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Jan
29
2025
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By Abia ThinkTank
President Tinubu Inherited N87.38 Trillion Debt, Not N21 Trillion – DMO Clarifies

President Tinubu Inherited N87.38 Trillion Debt, Not N21 Trillion – DMO Clarifies

Economy, FGN, News Flash, Politics
Tinubu Inherited N87.38 Trillion Debt, Not N21 Trillion – DMO Clarifies The Debt Management Office (DMO) has debunked recent media reports claiming that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu inherited N21 trillion in public debt which arose to N142 trillion. In a statement issued by the DMO on Monday, the agency said the actual total public debt as of June 30, 2023 after President Tinubu took office stood at N87.38 trillion. President Tinubu took office on May 29, 2023. The DMO clarified that the figure includes the external and domestic debt of the Federal Government of Nigeria (FGN), the 36 states, and…
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Jan
29
2025
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Alleged Sexual Harassment: ICPC Opens Probe Into Case Against FUOYE Vice – Chancellor

Alleged Sexual Harassment: ICPC Opens Probe Into Case Against FUOYE Vice – Chancellor

Crime, Education, News Flash
Alleged Sexual Harassment: ICPC Opens Probe Into Case Against FUOYE Vice-Chancellor The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has commenced probe into the alleged sexual harassment case involving the Vice Chancellor of the Federal University, Oye-Ekiti (FUOYE), Abayomi Fasina, a professor. The development followed a petition from a coalition of civil society organisations (CSOs) to ICPC. The anti-graft agency received the petition on Monday, 27 January. Confirming receipt of the petition, Demola Bakare, the spokesperson for the ICPC, told PREMIUM TIMES on Tuesday that the commission had already started taking action on the matter. “Within 24 hours…
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Jan
28
2025
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By Abia ThinkTank
‘I’ll Remain In Custody,’ Sowore Rejects Police Bail Conditions

‘I’ll Remain In Custody,’ Sowore Rejects Police Bail Conditions

Human Rights, News Flash
‘I’ll Remain In Custody,’ Sowore Rejects Police Bail Conditions An activist and former presidential candidate of the African Action Congress (AAC), Omoyele Sowore, has rejected the Nigerian police bail conditions and opted to remain in cusstody. He said he was asked to submit his passport and present a Grade Level 17 officer, the equivalent of a permanent secretary, as surety. Sowore had arrived at the police headquarters in Abuja on Monday morning after he was invited by the police for questioning over a viral video he posted, alleging extortion by officers at a checkpoint in Lagos. Our correspondent reports that…
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Jan
28
2025
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EFCC Operative Found Dead On Lagos Street

EFCC Operative Found Dead On Lagos Street

Crime, News Flash, Obituary
EFCC Operative Found Dead On Lagos Street An official of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has been found dead on the street of Lagos state. In a viral video shared online, the official simply identified as Sylvanus was dressed in a burgundy traditional attire and lying lifeless on the road. He was also surrounded by some Nigerians including two police officers who were making efforts to search the content of a small bag he carried for any means of identification. With an identity card found on him, onlookers in the video kept asking where the deceased works. “Where…
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Jan
28
2025
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AFCON 2025: Super Eagles To Face Tunisia, Uganda, Tanzania In Group C (See Full List)

AFCON 2025: Super Eagles To Face Tunisia, Uganda, Tanzania In Group C (See Full List)

Football, News Flash, Sports
(AFCON 2025): Super Eagles To Face Tunisia, Uganda, Tanzania in Group C (Full List) The Super Eagles have been drawn in Group C along with Tunisia, Uganda and Tanzania in the forthcoming African Nations Cup (AFCON) scheduled to hold from December 21, 2025 to January 18, 2026 in Morocco. The 2025 edition of the tournament will be the 35th edition of the competition. The Super Eagles will be looking to win its fourth AFCON title after losing out in the finals against host Ivory Coast in the last edition of the tournament. Group A;MoroccoMaliZambiaComoros Group B;EgyptSouth AfricaAngolaZimbabwe Group CNIGERIATunisiaUgandaTanzania Group…
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Jan
28
2025
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Federal Civil Service Commission Announces Nationwide Recruitment; Apply Now.

Federal Civil Service Commission Announces Nationwide Recruitment; Apply Now.

FGN, Labour, News Flash
APPLY NOW: Federal Civil Service Commission Announces Nationwide Recruitment The Federal Civil Service Commission (FCSC) has announced the commencement of its 2025 recruitment exercise for various positions across the Federal Civil Service. In a statement released on Monday, signed by the Head of Press and Public Relations, Taiwo Hassan, the Commission invited eligible Nigerians to submit applications for available vacancies. The announcement, published on the Commission’s official website, calls on interested applicants to submit their applications online via the portal https://recruitment.fedcivilservice.gov.ng Candidates are allowed to apply for only one position and must submit their applications before the deadline of Monday,…
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Jan
28
2025
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Presidents Don’t Need Globetrotting To Attract Investments – Peter Obi Comments As President Tinubu Lands In Tanzania

Presidents Don’t Need Globetrotting To Attract Investments – Peter Obi Comments As President Tinubu Lands In Tanzania

Economy, News Flash, Politics
Presidents Don’t Need Globetrotting To Attract Investments – Peter Obi Says As Tinubu Lands In Tanzania The 2023 presidential candidate of the Labour Party, Peter Obi has said that presidents need not travel the whole world to attract foreign investments into the country. Obi in a post made on his X account said investments flow naturally where the environment is conducive as there would not be any need to force it. Describing investment and conducive environment as a honey and bee kind of relationship, the former Anambra State governor said Foreign Direct Investment does not come with presidents globetrotting. He…
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Jan
27
2025
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Trump Proposes Relocating Gaza Residents To Egypt, Jordan

Trump Proposes Relocating Gaza Residents To Egypt, Jordan

Humanitarian, Immigration, International, News Flash, World News
Trump Proposes Relocating Gaza Residents To Egypt, Jordan US President Donald Trump floated a plan on Saturday Saturday to “just clean out” Gaza, and said he wants Egypt and Jordan to take Palestinians from the territory in a bid to create Middle East peace. Describing Gaza as a “demolition site” after the Israel-Hamas war, Trump said he had spoken to Jordan’s King Abdullah II about the issue and expected to talk to Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi on Sunday. “I’d like Egypt to take people. And I’d like Jordan to take people,” Trump told reporters aboard Air Force One. “You’re…
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Jan
27
2025
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Why FGN Approved Tariff Increase For MTN, Airtel, Glo, Etisalat – Minister

Why FGN Approved Tariff Increase For MTN, Airtel, Glo, Etisalat – Minister

FGN, Economy, Information Technology, News Flash
Why FG Approved Tariff Increase For MTN, Airtel, Glo, Etisalat – Minister The Minister of Communication, Innovation and Digital Economy, Bosun Tijani, says the federal government approved a 50 per cent tariff hike for telecommunication companies to sustain the industry. Mr Tijani added that the new tariff would allow telecommunication companies to be able to invest in new infrastructure and improve connectivity. He said this at the maiden Robotics and Artificial Intelligence Nigeria (RAIN) summit, on Saturday in Ibadan with the theme: “The Rain of Transformation is upon us: CEOs Arise.” The minister urged Nigerian youths to drive technological progress…
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Jan
27
2025
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Anambra Govt Demolishes Hotel Used As Kidnappers’ Den With Over 30 Graves Found

Anambra Govt Demolishes Hotel Used As Kidnappers’ Den With Over 30 Graves Found

Crime, News Flash, South East
Anambra Govt Demolishes Hotel Used as Kidnappers’ Den With Over 30 Graves Found The Anambra State Government has demolished a kidnappers’ den disguised as a hotel along the Onitsha-Owerri Road. This was made known in a statement shared on the Anambra State New Media X (formerly Twitter) account on Saturday. According to the statement, the hotel, known as Udoka Golden Point Hotel and Suites, also referred to as “La Cruise Hotel”, was reportedly a hub for kidnappers and other criminal elements. The statement added that the hotel has over 30 well-partitioned graves. The statement read, “Oba, Idemili South LGA! Demolition…
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