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Nigeria rallies African nations on sustainable gold, gemstone development
By Kunle Sanni – Minister of Solid Minerals Development and Chairman of the Africa Minerals Strategy Group, Dr Dele Alake, says African countries are taking decisive steps to deepen value addition, regional cooperation, and sustainable growth across the continent’s gemstones and gold value chain. Alake made the remarks on Tuesday in Abuja at a pre-event press conference ahead of the…
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Makinde accuses Wike of threatening democracy in Nigeria
Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde has broken his silence on the political rift between him and the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, saying their disagreement stems from Wike’s alleged push for a one-party Nigeria. Makinde, who spoke on Tuesday, revealed the fallout had nothing to do with internal issues within the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), but…
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Four arrested in Ondo over alleged rituals, kidnapping, robbery
By Boye Oyeyemi – Operatives of the SWAT unit of the Ondo State Police Command have arrested four suspects allegedly linked to a series of kidnapping, robbery and ritual-related activities in Ogbese. The suspects, led by Ifeoluwa Julius, were reportedly on the command’s watch list following intelligence suggesting their involvement in violent crimes. According to the police, fresh intelligence indicated…
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Lagos bond hits ₦310 billion with 55% oversubscription
By Adeola Ogunrinde – Lagos State has made history with the successful conclusion of its landmark bond issuance, receiving overwhelming support from the investment community. Commissioner for Finance Yomi Oluyomi on Tuesday confirmed that the state offered a ₦200 billion conventional bond and a ₦14.8 billion green bond, both of which were significantly oversubscribed. “The conventional bond, the largest ever…
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Tinubu sends VP Shettima to Kebbi, condoles military over death of soldiers
By Kunle Sanni – President Bola Tinubu has directed Vice President Kashim Shettima to visit Kebbi State on Wednesday to commiserate with the state government and families of schoolgirls abducted by bandits in the Maga area. The president, who received full briefings from military authorities on both the abduction and a separate attack in Borno State, assured parents and guardians…
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Tinubu’s reforms creating major investment openings, says VP Shettima
By Kunle Sanni – Vice President Kashim Shettima on Tuesday said the economic reforms introduced by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu are unlocking significant new opportunities for foreign investment across key sectors of the Nigerian economy. Speaking while receiving a delegation from the Abu Dhabi–Beijing-based Advanced Energy Partners (AEP) consortium at the Presidential Villa, Shettima said the administration’s ongoing policy measures…
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APC postpones Governor Kefas’ reception, condemns opposition’s call for foreign intervention
By Kunle Sanni – The All Progressives Congress (APC) on Tuesday announced the postponement of its planned reception for the Governor of Taraba State, Dr Agbu Kefas, while strongly condemning a recent call by Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) factional chairman, Tanimu Turaki, for foreign intervention in Nigeria. The reception for Governor Kefas, originally scheduled for Wednesday, 19 November 2025, was…
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Alaafin congratulates NDLEA chairman Marwa on second-term appointment
By Adejayan Gbenga – The Alaafin of Oyo, His Imperial Majesty Oba Abimbola Akeem Owoade, has congratulated the Executive Chairman of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), retired General Mohammed Buba Marwa, on his reappointment for another term. The monarch described the NDLEA chief as a “trailblazer” whose leadership continues to inspire confidence nationwide. In a statement released through…
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Ekong opens up on Super Eagles’ heartbreaking defeat to DR Congo
Super Eagles captain William Troost-Ekong has addressed Nigeria’s defeat to DR Congo, acknowledging that while the team “gave everything,” they ultimately fell short and must now confront the realities of an ageing squad and a concluded World Cup cycle. Speaking for the first time since the loss, Ekong, who has been central to Nigeria’s defence for over a decade, said…
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Oluremi Tinubu commends security agencies, receives wives of new service chiefs
By Kunle Sanni – First Lady Oluremi Tinubu has praised the Armed Forces and security agencies for their continuous efforts in safeguarding the country, while urging renewed commitment in the fight against insecurity. She made the remarks on Tuesday when she received the wives of recently appointed service chiefs at the State House, Abuja. Tinubu expressed sadness over the abduction…
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