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‘Soldiers Withdrew at 3am, Bandits Attacked at 4am’ — Gov Idris Raises Alarm

The Kebbi State Government has urged the Ministry of Defence to investigate why military personnel were withdrawn from Government Girls Comprehensive Secondary School, Maga, barely an hour before bandits launched their attack. Governor Nasir Idris made the appeal on Friday while receiving

November 21, 2025

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Southern Group Calls On North To Back Tinubu’s 2027 Re-Election Bid

A southern political pressure group, South for Tinubu (S4T), has urged Northern Nigerians to rally behind President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s re-election in 2027. In a statement issued on Wednesday in Warri, Delta State, the group’s convener, Comrade David Obialor Nnamdi Jnr, stressed

by News Editor

September 11, 2025

News Update

FG Publishes New Tax Reform Laws In Official Gazette

The Federal Government has released Nigeria’s new tax reform laws in the official gazette, following President Bola Tinubu’s assent on June 26. The development was confirmed in a statement issued on Wednesday by Kamorudeen Yusuf, the President’s Personal Assistant on Special Duties.

by News Editor

September 11, 2025

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ADC Hails Rhodes-Vivour As Voice Of The People

The African Democratic Congress (ADC) in Lagos State has hailed Mr. Gbadebo Rhodes-Vivour, the 2023 Labour Party governorship candidate, as a steadfast defender of the people’s mandate. The commendation was made by the State Chairman of ADC, Mr. George Ashiru, in Lagos

by News Editor

September 11, 2025

News Update

Tuchel Hails England After Serbia Rout in Belgrade

Thomas Tuchel praised his England side as “amazing” after they thrashed Serbia 5-0 in Belgrade to take a major step toward World Cup qualification. Goals from Harry Kane, Noni Madueke, Ezri Konsa, Marc Guehi and Marcus Rashford sealed a fifth straight victory

by Olatunji Olajide

September 10, 2025

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FG Unveils Funding Priority Plan For NNPCL-Funded Road Projects

The Federal Ministry of Works has rolled out a funding prioritisation framework to safeguard the completion of strategic road projects earlier financed by the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) under the Road Infrastructure Development and Refurbishment Investment Tax Credit Scheme. Minister

by News Editor

September 10, 2025

News Update

CBN Sets $1bn Diaspora Reserve Goal For 2026

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has unveiled plans to grow the country’s diaspora reserves to $1 billion by 2026. CBN Governor, Dr. Olayemi Cardoso, disclosed this target on Tuesday at the 18th Annual Banking and Finance Conference of the Chartered Institute

by News Editor

September 10, 2025

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NUPENG, Dangote Group Reach Agreement To End Strike

The Nigerian Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas Workers (NUPENG) has called off its two-day strike after reaching an agreement with the Dangote Group on Tuesday. NUPENG’s National President, Williams Akporeha, confirmed the development, disclosing that the Dangote refinery management, led by

by News Editor

September 9, 2025

News Update·Grassroots

2027: Burutu APC Members Endorse Tinubu, Oborevwori, Oloye

Members of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Burutu Constituency II, Ward 3, have unanimously endorsed President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, Governor Sheriff Oborevwori, and Hon. Pereotu Oloye for the 2027 general elections. The endorsement took place during a well-attended meeting in Tuomo

by News Editor

September 8, 2025

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LG Courts EPC Giants Back To Nigeria’s Oil Sector, Unveils New Incentives

The Federal Government has called on leading Engineering, Procurement and Construction (EPC) firms to return to Nigeria’s oil and gas industry, assuring that the obstacles which forced their exit have been dismantled through sweeping reforms and fresh incentives. Minister of State for

by News Editor

September 8, 2025

News Update

Nigeria Land in South Africa Without Osimhen for Crucial Qualifier

The Super Eagles touched down in Bloemfontein on Sunday ahead of Tuesday’s World Cup qualifier against South Africa, but star striker Victor Osimhen has been ruled out through injury. Osimhen limped off in Saturday’s 1-0 win over Rwanda in Uyo and will

by Olatunji Olajide

September 8, 2025

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Group Cautions NUPENG Against Threatening National Stability Over Dangote Refinery

A civil society coalition, Mass Action Against Economic Saboteurs (MAAES), has cautioned the Nigeria Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas Workers (NUPENG) against endangering national stability with its planned industrial action targeting the Dangote Petroleum Refinery. In a statement issued on Saturday,

by News Editor

September 7, 2025

News Update

PSG Coach Luis Enrique Suffers Collarbone Fracture in Cycling Accident

Paris Saint-Germain confirmed on Friday that head coach Luis Enrique fractured his collarbone after a cycling accident. The club said in a statement on X: “Following a cycling accident… Luis Enrique was treated by the emergency services and will undergo surgery for

by Olatunji Olajide

September 6, 2025

News Update

Eric Chelle Urges Focus as Nigeria Face Decisive Rwanda Clash

Nigeria coach Eric Chelle has called on his players to stay focused as they prepare for Saturday’s must-win World Cup qualifier against Rwanda in Uyo. The Super Eagles sit fourth in Group C after a string of draws, and victory at the

by Olatunji Olajide

September 6, 2025

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Two Trials, Two Speeds: What Nigeria’s Justice System Says About Itself

The world watched as Simon Ekpa, a controversial leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, was tried and sentenced to six years in a Finnish court for terrorism-related offenses. Justice in Finland moved swiftly. Evidence was presented, charges were addressed, and a

by News Editor

September 6, 2025

News Update

Insecurity: NOA Urges Citizens To Support Security Agencies

The National Orientation Agency (NOA) has called on Nigerians to support security agencies with timely information to help tackle insecurity across the country. Director-General of the agency, Lanre Issa-Oniru, made the appeal at a one-day stakeholders’ engagement in Lafia on Friday. Represented

by News Editor

September 5, 2025

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News Update - Page 9

‘Soldiers Withdrew at 3am, Bandits Attacked at 4am’ — Gov Idris Raises Alarm

Southern Group Calls On North To Back Tinubu’s 2027 Re-Election Bid

FG Publishes New Tax Reform Laws In Official Gazette

ADC Hails Rhodes-Vivour As Voice Of The People

Tuchel Hails England After Serbia Rout in Belgrade

FG Unveils Funding Priority Plan For NNPCL-Funded Road Projects

CBN Sets $1bn Diaspora Reserve Goal For 2026

NUPENG, Dangote Group Reach Agreement To End Strike

2027: Burutu APC Members Endorse Tinubu, Oborevwori, Oloye

LG Courts EPC Giants Back To Nigeria’s Oil Sector, Unveils New Incentives

Nigeria Land in South Africa Without Osimhen for Crucial Qualifier

Group Cautions NUPENG Against Threatening National Stability Over Dangote Refinery

PSG Coach Luis Enrique Suffers Collarbone Fracture in Cycling Accident

Eric Chelle Urges Focus as Nigeria Face Decisive Rwanda Clash

Two Trials, Two Speeds: What Nigeria’s Justice System Says About Itself

Insecurity: NOA Urges Citizens To Support Security Agencies

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