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Remo Stars celebrate NPFL triumph in style as Soname rewards heroes with N25m, SUV
Premium Times
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July 22, 2025
Two months after etching their name into Nigeria Premier Football League history, Remo Stars took a moment to bask in the glory of their maiden title, hosting a gala befitting champions. The event, held on Monday, 21 July, was not just a...
Benue killings: FG reveals 3,160 displaced, 48 homes destroyed
Eagle Online
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July 22, 2025
The Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Reduction, Prof. Nentawe Yilwatda, has revealed that no fewer than 3,160 persons have been displaced following the recent killings in Yelwa community, Benue State. The minister stated this during an...
North Central group endorses Sani Musa for APC national chairman, seeks Tinubu’s backing
Pulse
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July 16, 2025
The North Central APC Accord, a key political advocacy group within the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), has thrown its weight behind Senator Mohammed Sani Musa for the position of national chairman, following the resignation of Dr....
Kano-Katsina road project stalls as contractors abandon sites
Punch
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July 21, 2025
Motorists plying the Kano-Gwarzo-Dayi road have continued to express serious concerns over the deplorable state of the road, which has been abandoned by its contractors just a year after the federal government awarded contract for its dualisation....
Northern elders warn FG of flood, seek intervention
Punch
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July 22, 2025
The Northern Elders Forum on Tuesday gave an urgent call to the Federal Government to take swift and decisive action in the face of an impending flood crisis threatening vast parts of Northern Nigeria. In a statement released in Abuja, NEF...
Tinubu: Fuel Subsidy Removal Was Necessary
Biz Watch Nigeria
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July 15, 2025
President Bola Tinubu has described the removal of fuel subsidy on his inauguration day as a painful but necessary step to stabilise Nigeria’s economy and free up resources for critical infrastructure projects. Speaking through the Minister of...
Northern elders raise alarm over flood disaster, seek FG intervention
The Guardian (Nigeria)
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July 22, 2025
The Northern Elders Forum (NEF), on Tuesday, called on the Federal Government to take swift and decisive action in the face of an impending flood crisis threatening vast parts of Northern Nigeria. NEF noted that when these official forecasts are...
B/Faso drops electoral watchdog in sovereignty push, analyst warns of democratic erosion
Daily Trust
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Burkina Faso’s military government last week formally disbanded the country’s National Electoral Commission, known as CENI, transferring all electoral responsibilities to the Ministry of Territorial Administration. Officials said the move would...
Food Basket: Lagos Launches N500bn Agric Initiative on Food Sufficiency
This Day
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July 22, 2025
Segun James As part of efforts to ensure food sufficiency in the state, the Lagos State government will launch a N500 billion “Produce for Lagos” flagship agricultural programme designed to reshape the country’s food distribution and security...
Northern Elders Warn Of Flood Disaster, Seek FG’s Intervention
Daily Independent
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July 22, 2025
1 The Northern Elders Forum (NEF), has issued an urgent call to the Federal Government to take swift and decisive action in the face of an impending flood crisis threatening vast parts of Northern Nigeria. In a statement released on Tuesday, NEF...
Buhari labour-friendly president, health workers' union mourns
Punch
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July 22, 2025
The Medical and Health Workers’ Union of Nigeria has expressed grief over the death of former President Muhammadu Buhari, describing him as a labour-friendly president. In a press statement on Tuesday, signed by the National President, Dr. Kabiru...
Trump’s disrespect for African states persists
Sabah
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July 15, 2025
Forging a diplomatic endeavour among many states aims to achieve a quid pro quo status in international relations. While these relations strive to be on equal footing, mutual respect is highly encouraged among leaders, especially in their...
Al-Qaeda Affiliate Spreads Terror Across West Africa
Africa.com
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July 21, 2025
Once a quiet corner of Mali, the Kayes region is now the latest target of al-Qaeda affiliate Jama’at Nusrat al-Islam wal-Muslimin (JNIM), which is escalating its deadly campaign across western Africa. In May...
Benue killings: 3,160 displaced, 48 homes destroyed, says FG
Punch
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July 22, 2025
The Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Reduction, Prof. Nentawe Yilwatda, has disclosed that no fewer than 3,160 persons have been displaced following the recent killings in Yelwa community, Benue State. The minister stated this during...
Tinubu’s Fuel Subsidy Removal A Painful But Necessary Step – FG
Naija News
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July 15, 2025
Speaking through the Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, at the quarterly meeting of the Progressive Governors’ Forum with Information Commissioners from APC-controlled states in Minna, the President urged officials...
CDS warns against attacks on national assets
The Sun Nigeria
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July 15, 2025
From Tony John, Port Harcourt The Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), General Christopher Gwabin Musa, has called on host communities of the Trans Niger Pipeline (TNP) to take ownership of the national assets situated in their areas and work...
BREAKING: Tinubu Arrives In Katsina For Ex-President Buhari’s Burial
Sahara Reporters
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President Bola Tinubu has arrived in Katsina State ahead of the burial of Nigeria’s former President, Muhammadu Buhari, SaharaReporters has learnt. This comes as a high-powered delegation from the neighbouring Republic of Niger also landed in...
Anambra Guber: YPP promises to redirect Anambra from misgovernance, insecurity
The Sun Nigeria
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July 21, 2025
From Aloysius Attah, Onitsha The Deputy governorship candidate of Young Progressive Party (YPP), Hon. Uzu Okagbue has said that his principal and party’s flag bearer, Chief Paul Chukwuma is passionate of fixing Anambra State from the shackles of...
President Tinubu Pays Tribute To Awujale Of Ijebuland, Oba Adetona, Extolling His Integrity
Lagos Post Online
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July 21, 2025
President Bola Tinubu on Sunday at Ijebu Ode described the late Awujale of Ijebuland, Oba Sikiru Kayode Adetona, as an embodiment of integrity, humility, culture, dedication, and service to humanity. The Awujale passed away on Sunday, July 13, and...
Petitions, Withdrawals Mar APC’s 2025 Bye-Elections In 12 States
Daily Independent
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July 22, 2025
2 The All Progressives Congress (APC) has concluded legislative bye-elections in 16 constituencies across 12 states of the federation. Delegate congresses to elect ward delegates were held on Thursday, July 17, 2025, while the party’s primary...