Tinubu sets up panel to clear N1.5tn debt owed to 2,000 federal contractors

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President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Wednesday established a high-level committee to resolve the lingering backlog of payments owed to federal contractors, expressing “grave displeasure” over the mounting debt estimated at…

Army neutralises Bello Turji’s ally, Kallamu in Sokoto

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The troops of 8 Division of Nigerian Army have neutralised a notorious bandits’ kingpin, Kachalla Kallamu, in Sabon Birnin Local Government Area, Sokoto State. A reliable source from the security…

Ex-Aviation Minister Stella Oduah arraigned with former aide over alleged N5b fraud

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A former Minister of Aviation, Stella Oduah, has been arraigned before a High Court of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) sitting in Maitama on a five-count charge, in which she is accused,…

Nigeria’s Contingent Departs for Africa Youth Games in Angola

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The first batch of Nigeria’s contingents to the 4th Africa Youth Games, Luanda 2025, departed the country as preparations reached peak for the continent’s premier youth multi-sport event. Nigeria will…

Mixed Feelings in Abeokuta as Some Food Prices Drop Amid Rising Costs

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Residents across Abeokuta have expressed mixed feelings following a recent reduction in the prices of some food items, even as the cost of several other essentials continues to rise sharply.…

FG flags off ‘Hello International School Feeding Initiative’ in Ogun State

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The Federal Government says it is strengthening partnerships with state governments to scale up the National Home-Grown School Feeding Programme, reaffirming its commitment to ensuring that no Nigerian child learns…

NUPRC denies withholding N283.3bn exploration funds from NNPC

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The Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission has disclosed that over $185m (about N268.4bn) and N14.9bn have so far been released to the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited from the Frontier…

Senate approves Tinubu’s request to deploy troops in Benin

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The Senate has given its approval for President Bola Tinubu’s request to send Nigerian troops to the Republic of Benin as part of efforts to help restore calm and stability…

ECOWAS declares state of emergency in West Africa after wave of coups

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The Economic Community of West African States has declared a state of emergency across the region following a surge in coups, attempted coups and escalating insecurity.   ECOWAS Commission President,…