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NEPC, Customs, Others Chart Path To Cross–Border Trade
To strengthen Nigeria’s non-oil export base and formalise informal trade flows, the Nigerian Export Promotion Council (NEPC), in collaboration with the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS), West African Cross-border Trade and Agricultural Fair (WACTAF), and other key actors, embarked on a three-day stakeholder s’engagement in Ṣaki and Oke-Ogun in Oyo […]
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Tinubu Bows Before Buhari’s Remains As He Is Laid To Rest
President Bola Tinubu on Tuesday showed immense respect and regard as he bowed before the remains of former President Muhammadu Buhari before he was laid to rest according to Islamic…
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Court Strikes Out Application To Remove Ohinoyi Of Ebiraland
Chief judge of Kogi State and trial judge of High Court One sitting in Lokoja, Josiah Majebi, has struck out an application seeking enforcement of the removal of Ohinoyi of Ebiraland, Alhaji Tijani Anaje. He awarded the sum of N200,000 as cost against the applicants. The application with number HCL/34/2024 sought the enforcement of an […]
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Natasha Recall: Court Gave No Enforceable Order ­- NASS
National Assembly has clarified its stance on the recent Federal High Court judgement involving Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, stating that the ruling does not mandate the Senate to reinstate her. In a letter dated July 14, 2025, addressed to Michael Jonathan Numa (SAN) of M.J. Numa & Partners, the Office of the Clerk of the National […]
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Gunmen Kill 20, Raze Houses In Plateau Villages
Over 20 persons have been killed with several houses burnt in an attack by militiamen in Jebu, Tahos community of Riyom local government area in Plateau State. Sources from the community said the gunmen stormed the locality and shot sporadically into late Monday night. It was gathered that some persons who sustained injuries were receiving […]
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Gunmen kill 27, destroy farms, burn several houses in Plateau community
Tribune Online Gunmen kill 27, destroy farms, burn several houses in Plateau community Gunmen on the prowl in parts of Plateau State attacked Bindi-Jebbu of the Tahoss community in the Riyom Local Government Area of the state on Tuesday morning, killing 27 persons, most of whom were farmers, and injuring many others. According to a source in the impacted community, the gunmen suspected to be killer herdsmen invaded […] Gunmen kill 27, destroy farms, burn several houses in Plateau community Tribune Online
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2 Kidnappers’ Informants Arrested In Kogi
Kogi State government has disclosed the arrest of two more kidnapping informants in Okunland in the western senatorial district of the state. A statement by the commissioner for Information and Communications, Kingsley Femi Fanwo, which was made available to journalists in Lokoja yesterday, revealed the arrest of the suspected informants. he said it was made […]
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Tinubu Orders Agencies To Enforce Global Visa Rules
President Bola Tinubu has directed all federal agencies involved in consular and immigration matters to ensure strict compliance with Nigeria’s international obligations, and to deepen inter-governmental cooperation in verifying the identities of citizens seeking visas and other consular services abroad. The directive followed recent adjustments in visa issuance policies by the governments of the United […]
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Buhari: End Of An Era Of Man With Many Perspectives
ABUJA – As it is destined for all mor­tal beings, former Presi­dent Muhammadu Buhari was committed to mother earth on Tuesday, July 15, 2025, in his home town of Daura,…
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Buhari: The last March of a General
Tribune Online Buhari: The last March of a General By: Usman Abdullahi Koli, ANIPR Muhammadu Buhari, former President of Nigeria, is no more. For a moment, I felt very shocked and touched. Not because I expected him to live forever, but because I had never truly imagined a Nigeria without him somewhere in the background watching, guiding, deciding, or simply being present. I asked […] Buhari: The last March of a General Tribune Online
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Ondo Govt, Firm To Sign MoU On Establishment Of Oil Refinery
AKURE – Efforts to attract investors to Ondo State has begun to pay off as a private firm, Backbone Infrastructure Nigeria Limited, is set to sign a Memorandum of Understanding…
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Akpabio: The Foretold Prophesy Of Akwa Ibom And The Centre
Just like the late Martin Luther King Jr. in his famous “I Have a Dream” speech, it could also be rightly said that the incumbent President of the Nigerian Senate and former Governor of Akwa Ibom State, Godswill Akpabio, had a dream. In 2018, he declared that he dreamt of seeing Akwa Ibom State return […]
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Nigeria’s Refineries Are Beyond Repair. Privatisation Is the Only Way Forward
Recent conversations triggered by the Bayo Ojulari-led NNPC management on the potential privatisation of Nigeria’s three state-owned refineries are not only welcome; they are long overdue. These refineries, while incorporated as standalone business entities under the ownership of the Nigerian state, have in reality become hollow shells: technically insolvent, chronically non-operational, and structurally unsalvageable. Years […]
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Dangote Urges Wealthy Nigerians To Invest In The Country
…Says He Defied Odds To Build $20bn Refinery  President and Chief Execu­tive of Dangote Industries Limited, Aliko Dangote, has urged wealthy Nigeri­ans to invest in Nigeria, as it is the…
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17 Years After Spending N60bn, Digital Switchover Project Still In Limbo
LAGOS – After several attempts to scale up television viewing experi­ence for Nigerians, the much touted Digital Switch Over (DSO) project launched by the Federal Government in 2008 is far…
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Residents Urge Action Against Street Urchins, Destitute, Others At Ekiti Popular Slum
Ekiti State government continued  efforts at transforming Atikankan area and the surrounding streets is a welcome development, but some activities in the community have become a source of concerns to the  residents of  Ado-Ekiti, the state capital. Atukankan is an agelong slum and a notorious spot  in the heart of the capital city. It is […]
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47 Borno PWDs Enrol For WAEC, NECO As Special School Seeks Entrepreneurship Centre
No fewer than 47 persons living with disabilities (PWDs) have enrolled for the 2025 West Africa Examinations Council (WAEC) and National Examinations Council (NECO) in Borno State. This is even as the special school for the PWDs in the state has appealed to the state government and North East Development Commission (NEDC) to establish an […]
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Why US, UAE Slammed Visa Restrictions On Nigerians, By FG
The Federal Government has said it has investigated why the United States gov­ernment and the United Arab Emirates slammed visa ban on Nigerians, lamenting that it uncovered that its citi­zens…
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NASENI Is Establishing One Of The Biggest Renewable Energy Parks In Africa – Halilu
Sir, what are the transformational activities that are going on in NASENI and how do they relate to the future of this great establishment? NASENI has being in existence for about three decades and it is the core of science and technology infrastructure in the country. The Board of NASENI is chaired by the President […]
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2026: APC, PDP, ADC gear up for Ekiti gov race
Tribune Online 2026: APC, PDP, ADC gear up for Ekiti gov race Ahead of the 2026 governorship election in Ekiti State, ‘YOMI AYELESO examines the intricacies and  moves in the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), Peoples Democratic Party(PDP) and other parties as the Independent National Electoral Commission(INEC) sets the stage for the processes that will lead to the conduct of the poll. THE people of Ekiti State […] 2026: APC, PDP, ADC gear up for Ekiti gov race Tribune Online
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State Police And The Renewed Hope Agenda
Nothing is more indicative of the fact that the ongoing banditry and wanton killing of innocent citizens across the length and breadth of the country are purposely aimed at under­mining…
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End Of An Era – HRM Oba Sikiru Kayode Adetona, The Awujale Of Ijebu Land
When the news filtered in that His Royal Majesty, Oba Sikiru Olukayode Adetona (1934 – 2025), Ọgbagba Agbotewole II, the Awujale and Paramount Ruler of Ijebu Land, had joined his ancestors, a profound silence swept across Ijebuland, Ogun State, and indeed Nigeria. An era had ended. A royal voice, revered for its clarity, courage, and […]
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ADC, A Paradigm Of Political Coalitions?
In Nigeria’s political evolution, few events shape the national imagination like the birth of a new political movement. The unveiling of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) by former Vice-President, Atiku Abubakar and former Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi has stirred renewed conversation on realignments in the country’s democratic journey. But this is not the […]
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Adeosun: serving under him my greatest honour
A former Minister of Finance, Mrs. Kemi Adeosun, took to social media yesterday to express her condolences and share memories of working in the Cabinet of the late President Muhammadu The post Adeosun: serving under him my greatest honour appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.
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Fani-Kayode pays tribute to ’mighty warrior’
A former Minister of Aviation, Mr. Femi Fani-Kayode, has paid a glowing tribute to the late President Muhammadu Buhari. He described the late statesman as a mighty warrior who was The post Fani-Kayode pays tribute to ’mighty warrior’ appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.
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His demise a personal loss, says ex-CNS Jibrin
A former Chief of Naval Staff (CNS), Admiral Usman Jibrin (retd.), has said the death of former President Muhammadu Buhari is a personal loss to him. He said the late The post His demise a personal loss, says ex-CNS Jibrin appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.
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Katsina Governor Radda condoles with Tinubu
Katsina State Governor Dikko Umar Radda yesterday formally condoled with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu over the demise of former President Muhammadu Buhari. The governor, who sent the condolence message on The post Katsina Governor Radda condoles with Tinubu appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.
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EU, Turkiye, Others Mourn Death Of Nigerian Leader
The International community has joined Nigerians to pour encomiums on former Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari, who died in a London clinic on Sunday and was buried on Tuesday in Daura in Katsina state, Northwest Nigeria. On Tuesday, the Delegation of the European Union (EU) to Nigeria issued a statement on social media commiserating with the […]
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Ex-President epitomised virtues, say Daura residents
A cross-section of residents who used to pray with the late former President Muhammadu Buhari in Daura have extolled his high moral behaviours. They testified that Buhari was a man The post Ex-President epitomised virtues, say Daura residents appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.
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Transportation Varsity promises to immortalise ex-President
The Pro-Chancellor and Chairman of the Federal University of Transportation, Daura (FUTD), Mr. Wahab Owokoniran, has said the institution will immortalise the late President Muhammadu Buhari beyond his expectations. Owokoniran, The post Transportation Varsity promises to immortalise ex-President appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.
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NYF Applauds Tinubu Over Buhari’s Burial
On its part the Northern Youth Frontiers (NYF) has praised President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for his exemplary leadership and commitment to national unity during the funeral of former President Muhammadu Buhari, who passed away on Sunday. In a statement signed by its national coordinator, Sama Musa, the NYF commended President Tinubu for overseeing what it […]
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Rest, At Last!
Immediate past Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari was yesterday laid to rest at his hometown, Daura, in Katsina State. The remains of the former president, who passed away on Sunday, July 13, 2025, in a London hospital, were brought into the country through the Umaru Musa Yar’Adua International Airport in Katsina on Tuesday afternoon for the […]
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Ohanaeze Bids Buhari Farewell
The apex Igbo social cultural organisation, Ohanaeze Ndigbo, joined other prominent Nigerians to bid former President Buhari farewell. In a message released by its spokesman, Dr Ezechi Chukwu, to our correspondent in Enugu, the organisation prayed to God to grant the soul of the former president eternal rest. Chukwu noted that the late Buhari played […]
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Let the enemies of Nigerian women speak up now
Tribune Online Let the enemies of Nigerian women speak up now AJIUN Orompoto definitely was not born to become a king. Yes, she was a princess but tradition forbade women from sitting on the throne of their fathers. According to historical accounts, Alaafin Ajiun Orompotoniyun ended up being the only female Alaafin of Oyo. When her father, Alaafin Ofinran joined his ancestors, his brother, Eguguoju, inherited […] Let the enemies of Nigerian women speak up now Tribune Online
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Governor Aliyu, Sultan, Kukah Mourn Buhari
Sokoto State Governor Ahmed Aliyu has expressed deep shock and sadness over the news of the passing of former President Buhari. The governor described the death of the former President as a monumental loss to the entire nation, noting that the vacuum left behind will be difficult to fill. Governor Aliyu prayed to Almighty Allah […]
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Buhari Was Uncomfortable With Politics – Amina Mohammed
Amina Mohammed, the Deputy Secretary-General of the United Nations (UN), has asserted that the late former President Muhammadu Buhari was uneasy with politics but suppressed his feelings in the interest of governance. Buhari passed away on Sunday in London and was laid to rest on Tuesday in Daura, Katsina State. He was President from 2015 […]
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