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Trump lands in Saudi Arabia, begins 4-day middle east tour

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President Donald Trump opened his four-day Mideast trip on Tuesday by paying a visit to Saudi Arabia’s de facto ruler, Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, for talks on U.S. efforts …

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Popular rapper st*bbed in prison attack

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Rapper Tory Lanez has been rushed to hospital after he was stabbed 14 times in a California prison. The Canadian hip-hop artist was attacked by another inmate on Monday morning …

Immigration: UK government to consult Nigeria on new visa rules

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The British High Commission in Nigeria has said it will engage with relevant partners in the federal government once implementation details of the UK’s new immigration reforms are made available. …

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FEC okays revised national employment policy, targets $100bn from culture, tourism sectors

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The Federal Executive Council (FEC) Monday approved the revised National Policy on Employment, Minister of Labour and Employment, Mr Maigari Dingyadi, has said. The minister said this while briefing State …

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Terrorists attack another military base in Borno, captures, kills soldiers

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Suspected Boko Haram terrorists have attacked a base of the Nigerian Army in Marte Local Government Area of Borno state, killing an unspecified number of soldiers. Local and security sources …

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Okpebholo orders NBM president’s arrest for forging government documents

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The Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, has called for the immediate arrest and prosecution of the President of Neo Black Movement (NBM) of Africa, Olorogun Ese Kakor, over alleged …

Don’t zone 2027 ticket to North, Wike warns PDP

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Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, Monday, warned leaders of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) against making the mistake of 2023. In a media chat, Wike said the …

Alleged violation of orders: Court to hear contempt cases against Akpoti-Udughan, Akpabio

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The Federal High Court in Abuja is set to hear the contempt charge filed by the President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio, against the suspended Kogi Central senator, Natasha …

Information Minister confirms repayment of IMF’s $3.4bn COVID-19 loan

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The Minister of Information and National Orientation Mr Mohammed Idris confirmed the full repayment of Nigeria’s $3.4 billion COVID-19 International Monetary Fund (IMF) loan. The minister said this Monday while …

61st anniversary: NAF alerts Abuja, Lagos residents of aerial display

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The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) Monday alerted members of the public, particularly residents of Abuja and Lagos, about aerial display rehearsals. A statement by NAF spokesperson Air Commodore Ehimen …

African man ‘lands in trouble’ for attempting to meet minor for s3x in UK

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An African man whose name was yet to be known has been arrested while waiting for a minor he had allegedly solicited sex from online. The video making rounds on …

Bago approves 6-month maternity leave for nursing mothers

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Niger State Governor, Mohammed Umaru Bago, has approved six months maternity leave for nursing mothers in the state’s civil service. The governor gave this approval during the State Executive Council …

Edwin Clark lived for others, says Jonathan

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…Diri, Dickson, PANDEF, INC, IYC pay tributes Prominent leaders from the Ijaw ethnic nationality, including former President Goodluck Jonathan, Bayelsa state governor, Senator Douye Diri, his predecessor, Senator Seriake Dickson, …

Zamfara: IOHRDE condemns killing of retired teacher, abduction of 3 women

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The International Organization for Human Rights Development and Environment (IOHRDE), a United Nations Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) Special Consultative Status holder, Monday strongly condemned the recent attack by …

Respect host communities’ culture, NYSC DG tasks corps members

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Corps members have been advised to respect the cultural beliefs of their respective host communities and cohabit peacefully with them. The NYSC director general, Brigadier General Olakunle Oluseye Nafiu, stated …

Nurses account for 66% projected shortfall of 6.1m health workers – WHO

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The World Health Organization (WHO) has said nurses account for 66% of the region’s projected shortfall of 6.1 million health workers by 2030. In his message weekend to commemorate the …

Air Peace returns 78 trafficked women

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One of Nigeria’s leading airlines, Air Peace at the weekend evacuated 78 Nigerian women who were victims of human trafficking from the Félix-Houphouët-Boigny International Airport in Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire to …

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FG, NAICOM partner to improve investment in aviation sector

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The Federal Ministry of Aviation and Aerospace Development has entered into partnership with the National Insurance Commission (NAICOM) to improve investment potentials in the Aviation industry. The Minister of Aviation …

CGC Adeniyi advocates ‘Nigeria First’ initiative to bolster trade, national security

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The Comptroller-General of Customs, Bashir Adewale Adeniyi, has called for the adoption of the “Nigeria First” initiative as a cornerstone for enhancing cross-border trade and safeguarding national security. He made …

Unity Bank commits to financial literacy with youth outreach

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In demonstration of its commitment to financial empowerment targeting youths, Unity Bank Plc has championed the cause of financial literacy by facilitating training in 13 secondary schools across Nigeria …

Reforms ‘’ll transform LGs into economic hubs – FG

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The Minister of Budget and Economic Planning, Senator Abubakar Bagudu, says ongoing reforms by the President administration will transform local government in Nigeria into centres of economic growth. The minister, …

Weak law depriving Nigeria of blue economy benefits – Expert

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A Professor of International Maritime Law with the Department of Private and Property Law, University of Ilorin, Abubakar Abdulkadir, has expressed concerns that Nigeria’s weak law is depriving the country …

Kwara seeks partnership with EFCC on financial crimes

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The Kwara state government has sought to partner the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) in taming the scourge of internet fraud and other financial crimes in the state. The …

APC young leaders alliance submits petition to EFCC against Zamfara ex-gov

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The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), has assured protesters that it would act on a petition submitted to it by the All Progressives Congress Young Leaders Alliance (APC-YLA), …

President Tinubu felicitates Senator Sani Musa @60

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President Bola Tinubu has heartily felicitated Senator Mohammed Sani Musa (CON), on his 60th birthday. President Tinubu in a statement dated 11th May, 2025, joined family, friends, colleagues, and …

Court remands man for defiling minor in Lagos

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Justice Abiola Soladoye of Sexual Offences and Domestic Violence Court Ikeja, Lagos, Monday, remanded Ogabi Joshua at the Correctional Centre for alleged defilement of a-17-year old minor (names withheld). …

Fasoranti @ 99: Afenifere leader a role model – Makinde

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Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo state Sunday described the leader of the pan-Yoruba sociop-olitical organisation, Afenifere, Pa Reuben Fasoranti, as a leader, role model and father. The governor in …

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Egbira group association preaches peace in Kogi

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The national president of Egbira People’s Association (EPA), Dr. Godwin Oyibo, Monday, charged the newly inaugurated executive body of the association in Kogi to live in peace and work for …

No president invested in agric like Tinubu, says Gov Sani

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Governor Uba Sani of Kaduna state Monday said no government has invested in agriculture as the President Bola Ahmed Tinubu administration has done within the last two years.The governor who spoke …

Hajj 2025: NAHCON completes airlift of intending pilgrims from 4 states

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The National Hajj Commission (NAHCON) Monday said it has completed the airlift of intending pilgrims from four Nigerian states. The states are Kogi, Oyo, Imo and Abia. Reports indicate that the airlift began on …