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Ohanaeze Ndigbo Questions ADC’s Moral Authority To Lead Nigeria
Leadership
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July 7, 2025
Ohanaeze Ndigbo, the apex Igbo sociocultural organisation, has said that the Opposition Coalition under African Democratic Congress (ADC) lacked the capacity to unseat President Bola Tinubu in 2027 elections. According to Ohanaeze, the current...
BRICS leaders at Rio Summit condemn strikes on Iran, call for upholding international law
Memphis Sun - Tennessee
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New Delhi [India], July 7 (ANI): BRICS leaders convened in Rio de Janeiro for the 17th BRICS Summit from July 6 to 7, where they strongly condemned recent military strikes on Iran and emphasised the need to uphold international law and nuclear...
2027 President Can Come From Anywhere – Timi Frank Warns Coalition Against Ethnic Politics
Naija News
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July 7, 2025
He argued that sidelining any region from participating fairly in the contest would bring the coalition movement to a standstill. Speaking in a statement in Abuja on Monday, Frank insisted that Nigerians need a competent and compassionate...
How Political Apathy and Cultural Fault Lines Imperil Democratic Gains
Kogi Reports
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July 7, 2025
“Where there is no vision, the people perish.” — Proverbs 29:18 “Politics is too serious a matter to be left to the politicians.” — Charles de Gaulle. “The world will not be destroyed by those who do evil, but by those who watch them without doing...
Experts laud President Tinubu’s tax laws amidst concerns over implementation
Business Hallmark
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July 7, 2025
• “It’s the most progressive, revolutionary… – Prof. Adamu Positive reactions have continued to follow the four tax laws recently passed by the National Assembly, and assented to by President Bola Tinubu, as marking a new chapter in the fiscal and...
Nigerian film ‘Agemo’ makes festival waves at AFRIFF and TINFF
Pulse
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July 7, 2025
Ace filmmaker, Moshood Abiola Obatula (more known simply as Director Mosh), seems to have another masterpiece on his hands with his latest film ‘Agemo’, as it continues to make significant strides in both local and international scenes. With the...
Nigeria’s political leadership since 1960 and rhythms of corruption (8)
New National Star
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July 7, 2025
PROF MIKE OZEKHOME Introduction In last week’s installment, we dealt with the controversy over the removal of fuel subsidy; corruption’s unyielding gripe and perennial event for change after which we suggested several pathways that can be taken by...
Iconic Open Varsity To Begin Spring Semester Exams Across 63 Centers In Nigeria, 15 Overseas
Leadership
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July 7, 2025
The Iconic University is set to commence its Spring Semester 2025 examinations on July 21 concurrently at 63 exam centers throughout Nigeria and 15 overseas locations designed for international students. The International exam centers are spread...
Nigerian agency fines MultiChoice for data privacy breaches
BusinessLIVE
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Abuja — Nigeria’s data protection agency has fined MultiChoice Nigeria, Africa’s biggest pay television company, 766-million naira ($501,000) for violating the country’s data protection law, a spokesperson said. MultiChoice, which operates pay-TV...
'Peter Obi no go ever be president' - Wike
GhanaWeb
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July 7, 2025
Nigeria Minister of di Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike say, 2023 Labour Party presidential candidate Peter Obi no go ever be president of di kontri. Di one time govnor of Rivers State, tok dis one during one thanksgiving wey dem do...
Banks in Nigeria resume naira debit card use abroad
BusinessLIVE
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Lagos — Nigerian banks have resumed the use of naira debit cards for international transactions and online payments, more than three years after financial institutions suspended the service due to acute dollar shortages. The move by the banks...
Nigeria Customs Sensitises International Airline Operators on Currency Declaration
Fresh Angle
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In a proactive move to strengthen Nigeria’s anti-money laundering efforts, the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), in collaboration with other law enforcement and regulatory agencies, held a sensitisation exercise for international airline operators at...
Nigerian travellers pay N274,500 different taxes on each international flight – Findings
Business Hallmark
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July 7, 2025
Air passengers flying out of Nigeria are paying one of the highest amounts in taxes and charges across Africa, with an average cost of $180 (N275,500) per international departure, nearly three times the continental average of $68, according to a...
IMF: Nigeria needs expanded cash transfer system to reduce poverty
The Cable
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July 7, 2025
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) says Nigeria must scale up its cash transfer system to cushion the effects of economic shocks and tackle high poverty levels. The recommendation was contained in an article published on Monday, written by Axel...
Babachir Lawal resigns from APC, cites future political plans
The Guardian (Nigeria)
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July 7, 2025
Former Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Babachir Lawal, has resigned his membership of the All Progressives Congress (APC), ending his affiliation with the party he joined at its formation and served under during the Buhari...
Nigerian Communications Commission pushes for solar power to cut telecoms diesel dependence, costs
Alexa.ng
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The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) is ramping up efforts to promote renewable energy use, particularly solar power, across the nation’s telecoms industry, with the goal of cutting diesel dependency and slashing operational costs. Telecom...
Nigeria restates commitment to nuclear test ban
Premium Times
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July 7, 2025
The Vice President, Kashim Shettima, has reiterated Nigeria’s commitment to a comprehensive nuclear test ban through collaboration with the Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty Organisation (CTBTO). He said Africa’s priority, at the moment, is to...
Lawyer Describes Wike's Church Outburst as "Political Grandstanding"
Nigerian Eye
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July 7, 2025
Sir Ifeanyi Ejiofor Esq, a lawyer and social crusader, has condemned the recent outburst of Nyesom Wike, Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja, inside St. James's Anglican Church, Asokoro. Ejiofor described Wike's actions as "mere...
APC Begins Sales of Forms for National Assembly Bye-Elections
Nigerian Eye
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July 7, 2025
The All Progressives Congress (APC) on Monday, started selling nomination and expression of interest forms for aspirants vying for seats in the National Assembly bye-elections. The elections are scheduled to take place on August 16 in 12 states,...
Enugu Governor Mbah Launches State-Owned Airline, Enugu Air
News Central TV
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July 7, 2025
Enugu State Governor Peter Mbah has launched the state-owned airline, Enugu Air, describing it as a significant advancement for the state and a benchmark for collaboration between the government and the private sector. The first flight of the...