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Breaking: Finland police arrest Simon Ekpa over alleged terrorism

Peter AnayoNovember 21, 2024

by Peter AnayoNovember 21, 202401055

The self-declared Prime Minister of Biafra Republic Government-in-exile, Simon Ekpa and four other individuals have been arrested in Finland over terror-related activities. A local report in Finland said that Ekpa was remanded in custody by the district court of Päijät-Häme on suspicion of public incitement to commit a crime......

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Sanwo-Olu presents over N2.3trn budget estimates today

Peter AnayoNovember 21, 2024

by Peter AnayoNovember 21, 20240800

BRAHIM QUADRI Lagos State Governor, Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu will today present a budget size of N2.3 trillion to the Lagos State House of Assembly for the year 2025. The State Commissioner for Information and Strategy, Gbenga Omotoso disclosed this in a statement he personally signed. Omotoso said, “Governor Babajide......

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Insurgency: Senate raises alarm over Lakurawa’s invasion of Sokoto, Kebbi

EditorNovember 21, 2024

by EditorNovember 21, 202401217

.Sacks Umar as CCT chairman Ignatius Okorocha Abuja Following the invasion of some communities in Sokoto and Kebbi States by Lakurawa insurgents, the Senate on Wednesday commended the military on the prompt action taken against the terrorists . The Red chamber’s attention was drawn to Lakurawa ‘s insurgents’ invasion......

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Ogun failed trade: Court grants Chinese firm permission to seize £20m Nigeria assets

EditorNovember 21, 2024November 21, 2024

by EditorNovember 21, 2024November 21, 20240743

The British Virgin Islands High Court has granted Chinese investors, Zhongshan Fucheng Industrial Investment, permission to seize £20 million from Nigeria’s foreign assets over a failed trade zone deal in Ogun State. The court granted the investors’ request after the Nigerian Government could not convince the judge that the deal......

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Soludo to provide grants to micro-businesses in Anambra in 2025 Budget

EditorNovember 21, 2024November 21, 2024

by EditorNovember 21, 2024November 21, 202401034

.To increase health sector financing by 57.1% with modern facilities Governor Charles Soludo has reiterated his administration’s commitment to improving the businesses of small and medium enterprises (SMEs) with grants across 326 wads in Anambra State. This was revealed while presenting the 2025 Budget of N606,991,849,118......

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Import licence: NNPCL asks court to strike out Dangote Refinery’s suit

EditorNovember 20, 2024November 21, 2024

by EditorNovember 20, 2024November 21, 202401338

.Says it’s incompetent .As company’s Utapate crude grade hits global oil market .OML 13 Asset eyes 80,000 bpd by end of 2025 The Nigeria National Petroleum Corporation Limited (NNPCL) has asked a Federal High Court in Abuja to strike out a suit filed by Dangote Petroleum Refinery and Petrochemicals......

Tinubu seeks Senate approval for N1.767tri. external borrowing plan

EditorNovember 20, 2024November 20, 2024

by EditorNovember 20, 2024November 20, 202401111

. Presents 2025-2027 MTEF /FSP to NASS for approval Ignatius Okorocha, Abuja President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has formally requested the National Assembly’s approval to implement a new external borrowing of $2.209 billion. This is as the President equally presented the Medium Term Expenditure Framework and Fiscal Strategy Paper (2025-2027......

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Terrorists kill 20 soldiers in attack on military camp in Borno

Peter AnayoNovember 20, 2024

by Peter AnayoNovember 20, 20240958

.As Zulum commiserates with military AHMED MARI, Maiduguri with agency report A Nigerian military camp was reportedly subjected to a major attack by Islamic State fighters in Borno state, resulting in deaths and significant material losses. Military sources told Channels Television that Islamic State fighters attacked the Nigerian......

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Nigerian Navy destroys over 23 illegal refinery sites in October

Peter AnayoNovember 20, 2024

by Peter AnayoNovember 20, 20240902

CHIDIMMA UCHEGBU, Abuja The Nigerian Navy, under the banner of Operation DELTA SANITY, intensified its fight against oil theft in October, dismantling over 23 illegal refinery sites across the Niger Delta region. The operation, which also led to significant recoveries of stolen crude oil and illegally refined products,......

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Our educational model, the root cause of Nigeria’s underdevelopment, says Gov Mbah

Peter AnayoNovember 19, 2024

by Peter AnayoNovember 19, 20240819

_Directs Enugu tertiary institutions to deliver experiential learning COSMAS CHUKWU , Enugu Enugu State governor, Dr. Peter Mbah, has called for a paradigm shift in Nigeria’s current education model, saying it cannot deliver the much-needed speedy development and economic transformation the nation needs. Mbah therefore, advocated for......