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MOSOP Rejects Oil Resumption Talks, Demands 20% Royalty for Ogoni Development
As part of its demands, MOSOP is calling for the allocation of at least 20 per cent of profits from natural resource extraction in Ogoni to fund infrastructural development across the kingdom. Viura noted that the forum has endorsed the
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Iran’s President Dismisses Deputy Following Luxurious Antarctica Voyage
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian Dismisses Deputy Over Controversial Antarctic Trip Amid Economic Crisis
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has terminated the position of his deputy for parliamentary affairs, Shahram Dabiri, following backlash over a lavish trip to Antarctica. This decision comes … Continue Reading
FCMB Records N73.34bn Profit After Tax Amid N144.6bn Capital Raise
To align with the Central Bank of Nigeria’s recapitalisation mandate, FCMB completed the first phase of its capital raising programme, which saw issued shares double from 19.8 billion in 2023 to 39.6 billion in 2024. The capital injection helped the
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BREAKING:Former Oyo Governor Olunloyo dies at 90
Former Oyo State Governor Dr. Victor Olunloyo Passes Away Days Before 90th Birthday
Dr. Victor Omololu Olunloyo, the former governor of Oyo State, has passed away just days shy of his 90th birthday, as announced by his family … Continue Reading
Education Minister Proposes Two-Year NYSC, Seeks Expanded Skills Training for Corps Members
Speaking during the visit, Brigadier General Nafiu expressed appreciation for the Ministry’s support and reiterated NYSC’s commitment to aligning its operations with federal policy directions. He advocated for the creation of a centralized database for Nigerian students studying overseas to
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Autopsy Reveals Cause of Nigerian Boxer Olanrewaju‘s Death
Tragic Death of Nigerian Boxer Olanrewaju Segun ‘Success’ Linked to Sudden Cardiac Arrest
Former Nigerian professional boxer Olanrewaju Segun, known as ‘Success’, passed away from sudden cardiac arrest during a bout in Ghana last Saturday, according to an autopsy … Continue Reading
JAMB Says 2025 Direct Entry registration not closing April 7
JAMB Clarifies Registration Timeline for 2025 Direct Entry Candidates
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has issued a statement to quell rumors regarding the closing date for the 2025 Direct Entry (DE) registration. Contrary to speculation that registration would … Continue Reading
Arsenal Held by Resilient Everton as Liverpool Close in on Premier League Title
Arsenal ramped up the pressure in the final stages, with Ødegaard and stand-in striker Mikel Merino both squandering good chances from Kieran Tierney crosses. Despite controlling possession and chances, the Gunners couldn’t find the winner they desperately needed.
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Nigeria’s Public Debt Hits N144.67tn in 2024, Soars by 48.58% in One Year
As of December 2024, domestic debt accounted for 51.41 per cent of Nigeria’s public debt, while external debt comprised 48.59 per cent, indicating a near-even split. However, analysts have expressed concern over the rising share of external debt, warning that
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Nigeria receives 1 million meningitis vaccine doses
Nigeria Receives Over a Million Meningococcal Vaccines to Tackle Outbreak
The Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare in Nigeria has announced the arrival of more than one million doses of the pentavalent meningococcal conjugate vaccine (Men5CV) from the Gavi-funded … Continue Reading