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APC, PDP Leaders Shut Down Benin City as Shettima, Atiku Mobilise Support for Guber Candidates

Shettima and Atiku have led massive rallies in Benin City, mobilising support for their respective governorship candidates.

6 days ago

Shettima To Edo Citizens: Vote Okpebholo To Birth A Functional State

Shettima says Edo citizens should vote for Okpebholo, "a strategic thinker, a builder, and a man of the people."

6 days ago

To Ease Petrol Scarcity, NNPC Deploys Hundreds of Trucks To Load Product From Dangote Refinery

NNPC has deployed 100 trucks to Dangote Refinery to start lifting petrol from Sunday, with hundreds more en route.

6 days ago

Maiduguri Flood: UN Pledges Support To Borno Flood Victims

UN has pledged to support the Borno government in assisting people trapped by the severe flood that devastated Maiduguri.

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Starmer-Biden Meeting Ends Without Decision On Allowing Kyiv Fire Long-Range Missiles Into Russia.

UK PM Keir Starmer and US President Biden made no new commitments on Ukraine missiles following their meeting

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First Lady Tinubu Receives Nigeria’s Paralympics Medalists

First Lady Remi Tinubu says Nigerian Paralympians' stories show courage, determination and inspiration.

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Pope Francis Criticises Both Trump and Harris But Urges Catholics to Choose ‘Lesser Evil’ 

Pope Francis has urged American Catholics to choose the "lesser evil" in the upcoming US election, without endorsing either candidate.

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Tinubu Lauds Military For Successful Operations Against Terrorists In Nigeria’s North West

Tinubu vows sustained support to keep Nigeria safe and secure while pausing the military for success in the North West.

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Nigeria’s Army Chief Lagbaja Stresses Poverty, Unemployment As Key Drivers Of Insecurity

Nigeria’s Army Chief has linked insecurity to unemployment and poverty, urging comprehensive, collaborative national security solutions.

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Report Reveals 586,130 Cyber Attacks On Nigeria’s Financial, Telecoms Companies In H1 2024

Cybervergent’s H1 2024 report revealed over 586,000 cyber attacks on Nigerian financial organisations, with 226,103 resolved.

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Comoros President Azali Assoumani Injured In Knife Attack At Funeral

Comoros President Azali Assoumani was injured in a knife attack at a funeral, allegedly by a young military officer

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The Economist: Nigeria Must Shift Focus from Petrol Subsidies to Human Development

The Economist magazine has highlighted the inequity and inefficiency of Nigeria’s petrol subsidies, recommending investment in human capital instead.

6 days ago

Naira Strengthens by N103 to N1,546.41 on Official Market, Stable on Parallel Market at N1,650

The naira surged by N103.35 on the official market to N1,546.41/$1, while remaining stable at N1,650/$1 parallel.

6 days ago

Nigerian Consumers To Benefit From N180.8bn Electricity Subsidy As Discos Face N8.3bn Fines

The FG has approved a N180.8 billion subsidy for power consumers from Bands B-E.

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Wike Rejects PDP Mole Accusations, Says No Governor Can Declare Him Outsider

Wike has declared opposition to Fubara’s and Obaseki’s political allies, accusing them of betrayal and ingratitude.

6 days ago

Dangote, Government Agree Terms, Refinery to Start Distribution of Petrol From Sunday with Initial 25m Litres Daily 

Dangote Refinery is set to commence petrol distribution with 25 million litres daily as the government finalised crude supply agreement.

7 days ago

Edo Guber: APC Campaign Blighted as Convoy Crushes 5 to Death

Edo election's final week marred by tragedy as APC convoy crashed, killing five people near Uzebba.

7 days ago

Maiduguri Flood: NSCIA Begs Private Sector, International Community For Help 

NSCIA has called on private sector, international humanitarian agencies to provide relief materials and services for Maiduguri flood victims.

7 days ago

Kogi State Launches Land Restoration Program To Combat Degradation, Boost Agriculture

The Kogi State ACReSAL project has initiated a 200-hectare land restoration program across 11 locations to enhance agricultural productivity.

7 days ago

Kaduna Smart City Project Will Attract $150mn Investment, Create 100,000 Jobs, Says Governor Uba Sani 

Kaduna Governor Uba Sani says Kaduna Smart City project will attract at least $150 million in FDIs and create 100,000…

7 days ago