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Tinubu urges IMF, World Bank to boost climate finance

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Tinubu urges IMF, World Bank to boost climate finance

Tom Chiahemen September 28, 2025

President Bola Tinubu has issued a strong appeal to global financial institutions—including the International Monetary Fund (IMF), World Bank, and African Development Bank (AfDB)—to significantly ramp up funding for climate initiatives across Africa. Speaking through Vice President Kashim Shettima at a Climate Summit on the sidelines of the 80th...

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Borno’s ‘Homegrown Model’ dismantles Boko Haram ideology – Zulum’s Security adviser

Tom Chiahemen September 27, 2025

— “ _Borno Homegrown Model”_ is proving to be a powerful tool in weakening Boko Haram’s influence and curbing violent extremism in the state, according to Retired Brigadier-General Abdullahi Ishaq, Special Adviser on Security to Governor Babagana Zulum. Speaking on the sidelines of the National Summit on Preventing and...

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Lagos PDP disowns ‘illegal’ congress backed by Bode George’s camp

Tom Chiahemen September 27, 2025

Lagos State Executive Council of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has rejected a purported state congress allegedly held on Saturday by a faction within the party, describing it as unconstitutional and a threat to party unity. Speaking at a press briefing in Lagos, the State PDP Chairman, Mr. Philip...

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PENGASSAN cuts off crude, gas supply to Dangote Refinery over labour dispute

By OLA MODUPE, Lagos- September 27, 2025

Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria (PENGASSAN) has ordered an immediate halt to crude oil and gas supplies to the Dangote Petroleum Refinery, escalating a labour dispute that has been brewing between the union and the refinery’s management. In a directive issued on Friday, PENGASSAN’s General...

Zamfara State has been plagued by recurring violent attacks, kidnappings, and killings, often attributed to armed bandits, leaving residents in a state of fear and insecurity.

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Mining pit collapses in Zamfara, many feared dead

Tom Chiahemen September 27, 2025

A tragic mining accident has rocked Zamfara State, as a pit collapse at the Kadauri mining site in Maru Local Government Area is feared to have claimed numerous lives. The collapse occurred on Thursday while a group of artisanal miners was working deep underground. Community sources revealed to Channels...

Guard of Honour for late IGP Solomon Arase

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Tears & tributes as late IGP Solomon Arase remains arrive Benin

Tom Chiahemen September 27, 2025

The body of former Inspector General of Police, Dr. Solomon Arase, was received in Benin City on Saturday, drawing an emotional gathering of dignitaries, security officials, and grieving family members. According to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), the Nigerian Air Force aircraft NAF 031, carrying the late police...

Picture 1 Featured Image A photo of Temitope Afolabi a surrogate in Nigeria

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How Facebook, misinformation, legal loopholes throw Nigerian women into surrogacy ditch

Simbiat Bakare September 27, 2025

By: SIMBIAT BAKARE – When Temitope Afolabi realised her husband could get imprisoned due to a N48 million debt he incurred from a bad business deal, she resolved to become a surrogate to earn money to save him. She had initially considered selling one of her kidneys, but unable...

Former Kaduna State Governor, Nasiru El-rufai and President Bola Tinubu

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“Focus on reforms, not distractions — APC chieftain tells Tinubu amid El-Rufai’s criticism”

Tom Chiahemen September 27, 2025

A prominent figure within the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Delta State, Chief Victor Ogba, has urged President Bola Tinubu to remain focused on his administration’s development agenda and ignore recent criticisms from former Kaduna State Governor, Malam Nasir El-Rufai. Speaking in Abuja during an interview with the News...

Tinubu arrives Lagos for working visit ahead of Nigeria’s 65th Independence

By DAVID IORJA, Abuja- September 27, 2025

President Bola Tinubu arrived in Lagos on Friday for a working visit, as the nation gears up for a modest celebration of its 65th Independence Anniversary. This was disclosed in a statement released by Presidential Spokesperson, Mr. Bayo Onanuga, on Friday in Abuja. Prior to his arrival in Lagos,...

Bishop David Oyedepo of Living Faith Church

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“A beacon of faith and Nation-building”: Tinubu celebrates Bishop David Oyedepo @71

By DAVID IORJA, Abuja- September 27, 2025

President Bola Tinubu has extended his warmest wishes to the Founder of Living Faith Church Worldwide (LFCWW) and Senior Pastor of Faith Tabernacle, Bishop David Oyedepo, as he celebrates his 71st birthday. In a statement released on Friday by his spokesperson, Mr. Bayo Onanuga, the President congratulated Bishop Oyedepo’s...

President Tinubu at the coronation of Oba Rashidi Ladoja as the 44th Olubadan of Ibadanland. PHOTO Credit: State House

“Ibadan deserves a State!” — New Olubadan, Oba Ladoja urges Tinubu at coronation

Tom Chiahemen September 27, 2025

At his grand coronation as the 44th Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Rashidi Adewolu Ladoja made a bold call to President Bola Tinubu to “create Ibadan State.” Speaking at the historic Mapo Hall in Ibadan on Friday, September 26, 2025, the newly installed monarch echoed the sentiments of the Olubadan-in-Council,...

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Police arrest 6 suspected cultists over brutal murder of Bayelsa constable

Tom Chiahemen September 27, 2025

Six individuals have been arrested in connection with the alleged murder of police constable Oboh Goodluck in Bayelsa State, the state’s Police Command announced. Commissioner of Police, CP Francis Idu, revealed the arrests during the fallen officer’s funeral rites held on Friday in Yenagoa. According to the News Agency...

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Tinubu demands global commitment to eliminate nuclear weapons at UN

Tom Chiahemen September 27, 2025

President Bola Tinubu has made a compelling appeal for the complete global elimination of nuclear weapons, stressing the urgent need to protect humanity from the existential threat they pose. Delivering Nigeria’s message at the United Nations high-level meeting marking the International Day for the Total Elimination of Nuclear Weapons,...

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Nigeria needs 1.2 million teachers to bridge education gap – Official

Tom Chiahemen September 27, 2025

Chairperson of the Governing Council at the Federal College of Education, Ofeme Ohuhu, Abia State, Hajia Rabiu Adamu, has sounded the alarm over Nigeria’s deepening teacher shortage, stating that the country urgently requires 1.2 million teachers to meet national classroom demands. Adamu made this statement on Friday during the...

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Wike flags off key road projects to boost Renewed Hope Estate in Abuja

Tom Chiahemen September 27, 2025

Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has officially launched the construction of 10.5 kilometres of access roads to serve the Renewed Hope Housing Estate in the Karsana District of Abuja. Speaking during the project flag-off on Friday, Wike said the construction of roads N11, N16, N40,...

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“One Nation, One Future”: Tinubu rallies Nigerians for unity at Independence Day prayer

By DAVID IORJA, Abuja- September 27, 2025

As Nigeria marks its 65th Independence Anniversary, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has urged citizens to embrace peace, unity, and collective responsibility in building a stronger nation. The President’s message was delivered on Friday during a special Jumaat prayer held at the National Mosque, Abuja, as part of events to...

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FAAN, Paystack introduce cashless payment systems at Lagos, Abuja airports

By EMMANUEL KUJE, Abuja- September 27, 2025

Starting September 29, travelers passing through Nigeria’s busiest airports—Murtala Muhammed International in Lagos and Nnamdi Azikiwe International in Abuja—will begin using cashless and contactless payment systems, thanks to a new initiative by the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) in collaboration with Paystack. The announcement, made in a statement...

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500 Benue women empowered through first lady’s Renewed Hope Initiative

Tom Chiahemen September 27, 2025

By TYAV SAM TYAV, Makurdi About 500 women entrepreneurs in Benue State have received vital business tools to boost their livelihoods, thanks to the Renewed Hope Initiative (RHI) spearheaded by Nigeria’s First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu. The empowerment event, held on Friday at the Industrial Layout in Makurdi, was...

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ACReSAL opens bidding for Bobboji storm, water and flood control project in Taraba

By JOHN MKOM, Jalingo September 27, 2025

Taraba State Agro-Climatic Resilience in Semi-Arid Landscapes (ACReSAL) has officially launched the bid opening process for the Bobboji Stormwater and Flood Control Project, aimed at mitigating flooding and improving water management in the state. Speaking at the bid opening ceremony held at the ACReSAL headquarters in Jalingo, the State...

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Ogoni rebirth: NNPC hails Oil re-entry as symbol of national renewal

By JOY ADARA, Abuja September 26, 2025

Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd.) has described the federal government’s re-entry into Ogoniland as a defining moment for Nigeria—marking not only a return to oil operations but also a powerful symbol of healing, justice, and national unity. Speaking at the presentation of the Ogoni Consultations Report at...