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Senator Natasha Accuses INEC of Aiding “Fake” Recall Petition

KEY POINTS Senator Natasha alleges INEC assisted petitioners using unregistered group and fake address in recall attempt against her Claims follow her Senate suspension and sexual harassment allegations against Senate President Akpabio Case raises questions about recall process integrity amid Kogi political tensions Senator Natasha...

April 2, 2025

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Nigerian Drug Syndicate Busted in India, N4.8 Billion Narcotics Seized

KEY POINTS Indian authorities arrested 4 Nigerians and an accomplice, seizing N4.8 billion worth of methamphetamine, heroin, and MDMA across Delhi-NCR locations Syndicate exploited student visas as cover and used cryptocurrency for drug money laundering, according to investigators Bust follows increasing Nigerian-linked drug cases...

April 2, 2025

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Nigerian Doctor Elected President of the Canadian Medical Association

Nigerian-born dermatologist Dr. Bolu Ogunyemi, in Newfoundland, has been elected Canadian Medical Association president-elect, and will lobby for a whole profession and better healthcare.

December 8, 2024

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NiDCOM Resolves Over 1,000 Petitions in Five Years

NiDCOM has resolved over 1,000 petitions in five years, focusing on consular issues, trafficking, and increasing diaspora investments.

December 8, 2024

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Border Patrol Joint Seizes Rifles, Cartidges, Worth 36bn

N36bn worth of contraband comprising rifles, cartridges and illegal goods have been seized by Joint Border Patrol from 2019 till date.

December 7, 2024

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Kano Government Blames Federal Government for Emir’s Palace Barricade

Kano government condemns federal government’s decision to barricade the Emir’s palace, calling it undemocratic.

December 7, 2024

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Naira Strengthens as Traders Respond to Central Bank FX Policy

The naira gained strength in the parallel market, supported by Central Bank reforms, FX trading upgrades, and trader confidence

December 7, 2024

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How to Promote Mental Health Awareness in Nigeria’s Healthcare System

Learn how to promote mental health awareness in Nigeria's healthcare system, focusing on policy, stigma reduction, and community-based initiatives

December 6, 2024

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Niger Delta’s Inclusion in Biafra Agenda: PANDEF, IPOBI Clash

Niger Delta’s inclusion in Biafra is rejected by PANDEF, but the IPOB insists on peaceful advocacy and enrollment by referendum.

December 6, 2024

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Tax Reforms Endored by CITN, Advises FG to rethink Derivation Principle

CITN calls FG for derivation principle lapse which is signaling success to tax reforms.

December 6, 2024

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Shell awards $1.98bn contracts to Nigerian firms to boost local content

Shell awards $1.98bn contracts to indigenous companies, boosting Nigeria’s local content and economic development in the oil industry

December 6, 2024

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FG to Establish N20b Credit Fund for Local Automobile Assembly

FG unveils ₦20 billion credit scheme in automobile industry to spur demand for locally produced vehicles.

December 6, 2024

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Federal Government Dismisses Civil Servants With Degrees From Togo, Benin

The Nigerian government dismisses civil servants with degrees from unaccredited universities in Togo and Benin as part of an ongoing certificate probe.

December 6, 2024

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Ahead of Elections, Jonathan leads West African Elders forum to Ghana

On a mission to observe Ghana's December election, WAEF leader EF Goodluck Jonathan encourages Ghanaians to maintain peace, democracy and transparency, describing the country as a model for the continent.

December 5, 2024