President Bola Tinubu and Prime Minister Philip Pierre on Sunday in Castries committed to formalising diplomatic relations between Nigeria and Saint Lucia. This is contained in a statement issued by the Presidential Spokesperson, Mr Bayo Onanuga on Monday. According to the statement, both leaders reached this agreement during Tinubu’s courtesy …
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The Police Command in Imo says it has arrested a 42-year old suspected child trafficker and rescued 12 alleged stolen children. The command’s spokesman, DSP Henry Okoye, disclosed this in a statement made available to newsmen in Owerri on Monday. Okoye said that the suspect, a female, who hails from Umudim …
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The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF), in collaboration with the Taraba Government, has commenced integrated immunisation of more than one million children against life-threatening diseases. Dr Nuzhat Rafique, the Chief of UNICEF Bauchi Field Office, made the disclosure at the flag-off of the polio vaccination campaign in Jalingo Rafique emphasised …
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President Bola Tinubu has empowered the Infrastructure Concession Regulatory Commission (ICRC) to implement a more efficient and better streamlined Public-Private Partnership (PPP) project delivery process. Dr Jobson Ewalefoh, Director -General ICRC, disclosed this in a statement by Ifeanyi Nwoko, Acting Head, Media and Publicity, ICRC on Sunday in Abuja. Ewalefoh …
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Nigeria’s total public debt rose to N149.39 trillion as of March 31, 2025, marking a year-on-year increase of N27.72 trillion or 22.8% when compared to the N121.67 trillion recorded in the corresponding period of 2024. The latest figures from the Debt Management Office (DMO) also indicate a quarter-on-quarter increase of …
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Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara said there was no sacrifice too big for the peace, stability, and progress of the state. Addressing his supporters in Port Harcourt on Saturday, Governor Fubara reassured them that every step he had taken, including the recent reconciliation with his predecessor and Federal Capital Territory …
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The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) in Taraba State has arrested 353 suspects, including 18 women, for various drug-related offences between June 2024 and June 2025. State Commander of the agency, Ali Umar, revealed this during a press briefing commemorating the United Nations International Day Against Drug Abuse and …
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Former President Muhammadu Buhari has expressed deep sorrow over the death of renowned businessman and philanthropist, Alhaji Aminu Dantata, describing him as a visionary leader whose legacy in entrepreneurship and humanitarian service will endure for generations. In a condolence message issued on Friday by Buhari’s former spokesperson, Garba Shehu, paid …
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Chelsea have beaten 10-man Benfica 4-1 after extra time in a wild round of 16 match at the 2025 Club World Cup in Charlotte, North Carolina. After Reece James had given Chelsea a 1-0 lead with a goal from a direct free kick, the match was suspended in the 86th …
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● 72-year-old grandma, Beninese, others nabbed in NDLEA raids in Delta, Kwara, Lagos Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) have arrested a former football player Segun George Hunkarin along with his business partner Ntoruka Chinedu for attempt to smuggle a consignment of cocaine into Nigeria through the …
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