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WTO DG: Okonjo-Iweala Confirmed as Sole Candidate for Second Term as Deadline for Nominations Ends

WTO Chair, Ambassador Ølberg has announced that Okonjo-Iweala remains the only candidate following the nominations deadline on November 8.

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Chief Justice Kekere-Ekun: Few Judges are Tarnishing the Image of Judiciary

CJN Kekere-Ekun has noted that a few judges were tarnishing the judiciary's reputation, despite most being upright and courageous.

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Elon Musk Joins Trump-Zelensky Post-Election Call

Elon Musk joined Trump-Zelensky call amid growing concerns about the future of the Ukraine war.

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Lagos to Digitalise, Regulate Interstate Transport Services, Upgrade 100 Motor Parks

Lagos State has commenced the digitalisation of interstate transportation with a new passenger manifest system to enhance safety, data accuracy.

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Shettima Urges Leaders To Prioritise Legacy, Community Service Over Personal Gain

Vice President Kashim Shettima has urged Nigerian leaders to prioritise community service and legacy over personal gain

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Nwadialo, Anambra LG Boss Arrested in Texas over Allegation of $3.3m Romance Fraud

Newly elected Ogbaru LGA Chairman Franklin Nwadialo has been arrested on allegations of a $3.3 million romance fraud scheme.

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Pelosi Suggests Biden’s Early Exit Could Have Boosted Democrats’ Chances in Latest Election Loss

Nancy Pelosi has claimed Democrats could have fared better in Tuesday’s election if Biden had stepped down sooner.

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NSIB Recovers Black Box From Helicopter Crash As Search for 3 Missing Bodies Continues

The NSIB has recovered the Black Box from the October 24 Eastwind helicopter crash, aiding in the investigation.

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Petrol Prices May Hit N1,200 As Naira Projected To Recover by 2025, Rewane Predicts

CEO of Financial Derivatives, Bismarck Rewane, has projected petrol prices may soar to N1,200/litre, driven by global oil trends.

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Nigeria’s Power Grid Collapses for 11th Time in 2024, Raising Concerns

Many Nigerian energy experts have proposed power decentralisation after the national grid has collapsed 11 times in 2024

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NLC Condemns Deployment of Troops To Evict NUPENG Workers on Oil Rig, Cites Rights Violations

The NLC has condemned the alleged use of military force to remove NUPENG workers from an oil rig

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Obasanjo, Atiku, Other Luminaries To Honour Iconic Journalist Onyema Ugochukwu 80th Birthday Event

Obasanjo, Atiku, media veterans are set to gather to celebrate Onyema Ugochukwu’s legacy as he marks his 80th birthday.

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CBN Targets $1 Billion In Monthly Remittances As Cardoso Unveils 1st Year Achievements

CBN Governor Olayemi Cardoso has outlined the apex bank’s ambitious goals for economic reform, including $1 billion monthly remittance targets.

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ANEC Conference: Obaigbena Urges Support For Tinubu’s Economic Reforms, Calls for Local Industry Protection

Media mogul Obaigbena has called on editors to support Tinubu’s economic reforms, also advocating for local industry protection

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Tinubu: Nigeria’s Economy Is Gradually Rebounding With Our Administration’s Reforms

President Tinubu has emphasised that his administration's economic reforms are steering Nigeria’s economy towards recovery.

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Nigerian-American Oye Owolewa Re-elected Into US Congress As DC Shadow Representative

Nigerian-American Democrat Oye Owolewa has been re-elected as the DC shadow representative.

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Noella Foundation’s Life After School Summit 2024 Empowers 500 Final-Year Students In Lagos

Through workshops and panel discussions, Noella Foundation’s LAS24 has equipped 500 final-year students with practical skills for career success.

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TCN: Nigeria Will Face Ongoing Power Instability Until National Grid Repairs Are Completed

TCN has warned of continued grid instability as repairs advance on the national grid, calling for public patience.

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DHQ Declares Nine Lakurawas Terror Suspects Wanted, Cites Border Security Breach Following Niger Coup

Nigerian Defence Headquarters has declared nine suspected Lakurawas terrorists wanted after cross-border infiltration from Niger and Mali.

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Equatorial Guinea Anti-Graft Boss Engonga Sacked Amid Sex Scandal

Equatorial Guinea President Teodoro Mbasogo has fired anti-corruption agency chief Baltasar Engonga over his alleged involvement in sex scandal.

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