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Lekki e-call up: N10,000 access fee approved as enforcement begins august 1
Stakeholders in the Lekki Port corridor have agreed to a fixed access fee of N10,000 for the newly introduced electronic call-up system, a move aimed at streamlining traffic flow and The post Lekki e-call up: N10,000 access fee approved as enforcement begins august 1 appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.
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MNJTF troops arrest suspected arms trafficker near Lake Chad
According to a security source, Djidda was found in possession of a cache of illegal arms and ammunition, which authorities believe were intended for distribution to terrorist groups operating in the region
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NMA rejects review of allowances for medical, dental officers
The Nigeria Medical Association (NMA), Ondo State Branch, on Thursday kicked against the move by the National Salaries, Income, and Wages Commission (NSIWC) to review the allowances for medical and dental officers in the federal public service. According to the The post NMA rejects review of allowances for medical, dental officers appeared first on The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News.
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Yahaya Bello’s Passport With FHC, Not With Us, Says FCT High Court
LAGOS – The Federal Capital Territory High Court, said on Thursday, that the international passport of the immediate past Governor of Kogi State, Yahaya Bello, was not in its custody…
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Coca-Cola Agrees To Use Cane Sugar For US Coke, Says Trump
United States President Donald Trump has disclosed that Coca-Cola Company has agreed to replace high-fructose corn syrup with “real cane sugar” in its flagship soft drink for the American market. Trump made the announcement on social media but offered no additional details and did not address the long-standing use of high-fructose corn syrup, a common […]
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Veterans’ welfare now a reality under Tinubu, says Legion chairman
Chairman of the National Council of Nigerian Legion, Ms. Grace Morenike Henry, has assured Veterans that their welfare will no longer be on paper but a reality under the present The post Veterans’ welfare now a reality under Tinubu, says Legion chairman appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.
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Media Rights Agenda calls on FG to comply with ECOWAS judgment on freedom of expression
Tribune Online Media Rights Agenda calls on FG to comply with ECOWAS judgment on freedom of expression Media Rights Agenda (MRA) has urged the Federal Government to take immediate action to implement the April 9, 2025 judgment of the ECOWAS Court of Justice. This ruling declared certain aspects of Kano State’s blasphemy laws to be a violation of Nigeria’s obligations under the African Charter on Human and Peoples’ Rights (ACHPR) and the […] Media Rights Agenda calls on FG to comply with ECOWAS judgment on freedom of expression Tribune Online
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Confederation of African Athletics Proposes New Reforms
Henceforth, continental associations may directly elect its own representatives. This is one of the reforms the Confederation of African Athletics (CAA), is pushing in its bid to accelerate and fast…
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Police crack down on IPOB/ESN, arrest leader in Anambra
He also admitted to serving as a photographer and head of multimedia for the group, operating from one of their major camps known as “Mother Valley,” located between Orsumohu and Orsu villages.
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FCT Court Says Yahaya Bello’s Passport Not In Its Custody
The judge held that the court would have considered the application for the release of his travel document if it were to be in its custody. The post FCT Court Says Yahaya Bello’s Passport Not In Its Custody appeared first on Channels Television.
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Delta tasks NDLEA to intensify efforts against drug cartels, dealers
The Delta State Government has urged the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) to intensify its efforts against drug cartels, dealers, and suppliers in the state. The Director General of The post Delta tasks NDLEA to intensify efforts against drug cartels, dealers appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.
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Abia varsity management, lecturers clash over alleged 12-month salary arrears
Following the claim of 12 months of unpaid salaries by a group of Abia State University, Uturu (ABSU) lecturers, the management of the university has clarified that the lecturers were given temporary appointments by the previous state administration in 2023 The post Abia varsity management, lecturers clash over alleged 12-month salary arrears appeared first on The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News.
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TikTok hit by fresh complaint over data access
Online privacy campaigners filed fresh complaints against social media giant TikTok and two other Chinese-owned companies on Thursday, saying they had failed to comply with data access requests. Prominent Austria-based privacy campaign group Noyb (None of Your Business) already filed The post TikTok hit by fresh complaint over data access appeared first on The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News.
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Ebonyi varsity sets admission cut-off mark at 150
The management of Ebonyi State University (EBSU) has set 150 as the minimum cut-off mark for admission into any of its programmes for the 2025/2026 academic session. The institution announced this in a statement by its Admission Ofiicer, Mr Innocent The post Ebonyi varsity sets admission cut-off mark at 150 appeared first on The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News.
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French army leaves Senegal, ends military presence in West Africa
France on Thursday formally handed back its last two military bases in Senegal, leaving Paris with no permanent camps in either west or central Africa. Ending the French army’s 65 years in Senegal, the pull-out comes after similar withdrawals across The post French army leaves Senegal, ends military presence in West Africa appeared first on The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News.
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Uba Sani signs law establishing Kaduna Mining Development Company
Kaduna State Governor Senator Uba Sani, has signed into law a bill establishing the Kaduna Mining Development Company (KMDC), marking a strategic move to tap into the state’s abundant mineral The post Uba Sani signs law establishing Kaduna Mining Development Company appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.
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Customs intercepts $20,000, other currency along Seme border, hands over to EFCC
The Nigeria Customs Service, Federal Operations Unit (FOU) Zone ‘A’, Ikeja, has achieved a major breakthrough in its efforts to curb illicit financial flows across the country’s borders. The unit The post Customs intercepts $20,000, other currency along Seme border, hands over to EFCC appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.
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Family Ties: Two sisters in security agencies arrested for kidnapping cousin
Dennis, who hails from Amaeze Ishiagu in Ivo Local Government Area of Ebonyi State, but lives quietly in Sunrise Estate, Emene, found himself in an involuntary family retreat complete with ransom negotiations and an ash-coloured Toyota Corolla (2007 model) thrown in for good measure.
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How Buhari treated me during his presidency – Personal photographer
Mr Buhari, who died in a London hospital on Sunday at the age of 82, was buried on Tuesday at his Daura residence in Katsina State. The post How Buhari treated me during his presidency – Personal photographer appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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UK to lower voting age to 16 in general elections
The British government said Thursday it plans to allow 16- and 17-year-olds to vote in general elections, a landmark change giving the UK one of the lowest voting ages worldwide. It follows a pledge from the ruling Labour Party to The post UK to lower voting age to 16 in general elections appeared first on The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News.
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Police Arrest 3 Over Killing Of 2 Ondo Varsity Students
The Ondo State Police Command has arrested a landlord, Mr Oladele Femi, along with two other suspects over their involvement in the abduction and murder of two students of Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba-Akoko (AAUA). The victims, Andrel Eloho Okah and John Friday Abah were reported missing a few weeks ago. Okah, a 19-year-old female student […]
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White House launches probe into Biden’s use of autopen for official acts
Tribune Online White House launches probe into Biden’s use of autopen for official acts During his presidency, Biden used the autopen for various official actions, including controversial pardons. White House launches probe into Biden’s use of autopen for official acts Tribune Online
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Good Riddance To Bad Rubbish — Wike’s Aide Slams Atiku Over PDP Exit
Lere Olayinka, Senior Special Adviser on Public Communications to the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has mocked former Vice President Atiku Abubakar over his resignation from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). Speaking during a Channels TV interview, Olayinka said Atiku is fixated on becoming Nigeria’s president, describing his ambition as unhealthy. “The […] The post Good Riddance To Bad Rubbish — Wike’s Aide Slams Atiku Over PDP Exit appeared first on OsunDefender.
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Ondo govt, BINL sign MoU for 500,000bpd refinery, free trade zone
Tribune Online Ondo govt, BINL sign MoU for 500,000bpd refinery, free trade zone The development marks a significant milestone in Ondo State’s journey towards becoming a major hub for oil refining and trade in Nigeria. Ondo govt, BINL sign MoU for 500,000bpd refinery, free trade zone Tribune Online
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Police arrest landlord over gruesome death of two missing Ondo varsity students
The Ondo State Police Command has arrested the prime suspect in the brutal murder of two missing students from Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba-Akoko (AAUA) — Andrel Eloho Okah and John The post Police arrest landlord over gruesome death of two missing Ondo varsity students appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.
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Police Arrest Landlord, Two Others Over Kidnap, Murder Of Two Varsity Students
The Ondo State Police Command has confirmed the arrest of a landlord and two others for the kidnapping and murder of two students of Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba-Akoko, in the state. The State Commissioner of Police, Mr. Adebowale Lawal, made this known on Wednesday in Akure while speaking with newsmen on the recent achievements of […] The post Police Arrest Landlord, Two Others Over Kidnap, Murder Of Two Varsity Students appeared first on OsunDefender.
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Canada’s Couche-Tard withdraws $46bn bid for Japan’s Seven & i
Tribune Online Canada’s Couche-Tard withdraws $46bn bid for Japan’s Seven & i Couche-Tard said that while the two sides had signed a non-disclosure agreement, the information provided was minimal. Canada’s Couche-Tard withdraws $46bn bid for Japan’s Seven & i Tribune Online
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Wike’s Aide Criticises Atiku Over Exit From PDP
The Senior Special Assistant on Media to the FCT Minister, Mr Lere Olayinka, has criticised former Vice President Atiku Abubakar over his resignation from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). Olayinka stated this on Thursday in an interview on Channels Television where he described Atiku’s exit from the PDP as “good riddance”. The FCT aide further […]
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FG seeks innovative solutions to achieve universal health coverage in Africa
Tribune Online FG seeks innovative solutions to achieve universal health coverage in Africa He stressed the need for strengthened resource mobilisation, innovative financing mechanisms, and private sector participation to achieve UHC. FG seeks innovative solutions to achieve universal health coverage in Africa Tribune Online
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PCNGI denies allegations of nepotism and concealment
The Presidential Compressed Natural Gas Initiative (PCNGI) has denounced to a recent report by Premium Times, accusing the online publication of engaging in what it described as “unethical journalism” and The post PCNGI denies allegations of nepotism and concealment appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.
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Nigeria Union Japan elects new president
Tokyo-based businessman Chief Stanley Emeka Egbogota has emerged as the new president of the Nigeria Union in Japan. Egbogota took over from the outgone president, Chief Kennedy Nnaji, following his The post Nigeria Union Japan elects new president appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.
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Beware of scammers: NAF warns public about fake recruitment messages
The Director of Public Relations and Information, Air Commodore Ehimen Ejodame, explained that the NAF recruitment process is free, transparent, and strictly merit-based.
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NIMASA shuts down ShellPlux, TMDK Terminals over ISPS Code violations
Tribune Online NIMASA shuts down ShellPlux, TMDK Terminals over ISPS Code violations "The move aligns with global best practices and is in accordance with Section 79(f) of the ISPS Code Implementation Regulations (2014)... NIMASA shuts down ShellPlux, TMDK Terminals over ISPS Code violations Tribune Online
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Man docked for allegedly stealing 7 cows worth N5.6m
Ikhayere, who said the cows belong to Mr and Mrs Ibrahim Chede, alleged that the defendant sold the cows but failed to remit the money to them...
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JAMB: EBSU releases 2025/2026 cut-off marks
This was contained in a statement issued on Thursday by the university’s Admission Officer, Mr. Innocent Izekwe.
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FG Suspends Recruitment Into Paramilitary Agencies
The Federal Government has temporarily suspended recruitment into the Civil Defence, Correctional, Fire and Immigration Services Board (CDCFIB). In a statement released on Wednesday, the board announced that the portal, https://recruitment.cdcfib.gov.ng, would be unavailable until Monday, July 21, 2025, due to ongoing efforts to enhance system performance. The platform, which officially opened on Monday, July 14, […] The post FG Suspends Recruitment Into Paramilitary Agencies appeared first on OsunDefender.
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