The Nigerian Senate has approved the Rivers State 2025 budget for its second reading, marking an important step in managing the state’s finances amid an ongoing State of Emergency. The …
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Bayelsa Host Communities Threaten Shutdown Over Security Vessel Contract Dispute with NNPC Subsidiary
Tension is rising again in Bayelsa State’s coastal oil-producing areas, as eight host communities have issued a seven-day ultimatum to NNPC Exploration and Production Limited (NEPL) over disputes surrounding the …
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IHS Nigeria and NSCDC Partner to Protect Telecom Infrastructure Nationwide
IHS Nigeria, a leading telecommunications infrastructure provider, has entered into a new partnership with the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) to protect critical telecom infrastructure across the country. …
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Senate Suspends Hearing as INEC Chairman Fails to Appear, Warns Against Disregard for National Assembly
The Nigerian Senate on Tuesday suspended a major investigative hearing after the Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Professor Mahmood Yakubu, failed to appear before its Committee on …
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FG Moves to Tackle Foreign Aircraft Violations in Nigerian Airspace
The Federal Government has taken decisive steps to address the growing trend of foreign aircraft entering Nigeria’s airspace without proper clearance. This action comes following concerns over repeated violations of …
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IGP Kayode Egbetokun Battles Kidney-Related Health Issues Amid Leadership Crisis in Nigeria Police Force
Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Kayode Egbetokun, is currently facing serious health challenges linked to a kidney condition, Reporters has revealed. Multiple reliable sources have confirmed that the police chief, who …
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Audit Uncovers Over ₦4.2 Billion Financial Mismanagement in Police Safe School Fund
A compliance audit carried out by the Office of the Auditor-General for the Federation has exposed massive financial irregularities in the way the Nigeria Police Force managed the Safe School …
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Ondo Kidnap: Three Deeper Life Members Abducted After Bible Study, N5m Ransom Demanded
Fear has once again gripped residents of Ondo State as gunmen suspected to be kidnappers abducted three members of the Deeper Christian Life Ministry in the Akure North Local Government …
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How IPOB’s Sit-at-Home Protest Crashed Southeast Nigeria’s Economy by ₦7.6 Trillion in 4 Years
Over the past four years, the southeastern region of Nigeria has experienced significant economic and social disruptions due to the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB)’s sit-at-home orders. These weekly shutdowns, …
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South Africa Launches SANPC to Bolster National Energy Security
The South African National Petroleum Company (SANPC) was officially launched on May 23, 2025, in Johannesburg, signaling a new era for the country’s energy sector. President Cyril Ramaphosa, alongside Minister …