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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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How I Secured Debt Forgiveness for Nigeria – Obasanjo

Obasanjo explains how strategic reforms helped Nigeria achieve critical debt forgiveness, enabling greater economic growth and reduced debt burden

October 26, 2024

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CBN Strengthens Diaspora Ties to Boost Nigeria’s Economic Growth

CBN strengthens ties with the Nigerian diaspora, aiming to boost remittance flows and encourage investments that support Nigeria’s economic growth and stability

October 25, 2024

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How Nigeria is Tackling Air Pollution in its Mega Cities

Learn how Nigeria’s megacities like Lagos are addressing air pollution through monitoring systems, cleaner transport, industrial regulations, and international collaborations.

October 25, 2024

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Senators Divided Over Zonal Development Commissions Funding

Senators clashed over zonal development commissions funding, with concerns about legality, but the Senate passed key bills despite the disagreements

October 25, 2024

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Lagos Assembly Requires Amendment for LCDAs to Gain Full Status

Lagos Assembly reveals that 37 LCDAs in the state need a constitutional amendment to gain full local government status, as the bill proposes new governance measures.

October 25, 2024

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5 Nigerian Historical Figures Everyone Should Know About

Five Nigerian historical figures who played crucial roles in shaping the country's independence, cultural identity, and leadership, inspiring generations to come

October 24, 2024

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High Infrastructure Costs Cut Off 120 Million Nigerians From Internet Access

Infrastructure costs and high service fees have left 120 million Nigerians without internet access, with rural areas being the most affected by the digital divide.

October 24, 2024

Business

Federal Government Defends Renaming of Niger Delta Ministry

The federal government’s decision to rename the Ministry of Niger Delta Development has sparked mixed reactions, with leaders concerned about regional development.

October 24, 2024

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85.2% of Nigerian Households Still on Estimated Electricity Billing

A new NBS report shows that 85.2% of Nigerian households are on estimated billing, with only 14.8% using prepaid meters across the country.

October 24, 2024

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Five Nigerian Air Force Personnel Killed in Jos-Akwanga Road Crash

Five Nigerian Air Force personnel died in a collision on the Jos-Akwanga Expressway. The Air Force is supporting the victims’ families

October 23, 2024

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Nigeria Bans Cooking Gas Exports to Curb Soaring Domestic Prices

The Nigerian government has announced a ban on cooking gas exports to stabilize domestic prices and increase local supply, effective November 1, 2024.

October 23, 2024

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IMF Reduces Nigeria’s Growth Projection to 2.9-Percent Over Oil, Agriculture

The IMF has revised Nigeria's 2024 economic growth forecast to 2.9 percent, citing disruptions in agriculture and oil production caused by flooding and insecurity.

October 23, 2024