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Nigeria Climbs to Sixth Place in Global Terrorism Rankings

Nigeria has been ranked as the sixth most terrorism-affected country in the world, according to the 2025 Global Terrorism Assessment, which assigned the country a metric score of 7.658. This marks a concerning rise from its previous eighth-place ranking in both 2023

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March 6, 2025

Economy·News

IMF Reaffirms Nigeria’s Debt Position as Moderate, Calls for Revenue Reforms

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has assured that Nigeria’s debt level remains moderate and does not pose a significant risk, despite rising concerns over the country’s economic outlook. Gita Gopinath, the IMF’s First Deputy Managing Director, provided this assessment during an exclusive

by News Editor

March 6, 2025

News·Politics

Senate Dismisses Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan’s Sexual Harassment Petition Against Akpabio

The Senate has dismissed a sexual harassment petition filed by Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan against Senate President Godswill Akpabio, ruling that it was “dead on arrival” and in violation of the Senate Standing Rules. The decision, which has sparked controversy, came after Akpoti-Uduaghan

by News Editor

March 6, 2025

Economy·News

Tantalizers Acquires 10 Modern Trawlers From US-Based Firm

Tantalizers Plc has announced the signing of a partnership agreement with the US-based marine group Quinn Fisheries and Harvester Fishing for the acquisition of 10 fully equipped modern fishing trawlers. The announcement was published on the Nigerian Exchange on the 4th of

by News Editor

March 5, 2025

News·Politics

Rivers Electoral Commission Fixes August 9 For Fresh LG Poll

The Rivers State Independent Electoral Electoral Commission (RSIEC) has fixed August 9, 2025, to conduct a fresh Local Government (LG) poll in the state. The Chief Electoral Commissioner, Justice Adolphus Enebeli (rtd), announced this at a stakeholders’ meeting on Wednesday, March 5,

by News Editor

March 5, 2025

News·Politics

Senator Natasha Returns To Senate Amid Seat Controversy

The senator representing Kogi Central, Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, on Wednesday arrived at the Senate Chamber today with her husband as plenary resumed after a one-week recess. In a brief but affectionate moment, her husband gave her a kiss before she proceeded into

by News Editor

March 5, 2025

News·Religion

Nigerian Christians Begin Lent With Ash Wednesday

Lent is one of the most significant periods in the Christian liturgical calendar. The 40-day season, excluding Sundays, is dedicated to penance, fasting, prayer, and almsgiving, leading up to the celebration of Easter on April 20. The duration of Lent reflects the

by News Editor

March 5, 2025

News·Politics

Rivers Electoral Commission To Release LG Poll Timetable

The Rivers State Independent Electoral Electoral Commission (RSIEC) seemed set to conduct fresh council polls following the Supreme Court annulment of the Rivers State Local Government (LG) election held in October 2024, The state election umpire on Tuesday released a statement signed

by News Editor

March 5, 2025

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Akpabio Denies Sexual Harassment Allegations As Senator Natasha Submits Fresh Petition

Senate President Godswill Akpabio has denied allegations of sexual harassment brought against him by Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan. He reacted to the allegations on Wednesday at the resumption of plenary in the Senate, after a week’s recess. Dismissing the allegations, Senator Akpabio said,

by News Editor

March 5, 2025

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We’re Yet To Receive Assembly’s Resolutions On Supreme Court Judgment – Rivers Govt

The Rivers State Government says it is yet to receive the resolutions of the State House of Assembly regarding the Supreme Court’s judgment delivered on February 28, 2025. On Monday, the Rt. Hon. Martins Amaewhule-led assembly had during its sitting issued Governor

by News Editor

March 5, 2025

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FirstBank to Construct Nigeria’s Tallest Green-Certified Head Office in Eko Atlantic

FirstBank, West Africa’s leading financial institution, is set to begin construction of a 40-story green-certified Head Office in Eko Atlantic City, Lagos, marking a major milestone in the bank’s legacy of excellence and innovation. The groundbreaking ceremony, scheduled to take place soon,

by News Editor

March 5, 2025

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Reps Demand Military Base in Zamfara to Combat Banditry

The House of Representatives has urged the Federal Government to establish a military base in communities across Zamfara State that have been severely impacted by relentless bandit attacks. This resolution was reached during plenary on Tuesday following the adoption of a motion

by News Editor

March 5, 2025

News Update

Tinubu’s Foreign Engagements Secure $50.8bn Investment Commitments – Minister

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s international engagements have yielded proposed investments totaling $50.8 billion, according to the Minister of Industry, Trade, and Investment, Jumoke Oduwole. She made this disclosure on Tuesday during the ministerial press briefing organized by the Ministry of Information and

by News Editor

March 5, 2025

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Tinubu Appoints Ogunjimi as Accountant-General of the Federation

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has appointed Shamsedeen Ogunjimi as the new Accountant-General of the Federation. Ogunjimi’s tenure is set to commence on March 7, 2025, following the retirement of the incumbent, Oluwatoyin Madein, on the same day. The announcement was made in

by News Editor

March 4, 2025

News·Politics

Labour Party Rules Out Merger, Rejects NLC Interference

The Labour Party (LP) has firmly ruled out any possibility of merging with another political party ahead of the 2027 general elections, dismissing recent calls from the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) for a rebranding effort that could include a merger or coalition.

by News Editor

March 4, 2025

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Nigeria Climbs to Sixth Place in Global Terrorism Rankings

IMF Reaffirms Nigeria’s Debt Position as Moderate, Calls for Revenue Reforms

Senate Dismisses Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan’s Sexual Harassment Petition Against Akpabio

Tantalizers Acquires 10 Modern Trawlers From US-Based Firm

Rivers Electoral Commission Fixes August 9 For Fresh LG Poll

Senator Natasha Returns To Senate Amid Seat Controversy

Nigerian Christians Begin Lent With Ash Wednesday

Rivers Electoral Commission To Release LG Poll Timetable

Akpabio Denies Sexual Harassment Allegations As Senator Natasha Submits Fresh Petition

We’re Yet To Receive Assembly’s Resolutions On Supreme Court Judgment – Rivers Govt

FirstBank to Construct Nigeria’s Tallest Green-Certified Head Office in Eko Atlantic

Reps Demand Military Base in Zamfara to Combat Banditry

Tinubu’s Foreign Engagements Secure $50.8bn Investment Commitments – Minister

Tinubu Appoints Ogunjimi as Accountant-General of the Federation

Labour Party Rules Out Merger, Rejects NLC Interference

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