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Lawmakers, Police, Navy, NIMASA, CSOs Reject Marine Corps Bill

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The deputy spokesperson of the House of Representatives, Hon. Philip Agbese, other lawmakers, the Nigerian Navy, Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA), Nigerian Shippers Council and several civil society

Parliamentary Monitoring Group Calls for Speedy Passage of Tax Reform Bills

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Says Tinubu has good intentions for all Nigerians As the debates for and against the proposed Tax Reform Bills continue to heat up, a pro-democracy organisation, Parliamentary Monitoring Group

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One Dead, 60 Hospitalized as Cholera Ravages Plateau Communities

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Seriki Adinoyi in Jos At least one person has died and over 60 others hospitalized following an outbreak of Cholera in some communities in Kanam Local Government Area of Plateau

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Nigeria Must Rebuild Military, Core Institutions to Combat Challenges, Says Adebayo

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The 2023 presidential candidate of the Social Democratic Party (SDP), Prince Adewole Adebayo, says for effective protection of democracy in the country as well as lives and property, Nigeria needs

CJ Challenges AGF, NBA, Others on Effective Implementation of Criminal Justice Laws

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Alex Enumah in Abuja The Chief Judge (CJ) of the Federal High Court, Justice John Tsoho, has called on the Attorney-General of the Federation (AGF) and Minister of Justice, Prince

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At G20 Summit in Brazil, Tinubu Lauds Creation of Global Alliance Against Hunger, Poverty

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Deji Elumoye in Abuja President Bola Tinubu has lauded the creation of the Global Alliance Against Hunger and Poverty, championed by President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva of Brazil. He

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Abia Blames Opposition Politicians for Violent Attacks, Launches Counter Offensive

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Emmanuel Ugwu-Nwogo in Umuahia Alarmed by the unprecedented wave of attacks against army personnel in Abia State, the government has alleged that “unpatriotic opposition politicians in connivance with external forces” were involved

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14.6 million Africans Die of Diabetes, Cardiovascular Conditions Before 70 Years

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Olawale Ajimotokan in Abuja It has been disclosed that 14, 620,000 people from low and middle income countries, mainly Africa die of Non-communicable diseases (NCDs) like diabetes and cardiovascular diseases

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Zamfara Gov Flags off Construction of Gusau Ultra-modern Motor Park

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.Project to create more job opportunities Zamfara State Governor, Dauda Lawal, has restated his administration’s commitment to creating job opportunities for people whose livelihoods are closely tied to motor park

Advocaat Law Practice, AOA Legal Advisers to Merge

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Advocaat Law Practice and AOA Legal Advisers and Advocates have announced the merger of both firms, describing it as a momentous occasion for the legal profession in Nigeria. Advocaat Law

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Sit-at-home: Four Feared Dead as Gunmen Attack Anambra Communities

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David-Chyddy Eleke in Awka About three communities in Anambra State were yesterday attacked by gunmen said to be enforcing the already abolished sit-at-home order previously declared by outlawed secessionist group, Indigenous

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Governors Threatening Us over Tinubu’s Tax Reform Bills, House Members Allege

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Oyedele: No region is targeted in tax reform Chuks Okocha and Juliet Akoje in Abuja The deputy spokesman of the House of Representatives, Mr Philip Agbese, has disclosed that some

G20 Leaders Inaugurate End Hunger and Poverty Global Alliance

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Mandate task force for proper implementation from 2025 to 2030 Deji Elumoye in Abuja The Group of 20 (G20) World Leaders yesterday inaugurated a Global Alliance Against Hunger and Poverty,

To Strengthen Operations, Oborevwori Donates 31 Vehicles to Police, Other Security Agencies

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Delta State Governor, Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori has donated 31 operational vehicles to the police and other security agencies in the state to strengthen their operations. Governor Oborevwori while presenting the

2026 Polls: Osun APC Group Tackles Former Commissioner over Comment on Guber’ Zoning

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Hammed Shittu in Ilorin Osun Progressive Youth under the All Progressives Congress in Osun State yesterday tackled a former Commissioner of Information in the state, Hon. Sunday Akere, over his

FG Proposes 77,400 Free Mass Houses in 774 LGAs

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Deji Elumoye in Abuja The Federal Government has hinted of its plan to fund delivery of 100 housing units to the poor in each of the nation’s 774 local governments

NCAA Moves to Implement Passenger Compensation Regulation By Airlines

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Urges travellers to demand their rights *Boosts aviation security with air-defence training system Chinedu Eze in Lagos and Kasim Sumaina in Abuja The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has started

Portland Gas Secures Licence for CNG Conversion Centre from OGFZA

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Emmanuel Addeh in Abuja The Oil and Gas Free Zones Authority (OGFZA) has granted a free zone enterprise licence to Portland Gas Limited to establish a Compressed Natural Gas (CNG)

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Budget Minister Urges NBS, Other Stakeholders to Improve Quality of Data

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James Emejo in Abuja The Minister of Budget and Economic Planning, Senator Abubakar Bagudu, yesterday said the country must address issues around data gaps, capacity limitations, and resource constraints that

Customs Signs Mutual Administrative Agreement with India

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James Emejo in Abuja The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), yesterday said it has signed a Customs Mutual Administrative Agreement (CMAA) with its Indian counterpart.The move seeks to strengthen bilateral relations

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Report: 80% of People Without Electricity Access Live in Nigeria, Other African Nations

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Emmanuel Addeh in Abuja Roughly 80 per cent of people who have no access to electricity globally live in Nigeria and other countries in sub-Saharan Africa despite a decline of the

UNEP: Nigeria’s Methane Reduction Efforts Equals Cut in 400,000 Cars’ Emission

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Emmanuel Addeh in Abuja The United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) has said that efforts by the government as well as oil and gas companies to plug the leakage of methane emissions,

MBAN Commends Federal Government for N250bn Mortgage Fund

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Oluchi Chibuzor The Mortgage Banking Association of Nigeria (MBAN), has commended the federal government, the Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister for the Economy, Olawale Edun and the Minister of Housing and Urban Development,…

VeryDarkMan: Court Adjourns Falana Suit to January 2025

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An Ikeja High Court of Lagos State, has adjourned the hearing of an alleged defamation suit filed by Mr Femi Falana, SAN and his son, Folarin Falana, aka Falz, against

Chinese National Charged with N301m Bribery and Theft in Lagos Court

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The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has charged a Chinese national, Zhengjia Jin, before a Special Offences Court in Lagos, for alleged bribery and fraud amounting to N301 million.

NBAWF Laments Discriminatory Practices Limiting Career Advancement, Equal Pay in Legal Profession

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Kasim Sumaina in Abuja The Bwari Women Forum of the Nigeria Bar Association (NBAWF), on Friday lamented what it termed discriminatory practices limiting career advancement, equal pay and opportunities of

Liquidation of Heritage Bank Plc: Matters Arising (1)

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Introduction In June 2024, the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) revoked the banking licence of Heritage Bank Plc (Heritage Bank). CBN claimed that its regulatory action was necessitated by Heritage

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Olaopa: Why Public Service Reforms are Imperative

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The Chairman, Federal Civil Service Commission ( FCSC), Prof. Tunji Olaopa, on Monday stressed the need for reforms in the public sector. Olaopa spoke at a one-day roundtable discussion on

Ibori to Sponsor Underprivileged Students in Delta

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Former Delta State Governor, Chief James Ibori has announced the establishment of the Otemu Educational Foundation, aimed at transforming the educational landscape for underprivileged students in Delta state. In a

Excitement, Jubilations in Kwara South, North as Abdulrazaq Delivers Osi Ilesha KWASU Campuses

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Academic sessions are to begin at the Osi and Ilesha Baruba Campuses of the Kwara State University as the state government ramps up massive infrastructural development on the campuses, officials