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Sokoto Governor Approves Over N1.1 Billion for ‘Boats and Life Jackets for Flooded Communities’

The Sokoto State government has approved N1.1 billion to purchase motorised boats and life jackets for flood-prone communities across 22 Local Government Areas....

Entertainment

Netflix Releases First Look Photos For ‘Hijack ’93’, Announces October Release Date

Netflix has announced the release date for Hijack ’93, a film that recounts the 1993 hijacking of a Nigerian Airways plane. The film,...

FinanceNews

Naira Hits New Low of N1,670/$ After CBN Interest Rate Hike

The naira has dropped to a record low of N1,667.42 per dollar in the official market on Wednesday. This followed the Central Bank...

News

Domestic Flight Ticket Prices Surge to N123,700 in August, Bus Fares Show Mixed Trends — NBS

The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) has reported a significant increase in the cost of domestic flight tickets across Nigeria, with the average...

Kebbi Govt Set To Remove Multiple Taxation To Ease Small Businesses
BusinessPolitics

Kebbi Govt Set To Remove Multiple Taxation To Ease Small Businesses

Kebbi State Government is set to introduce a ‘single demand notice’ to remove multiple taxation and enable micro-, small and medium-scale entrepreneurs to...

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Sexual Harassment: Ex-Female Soldier Challenges Army To Publish Investigation Outcome After Claims Of Mental Illness

Ruth Ogunleye, a soldier who was discharged from the Nigerian Army following her allegations of sexual harassment against a senior officer, Colonel I.B....

Human RightsNews

Tinubu Yet To Order Investigation Into Matawalle’s Alleged Sponsorship Of Bandits

It’s been over a week since the incumbent governor of Zamfara State, Dauda Lawal, alleged that his predecessor and current Minister of State...

Lagos Residents Protest Electricity Tariff Hike Attached With ‘Band A’
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Lagos Residents Protest Electricity Tariff Hike Attached With ‘Band A’

Lagos residents of Akinola/Aboru communities in Alimosho protesting ‘Band A’ tariff hike on Monday, September 23, 2024 | Photo: TheCable Lagos State residents...

World

Ghana Set For Nationwide Lockdown On Monday As Illegal Mining Crisis Intensifies

Ghana is set for a nationwide lockdown on Monday, September 30, as civil servants and labour unions increase pressure on the government to...

Burkina Faso Foiled Attempt To Destabilise Country, Says Security Minister
PoliticsSecurity

Burkina Faso Reveals Failed Coup Attempt, Names Individuals Involved

Burkina Faso’s military government has foiled a subversive attempt against the country by individual saboteurs residing in the Republic of Côte d’Ivoire and...

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Guinea’s Suspension From Francophonie Organisation Lifted After Three Years

The Organisation of La Francophonie (OIF) has lifted its sanctions on Guinea, which had been in place since 2021 following the military coup....

CultureEntertainment

Burna Boy And Tems To Headline Afro Nation Portugal 2025, Marking Festival’s Fifth Anniversary

Afro Nation Portugal has revealed Burna Boy and Tems as headliners for its 2025 edition, celebrating the festival’s fifth anniversary. The event, scheduled...