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Smith Rowe Saves Fulham as United Held to 1-1 Draw

Emile Smith Rowe struck with his first touch off the bench to rescue Fulham a 1-1 draw against Manchester United at Craven Cottage, halting a run of eight straight home league defeats to the Red Devils. United, coming off a narrow loss

August 25, 2025

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Nurses on Strike: Healthcare at Breaking Point

When nurses strike, any sensible nation should panic.When the people who tend to the ill choose protest over patients, then the system is not just cracked, it’s crumbling.This week, Nigerian nurses embarked on a seven-day warning strike, led by the National Association

August 2, 2025

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GTCO Completes GDR Delisting From London Stock Exchange

Guaranty Trust Holding Company Plc (GTCO) has completed the cancellation of its Global Depositary Receipts (GDRs) listing on the London Stock Exchange (LSE). The company said in a notice filed at the Nigerian Exchange Group (NGX) that the shift from GDRs to

August 2, 2025

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Tinubu Appoints Omotenioye Majekodunmi As NCCC DG

President Bola Tinubu has appointed Omotenioye Majekodunmi as the new Director-General of the National Council on Climate Change (NCCC). Majekodunmi succeeds Nkiruka Madueke, the pioneer head of the agency, appointed by the President in June 2024. Her appointment was contained in a

August 1, 2025

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JUST IN: Health Minister In Closed-Door Meeting With Striking Nurses, Midwives

The Minister of Health, Prof Ali Pate, on Friday, met with the leadership of the National Association of Nigeria Nurses and Midwives (NANNM) and representatives of the Ministry of Labour. The closed-door meeting was part of ongoing negotiations between the nursing association

August 1, 2025

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Bianca Ojukwu Engages Ghana’s Foreign Minister on Anti-Nigerian Protests

Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, Bianca Ojukwu, has met with Ghana’s Minister of Foreign Affairs and Regional Integration, Samuel Ablakwa, to address the recent wave of protests targeting Nigerians living in Ghana. In a statement shared on her official social media

July 31, 2025

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Breaking: Dino Melaye Quits PDP, Slams Party’s ‘Lack of Potency’

A former lawmaker, Senator Dino Melaye, has resigned from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), citing the party’s inability to rescue Nigeria from what he described as “prevailing political cankerworms”. Melaye, a former senator for Kogi West, made this known on Thursday via

July 31, 2025

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Tinubu Extends Adeniyi’s Tenure As Customs’ Comptroller-General

The Presidency has announced that the tenure of the Comptroller-General of the Nigeria Customs Service, Bashir Adeniyi, has been extended by President Bola Tinubu. Adeniyi’s tenure, which is due to expire on August 31, 2025, has been extended by one year, according

July 31, 2025

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Appeal Court Affirms Aiyedatiwa’s Election As Ondo Governor

The Federal Court of Appeal sitting in Akure, Ondo State Capital, has affirmed the election of Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa, the APC candidate in the November 16, 2024, governorship election in the state. More to follow…

July 31, 2025

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Statehouse Press Release: President Tinubu Appoints Governing Council And Principal Officers Of Federal University In Ogoniland

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has appointed the Pro-Chancellor, governing council members, and principal officers of the Federal University of Environment and Technology, Koroma/Saakpenwa, Ogoni in Rivers State. Prof. Don Mon Baridam, from the South-South, is the pro-Chancellor and Chairman of the Governing

July 31, 2025

Headlines·Education·News·News Update

27 States, FCT Accessed ₦78.6bn In UBE Grants By Mid 2025 — FG

A total of 27 states and the Federal Capital Territory have accessed ₦78.6 billion in Universal Basic Education (UBE) matching grants by mid‑2025, the Federal Government has revealed. In an update on Tuesday through the official X account of the Federal Ministry

July 31, 2025

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Port Harcourt Refinery Not for Sale — NNPCL

The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) has officially ruled out the sale of the Port Harcourt Refining Company, reaffirming its commitment to completing high-grade rehabilitation and retention of the plant. The Group Chief Executive Officer (GCEO) of NNPC Limited, Bashir Ojulari,

July 30, 2025

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Alleged Fraud: Court Refuses Ajudua’s Fresh Bail Application

The Special Offences Division of the Lagos High Court sitting in Ikeja has refused to grant the fresh bail application filed by businessman, Fred Ajudua. Through his counsel, Olalekan Ojo (SAN), Ajudua had asked Justice Mojisola Dada to admit him to bail

July 30, 2025

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Tinubu Appoints Olumode Adeyemi As New Fire Service CG

President Bola Tinubu has approved the appointment of DCG Olumode Adeyemi as the new substantive Controller-General of the Federal Fire Service (FFS), effective 14th August 2025. The appointment was announced in a statement by the Civil Defence, Correctional, Fire and Immigration Services

July 30, 2025

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Headlines·Economy·News Update

CAC to Delist 100,000 Dormant Companies, Issues 90-Day Ultimatum

The Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) has threatened to delist 100,000 companies from its register over prolonged inactivity and non-compliance with statutory requirements under the Companies and Allied Matters Act (CAMA). The move forms part of the Commission’s broader effort to sanitise Nigeria’s

July 30, 2025

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Dangote Refinery Withdraws ₦100bn Lawsuit Against NNPCL, NMDPRA, Others

Dangote Petroleum Refinery and Petrochemicals has withdrawn its lawsuit against the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA), the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL), and five other petroleum companies. The case, filed at the Federal High Court Abuja, was formally

July 29, 2025

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