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Former Anambra governor and Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has condemned recent calls for the Federal Government to purchase a new aircraft for the Vice President, calling the suggestion "insensitive and detached from the country's harsh economic realities."
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Calls for New Jet For Shettima Insensitive, Ignoring Economic Realities – Obi

Former Anambra governor and Labour Party presidential candidate Peter Obi has condemned recent calls for the Federal Government to purchase a new aircraft...

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Despite Nationwide University Shutdown, SSANU Claims No Official Response from FG

The indefinite strike action led by the Joint Action Committee of the Non-Academic Staff Union of Educational and Associated Institutions (NASU) and the...

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Nestle Nigeria Records N255 Billion Pre-Tax Loss in First Nine Months of 2024 Due to Rising Finance and FX Costs

Nestle Nigeria Plc reported a pre-tax loss of N255.38 billion for the first nine months of 2024. This marks a sharp increase of...

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Senegal’s Prime Minister Sonko Accuses Ex-President Sall’s Official Of Holding Over 1 Trillion CFA In Corruption Scandal

The Prime Minister of Senegal, Ousmane Sonko, has accused a senior official from former President Macky Sall’s administration of holding over 1 trillion...

Sanwo-Olu Seeks Court Order to Hinder EFCC from Post-Tenure Arrest or Prosecution
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Sanwo-Olu Seeks Court Order to Hinder EFCC from Post-Tenure Arrest or Prosecution

Babajide Sanwo-Olu, the Lagos State Governor, due to leave office in 2027, has prayed to a Federal High Court in Abuja to restrain...

JAMB Names Five Nigerian Universities Allegedly Involved In 'Illegal' Admissions
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ICYMI: Court Halts JAMB’s Age Restriction Policy for University Admissions

The Delta State High Court in Warri has issued a temporary order preventing the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) from enforcing its...

House Urges Nigerians to Lodge 'Further Engagement' After Alex Ikwechegh Assault Bolt Driver
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House of Reps Urges Nigerians to Lodge ‘Further Engagement’ After Alex Ikwechegh Assault Bolt Driver

The House of Representatives said it welcomes “further engagement” from Nigerians following its member, Alex Ikwechegh’s assault on Stephen Abuwatseya, a Bolt driver....

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Mali Government Hosts Russian Delegation to Discuss Gold Refinery, Petroleum Supply, and Cotton Processing Plant

The President of the Transition Government, General Assimi GOÏTA, held a meeting with a Russian delegation on Monday. The discussions, attended by key...

Dangote Refinery Accuses Int'l Oil Companies Of Price Manipulation
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Ghana Eyes Cheaper Fuel Import from Dangote Refinery, Aiming to Cut $400M Monthly European Imports

Ghana plans to source petroleum products from Nigeria’s Dangote Petroleum Refinery once it operates at total capacity, potentially ending its $400 million monthly...

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Northern Nigeria Enters Second Week of Blackout Following Power Line Failure

Northern Nigeria has faced a power outage for a week following a major line failure on October 22. The blackout was triggered by...

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Three Chinese Nationals, Two Nigerians Arrested for Illegal Mining in Nasarawa Since 2021

Nigeria’s Ministry of Solid Minerals Development reported that three Chinese nationals and two Nigerians were arrested last week for illegal mining. The arrests...

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Ademola Lookman, CAF 2024 Awards Nominee Ranks 14th on Ballon d’Or List

Nigerian forward Ademola Lookman has secured the 14th spot in the 2024 Ballon d’Or rankings. The 26-year-old, who currently plays for Atalanta in...