ita, Director of the Public Affairs Department at NMDPRA, said, “It should also be noted that the implementation of the 15 per cent ad-valorem import duty on imported Premium Motor Spirit and Diesel is no longer in view.” The suspension effectively nullifies earlier reports that …
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Senate Approves Tinubu’s N1.15tn Loan Request to Fund 2025 Budget
From Victor Osula, Abuja The Senate has approved President Bola Tinubu’s request to borrow N1.15 trillion from the domestic debt market to finance part of the deficit in the 2025 national budget. The approval followed the presentation and consideration of a report by the Senate Committee on Local and Foreign Debts, chaired by Senator Aliyu Wamako (APC, Sokoto North). Presenting the report during plenary on Wednesday, Vice Chairman of the Committee, Senator Haruna Manu (PDP, Taraba Central), urged lawmakers to endorse the borrowing proposal as part of measures to bridge Nigeria’s fiscal gap and support ongoing development programmes under the 2025 fiscal plan. “That the Senate do receive and consider the report of the Committee on Local and Foreign Debts …
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FG to Create Cocoa Management Board, Seeks Urgent NASS Action On Bill
President Bola Tinubu has urged the National Assembly to expedite the consideration of the National Cocoa Management Board (Establishment) Bill, 2025. Speaking in a letter addressed to the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Abbas Tajudeen, the President said the bill constitutes a vital measure for the revival of Nigeria’s cocoa industry and for enhancing the nation’s competitiveness in the global market. According to the letter, the bill is being presented pursuant to Section 58, Subsection 2 of the 1999 Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria (as amended). “I am pleased to call for the kind consideration by the House of Representatives of the National Cocoa Management Board Establishment Bill, 2025”, President Tinubu stated. Explaining the objectives of the …
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Supreme Court Strikes Out Osun’s Suit Against FG, Declares Withholding Of LG Funds Unconstitutional
From Victor Osula, Abuja The Supreme Court, on Friday, struck out a suit instituted by the Attorney General of Osun …
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Speaker Amaewhule Leads 16 Rivers Assembly Lawmakers To APC, Cites Division In PDP
By Ayo Kehinde Sixteen members of the Rivers State House of Assembly, led by Speaker Martin Amaewhule and loyal to …
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FG Disburses N22,500 Monthly TVET Stipends To 42,000 Students, 600 Centres Nationwide
From Victor Osula Abuja The Federal Government has commenced the first tranche of direct financial payments to beneficiaries under the …
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Tinubu Receives Letters of Credence from 27 Ambassadors, 4 High Commissioners
President Bola Tinubu, on Thursday in Abuja, assured the global community that Nigeria remains fully committed to promoting peace, harmony, …
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Senate Summons Finance, Education Ministers Over $30m Safe School Funds Amid Rising Attacks
From Victor Osula, Abuja The Senate has summoned key ministers and security chiefs to account for the utilisation of more …
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Four Die As Bandits Launch Attack In Kogi Community
From Joseph Amedu, Lokoja Four persons were reportedly dead on Wednesday when suspected bandits launched attack on Irunda Ile Community …
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Jeunalists Must Have A Uniform Like Policemen, By Uzor Maxim Uzoatu
Jeunalists have replaced journalists in Nigeria. There used to be journalism in Nigeria but now what we do have is …
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Akpabio to Senators: ‘Donald Trump is on our Neck You Say Take A Bow and Go!”‘
From Victor Osula, Abuja There was a mild drama at the Senate during the screening of General Chris Musa, Ministerial …
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Navy Offers Medical Rhapsody In Kogi To Boost Healthcare Services
From Joseph Amedu, Lokoja The Nigerian Navy Ship Luguard has embarked on Medical Rhapsody across the three senatorial districts of …
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Osun 2026: We’ve Not Selected Governorship Candidate – ADC
By Ayo Kehinde The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has refuted reports claiming it has picked a governorship candidate for the …
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