Category: News
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The Federal Government through the Ministry of Works plans to rehabilitate and construct a total of 468 roads and highways across the country in the 2025 budget proposal, according to findings by The PUNCH. It also proposed a sum of N1.013tn to fund the construction of these projects, with the construction of Lafia road and…
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The year 2024 was an eventful one for Nigeria’s anti-corruption agencies. The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) ramped up efforts to hold politically exposed persons accountable for alleged abuse of public trust. High-profile cases involving former governors, ministers, and public officials dominated the headlines during the year, underscoring the scale of financial mismanagement and…
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The Jigawa State Governor, Umar Namadi, has lost his eldest son, Abdulwahab, in a motor accident that occurred on Thursday. This incident comes just a day after the governor mourned the passing of his mother, Maryam Namadi, who died on Wednesday after a brief illness. According to reports, the governor’s son was involved in a…
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Fighters from the Jama’atu Ahlis-Sunna Lidda’Awati Wal-Jihad JAS, commonly known as Boko Haram, have carried out a series of coordinated attacks against the Islamic State West Africa Province, ISWAP, in northern Borno State. These attacks have resulted in significant casualties and the capture of valuable equipment. According to security expert, Zagazola Makama, the attacks, which…
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Former President Muhammadu Buhari graced the final match of the PMB Unity Cup 2024 at the Daura Township Stadium. The PMB Unity Cup, an annual football and polo competitions, being organized in his honor, is a part of his post-presidency activities aimed at promoting youth development, sportsmanship, and community unity. Muhammadu Buhari expressed his appreciation…
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The Special Adviser to the President Bola Tinubu on Economic Matters, Tope Fasua, has said a weaker currency for the country was one of the best policies of the government. Tope Fasua said the country’s currency’s low performance in comparison to other currencies has focused the attention of businesses on sourcing local raw materials. In…
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President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has insisted that the tax reform of his administration has come to stay. He stated this on Monday night during the presidential media chat aired by NTA. The tax reform bills, which are before the National Assembly, have generated controversies and met push back especially from the Northern leaders, forcing the…
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Telecom tariffs to rise in 2025 as NCC greenlights price increases. The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has approved a long-pending proposal for telecom tariff hikes, with new rates for calls, SMS, and internet bundles expected to take effect in January 2025. [b]This marks the end of over a decade of lobbying by telecom giants like…
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The community predominantly inhabited by Irigwe Natives from Bassa was attacked in the night without any provocation by yet-to-be-identified gunmen, who invaded the hamlet and killed 15 persons Fifteen persons including a one-year-old boy were reportedly murdered in cold blood by assailants on Sunday night at Ri Do, also known as Gidan Ado a hamlet…