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Trade war erupts as Trump’s tariff on China, Mexico, Canada takes effect

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Trade war erupts as Trump’s tariff on China, Mexico, Canada takes effect
China has also added 15 American companies, including drone maker Skydio, to its export control list.
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March 4, 2025 at 7:30 PM
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New ATM Fees: Banks begin implementation, customers groan

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New ATM Fees: Banks begin implementation, customers groan
The CBN released a circular on 10 February to all banks and other financial institutions to apply the fees, effective from 1 March.
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March 3, 2025 at 3:52 AM
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Amid US-Ukraine tension, European leaders scale up security support for Ukraine

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Amid US-Ukraine tension, European leaders scale up security support for Ukraine
Mr Starmer said the UK has signed a £2.2 billion loan, obtained from profits of frozen Russian assets, to provide more military aid to Ukraine.
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March 3, 2025 at 3:50 AM
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Amid funding crisis, Tinubu establishing more tertiary institutions without sustainability plan

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Amid funding crisis, Tinubu establishing more tertiary institutions without sustainability plan
Since assuming office in May 2023, Mr Tinubu has established at least 12 tertiary institutions, including eight universities, two polytechnics and two colleges of education.
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March 3, 2025 at 3:47 AM
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ANALYSIS: What USAID’s exit means for Nigeria’s healthcare system

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ANALYSIS: What USAID’s exit means for Nigeria’s healthcare system
Nigeria’s dependence on foreign aid created room for USAID — an organisation responsible for disbursing most US international aid - and left a huge gap in its absence.
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March 3, 2025 at 3:46 AM
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Despite identifying thousands of Nigerians for deportation, US yet to provide Nigeria with details

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Despite identifying thousands of Nigerians for deportation, US yet to provide Nigeria with details
At the heart of Donald Trump's immigration policy is a commitment to expelling unlawful migrants and fulfilling his promise of “mass deportations.”
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March 3, 2025 at 3:44 AM
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Nigerian soldiers free 59 kidnapped victims as battles with terrorists intensify

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Nigerian soldiers free 59 kidnapped victims as battles with terrorists intensify
The victims were rescued on the same day but in different battles with terrorists across southern Kaduna, northwest Nigeria
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February 18, 2025 at 12:15 PM
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Edwin Clark prominent Ijaw leader is dead

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Edwin Clark prominent Ijaw leader is dead
The Ijaw leader died on Monday night at the age of 97 years.
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February 18, 2025 at 10:41 AM
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Protesters raze police station in Ondo over alleged torture, death of suspect

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Protesters raze police station in Ondo over alleged torture, death of suspect
There was a clash between the mob and a team of police officers deployed to restore order.
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February 17, 2025 at 6:00 AM
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EDITORIAL: The reckless and irresponsible quest for 31 new states

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EDITORIAL: The reckless and irresponsible quest for 31 new states
Therefore, politicians should stop this state creation distraction and ponder on why real development has been elusive since the Fourth Republic began in 1999.
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February 17, 2025 at 5:55 AM
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Taiwan urges Tinubu to relocate mission office to Abuja, seeks improved relations with Nigeria

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Taiwan urges Tinubu to relocate mission office to Abuja, seeks improved relations with Nigeria
Taiwanese mission in Nigeria was forced to move its mission office from Abuja to Lagos in 2017.
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February 17, 2025 at 5:53 AM
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Nigerian makes history as first African to win Mister International pageant

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Nigerian makes history as first African to win Mister International pageant
The 23-year-old University of Port Harcourt undergraduate secured the title by competing against 47 other contestants, the highest number in the pageant's history.
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December 22, 2024 at 9:22 AM
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Wike revokes plots belonging to Buhari, Onnoghen, Abbas, Akume, others (FULL LIST)

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Wike revokes plots belonging to Buhari, Onnoghen, Abbas, Akume, others (FULL LIST)
Mr Wike also issued a two-week ultimatum to some prominent individuals to pay for their Rights of Occupancy or risk losing their plots.
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December 22, 2024 at 9:03 AM
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INTERVIEW: What Nigerians should expect from Tinubu in next two years — Presidential aide

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INTERVIEW: What Nigerians should expect from Tinubu in next two years — Presidential aide
Sunday Dare says Nigeria has over 61 taxes, with over 80 per cent of them redundant, and explains why President Tinubu wants to move the country from voluntary to cooperative tax.
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December 22, 2024 at 9:02 AM
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Abuja Stampede: Wike directs free treatment for victims

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Abuja Stampede: Wike directs free treatment for victims
No fewer than 10 people, including children, lost their lives in the Abuja stampede.
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December 22, 2024 at 8:59 AM
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FRSC announces new strategy to curb road crashes

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FRSC announces new strategy to curb road crashes
“By reducing road crashes, we can also reduce the economic burden of road crashes and promote economic growth and development."
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December 22, 2024 at 8:57 AM
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Police confirm 22 dead in Anambra stampede

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Police confirm 22 dead in Anambra stampede
The Anambra stampede occurred days after 35 people, mostly children, died during a stampede at a carnival in Ibadan, Oyo State.
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December 22, 2024 at 8:56 AM
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NPFL: Ahmed Musa scores late winner as Kano Pillars edge Niger Tornadoes

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NPFL: Ahmed Musa scores late winner as Kano Pillars edge Niger Tornadoes
The Nigerian legend, who had been out of action for the past two games, popped up in the 93rd minute to score the winner.
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December 22, 2024 at 8:55 AM
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Usyk defeats Fury again

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Usyk defeats Fury again
Usyk delivered again as he out-punched Fury to retain his WBO, WBC, and WBA heavyweight titles.
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December 22, 2024 at 6:23 AM
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Abuja Stampede: Police issue guidelines on large gatherings, palliative distributions

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Abuja Stampede: Police issue guidelines on large gatherings, palliative distributions
“To prevent such tragic incidents in the future, the Command mandates that all organisations, religious bodies, groups, or individuals planning public events, charitable activities, or large gathering...
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December 21, 2024 at 10:20 PM
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It breaks our hearts,' organisers speak on fatal stampede in Anambra

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December 21, 2024 at 10:18 PM
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Stampede: IGP warns against unauthorised distribution of palliatives, funfair

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Stampede: IGP warns against unauthorised distribution of palliatives, funfair
“The IGP has hereby warned groups and organisers of similar events to ensure the involvement of security agencies as negligence on their part is criminal and would not be overlooked…”
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December 21, 2024 at 8:50 PM
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Nigeria denies involvement in Niger oil pipeline attack

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Nigeria denies involvement in Niger oil pipeline attack
The ministry said the terrorist group did not receive any form of support from the Nigerian government or its security forces.
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December 21, 2024 at 8:49 PM
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“The taste was different, and I started feeling a kind of stomach pain I had never experienced before” - Mr Ogina snip.ng/twVzo
December 21, 2024 at 8:47 PM
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TRENDING: Wizkid, Davido, Burna Boy perform at same event in Lagos (VIDEO)

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TRENDING: Wizkid, Davido, Burna Boy perform at same event in Lagos (VIDEO)
This event has sparked many reactions across social media, with fans and critics alike praising the artistes' performances and the rare opportunity to see the three music giants on the same stage.
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December 21, 2024 at 8:44 PM