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Tinubu Directs CoS Gbajabiamila To Cut Cost of Governance, Slash UNGA Delegation Size

President Tinubu has instructed Chief of Staff Gbajabiamila to reduce Nigeria's UNGA delegation, prioritising prudent resource management.

1 month ago

Governor Alia Orders Security Crackdown After 20 Medical Students Kidnapped In Benue

Benue Governor Alia has condemned the abduction of 20 medical students, directs intensified security efforts for their rescue.

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National Assembly To Establish Judges’ Task Force For Speedy Debt Recovery

"As lawmakers, we have a responsibility to provide the legal infrastructure that enables AMCON to fulfil its mandate effectively..."

1 month ago

Tinubu Rejoices With Former Military President Ibrahim Babangida At 83

Tinubu has hailed Babangida's contribution to Nigeria's infrastructure on the occasion of his 83rd birthday.

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Tuggar on Seized Presidential Jets: International Negotiation Not the Purview of Sub-National Actors

Nigeria blames the impoundment of three presidential aircraft on wrong handling of international affairs by a previous Ogun State government.

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Low Voter Turnout in Nigeria’s 2023 Elections Due to Trust Deficit, Lack of Compliance, Says Peace Committee 

NPC has said low voter turnout in 2023 elections was driven by trust deficit, limited political awareness, and socioeconomic challenges.

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Always Balance Your Reports on Nigeria, FG Tells International Media

Nigeria's federal government has urged the international media to ensure accuracy, fairness, and objectivity in reporting on Nigerian issues.

1 month ago

Russian Foreign Ministry Accuses Ukraine Of Using Western Rockets To Destroy Kursk Bridge, Killing Volunteers

Russia has claimed Ukraine used U.S.-made HIMARS to destroy a bridge in the Kursk region, killing volunteers.

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Bala Mohammed: I Won’t Contest PDP Presidential Ticket in 2027 If Jonathan Contests, He’ll Do A Better Job

Bala Mohammed: “If Jonathan runs, I’ll support him with my blood. He has experience and can do a better job."

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FAAN to Establish Magistrate Courts at Airports for Immediate Trial of Regulation Offenders

FAAN has announced plans to establish magistrate courts at airports for the immediate trial of offenders violating anti-touting regulations.

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Gaza Ceasefire Talks Paused As Mediators Aim To Close Gaps In Negotiations

Ceasefire talks in Doha have been paused with negotiators set to reconvene next week

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Indian Doctors Launch National Strike Over Rape and Murder of Female Doctor in Kolkata

The Indian Medical Association (IMA) has announced a nationwide strike, shutting down non-essential services to protest the rape and murder…

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FAAC Distributes N1.358tn to Federal, State, LGs for July 2024

FAAC has disbursed N1.358 trillion to federal, state, and local governments for July 2024, driven by increased oil and VAT…

1 month ago

Nigeria Accelerating Policy Reforms After Protests to Address Cost of Living Crisis, Says Rewane 

Bismarck Rewane says the APC-led government is responding to economic challenges with more transparent economic data releases.

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Nigeria’s Securities and Exchange Commission Urges Local Government Bond Investing, To Address ₦215bn Unclaimed Dividends

SEC plans to develop a mobile application and address unclaimed dividends which stood at N215 billion as at March 2024.

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Nigeria To Retrain 120,000 Health Workers As Tinubu Launches Healthcare Expansion Programme

Nigeria plans to establish 10 world-class oncology and diagnostic centres nationwide as part of an expanded healthcare programme.

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Gunmen Kidnap Over 20 Medical Students In Benue

Gunmen have kidnapped over 20 medical and dental students, including a House Officer, in Benue State while enroute to a…

1 month ago

Bangladeshi Student Protesters Reject Calls For Early Election, Contemplate New Political Party

Bangladesh student protesters who removed Hasina weigh forming a political party to secure lasting reforms.

1 month ago

Four Suspects Arrested Over Stabbing Of Barcelona Star Lamine Yamal’s Father

Suspects have been arrested for the stabbing of Barcelona star Lamine Yamal’s father, who was hospitalised in serious condition.

1 month ago

Shettima: Tinubu Is The Most Demonised Politician In Nigeria

"I have seen the soul of Bola Tinubu and he has a good soul,” says Vice President Kashim Shettima.

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