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Credit: @NigAirForce via X Continue reading →: NAF Commissions Water, Solar Projects in Ogun CommunityThe Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has delivered vital infrastructure to Anipupo Community in Odeda Local Government Area of Ogun State, commissioning 30 solar-powered streetlights, an industrial borehole, and a 35,000-litre water storage facility. The Special Intervention/Quick Impact Project, inaugurated on 26 August 2025 in honour of Air Vice Marshal Abidemi…
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Credit: @officialABAT via X Continue reading →: Tinubu Approves Six-Month Suspension of Raw Shea ExportsPresident Bola Ahmed Tinubu has endorsed a six-month ban on the export of raw shea, following the recommendation of the Presidential Food Systems Coordinating Unit. The move aims to ensure adequate supply for local processors, boost job creation, and safeguard a value chain in which women make up 95% of…
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Credit: @officialABAT via X Continue reading →: Tinubu Pushes for NNPC Listing as NGX Chiefs Hail Reforms in BrazilThe Nigerian President, Bola Ahmed Tinubu, hosted the leadership of the Nigerian Exchange Group (NGX), Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), and capital market operators in Brazil today. According to President Tinubu, Nigeria’s capital market has become one of Africa’s strongest signals of reform, resilience, and opportunity. In just over two…
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Credit: @_PastorUmoEno via X Continue reading →: Governor Umo Eno Welcomes Newly Trained Ibom Air Cadet Pilots and EngineersGovernor of Akwa Ibom State, Pastor Umo Eno, on Monday, August 25, 2025, received a new batch of Ibom Air cadet pilots and aircraft engineers at Government House, Uyo. The group comprises 15 graduates trained at the Airbus Flight Academy in Toulouse, France, and 20 others from the Ethiopian Aviation…
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Credit: @FabrizioRomano via X Continue reading →: Football Transfer: Kiwior Set for Porto Move in €26m DealArsenal defender Jakub Kiwior is close to sealing a loan move to FC Porto, which includes a mandatory purchase option valued at around €26 million. The 24-year-old Polish international, who has seen limited action at the Emirates, opted for Porto ahead of more than 15 suitors, among them Juventus. According…
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Credit: @CustomsNG via X Continue reading →: Nigeria Customs Deepens Engagement with Oil and Gas Free Zone OperatorsThe Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Oil and Gas Free Trade Zone Command, has intensified collaboration with enterprises in the zone as part of efforts to strengthen trade facilitation and boost government revenue. Customs Area Controller, Comptroller Immaculata Nyong, disclosed this after a three-week facility tour of companies operating within the…
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Credit: @fkeyamo via X Continue reading →: Nigeria, Brazil Sign New Bilateral Air Services Agreement to Resume Direct FlightsNigeria and Brazil have signed a new Bilateral Air Services Agreement (BASA) to resume direct flights between the two countries on more liberal terms, aimed at boosting trade, tourism, education, agriculture, and commerce. The agreement was signed on Monday, August 25, 2025, in Brasilia, the Brazilian capital, by Nigeria’s Minister…
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Credit: @PoliceNG via X Continue reading →: Police Record Major Breakthroughs in Kebbi, Abia as IGP Egbetokun Urges Sustained Onslaught Against CrimeThe Nigeria Police Force has announced significant breakthroughs in recent anti-crime operations across Kebbi and Abia States, resulting in the rescue of five kidnapped victims, the dismantling of a notorious kidnapping gang, and the recovery of arms and ammunition. A press release from the Force Headquarters on Monday, signed by…
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Credit: @aonanuga1956 via X Continue reading →: Tinubu Welcomes Petrobras’ Return as Nigeria, Brazil Sign Five MoUs to Boost Economic TiesPresident Bola Tinubu has welcomed the imminent return of Brazil’s state-owned oil company, Petrobras, to Nigeria, following the signing of five Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) designed to deepen bilateral cooperation between the two countries. In a State House press release issued by his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo…
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Credit: @FabrizioRomano via X Continue reading →: Como Agree Deal in Principle for Swedish Goalkeeper Noel TörnqvistSerie A side Como have reached an agreement in principle to sign Swedish goalkeeper Noel Törnqvist from Mjällby AIF. Transfer expert Fabrizio Romano confirmed the development on Monday, noting that the deal is “almost done” ahead of the January 2026 window. According to Romano, discussions are still ongoing over whether…
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Credit: @tokunbo_wahab via Continue reading →: Lagos Govt Arrests Suspect for Vandalism at Peace Park, OjotaA Lagos State Commissioner has announced the arrest of a 27-year-old man, Adamu Ismail, who was apprehended by officials of the Lagos State Parks and Gardens Agency (LASPARK) for allegedly stealing a fence wire mesh at Peace Park, Ojota. In a post on his X verified handle on Monday, the…
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Credit: @NigBarAssoc via X Continue reading →: NBA Opens 2025 Annual General Conference in Enugu with Calls for Excellence and CourageThe Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) on Sunday, August 24, 2025, commenced its Annual General Conference in Enugu with the theme “Stand Out, Stand Tall.” In a statement marking the opening ceremony, the NBA said its President, Afam Osigwe (SAN), delivered a welcome address urging lawyers across the country to pursue…
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Credit: @netanyahu via X Continue reading →: Netanyahu Welcomes Lebanon’s Decision to Disarm Hezbollah, Offers Israeli CooperationIsraeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has hailed Lebanon’s decision to begin disarming Hezbollah by the end of 2025, describing it as a “momentous step” toward restoring Lebanon’s sovereignty and regional stability. In a statement released on Monday, August 25, 2025, Netanyahu said Israel “acknowledges the significant step taken by the…
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Credit: @aonanuga1956 via X Continue reading →: President Tinubu Arrives in Brazil for State Visit, to Hold Talks with President LulaPresident Bola Ahmed Tinubu has arrived in Brasília, the capital of Brazil, for a state visit, his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, announced in a press release on Sunday, August 25, 2025. According to the statement, President Tinubu flew in from Los Angeles, United States, and was…
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Credit: @CustomsNG via X Continue reading →: Customs CGC Adeniyi Urges Young Officers to Embrace Innovation and Discipline at Junior Course 22 GraduationThe Comptroller-General of Customs (CGC), Adewale Adeniyi, has called on young officers of the Service to adopt innovation, discipline, and resilience as guiding principles in their careers, stressing that the future of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) rests on their commitment to excellence. Delivering the charge at the graduation ceremony…
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Credit: @NigAirForce via X Continue reading →: Nigerian Air Force Wins 2025 NUJ FCT Football Tournament, Reaffirms Commitment to Unity and Civil-Military RelationsThe Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has clinched the championship title of the 2025 NUJ FCT Football Tournament, reinforcing its tradition of excellence, discipline, and unity. The knockout tournament, which kicked off on August 18, 2025, was contested by teams made up of personnel aged 35 and above, with the NAF…
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Credit: @PoliceNG via X Continue reading →: Nigeria Police Repatriates High-Profile Chinese Fugitive in Landmark INTERPOL OperationThe Nigeria Police Force (NPF) has announced the successful arrest and repatriation of a high-profile fugitive, Mr Dai Qisheng, to the People’s Republic of China, following a landmark international operation coordinated through the INTERPOL National Central Bureau (NCB), Abuja. In a statement issued on Sunday, August 24, 2025, by Force…
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Credit: @_PastorUmoEno via X Continue reading →: Governor Umo Eno Celebrates Daughter Helen with Heartfelt Birthday TributeThe Governor of Akwa Ibom State, Pastor Umo Eno, has penned an emotional and heartwarming message to his daughter, Helen Eno Obareki, on the occasion of her birthday. In a post on his verified X handle on Sunday, Governor Eno reflected on the joys of parenthood and expressed his pride…
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Credit: ndlea.gov.ng Continue reading →: NDLEA Arrests Widow Over Cocaine Trafficking Disguised as Fake Pregnancy in LagosThe National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has announced the arrest of a 50-year-old widow and fashion designer, Mrs. Ifeoma Henrietta Ezewuike, for attempting to traffic 1.3 kilograms of cocaine using a fake pregnancy as cover to evade security checks. In a statement published on its official website on Sunday,…
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Credit: SERAPNigeria via X Continue reading →: SERAP Urges Tinubu to Halt Proposed Pay Raise for Political Office Holders, Citing Court Judgment and Economic HardshipThe Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has called on President Tinubu and the Revenue Mobilisation Allocation and Fiscal Commission (RMAFC) to halt the recent attempt to increase salaries for political and public office holders, describing it as illegal and unconstitutional. The rights advocate body appeal specifically targets salary hikes…
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Credit: @FabrizioRomano via X Continue reading →: Donnarumma Agrees Personal Terms with Manchester City, PSG Talks Ongoing – Transfer ExpertManchester City are closing in on a potential blockbuster signing, as Italian goalkeeper Gianluigi “Gigio” Donnarumma has agreed personal terms with the Premier League champions. The 26-year-old is reportedly eager to work under Pep Guardiola as City prepare for a crucial transition in goal. According to football transfer expert Fabrizio…
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Credit: @amXFreeze via X Continue reading →: Elon Musk’s xAI Open-Sources Grok 2.5 Model, Unlocking 500GB for Global DevelopersElon Musk’s AI startup, xAI, has open-sourced its Grok 2.5 model, releasing the 500GB weights and architecture for free on platforms including Hugging Face. The announcement, made late Saturday, is seen as a major step toward transparency and accessibility in artificial intelligence. By making Grok 2.5 freely available, xAI is…
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Credit: @jidesanwoolu via X Continue reading →: Oluremi Tinubu Empowers 1,000 Women and Persons with Disabilities in Lagos Through Renewed Hope InitiativeThe First Lady of Nigeria, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, on Saturday, August 23, 2025, empowered 1,000 women and persons living with disabilities in Lagos, equipping them with tools and resources to build sustainable businesses and improve their livelihoods. The initiative was carried out under the Renewed Hope Initiative, her flagship empowerment…
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Credit: @jidesanwoolu via X. Continue reading →: Sanwo-Olu Welcomes South Africa’s EFF President Julius Malema to Lagos HouseGovernor of Lagos State, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, on Saturday announced that he hosted Mr. Julius Malema, President of South Africa’s Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF), on a courtesy visit at Lagos House, Marina. In a post shared on his verified X handle, Governor Sanwo-Olu wrote:“Today, I received Mr Julius Malema, President of…
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Credit: @FabrizioRomano via X Continue reading →: Arsenal Complete £60m Signing of Eberechi Eze from Crystal PalaceArsenal have confirmed the signing of Eberechi Eze from Crystal Palace in a deal worth over £60 million, delivering a significant boost to their attacking options ahead of the 2025/26 Premier League season. In a post on his verified X handle on August 23, 2025, Romano wrote:“All documents have been…
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Credit: @NigAirForce via X Continue reading →: Air Chief Congratulates NDC Course 33 Graduands, Hails NAF Officers’ ExcellenceThe Chief of the Air Staff (CAS), Air Marshal Hasan Bala Abubakar, has congratulated the graduands of the National Defence College (NDC) Course 33, held on August 22, 2025, in Abuja, while commending the Nigerian Air Force (NAF) participants for distinguishing themselves and upholding the values of the Service. In…
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Credit: @FinMinNigeria via X Continue reading →: Finance Ministry Announces $20M PepsiCo, DP World Investment in Nigeria’s Cheetos BrandThe Federal Ministry of Finance has announced a landmark $20 million investment by PepsiCo and DP World to establish a new Cheetos production facility in Lagos, a move it says will create jobs, boost local agriculture, and strengthen Nigeria’s position as a regional manufacturing hub. In a statement posted on…
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Credit: @FabrizioRomano via X Continue reading →: Transfer Watch: Gündogan and Akanji Left Out of Man City Squad Amid Exit SpeculationFootball transfer expert Fabrizio Romano has confirmed that Manchester City duo, Ilkay Gündogan and Manuel Akanji, have been left out of the squad for today’s fixture against Tottenham Hotspur in the Premier League match, fueling speculation that both players could be on their way out of the club in the…
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Credit: @jidesanwoolu via X Continue reading →: Sanwo-Olu Announces Inauguration of Lagos State Industrial Leather Hub by First Lady Oluremi TinubuGovernor of Lagos State, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has disclosed that the First Lady of Nigeria, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, will officially inaugurate the Lagos State Industrial Leather Hub later today, August 23, 2025. In a statement posted on his verified X handle, Sanwo-Olu noted that the project, first conceptualised in 2020, began…
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Credit: @PeterObi via X Continue reading →: Peter Obi Reaffirms Importance of Prayer, Celebrates Women’s Role at ‘When Women Pray’ ConferenceFormer Governor of Anambra State and 2023 Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has reiterated the centrality of prayer in the lives of individuals and nations, describing it as “the bridge connecting human beings with their creator.” He stressed that the grace and mercy sought from God would not be…
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Credit: @CustomsNG via X Continue reading →: Nigeria Customs, ICPC Hold Anti-Corruption Sensitisation Programme for Senior OfficersThe Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), in collaboration with the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC), has organised a sensitisation workshop aimed at strengthening the operational effectiveness of its Anti-Corruption and Transparency Unit (ACTU). The event was held in Abuja on 21 August 2025. Declaring the programme open,…
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Credit: @_PastorUmoEno via X Continue reading →: Governor Umo Eno Declares Open Federal Ministry of Justice Management Retreat in Akwa IbomGovernor of Akwa Ibom State, Pastor Umo Eno, declared open the top Management Retreat of the Federal Ministry of Justice in Ikot Ekpene, with the theme “Embracing Innovation for Justice Excellence.” In a statement posted on his verified X handle, Governor Eno underscored the need for Nigeria’s justice sector to…
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Credit: @PoliceNG via X Continue reading →: Police Condemn Assault on Motorist by Lagos Officers over GlassesThe Nigeria Police Force (NPF) has strongly condemned the actions of some officers caught in a viral video attempting to forcibly remove a motorist’s glasses during a stop-and-search operation and subsequently assaulting him. The officers involved have been confirmed as personnel attached to the Lagos State Police Command. In a…
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Credit: @BayoAdelabu via X Continue reading →: Adelabu Leads Nigerian Delegation to TICAD9, Secures Key Energy Partnerships with JapanNigeria’s Minister of Power, Bayo Adelabu, is leading the country’s power sector delegation at the Ninth Tokyo International Conference on African Development (TICAD9), with a strong focus on expanding collaboration with Japan to fast-track electricity projects across the nation. In a statement shared on his verified X handle, Adelabu disclosed…
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Credit: @NigAirForce via X Continue reading →: Nigerian Air Force Launches First Pre-Deployment Training for Medical Evacuation TeamsThe Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has completed its first-ever Pre-Deployment Training for Medical Evacuation Teams, a groundbreaking exercise aimed at reducing combat-related fatalities and enhancing frontline medical support. The three-day training, held from 18–20 August 2025 at the NAF School of Medical Sciences and Aviation Medicine (NAFSMSAM), Kaduna, focused on…
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Credit: @PeterObi via X Continue reading →: Peter Obi Slams FG’s ₦142 Billion Bus Terminals Approval as “Misplaced Priority”Former Governor of Anambra State and Labour Party’s 2023 presidential candidate, Mr Peter Obi, has criticised the Federal Government’s recent approval of ₦142 billion for the construction of bus terminals across the country, describing the move as “another evidence of misplaced priority.” In a statement posted on his verified X…
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Credit: @NUFC via X Continue reading →: Transfer Window Buzz: Eddie Howe Talks Gordon, Ramsey, Newcastle’s Squad Depth Ahead of St. James’ Park ClashAs the summer transfer window intensifies, Newcastle United manager Eddie Howe has addressed the media ahead of his side’s first home game of the season at St. James’ Park on Monday night, offering insight into his attacking options, defensive depth, and the club’s latest addition, Jacob Ramsey. In a thread…
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Credit: @officialEFCC via X Continue reading →: EFCC Chairman Urges Legislators to Uphold Accountability and Good GovernanceThe Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Ola Olukoyede, has called on lawmakers to prioritize accountability and good governance in their legislative duties. He made the call on Thursday, August 21, 2025, in Abuja, at the Policy Dialogue and Public Unveiling of the 10th National Assembly’s Deliberative…
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Credit: @PoliceNG via X Continue reading →: Insecurity: IGP Egbetokun Creates New Area Commands, Upgrades Police Stations in BenueThe Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, has approved the establishment of two new Area Commands and the upgrade of five police stations to divisional status in Benue State, as part of efforts to strengthen internal security and enhance policing across the country. According to a statement from Force…
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Credit: @jidesanwoolu via X Continue reading →: Sanwo-Olu Welcomes First Lady Oluremi Tinubu on Official Visit to LagosGovernor Babajide Sanwo-Olu on Thursday received the First Lady of Nigeria, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, CON, on her first official visit to Lagos State, describing her mission as one that brings hope and empowerment to thousands of residents. In a statement posted on his verified X handle, Governor Sanwo-Olu said it…
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Credit: @officialABAT via X Continue reading →: Tinubu Explains Tax Reforms, Assures Protection for Low-Income NigeriansPresident Bola Ahmed Tinubu has reassured Nigerians that the Federal Government’s recent tax reforms are designed to ease the burden on low-income earners while promoting fairness, equity, and transparency in the system. In a statement released on his verified X handle on Tuesday, President Tinubu said the reforms, which take…
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Continue reading →: Civil Society Supports Police Inquiry as Obasanjo Denies Sam Jonah’s Claims in Abuja’s River Park Estate DisputeThe multi-billion-naira River Park Estate in Abuja has once again become the subject of controversy following a report by Sahara Reporters. The platform alleged that the Nigeria Police Force had reopened a concluded case involving land and shareholding disagreements linked to some Ghanaian real estate investors. However, checks by this…
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Credit: @_PastorUmoEno via X Continue reading →: Akwa Ibom Governor Umo Eno Speaks on Growing Up with Albinism, Vows to Honour Others with the ConditionGovernor of Akwa Ibom State, Pastor Umo Eno, has opened up about his personal journey living with albinism, recounting how he endured bullying, body shaming, and rejection while growing up. He said despite those challenges, God’s grace has lifted him to a place of pride and responsibility, inspiring him to…
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Credit: @NELFUND via X Continue reading →: NELFUND Clarifies Upkeep Loan Policy, Ties Disbursement to Academic SessionsThe Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) has announced that student upkeep loans will now be strictly tied to the academic sessions of respective institutions. In a statement signed by its Director of Strategic Communications, Mrs. Oseyemi Oluwatuyi, and posted on the Fund’s official X handle, NELFUND explained that upkeep disbursements…
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Credit: @officialEFCC via X Continue reading →: EFCC, Immigration Repatriates 51 More Foreign Nationals Convicted of CybercrimeThe Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), in collaboration with the Nigerian Immigration Service (NIS), has repatriated 51 additional foreign nationals convicted of cyber-terrorism and internet fraud in Nigeria. In a statement released on its official X handle on Thursday, August 21, 2025, the EFCC disclosed that the latest group…
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Credit: @ChelseaFC via X Continue reading →: Chelsea Unveil Retro-Inspired 2025/26 Third KitChelsea Football Club has officially launched its third kit for the 2025/26 season, drawing inspiration from the club’s historic 2004/05 Premier League title-winning campaign under José Mourinho. Unveiled on Thursday, August 21, the design incorporates retro influences, featuring the 2005 club badge and Nike’s classic Total 90 template, reimagined in…
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Credit: @DapoAbiodunCON via X Continue reading →: Governor Abiodun Hosts Chinese Ambassador, Ogun Free Trade Zone Chairman in AbeokutaGovernor Dapo Abiodun of Ogun State on Tuesday, August 19, 2025, received the Chinese Ambassador to Nigeria, Mr. Yu Dunhai, and the Chairman of the Ogun Guangdong Free Trade Zone (OGFTZ), Dr. Hafsat Balewa, during a courtesy visit to the State House in Abeokuta. The visit focused on strengthening economic…
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Credit: @ShehuSani via X Continue reading →: Shehu Sani Decries Influence of Money in Mobilising Poor NigeriansFormer Kaduna Central Senator, Shehu Sani, has lamented the growing dependence on money in political and social mobilisation, arguing that even efforts to engage citizens on their rights and freedoms are often undermined by immediate financial expectations. In a statement posted on his verified X handle on Thursday, August 21,…
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Credit: @PoliceNG via X Continue reading →: Police Debunks Wanted Bulletin Linking Iyabo OjoThe Nigeria Police Force (NPF) has issued a public notice dismissing reports that Nollywood actress Iyabo Ojo has been declared wanted by the Office of the Inspector General of Police (IGP) Monitoring Unit. In a statement released on its official X handle, the Force clarified that the “Wanted Person Bulletin”…
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Credit: @HQNigerianArmy via X Continue reading →: Maj. Gen. Wase Assumes Command as 44th GOC 1 Division Nigerian ArmyMajor General Abubakar Sadiq Mohammed Wase has officially taken over as the 44th General Officer Commanding (GOC) of 1 Division, Nigerian Army, and Sector 1 Joint Task Force, Operation FANSAN YAMMA. The announcement was made in a statement by the Acting Deputy Director, Army Public Relations for the Division, Lieutenant…
