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House Speaker Abbas Withdraws Controversial Counter Subversion Bill After Public Outcry

In response to widespread criticism, House Speaker Abbas has withdrawn the Counter Subversion Bill, which proposed penalties for subversive activities.

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Cross River Begins Construction of 365km Railway Project Worth $350m

Cross River State, in partnership with Rinehoole Ltd has commenced a $350 million railway project to connect Calabar to Obudu.

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Adelabu Blames Past Governments For Nigeria’s Power Woes, Promises Turnaround With Overhaul

Power Minister Adelabu has attributed Nigeria's electricity issues to past administrations, promising a turnaround and 27% rise in power supply.

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Nigerian Manufacturers Decry Lending Rate Hike To 35%, Warn Of Sectoral Decline

MAN has warned that rising interest rates at 35%, driven by CBN's MPR hikes, are strangling manufacturing and threatening jobs

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Matawalle: Naira Will Appreciate if Nigeria Become Self Sufficient in Weapons Manufacturing 

Deputy defence minister Bello Matawalle says Nigeria is grappling with a significant demand for ammunition, and advocates local production.

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As Nigeria, E/Guinea Sign Security, Energy Agreements, Tinubu Preaches Peace, Unity To Drive Africa’s Development 

Tinubu says Africa must take charge of solving its own problems, and urged the continent's leaders to prioritise stability, democracy.

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Shekarau: I Never Collected Kickbacks From Contractors As Kano Governor

Former Kano Governor Shekarau says his integrity remains intact as he never collected kickbacks nor withheld local government allocations.

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J.K. Rowling, Elon Musk Named in Cyberbullying Lawsuit Filed by Algerian Boxer Imane Khelif

J.K. Rowling and Elon Musk have been named in a criminal complaint over allegations of cyberbullying Olympic champion Imane Khelif.

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Ondo Community Mourns As Suspected Herders Kill 18-Year-Old Farmer

Suspected herdsmen have struck again in Ondo, killing 18-year-old farmer Joshua Gbolahan, as community leaders demand swift action.

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ACF To Public Officials: Shun Ostentatious Lifestyles, Manage Resources To Alleviate Hardship

Arewa Consultative Forum has urged public office holders and elected government functionaries to shun ostentatious lifestyles.

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Osun Governor Adeleke Confident PDP Will Win Ondo Governorship Election on November 16

Osun Governor Adeleke has predicted PDP’s win in Ondo’s governorship election, and expressed confidence in candidate Agboola Ajayi.

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UN Applauds Tinubu’s Refugee Policies, Shettima Vows Government Won’t Abandon Persons Displaced By Conflicts

Shettima has assured donor associations that Tinubu's administration will alleviate the suffering of persons displaced by conflict and natural disasters.

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Jonathan: Ebola Outbreak Tested Nigeria’s Preparedness For Emergencies

Former President Jonathan urges collective action to achieve universal health coverage in Nigeria.

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Vinícius Inspires, Mbappé Delivers As Real Madrid Beat Atalanta To Win Super Cup

Kylian Mbappé scored on his debut for Real Madrid who beat Atalanta 2-0 to win the UEFA Super Cup.

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Protesters Carted Away Ganduje’s Trial Documents, Kano Suffered Over N1bn Losses, Says Governor Yusuf 

Kano Governor Yusuf says violent protesters carted away corruption trial documents on former Governor Abdullahi Ganduje.

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Taylor Swift To Continue World Tour In London Following Vienna Attack Scare

Taylor Swift’s London concerts resume under tight security after a foiled Islamic State-inspired attack cancelled her Vienna performances.

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Gallagher To Rejoin Chelsea Training As Atletico Move Remains Unresolved

Gallagher’s £33 million transfer to Atletico Madrid has been stalled, with Chelsea seeking other alternatives to complete the deal.

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New Zealand Police Probe Lethal Methamphetamine-Laced Sweets Distributed by Charity

New Zealand police are investigating sweets containing methamphetamine distributed by a charity in Auckland, potentially affecting 400 people.

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Tony Okocha Leads Solidarity Walk for Tinubu, Wike in Rivers State 

Tony Okocha has led a Port Harcourt rally supporting President Tinubu, urging patience for his policies and criticising Governor Fubara.

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Obasanjo, Babangida Absent as Gowon, Abdulsalami, Jonathan, Buhari Pass Vote of Confidence on Tinubu 

Past Nigerian leaders including Generals Gowon, Abdulsalami, Buhari and Goodluck Jonathan Tuesday passed a vote of confidence on Tinubu’s leadership.

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