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Nigeria at 66: Tinubu’s reforms moving economy towards growth, shared prosperity for Nigerians – FG

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The federal government on Thursday, September 24, reaffirmed its commitment to consolidating president Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s reforms and translating economic gains into improved living standards for Nigerians. Minister of information and…

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Man City found guilty on 114 out of 115 Premier League financial charges

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Manchester City on Friday, September 25, was found guilty of 114 out of the 115 English Premier League financial charges against it, with the club expected to appeal the decision. The finding was first disclosed by reports which said that…

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Israel/Iran war: Tehran present US with 7-day plan to end ongoing war, reopen Strait of Hormuz

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Iran on Thursday, September 24, presented the United States (US) with a seven-day plan aimed at ending the ongoing war and reopening the Strait of Hormuz. “If certain conditions are met, the strait will be open within seven days, and talks…

I have to support Tinubu’s re-election bid in my capacity as governor, NEC member – Alex Otti

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Abia state governor Alex Otti, on Friday, September 25, explained his position on president Bola Tinubu’s re-election bid in 2027, saying he has to support the president in his capacity as a governor and member of the National Economic…

Alex Otti recounts how God saved him from assassination attempt in 2015

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Abia state governor, Dr Alex Otti, on Thursday, September 24, recounts how God saved him from an assassination attempt in 2015, saying his faith sustained him through life-threatening political challenges. Otti spoke at the ‘Abia solemn…

I personally witnessed Peter Obi leave $155m in investments for his successor – Otti

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Abia state governor, Alex Otti, on Thursday, September 24, reiterated that former Anambra state governor, Peter Obi left about $155 million in investments for his successor, insisting that he personally witnessed the financial arrangements…

NAFDAC arraigns man, 2 companies over unlawful importation, distribution of unregistered drugs in Lagos

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The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) on Thursday, September 24, arraigned a Lagos trader, Elijah Chigbogu, and two companies linked to him over the unlawful importation and distribution of unregistered…

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Court orders continued remand of KC Luxury over cocaine trafficking case

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National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) on Friday, September 25, arraigned social media influencer Afolabi Michael Kazeem, popularly known as KC Luxury, and his accomplices before a Federal High Court in Lagos over trafficking of 184…

Anambra govt releases document showing N363.381m salary arrears amid debt dispute with Peter Obi (Photos)

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The Anambra state government on Friday, September 25, released a document showing the approval of N363.381 million as the second tranche of salary arrears to workers and pensioners, released amid the ongoing dispute between the state…

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NMDPRA to stop regulating prices in domestic gas market

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The Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA) on Thursday, September 24, said it will stop regulating prices in the domestic gas market by September 2028, targeting a transition to a fully established…

Navy declares man wanted over crude oil theft, extortion activities

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The Nigerian Navy on Thursday, September 24, declared Joseph Edsemi Boson wanted over his involvement in crude oil theft and extortion activities. According to a wanted-person notice issued by the Naval Headquarters in Abuja, Boson is an…

‘I have no disagreement with Soludo,’ Peter Obi declares amid dispute over debts incurred by his administration

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Presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Peter Obi, on Friday, September 25, declared that he has no disagreement with his successor, Chukwuma Soludo, and that he will not seek the governorship of any state again.…

‘A world where propaganda shields perpetrators from justice undermines UN’s essence,’ Shettima warns

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Vice-president Kashim Shettima on Thursday, September 24, warned against a world where propaganda shields perpetrators from justice, saying the scenario undermines the very essence of the United Nations (UN). Shettima spoke in New York…

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Former CBN deputy gov, Moghalu rejects inclusion in Atiku’s 2027 presidential campaign team

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A former deputy governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Kingsley Moghalu, on Thursday, September 24, rejected his inclusion in the policy team of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar, for the…

Army apprehend 2 soldiers over ammunition racketeering, recover AK-47 rifle in Zamfara, Kaduna

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The Nigerian Army on Thursday, September 24, apprehended two soldiers over ammunition racketeering while troops recovered an AK-47 rifle during separate operations in Zamfara and Kaduna states. The soldiers were arrested by troops of…

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EFCC hands N80m recovered funds to land fraud victim in Delta

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The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on Thursday, September 24, handed over N80 million recovered from a man who defrauded a Delta state businessman, Ifeanyi Innocent Madueke, by selling him 146 acres of land without…

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Israel/Iran war: Delegates walk out of UNGA hall as Israeli prime minister defends military action against Tehran

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Dozens of delegates walked out of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) hall in New York on Thursday, September 24, as Israeli prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu began his address, during which he defended Israel’s military action…

Nigerian army rescue 5 abducted victims in Zamfara (Photos)

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The Nigerian Army on Thursday, September 24, rescued five abducted victims, including the chairman of Bungudu Local Government Area of Zamfara state, Hon. Nura Umar Abdullahi, after they escaped from terrorists’ captivity in the general…

Army raid IPOB hideout in Imo, recover arms, ammunition

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Troops of the Nigerian Army on Wednesday, September 23, raided a suspected Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) hideout and recovered a cache of arms and ammunition in Obibi Forest, Orlu Local Government Area of Imo state. The report was…

NAFDAC raise alarm over counterfeit medicines, water, toothpaste, herbal products in Nigeria

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The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) on Wednesday, September 23, raised an alarm over new counterfeiting in Nigeria, saying criminals now fake medicines, bottled water, toothpaste and herbal products.…

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‘I did not borrow money or issue bonds during my 8-year tenure,’ Peter Obi insists

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Presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress, Peter Obi, on Thursday, September 24, insisted that he did not borrow money or issue bonds on behalf of Anambra state during his eight year tenure. Obi made the statement on…

Atiku unveils campaign council, appoints El-Rufai, Dele Momodu, Dino Melaye to key positions

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The African Democratic Congress presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar, on Thursday, September 24, unveiled his presidential campaign council, appointing Nasir El-Rufai, Dele Momodu and Dino Melaye to key positions ahead of the 2027…

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Nigeria demands 2 permanent seats for Africa on UN security council

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Nigeria on Thursday, September 24, demanded at least two permanent seats for Africa on the United Nations security council, with full rights and responsibilities of permanent membership, including veto power if retained. The demand was…

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Dangote Group to build $660 million pipeline project linking Ethiopia, Djibouti (Photos)

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Ethiopian prime minister Abiy Ahmed and Djibouti president Ismail Omar Guelleh on Thursday, September 24, hailed Dangote Group’s $660 million pipeline project for strengthening energy security and regional integration. The leaders spoke at…

Tinubu pledges policy stability as Ogun, DP World sign seaport MoU

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President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Thursday, September 24, assured investors of regulatory clarity and policy stability as Ogun state and global ports operator DP World signed memorandum of understanding (MoU) for a deep seaport and industrial…

Court nullifies emergence of Isa Pantami as PDP governorship candidate in Gombe

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The Federal High Court sitting in Gombe on Thursday, September 24, nullified the emergence of former minister of communications and digital economy, Isa Ali Pantami, as the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) governorship candidate for the 2027…

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N70,000 minimum wage is inadequate to withstand economic pressures confronting Nigerian workers — Keyamo

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Minister of aviation and aerospace development, Festus Keyamo, on Thursday, September 24, said the N70,000 national minimum wage was inadequate to withstand the economic pressures confronting Nigerian workers. Keyamo made the remarks at…

FG unveils online discount scheme for army personnel, veterans to access essential goods, services

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The federal government on Thursday, September 24, unveiled an online discount scheme for armed forces personnel, veterans and their families to provide affordable access to essential goods and services. Secretary to the government of the…

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FG issues Tax Administration Order 2026 to reduce interest rate on late tax payments

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The federal government on Thursday, September 24, issued the Nigeria Tax Administration Order 2026 to reduce the interest rate on late payment of tax. According to a statement issued by the federal ministry of finance and signed by the…

US executes man sentenced to death for triple murder in 2005 (Photo)

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Ker’Sean Olajuwa Ramey, a 41-year-old man who was found guilty of shooting three people – Samuel Roberts, 24, Tiffani Peacock, 18, and Celso Lopez, 38, and killing them during a 2005 attempted robbery in the home they shared in Texas, has…