DSS Appeals Life Sentences for Ansaru Convicts, Seeks Death Penalty for Terrorism Offences The Department of State Services (DSS) has announced plans to appeal the life imprisonment sentences handed to three convicted members of the Ansaru terrorist group over their involvement in the abduction of schoolchildren and teachers in Oriire Local Government Area of Oyo...
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Crude Oil Surge to $100 Threatens Fresh Inflation Wave as Fuel, Transport Costs Rise Nigeria faces renewed inflationary pressure as global crude oil prices climb above $100 per barrel following escalating tensions between the United States and Iran, raising concerns over possible increases in petrol prices, transport fares and the cost of essential goods. The...
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FG Unveils Youth Credit Programme, Targets 500,000 Entrepreneurs With Affordable Financing The Federal Government has launched the Youth Credit for Entrepreneurs Programme, a new financing initiative aimed at expanding access to affordable credit for up to 500,000 young Nigerians and accelerating enterprise-led economic growth. The scheme will provide eligible entrepreneurs between the ages of 18...
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US Imposes 12.5% Tariff on Nigerian Imports Over Forced Labour Concerns The United States has imposed a 12.5 per cent tariff on imports from Nigeria as part of a new trade action targeting countries Washington says have failed to effectively prevent the entry of goods produced through forced labour. The measure affects imports from 60...
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Nigeria’s Push Moves Africa Closer to First Commonwealth Games Hosting Rights Africa has moved closer to achieving a historic milestone after Commonwealth sports ministers backed the continent’s bid to be considered for the hosting rights of the 2034 Commonwealth Games. The breakthrough followed a successful intervention by Nigeria at the 12th Commonwealth Sports Ministers’ Meeting...
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Terrorists Exploit Women for Logistics, Intelligence as Military Pressure Mounts – Former JTF Commander A security expert and former Joint Task Force (JTF) commander, Dr Isma’il Tanko Wudilawa, has raised concerns over the increasing use of women by terrorist groups in northern Nigeria for logistics, intelligence gathering and other operational activities. Wudilawa said terrorists have...
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Top Headlines This Friday: State Police Bill Passes Amid House Walkout, US Imposes 12.5% Tariff on Nigerian Imports, Army Expansion Approved Top stories this Friday morning include a dramatic session at the House of Representatives, where the State Police Bill was approved despite a walkout by minority lawmakers. The United States has imposed a 12.5...
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Germany, Nigeria Deepen Film Ties With Four-City Cinema Showcase The inaugural Germany-Nigeria Film Week 2026 will hold from October 1 to 10, 2026, across four German cities — Berlin, Hamburg, Bremen and Hannover — as part of efforts to strengthen cultural ties and expand collaboration between the two countries’ film industries. The 10-day event is...
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China Launches Mandarin Programme to Deepen Cultural Ties with Africa China has unveiled a new Mandarin language education initiative aimed at strengthening cultural connections and people-to-people exchanges with Africa as part of activities marking the 2026 China-Africa Year of People-to-People Exchanges. The programme is designed to provide African learners with easier access to Chinese language...
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Senate Probes MDAs’ Revenue Remittances, Orders Defaulters to Comply Within Two Weeks The Senate Committee on Finance has commenced an investigative hearing into the remittance of Internally Generated Revenue (IGR) and operating surpluses by Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs) to the Consolidated Revenue Fund (CRF), raising concerns over alleged discrepancies and non-compliance with financial regulations....
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