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Oct

2025

NANS Protests, Demands Unconditional Release Of Nnamdi Kanu

Education, FGN, Human Rights, News Flash

NANS Protests, Demands Unconditional Release Of Nnamdi Kanu The National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) on Wednesday, staged a peaceful protest in Abuja to demand the unconditional release of the detained leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Mazi Nnamdi Kanu. The NANS faction led by its National President, Comrade Atiku Isah (GCNS), said they were deeply concerned about what they described as “injustice” surrounding Kanu’s prolonged detention despite court rulings granting him bail. Speaking during the protest, Isah said, “We find it difficult to understand why Mazi Nnamdi Kanu is still in detention when courts of competent jurisdiction…

Oct

2025

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President Tinubu’s Visit And Governor Otti’s Transformation Agenda In Enyimba City – By Ebere Uzoukwa, Ph.D(SSA To Governor Otti On Public Affairs)

Abia State, Columns/Opinions/Letters, FGN, Good Governance, Presidency

President Tinubu’s Visit and Governor Otti’s Transformation Agenda in Enyimba City By Ebere Uzoukwa, PhD The historic city of Aba, popularly known as the Enyimba City and long celebrated as the commercial heartbeat of the Southeast, is today witnessing a bold transformation agenda under the purposeful leadership of Governor Alex Chioma Otti, OFR. Once neglected by successive administrations, Aba’s vital infrastructure collapsed, stifling its vibrant economy and forcing residents and businesses to endure untold hardship. Roads failed, drainage systems deteriorated, and the city’s famed commercial energy was almost extinguished until Governor Otti’s intervention began to restore hope and reposition Aba…

Oct

2025

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Ambassador Dr. Osita Offor’s Message On Nigeria’s 65th Independence Day

Abia State, Abia North, Birthday, FGN, News Flash

Ambassador Dr. Osita Offor's Message on Nigeria's 65th Independence Day Today, we join the rest of Nigeria in commemorating our nation's 65th Independence Day. This momentous occasion is a testament to our resilience, progress, and unwavering commitment to greatness. As we celebrate this milestone, we reflect on the values that have shaped our country and continue to guide us towards a brighter future. Nigeria's diversity remains our greatest strength. With over 250 ethnic groups and more than 500 languages, our nation is a vibrant tapestry of cultures, traditions, and beliefs. As we celebrate our independence, we must recommit ourselves to…

Oct

2025

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My Administration Laying Foundation Cast In Concrete, Not On Quicksand – President Tinubu

FGN, News Flash, Politics, Presidency

My Administration Laying Foundation Cast In Concrete, Not On Quicksand – Tinubu President Bola Tinubu says he is erecting a solid economic foundation for Nigerians. Presenting his scorecard on the anniversary of the country’s independence, the president said he “inherited a near-collapsed economy caused by decades of fiscal policy distortions and misalignment that had impaired real growth”. The president said the nation’s currency is stronger, the stock market is experiencing an unprecedented boom, coal mining has recovered dramatically, non-oil exports now represent 48 percent of export trade, external reserves increased to $42.03 billion in September, and N330 billion has been…

Sep

2025

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Shehu Sani Urges FGN To Change LGA ‘Chairman’ Title To ‘Mayor’

Columns/Opinions/Letters, FGN, LGA, News Flash

Shehu Sani Urges FG To Change LG ‘Chairman’ Title To ‘Mayor’ A former lawmaker representing Kaduna Central, Senator Shehu Sani, on Sunday urged the Federal Government and relevant authorities to consider replacing the designation of Local Government “Chairman” with the title of “Mayor,” arguing that the current nomenclature does not properly reflect the executive authority of the office. In a post on his official Facebook page, Sani noted that the title “Chairman” appears more suited to a committee setting than an executive office, adding that it undermines the importance of local government as the third tier of governance in the…

Sep

2025

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NECO Releases 2025 SSCE Results

Education, FGN, News Flash

NECO Releases 2025 SSCE Results AttNews reports that the National Examination Council (NECO) has released the results of 2025 Senior School Certificate Examination (SSCE) with 60.26 percent of candidates recording five credits and above in English and Mathematics. Releasing the result at the Council’s headquarters in Minna, Niger State capital on Wednesday, NECO Registrar, Professor Dantani Ibrahim Wushishi announced, “Number of candidates with five Credits and above, including Mathematics and English is 818,492 representing 60.26%.” Similarly, Prof Wushishi put the number of candidates with five Credits and above, irrespective of Mathematics and English at 1,144,496, representing 84.26%. He disclosed that…

Sep

2025

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N22.7trn Printed Under Buhari’s Govt ‘Collapsed’ Nigeria’s Economy – Ex-Speaker Dogara

Economy, CBN/Commercial Banking, FGN, Interviews

N22.7trn Printed Under Buhari’s Govt ‘Collapsed’ Nigeria’s Economy – Ex-Speaker Dogara Former Speaker of the House of Representatives, Yakubu Dogara, has attributed the decline in the value of the naira to the economic policies of the previous administration, which printed and injected N22.7 trillion into the economy. Dogara also described the foreign loan and crude oil-tied measures that sustained it as nothing short of voodoo economics. Noting that the policy under late President Muhammadu Buhari undermined the currency’s value, Dogara argued that the massive liquidity injection, coupled with dual exchange rates and unproductive forex allocations, left the nation’s economy teetering…

Sep

2025

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Chinese Language Added To Nigeria’s Senior Secondary Curriculum

Education, FGN, News Flash

Chinese Language Added To Nigeria’s Senior Secondary Curriculum The Chinese language, Mandarin, has officially been included as one of the foreign languages to be taught in senior secondary schools across Nigeria, following a recent review of the national curriculum. This announcement was made on Tuesday by the Secretary of Education for the Federal Capital Territory, Dr. Danlami Hayyo, during the inauguration of the 14th Chinese Corner at Government Secondary School, Tudun Wada, Abuja. The Chinese Corner is an educational and cultural centre sponsored by China Civil Engineering Construction Corporation as part of its corporate social responsibility. “May I inform you…

Sep

2025

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President Tinubu Reinstates Fubara…After 6 Months Suspension

FGN, News Flash, South South

TINUBU REINSTATES FUBARA…AFTER 6 MONTHS SUSPENSION STATEMENT BY HIS EXCELLENCY, BOLA AHMED TINUBU, PRESIDENT OF THE FEDERAL REPUBLIC OF NIGERIA, ON THE CESSATION OF THE STATE OF EMERGENCY IN RIVERS STATE My Fellow countrymen and, in particular, the good people of Rivers State. I am happy to address you today on the state of emergency declaration in Rivers State. You will recall that on 18th March, 2025, I proclaimed a state of emergency in the state. In my proclamation address, I highlighted the reasons for the declaration. The summary of it for context is that there was a total paralysis…

Sep

2025

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Nigeria’s Dangote Refinery Petrol Lands In US For The First Time

Business, Economy, FGN, News Flash, Oil & Gas

Nigeria’s Dangote Refinery Petrol Lands In US For The First Time Nigeria’s Dangote Refinery’s premium motor spirit, PMS, has arrived in New York, United States, for the first time. According to Reuters, Sunoco and Vitol organised the shipment on Monday. The delivery on the tanker, Gemini Pearl, marks a major milestone for the 650,000-barrel-per-day Dangote refinery. Reuters reported that an additional shipment of Dangote petrol, which Glencore sold to Shell, is planned to reach New York on September 19. The deliveries represent an important achievement for the $20 billion Ibeju Lekki-based refinery. Aliko Dangote, the President of Dangote Refinery, at…