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Opinion: How Much of Nigerian’s Taxed Naira Goes Into Funding Genocides

It is not new how much proportion of taxpayers’ money goes into funding the military through the Defense Ministry. This is not a...

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EXCLUSIVE: Amnesty International Fires Osai Ojigho Following West Africa Weekly Investigation

Amnesty International Nigeria country director Osai Ojigho has been quietly fired, 10 months after the organization under her watch came under public scrutiny following...

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Government Imposed Taxes the Cause of High Fuel Prices, Not Oil Producers — OPEC Chief

The Organisation of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) Secretary General Haitham Al Ghais has pointed to taxes imposed by governments, especially in major...

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FG Alerts Nigerians on Lagdo Dam Water Release from Cameroon, Warns of Possible Flooding

The Federal Government has alerted Nigerians about the planned release of water from the Lagdo Dam in Cameroon, which is expected to occur...

Afreximbank and other settlement banks in Nigeria will facilitate the trade between Dangote and NNPC Limited. The game changing intervention will eliminate the need for international letters of credit. It will also save the country of billions of dollars used in importing refined fuel.
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Reps Minority Caucus Rejects NNPCL-Dangote ‘Exploitative’ Fuel Price

The minority caucus of the Nigerian House of Representatives has rejected the pump prices of petrol recently announced by the Nigerian National Petroleum...

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NiMET Forecasts More Severe Weather After Floods Ravage Nigeria

The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has predicted more severe weather in the coming days after various parts of Nigeria had been ravaged by...

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Cholera Outbreak Claims 4 Lives, 36 Hospitalised in Adamawa

A cholera outbreak in Yola-North Local Government Area of Adamawa State has claimed four lives. Another 36 people have been hospitalised. The outbreak...

Religion & Unity: Kashim Shettima Assures Nigerians of Tinubu's Govt Impact
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Presidency Ignores Ethical Standards, Campaigns for Edo APC Guber Candidate on X

In a flagrant violation of ethics and the constitution, the presidency has made a post on its official X handle as it  “endorse”...

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After Placing Penalties on Critics, APC Admits Economic Hardship Brought by Tinubu’s Policies

The All Progressives Congress (APC) has acknowledged that the economic reforms initiated by President Bola Tinubu’s administration have exacerbated the economic hardship faced...

A group of suspected herdsmen attacked operatives of the Amotekun Corps at Igogba in the Akure North Local Government Area of Ondo State in a violent clash on Friday.
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Rather than Strengthen Amotekun, Ondo Governor Employs Private Firm To Protect Farmers

Ondo State Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa has employed the services of a private security firm to protect farmers in the state against constant attacks...

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Niger Government Allocates 12 Billion CFA Francs To Tackle Floods

The Nigerien government has allocated 12 billion CFA francs for flood relief and management efforts. This decision was made on August 22, 2024,...

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Just In: Cooking Gas Prices Increased in Nigeria by Over 55% In One Year, NBS Reports

The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) has reported a steep rise in cooking gas prices across Nigeria. The cost of refilling a 12.5kg...