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Senate urges NiMet to make flooding predictions available to Nigerians

Senate urges NiMet to make flooding predictions available

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Police, vigilantes foil robbery on Kano-Zaria Highway, as villagers kill suspected bandit

The armed robbers and suspected cattle rustlers barricaded the road with logs of wood and stones early Tuesday morning

How soldiers killed two local security guards in Enugu – Senate panel

The Senate Committee said the slain guards were on a mission to foil a robbery attack when they were killed by soldiers.

Tinubu appoints board of Family Homez Funds

President Tinubu asked the new board members to deploy their expertise, experience, and commitment to steer the Family Homes Funds towards achieving its mandate of driving growth and development in the real estate sector.

Reps to organise a public hearing on the Oronsaye report

The lawmakers said the review of the report will be comprehensive and thorough, taking into cognisance the diverse perspectives and expertise available to them.

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Tax on billionaires: a political vaccine against the extreme right, By Magdalena Sepúlveda

To counter this existential threat to social peace, governments must invest in quality public services such as education, health and infrastructure that make a real difference to people’s lives. So, today’s most significant dilemma for…

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The global anti-corruption agenda and questions of compliance, By Umar Yakubu

Until the impact of corruption outweighs concerns around national interest, countries are unlikely to take serious measures on it. So what do we do? The UNCAC mechanism needs to have teeth, while taking some cue from the Financial Action…

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Former IGP Arase: Why Nigeria truly needs state police, By ‘Tope Oriola

Countries must adapt to changing times and not treat any age-old institution no longer able to effectively perform its basic duty as somehow sacrosanct and immutable. The capacity to rethink, reimagine, and make bold changes is partly what…

Tuesday, Jul 2

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CBN to sanction banks, BDCs, others over rejection of old dollar notes

The CBN will not hesitate to sanction any commercial bank or authorised forex dealer that refuses to accept old series or lower denominations of US Dollar bills from customers.

NNPC declares state of emergency on crude oil production

Mr Kyari said the move is towards increasing Nigeria’s crude oil production and growing its reserves

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Reason for hope in the midst of Gwoza bombing, By Mike Arnold

The latest Global Terror Index shows Nigeria has made unprecedented progress in addressing insecurity. Let us help democracy by not rewarding Boko Haram with doom-and-gloom media coverage of this latest episode… Rather, balance coverage of…

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AGF takes over prosecution of Polaris Bank, official for alleged N16.5bn fraud

The police accused Polaris Bank and one of its officers of fraudulently diverting over N16.5 billion from a customer's various accounts within nearly eight years.

DIA: Unveiling facts on Nigeria’s premier intelligence service, By Mukhtar Ya’u Madobi

…I believe the DIA is an invaluable asset to Nigeria, and it must be allowed to continue its vital work without unnecessary distractions. The country’s ongoing struggles with non-state actors require the unwavering support and…

Jigawa govt signs ₦6bn partnership with Bank of Industry

Mr Omar said the partnership with the Jigawa State government is the biggest ever MOU signed with any state government since the inception of the bank.

Reps probe CBN’s N1.12 trillion anchor borrowers scheme, NIRSAL’s N215 billion loan

The committees are to also investigate the handling of the N5 billion loan facility to the Bank of Agriculture (BOA) for livestock farmers across the country.

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Cholera: Death toll rises to 63 as 10 Nigerian states lead infection chart

Mr Idris added that about 90 per cent of the cases are recorded in 10 states of the federation, with seven of them in the southern region.

Reps probe Borno bombings as lawmaker blames security agencies, communities for incidents

The House mandated its Committee on National Security and Intelligence to investigate the attacks and report to it in two weeks.

How flooding can be controlled in Nigeria – Deputy Senate President

The deputy senate president called for a collaboration between NiMet, state and local government authorities to call the attention of the people against impending rainstorms.

UPDATED: South-east governors resolve to meet Tinubu over Nnamdi Kanu

Mr Kanu has been in detention since he was rearrested in June 2021 and brought back to Nigeria from Kenya under controversial circumstances.

Abuja Rail Mass Transit records 5,000 passengers daily – Wike

"As I speak to you today, we are recording not less than 4,000 to 5,000 passengers, who are using that train service to the various communities along the airport rail line."

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Gunmen abduct entrepreneur in Akwa Ibom

There has been an increase in abductions for ransom lately in Akwa Ibom, with some of them resulting in fatalities.

Reps urge FG to revoke East-West road contract

The lower chambers recommended that the contract be revoked and re-awarded to another company with the expertise and capacity to do the job.

Nigeria to host international conference for ‘eradication of colonialism’

The primary objectives of the conference are to make programmatic contributions towards achieving the UN’s subsisting declaration for the Eradication of Colonialism by 2030.

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Team Nigeria wrestlers set for pre-Olympic tournament in Spain

According to Igali, six wrestlers who will fly the nation’s flag at the 2024 Olympics in Paris, France have been unveiled by the federation.

Bill to create another South-east state emerges in Reps

Five members of the House from the South-east are requesting the creation of Etiti State from the five state that comprise the zone.

NCDMB unveils procedures for implementation of presidential directive on local content

The NCDMB Executive Secretary unveiled five focal areas for implementation of the policy initiative while speaking at the Nigerian Content Seminar, the opening day of the Nigerian Oil and Gas (NOG) Energy Conference, in Abuja.

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Lawmaker accuses deputy speaker of bias, stages walkout

Cyril Hart, a first-time lawmaker, accused Deputy Speaker Ben Kalu of giving preference to senior members of the House during debates.

Taskforce discovers styrofoam warehouse in Lagos market, seizes products

Mr Wahab said the owner of the confiscated products brought them to the market in the early hours of the day.

Hungarian PM Orbán visits Kyiv for first time since start of Ukraine war

In the past, Mr Orbán has delayed aid for Ukraine and has repeatedly tried to prevent sanctions from being opposed by the invading power Russia.

TRENDING: Nigerian prophet unveils miracle soap, perfume, spiritual shirt, mustard seed

The founder and head prophet of Christ Mercyland Deliverance Ministry (CMDM), has sparked debate online by launching a new line of faith-based merchandise.