Tag: News
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ENUGU OPPOSITION SLAMS N150M BILLBOARD FEE, CALLS IT ‘POLITICAL ROBBERY’
Political tension is rising in Enugu as opposition parties reject a controversial N150 million billboard fee, warning it could silence challengers and weaken democracy. Opposition political parties in Enugu State have strongly condemned the N150 million advertising fee imposed on political aspirants for campaign billboards, describing the move as outrageous, unfair, and undemocratic. The State…
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NIGERIA–CHINA @55: STAKEHOLDERS PUSH FOR INDUSTRIAL GROWTH, ZERO-TARIFF GAINS
As both nations mark 55 years of diplomatic ties, leaders say the next phase must move beyond trade to real industrialisation and value addition. Stakeholders in Abuja have called for a deeper, more strategic Nigeria–China partnership anchored on industrialisation, expanded market access and stronger Global South cooperation. The call came at a high-level dialogue marking…
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KAIAMA ATTACK: BANDITS KILL KWARA NURSING STUDENT, OUTRAGE GROWS
Student leader gunned down alongside brother as fresh attacks reignite calls for tougher security action in Kwara Fresh grief hit Kwara State on Wednesday after suspected bandits killed Salihu Bio Khalid, a student of the Kwara State College of Nursing Sciences, during a deadly attack on Kaiama Local Government Area. Khalid, a Midwifery student and…
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RESERVED SEATS FOR WOMEN: SANI PUSHES CONSTITUTIONAL FIX TO CLOSE GENDER GAP
Kaduna governor says Nigeria’s democracy is losing out by sidelining women Kaduna State Governor Uba Sani has thrown his weight behind a proposed constitutional amendment that would reserve legislative seats for women, arguing that Nigeria’s politics does not reflect women’s population strength or voting power. Speaking at the North-West zonal launch of the Reserved Seats…
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NIGERIANS IN TURKEY STRENGTHEN TIES WITH DIASPORA COMMISSION
Ambassador Magbo meets NiDCOM chair to boost diaspora welfare and engagement The President of the Nigerian Community in Turkey, Ambassador Prince Magbo, on Wednesday held an official meeting with Hon. (Dr.) Abike Dabiri-Erewa, OON, Chairperson and CEO of the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM), to discuss stronger collaboration and welfare initiatives for Nigerians living abroad.…
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“NO MORE SIDELINES” — EKITI, OKE-ERO DEMAND A FAIR SHOT
After decades of waiting, stakeholders from Ekiti and Oke-Ero say enough is enough. Political leaders, youths and community voices from Ekiti and Oke-Ero LGAs in Kwara State have renewed calls for inclusion and fair representation in the Ekiti/Oke-Ero/Irepodun/Isin Federal Constituency, warning that long-running exclusion has slowed development and weakened grassroots governance. At a packed town…
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TROOPS UNCOVER TERRORISTS’ MASS GRAVE IN BORNO
Another grim sign of militants’ losses in the North-East. Nigerian troops have uncovered a mass grave holding about 20 terrorists killed during recent military operations in the notorious Timbuktu Triangle of Borno State. According to the Joint Task Force North East, Operation HADIN KAI, the bodies were buried by fleeing terrorists after deadly encounters with…
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NO GOLD REFINERY SAGA: FG CLARIFIES LAGOS CONTROVERSY
Amid rising claims and counterclaims, the Federal Government has moved to set the record straight over reports of a federally owned gold refinery in Lagos. The Ministry of Solid Minerals Development on Sunday dismissed allegations by the Northern Elders Forum (NEF) that the government violated the federal character principle by siting a gold refinery in…
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“SHE FOUGHT FOR JUSTICE—NOW WE DEMAND IT FOR HER”
Grief mixed with resolve on Friday in Abuja as the family of slain lawyer Mediatrix Chigbo and the Global Association of Female Attorneys (GAFA) renewed calls for a thorough, no-nonsense investigation into her murder. The demand came during a Night of Tribute organised in her honour, where emotions ran high and one message stood out…
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HEARTBREAK, PRIDE & HOPE: ABUJA FANS SALUTE SUPER EAGLES DESPITE AFCON EXIT
Tears flowed, hearts sank, but pride still stood tall. That’s how many football fans in Abuja are reacting to the Super Eagles’ AFCON 2025 journey — a campaign they describe as painful, yet remarkable. Nigeria’s dream of reaching the final ended on Wednesday after a tense 0–0 draw with hosts Morocco, followed by a 4–2…
