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German chancellor warns of trade imbalance with China during first Beijing trip
Imports into Germany from China were more than double the value of those exported back last year, according to federal statistics.
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My meeting with Makinde based on friendship, not politics says Kwankwaso
“Governor Makinde and I have known each other for a long time. Before proceeding to our party engagement in the state, I felt it was proper to pay him a courtesy call.” The post My meeting with Makinde based on friendship, not politics says Kwankwaso appeared first on Vanguard News.
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ARM Cement to shut down after tax, debt settlements
Joint administrators Muniu Thoithi and George Weru said the wind-up will be conducted in an orderly manner, factoring in settlement of outstanding matters, payments to creditors and closure of subsidiaries.
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Tinubu issues fresh directive to Senate over state police
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has given a fresh directive to the 10th Senate on the constitutional amendments for State Police during an interfaith meeting in Abuja.
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Sources reveal real reasons Egbetokun was told by Tinubu to resign as IGP
Sources share the reasons President Bola Tinubu asked former Inspector-General of Police Kayode Egbetokun to resign, shedding light on the development.
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Tinubu addresses critics as opposition governors defect, says “It’s a good thing” for Nigeria
President Bola Tinubu has reacted to growing defections by opposition members. As he addressed critics, he stressed harmony amid Nigeria’s security challenges.
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Sardauna Stadium project excites Zamfara governor
Governor Dauda Lawal paid an unscheduled visit to the Sardauna Memorial Stadium in Gusau, which is undergoing remodelling and renovation. During the visit, he expressed satisfaction with the pace and The post Sardauna Stadium project excites Zamfara governor appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.
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Urban renewal: Zamfara earmarks N125 billion for 28 road projects
Zamfara State is spending N125.4 billion on the construction and rehabilitation of urban and rural roads and bridges across the state this year. Analysis of the 2026 approved budget shows The post Urban renewal: Zamfara earmarks N125 billion for 28 road projects appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.
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First Lady inaugurates 2026 Ramadan food programme
Zamfara Governor’s wife, Hajiya Huriyya Lawal, has inaugurated the 2026 Ramadan Food Programme to assist vulnerable households across the state A statement by her Senior Special Assistant on Media and The post First Lady inaugurates 2026 Ramadan food programme appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.
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Lawal’s donation of APCs, drones to boost troops’ morale — Defence minister
Minister of Defence General Christopher Musa (rtd) said the Armoured Personnel Carriers (APCs) and surveillance drones provided by Governor Dauda Lawal would reinforce rapid response to security threats in the The post Lawal’s donation of APCs, drones to boost troops’ morale — Defence minister appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.
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Ondo Residents Protest, Call Out Governor As Gunmen Kidnap Worshippers During Vigil
  Residents of Ondo State on Wednesday, blocked the Akure-Owo Expressway for hours in protest against the kidnapping of no fewer than five worshippers during a vigil at Celestial Church of Christ in Uso community, Owo Local Government Area of the state on Tuesday night. It was gathered that the assailants stormed the church located […] The post Ondo Residents Protest, Call Out Governor As Gunmen Kidnap Worshippers During Vigil appeared first on OsunDefender.
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UNDP, Zamfara adopt durable solutions for displaced communities
The Zamfara State Government has launched the Internally Displaced Persons Policy and State Action Plan (SAP) in partnership with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP). Governor Dauda Lawal, who disclosed this, The post UNDP, Zamfara adopt durable solutions for displaced communities appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.
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Wike not APC member, but serves Tinubu’s govt – Basiru reveals
The National Secretary of the All Progressives Congress, Ajibola Basiru, has said that the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, though not a member of the APC, works for the federal government led by President Bola Tinubu. Speaking on TVC’s Beyond The Headlines, Basiru credited the minister’s efforts for the infrastructural transformation witnessed [...]
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DSS finally releases missing girl to popular northern governor
Department of State Services (DSS) has released Walida Abdulhadi Ibrahim to Governor Namadi, ensuring her safety and recovery after her abduction in Jigawa State.
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Gov Fintiri’s cousin, 26 others killed in Adamawa
No fewer than 27 persons have been reportedly killed following a coordinated attack by Boko Haram and the Islamic State West Africa Province in Madagali Local Government Area of Adamawa State. As reported by Vanguard, the insurgents were said to have stormed Shuwari Sholi community, where they opened fire on residents and set several buildings [...]
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Hillary Clinton to testify in US House panel’s Epstein probe
Hillary Clinton, 78, who lost the 2016 presidential election to Trump, said in an interview with the BBC last week that she and her husband "have nothing to hide." The post Hillary Clinton to testify in US House panel’s Epstein probe appeared first on Vanguard News.
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Tinubu Extends Ban on Raw Shea Nut Export to Boost Local Processing, Jobs
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved a one-year extension of the ban on the export of raw shea nuts, reinforcing the Federal Government’s push to accelerate local industrialisation and value addition in Nigeria’s agricultural sector. In a statement issued by the presidential spokesman, Bayo Onanuga, and made available to The News Chronicle on Wednesday, noted that the […]
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Japan births fall for 10th straight year
The number of births in Japan fell for the 10th straight year in 2025, official data showed on Thursday, highlighting the challenges for Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi. The post Japan births fall for 10th straight year appeared first on Vanguard News.
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Two arrested over deadly home invasion in Abuja
Operatives of the Federal Capital Territory Police Command have apprehended two suspected armed robbers over the invasion of a residence in the Asokoro area of Abuja, during which a security guard was killed and valuables carted away. The command’s spokesperson, SP Josephine Adeh, disclosed this in a statement issued on Thursday, noting that the suspects [...]
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How bad economy is affecting streaming revenues in Nigeria – Sarz
Ace Nigerian music producer, Osabuohien Osaretin, popularly known as Sarz, has explained why music streaming revenues are incredibly lower in Nigeria compared to the United States and other Western countries. Appearing in a recent episode of the Afropolitan podcast, Sarz noted that the revenue for a million streams on Spotify in the United States is […] How bad economy is affecting streaming revenues in Nigeria – Sarz
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What is Hannah Berner's net worth? Summer House cast ranked by wealth
What is Hannah Berner's net worth? Find out how much the media personality is worth, along with the net worth of her fellow cast members from Summer House.
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US nabs former air force pilot over alleged training of chinese military
The United States Department of Justice on Wednesday announced the arrest of a former US Air Force fighter pilot accused of unlawfully providing military training to personnel of the Chinese Air Force. In a statement, the Justice Department alleged that the ex-officer conspired with foreign nationals to deliver combat aircraft training to Chinese military pilots [...]
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Friendly: Super Falcons camp swells with 15 players ahead Cameroon clash
Fifteen players are now in Super Falcons’ camp in Yaoundé for the international friendlies against the Indomitable Lionesses of Cameroon, DAILY POST reports. The latest arrivals are Rinsola Babajide, Shukurat Oladipo, Folashade Ijamilusi, and Kafayat Shittu. The Super Falcons opened camp on Wednesday with 11 players. Among the early arrivals in camp are captain Rasheedat […] Friendly: Super Falcons camp swells with 15 players ahead Cameroon clash
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Foundation Unveils Pageant For Girls With Autism Spectrum Disorder
Hadassah Developmental Care and Nutritional Foundation has unveiled the Face of Hadassah Africa beauty contest aimed at spotlighting the beauty, courage and individuality of African girls with autism spectrum disorders.…
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NCAT okays Gusau Airport for training partnership
The Gusau International Airport in Zamfara State has prospects for economic opportunities and would serve as a hub for real-time aviation training. This was revealed by a delegation from the The post NCAT okays Gusau Airport for training partnership appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.
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Kefas swears in judge, Khadis, special advisers, others
The Governor of Taraba State, Dr. Agbu Kefas, on Wednesday presided over the swearing-in of a new High Court Judge, two Khadis of the Sharia Court of Appeal, newly appointed Special Advisers, and also inaugurated members of the Persons Living with Disabilities Commission. The ceremony which took place at the Executive Chamber of TY Danjuma […] Kefas swears in judge, Khadis, special advisers, others
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Agbakoba to Tinubu: implement Uwais Report
…lauds President over Executive Order 9 Legal luminary Chief Olisa Agbakoba (SAN) yesterday urged President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to set up the electoral offences tribunal as recommended by the Electoral The post Agbakoba to Tinubu: implement Uwais Report appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.
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BREAKING: Fubara appoints new SSG, Chief of Staff
Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has appointed Dr. Dagogo Wokoma as the new Secretary to the State Government (SSG). Fubara also named a lawyer, Sunny Ewule, as the Chief of The post BREAKING: Fubara appoints new SSG, Chief of Staff appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.
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El-Rufai asks court to block moves by ICPC, EFCC, SSS to freeze his bank accounts, assets
The filing is one of the series of legal pushbacks Mr El-Rufai has mounted in the last week since coming under intense scrutiny from the ICPC, EFCC and SSS. The post El-Rufai asks court to block moves by ICPC, EFCC, SSS to freeze his bank accounts, assets appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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Investigation into death of Chimamanda Adichie’s son begins
The Adichie family is represented by Kemi Pinheiro, the Lagos State Attorney-General by Adebola Rahman, while Atlantis Hospital and Euracare had their respective legal teams present.
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Gov Fubara appoints new SSG, Chief of Staff
Governor Siminalayi Fubara has made his first cabinet appointments following President Bola Tinubu’s third intervention in the Rivers State political crisis. In a statement issued on Thursday by his Chief Press Secretary, Onwuka Nzeshi, Governor Fubara announced the appointment of Dr. Dagogo S.A. Wokoma as Secretary to the State Government (SSG) and Barrister Sunny Ewule […] Gov Fubara appoints new SSG, Chief of Staff
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Amnesty fumes, accuses Imo Police of torture, extrajudicial killings
Amnesty International has accused a police unit in Imo State, popularly known as “Tiger Base,” of engaging in torture, extrajudicial executions and widespread extortion, contrary to its mandate to combat kidnapping and armed robbery. In a report released on Wednesday and titled “Tiger Base of Atrocities: Human Rights Violations by Nigeria Police Anti-Kidnapping Unit Owerri,” [...]
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65,000 Out-Of-School Children Now Back To Classrooms In Oyo State – Makinde
Oyo State Governor, Engr Seyi Makinde has disclosed that about 65,000 out-of-school children have returned to classrooms in the state. The governor stated this while receiving the delegation of the…
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See the 13 banks that are facing mergers and acquisitions
Thirteen banks race to meet Nigeria's new capital thresholds by March 2026, while potential mergers loom. Optimism grows as compliance progresses; stability awaits.
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Launch investigation into attack on Obi, Oyegun – Natasha tells agencies
The Senator representing Kogi Central, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, has urged security agencies to launch a comprehensive investigation into the reported attack on former Anambra State Governor, Peter Obi, and former National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress, John Odigie-Oyegun, in Edo State. In a statement released on Wednesday, Akpoti-Uduaghan described the incident as alarming and cautioned [...]
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Champions League Round of 16 draw: All you need to know
This season’s UEFA Champions League Round of 16 draw will take place on Friday. DAILY POST reports that the draw will take place at 11 am in the House of European Football in Nyon, Switzerland. This follows the conclusion of the Champions League Round of 16 playoff second leg matches played on Wednesday. Recall that […] Champions League Round of 16 draw: All you need to know
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