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EFCC Opposes Diezani's Bid To Use UK Acquittal In Nigerian Asset Case
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has opposed former Minister of Petroleum Resources Diezani Alison-Madueke's attempt to rely on her acquittal by a United Kingdom court in her ongoing legal challenge to the forfeiture and proposed sale of assets linked to her. Recall that Diezani was acquitted of corruption charges in a London court.
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Lagos: Four Injured As Container Truck Crashes Into Vehicles, Motorcycles
Four people were critically injured in a multi-vehicle crash involving two container trucks, a commercial bus and nine motorcycles at First Gate, inward Mile 2, Lagos. The crash involved a Mack truck carrying a 40-foot container, another truck carrying a 20-foot container, a commercial bus with registration number AAA 723 YF and nine commercial motorcycles,
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Emotional Story of Top Military Officer Who Died In Ondo NAF Crash Days After Wedding
The death of Squadron Leader Ahamefule Man-Ugwueje, one of the crew members of the Nigerian Air Force (NAF) ATR 42 aircraft that crashed in Igbokoda, Ondo State, has left behind a tragic story of a newlywed military officer who died barely two weeks after his wedding. Man-Ugwueje reportedly married Flight Lieutenant Damilola Adekunle on 19
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Insurance Act Implementation Restoring International Confidence In Nigeria's Economy – Reps D/Spokesperson
Deputy Spokesperson of the House of Representatives, Hon. Philip Agbese on Monday, described President Bola Tinubu as the "father of modern insurance reforms" in Nigeria, saying the implementation of the Nigerian Insurance Industry Reform Act (NIIRA) 2025 is restoring international confidence in the Nigerian economy. Agbese, a member of the Labour Party from Benue
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2027: INEC Sets Up AI Division To Detect Election Anomalies, Combat Disinformation
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has created a dedicated Artificial Intelligence (AI) Division under its Information and Communications Technology (ICT) Department as part of efforts to strengthen election security and combat disinformation ahead of the 2027 general elections. INEC Chairman, Prof. Joash Amupitan, disclosed this on Tuesday in Abuja while presenting an update on
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Enang Urges Nigerians To Be Patient, Says Tinubu Reforms Will Soon Yield Results
Nigeria's Ambassador to Germany, Senator Ita Solomon Enang, has urged Nigerians struggling with the effects of President Bola Tinubu's socio-economic reforms to remain patient, assuring them that the positive impact of the government's reengineering process would soon be felt. Enang said the renewed ties between Nigeria and Germany represented a strategic development initiative that would
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Gov Eno Approves Recruitment Of 2,000 Teachers, N1bn Wardrobe Allowance
Towards a functional free basic education system, Governor Umo Eno, has assured of enough leeway into the public schools system by evacuating destitute children on the streets into classrooms to curb the growing numbers of out -of -school children. In addressing the challenges, the governor, under his administrations ARISE Agenda blueprint, has disclosed billions
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SSANU Gives FG 14-Day Ultimatum Over Salary Arrears
The Senior Staff Association of Nigerian Universities (SSANU) has issued the federal government a 14-day ultimatum to settle outstanding salary arrears owed its members. The union warned that failure to meet its demands within the period would trigger an indefinite strike without further notice. SSANU national president, Mohammed Ibrahim, disclosed this in a communique issued
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Buhari Was Not In Charge, I'll Tackle Corruption If Elected, Obi Says
Peter Obi, presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), has pledged to tackle corruption and reform the fuel subsidy regime if elected president in the 2027 general elections. Obi said his approach to fighting corruption would start with him and his family, stressing that those in government must first ensure they are not
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High Chief Shot Dead During Burial Ceremony In Ondo
A traditional High Chief has been shot dead during a burial ceremony in Ayeka, Okitipupa Local Government Area of Ondo State. The incident occurred on Tuesday while traditional funeral rites were being performed for another deceased High Chief in the community. According to sources, some participants were reportedly firing guns into the air as part
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Brand Deal Dispute: 22BET Sues Comedian Sabinus Over €40,750 Advance
Popular Nigerian comedian and brand influencer Emmanuel Chukwuebuka Ejekwu, popularly known as Oga Sabinus, has been dragged before the Lagos State High Court for allegedly failing to provide marketing and promotional services after receiving a €40,750 advance under a brand ambassador agreement with hospitality firm Arcadia Hospitality Limited, also known as 22BET. The company is
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Airforce ATR-42 Crash: National Tragedy That Must Be lnvestigated – Conference Of Speakers
The chairman, Conference of Speakers of State Legislatures of Nigeria, (COSSLN), Hon. Dennis Guwor, has described the the tragic crash of a Nigerian Air Force ATR-42 aircraft in Ondo state on Monday, involving 32 persons on board as a national tragedy and a painful blow to the Nigerian Armed Forces, the aviation sector and the
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PI-CNG Chief Advocates Govt Policy For Commercial Vehicles Conversion To Gas, EVs
The chairman of the Presidential Initiative on Compressed Natural Gas and Electric Vehicles (PI-CNGEV), Barr. Ismael Ahmed, says the initiative will lobby the Federal Government to adopt a policy requiring all commercial vehicles to run on natural gas or electricity. Ahmed made the disclosure in an interview on Arise News TV, where he discussed the
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2027: Kaduna Pensioners Endorse Uba Sani's Re-election
Kaduna State Chapter of the Nigeria Union of Pensioners(NUP) has described Senator Uba Sani as a Pensioners-Friendly Governor who has wiped its members' tears in the last three years. Presenting an award to during a courtesy call on Tuesday, the union noted that the Governor has released over N21 billion for the settlement of outstanding
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ACF Backs Probe Of NAF Plane Crash In Ondo
The apex northern socio-cultural organisation, Arewa Consultative Forum (ACF) has welcomed the resolve of the Government to thoroughly investigate the tragic loss of 25 military personnel and crew of Nigerian Air Force ATR-42 aircraft that crashed at Igbokoda, Ondo State on Monday. ACF while describing the incident as tragic said probing the circumstances of the
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Oil Rig Count Hits 70 As Nigeria's Crude Output Reaches 1.82mbpd, Says Lokpobiri
Nigeria's active oil rigs have risen from fewer than 10 in 2023 to more than 70, reflecting increased drilling activity in the country's upstream sector, the minister of state for Petroleum Resources (Oil), Senator Heineken Lokpobiri, has said. Lokpobiri disclosed this in Abuja at the fifth anniversary of the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC),
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