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G-60 Lawmakers: Wike’s ‘Congress’ In Rivers Was Merely A Party With Friends

The G-60 federal lawmakers stated that Wike’s faction defied a court order, calling his congress an exercise in futility.

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N50bn Small Business Empowerment Programme Kicks Off, Targets 1 Million Nano Enterprises

Nigeria's federal government will provide grants of N50,000 to small businesses across Nigeria as part of a N50 billion initiative.

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Nigeria Backs China’s One-China Policy, Strengthens Regional Security Cooperation with Xi Jinping

Nigeria has embraced the One-China policy as China pledged support in stabilising West Africa and boosting Nigerian capacity building.

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Katsina Governor Advocates Community Self-Defence, Rejects Ransom Payments In Fight Against Banditry

Katsina Governor Dikko Radda has advised terrorised communities to defend themselves as banditry continues to claim lives in remote areas.

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Nigeria 3-0 Benin: Lookman Nets Brace, Osimhen Scores Volley For Super Eagles

Two goals from Ademola Lookman and one from substitute Victor Osimhen gave Nigeria an impressive 3-0 win against Benin Republic.

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Nigeria Customs to Deploy State-of-the-Art Scanners to Curb Smuggling

NCS has announced arrival of new scanners from NORTECH Engineering Corporation to tackle rising smuggling and contraband issues.

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Boeing’s Starliner Returns to Earth Without Crew Amid Technical Issues 

Boeing’s Starliner spacecraft has returned to Earth without its crew due to technical issues, completing its autonomous journey successfully.

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INEC Says It’s Implementing Measures to Combat Fake News Ahead of Edo Governorship Election

INEC has implemented measures to reduce false information and enhance transparency ahead of the upcoming Edo State governorship election.

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Tinubu: Petrol Price Hike Inevitable Step to Reform Nigeria 

Tinubu has promised to replicate China's infrastructure in Nigeria and said petrol price hike is a hard decision towards reforms.

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Shettima Canvasses Stronger Ties Between FG, Traditional Institutions

Shettima says royal fathers play crucial a role in Nigeria's unity and stability.

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Aviation Minister Keyamo Inspects Infrastructure Upgrades at Lagos Airport, Applauds Public-Private Partnership

Aviation Minister Keyamo has inspected ongoing infrastructure upgrades at the Lagos airport, highlighting importance of public-private partnerships in enhancing airports.

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First Mpox Vaccine Shipment Arrives in Congo Amid Urgent Global Response to Outbreak

Congo has received its first 100,000 doses of mpox vaccine, with global efforts to combat the outbreak still falling short

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Germany Proposes Adopting UK’s Scrapped Rwanda Migration Scheme Amid Rising Migration Pressures

Germany has proposed adopting the UK's scrapped Rwanda migration scheme to manage irregular migrants, following rising pressure on migration policies.

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Edo Guber: Appeal Court Dismisses Shaibu’s Appeal To Disqualify PDP’s Ighodalo 

Appeal Court has dismissed Shaibu’s appeal to disqualify Ighodalo’s candidacy, affirming that lack of a voter’s card doesn’t disqualify him.

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ECOWAS Strengthens Media Ties to Combat Disinformation, Promote Peace in West Africa

ECOWAS has begun collaborations with regional media to improve public awareness of its programmes and counter misinformation, emphasising peacebuilding efforts

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Ronaldo Reaches Historic 900 Career Goals In Portugal’s Nations League Triumph

Cristiano Ronaldo scored his 900th career goal during Portugal’s Nations League match against Croatia

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Jehovah’s Witnesses To Begin 2024 Convention In Ota, Ogun State, September 6

Jehovah’s Witnesses will begin their 2024 Regional Convention titled “Declare the Good News!” in Ota on September 6.

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Nigeria Police Reinforce Embargo On Private Firearms

The NPF has reaffirmed its ban on private firearm use, also warning against gunrunners, fraudulent licensing claims.

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‘Misguided’: Telegram CEO Slams French Authorities Over His Arrest

Telegram’s CEO Durov has criticised the French authorities’ legal approach, calling his arrest “surprising and misguided.”

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Tinubu To World Leaders: Let’s Embrace Multilateralism, Shun Protectionism For Lasting Peace, Security

Tinubu has called on world leaders to embrace multilateralism and reject protectionism as essential steps towards achieving lasting peace.

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