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Kaduna monarch throws weight behind DFAM’s fierce war on drug abuse
New National Star
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July 4, 2025
From SUNDAY MATTHEW TAGGAH, Kaduna A new wind of hope is blowing through the valleys of Southern Kaduna—and it carries the unmistakable scent of purpose. In what many have called a watershed moment in Nigeria’s grassroots war against drug abuse,...
Nigerians Are Docile; Can’t Fight Less Than 100,000 Politicians Stealin
The Nigerian Voice
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The former minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi, has rebuked the Nigerian populace for only grumbling in private while remaining passive in the face of elite domination and dehumanisation. Amaechi said Thursday at the public presentation of...
President Tinubu mourns death of Peter Rufai
Eagle Online
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July 4, 2025
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has expressed great sadness at the passing of legendary Super Eagles goalkeeper, Peter Rufai, who was 61. The condolence message was passed across by the Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy,...
Governor AbdulRazaq Honours Team Kwara for Presidential Debate Triumph
Ilorin
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Recently, Kwara State Governor and Chairman of the Nigeria Governors' Forum, Mallam AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, congratulated the government and people of Kwara State on Team Kwara's victory at the presidential debate held in Abeokuta, Ogun State. The...
Nigerian National Admits Guilt in Scamming Elderly Americans
News Central TV
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July 4, 2025
A Nigerian citizen recently admitted to running a global inheritance fraud operation that deceived elderly and vulnerable individuals throughout the United States. As detailed in court filings, Ehis Lawrence Akhimie, 41, was part of a group of con...
Khankendi hosted 17th Summit of the Economic Cooperation Organization, President Ilham Aliyev addressed the Summit-
APA
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The 17th Summit of the Economic Cooperation Organization (ECO) was held in the city of Khankendi on July 4, APA reports. President of the Republic of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev welcomed the heads of state and government, as well as the heads of...
Pro-Democracy Group UAD Gives DSS 48 Hours Ultimatum To Release Nigerian Workers' Leader, Andrew Emelieze
Sahara Reporters
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The United Actions for Democracy (UAD) has issued a 48-hour ultimatum to the Department of State Services (DSS), demanding the immediate and unconditional release of Comrade Andrew Uche Emelieze, a prominent labour rights advocate and leader of...
Nigerian govt agencies to unlock $25bn revenue through electricity, digital development
Daily Post
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July 4, 2025
Two Nigerian government agencies, the Galaxy Backbone and the Rural Electrification Agency, have signed a partnership to provide electricity and digital connectivity to schools, hospitals, and other public institutions across the country. This...
Can Nigeria’s new opposition alliance challenge Tinubu in 2027?
Africa Feeds
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July 4, 2025
Nigeria’s political landscape is witnessing a major shake-up as two of the country’s most prominent opposition figures, Atiku Abubakar and Peter Obi, have joined forces under the banner of the African Democratic Congress (ADC). This strategic move...
Peter Rufai: 10 things to know about Nigeria’s Iconic ‘Dodo Mayana’
TVC News Nigeria
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July 4, 2025
Nigeria’s football community and fans worldwide are in mourning following the passing of legendary Super Eagles goalkeeper, Peter Rufai, who died on Thursday, July 3, 2025. Fondly called “Dodo Mayana”, Rufai leaves behind a towering legacy as one...
Days Of Empty Promises, Abandoned Projects Over In Fct– President Tinubu
The Nigerian Voice
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President Bola Tinubu has said that the days of empty promises and abandoned projects in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) and other parts of the country are over. Tinubu stated this in Abuja on Friday, while inaugurating the newly rehabilitated...
1.3m Nigerians face starvation as aid cuts push WFP toward shutdown
The Guardian (Nigeria)
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July 4, 2025
More than one million people in Nigeria are at risk of starvation as the World Food Programme (WFP) prepares to suspend food assistance by August due to severe funding shortfalls, The Independent (UK) has reported. WFP spokesperson for Nigeria,...
We’re Rehabilitating Trust, Not Just Roads Across Nigeria -President Tinubu
The News Chronicle
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July 4, 2025
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has said his administration is not just building roads but rebuilding the foundation of public trust in inclusive governance alongside physical infrastructure across the country. He reaffirmed that the projects his...
How Nigeria’s Middle Class Is Shifting From Breadwinners To Barely Getting By
The Nigerian Voice
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There was a time when Nigeria’s middle class stood tall as the nation’s economic engine and stabilizing force. Made up of civil servants, teachers, nurses, small business owners, and professionals in various fields, these Nigerians were not...
Energy security: Powering Nigeria’s future, By Awaal Gata
Premium Times
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July 4, 2025
There are moments in a nation’s history when a single bold decision rewires the entire system and restores sanity to an industry long ruled by chaos. For Nigeria, that moment arrived in May 2023, when President Bola Ahmed Tinubu made the daring...
Previous Constitution amendments didn’t resolve governance questions – Senate
Business Day
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July 4, 2025
…Explains how state assemblies disapproved key proposals on state police, traditional institution, others.. …Lagos insists on genuine federalism, devolution of powers …State assemblies, traditional rulers pledge support for constitution review...
Barau: Past constitution amendments failed to address fundamental governance issues
The Cable
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July 4, 2025
Barau Jibrin, deputy senate president, says previous efforts to amend the 1999 Constitution did not adequately address several Nigeria’s fundamental governance issues. Barau, who is chairman of the committee on the review of the 1999 Constitution,...
Zoning, Structure, and Stomach: Nigeria’s Real Political Ideologies
The News Chronicle
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July 4, 2025
Every four years — like clockwork, like harmattan dust, like the sudden appearance of relatives during Christmas — Nigerian politicians embark on what can only be described as a national cultural festival. It has no calendar date. No masquerade...
Nigeria, Saint Lucia sign landmark MOU to boost Tourism, Creative Industries
TVC News Nigeria
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July 4, 2025
Nigeria and Saint Lucia on Wednesday signed a strategic Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to deepen ties in tourism, the creative sector, and the broader Orange Economy. The agreement, signed during the official state visit of President Bola Ahmed...
Election Outcomes: Yiaga Africa Backs New INEC Guidelines, Seeks Amendments
Leadership
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July 4, 2025
Foremost election monitoring organisation, Yiaga Africa, has backed the new Supplementary Guidelines for the Review of Declaration and Return of Election Results issued by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). The group described...