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Gumi defends public funding of marriages in Shariah states

Islamic cleric Sheikh Ahmad Gumi has defended using public funds to support marriages in Nigeria's Shariah states, calling the practice a legitimate part of governance.

Nigeria’s refineries will soon bounce back, Tinubu says

President Tinubu says Nigeria's refineries will soon bounce back, while complaining that CNG benefits flow to truck owners rather than commuters, as NUPENG raised concerns.

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Economists cite reform impact as Nigeria’s revenue hits N15.8trillion

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Gumi defends public funding of marriages in Shariah states

Islamic cleric Sheikh Ahmad Gumi has defended using public funds to support marriages in Nigeria's Shariah states, calling the practice a legitimate part of governance.

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President Tinubu says Nigeria's refineries will soon bounce back, while complaining that CNG benefits flow to truck owners rather than commuters, as NUPENG raised concerns.

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