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Business · Leadership News ·FG Agencies Spend N50.4bn On Foreign Travel In 3 Years
Federal Government agencies spent N50.4 billion on foreign travel over a three-year period, according to Leadership News. The report focuses on expenditure incurred by government bodies for overseas trips, highlighting the scale of public spending in this area during the period under review.
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Politics · Nigerian Tribune ·Poor power supply forced diesel use for Oyo streetlights — Makinde
Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde said inadequate electricity supply led the state to rely on diesel to power streetlights. His comment highlights the effect of unreliable public power on the operation and maintenance of street lighting across Oyo State.
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Politics · Vanguard ·Obi, Atiku’s 2023 Rivers ‘victory’ exists only on social media — Wike
Nyesom Wike has dismissed claims that Peter Obi and Atiku Abubakar won Rivers State in the 2023 election, saying their alleged victory exists only on social media. The statement represents Wike’s rejection of the claim and places the dispute within ongoing political disagreements over the state’s electoral outcome.
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Business · The Punch ·Dutch firm to turn flare gas to power, cooking gas in Rivers
A Dutch company is set to convert flare gas in Rivers State into electricity and cooking gas. The project is intended to utilise gas currently burned off during oil production, potentially supplying power and an alternative cooking fuel, although the headline does not provide details about its timeline, scale or implementation.
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Politics · The Punch ·
Plateau gov imposes curfew in three LGAs over killings
The Plateau State governor has imposed a curfew across three local government areas following killings in the state. The measure is intended to restrict movement and respond to the security situation, although the headline does not specify the affected areas, the curfew’s duration, or further details about the incidents.
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Sports · Vanguard ·Atletico hit back at Mourinho after referee rant
Atletico Madrid have responded to comments by Jose Mourinho after the manager criticised a referee. The exchange centres on Mourinho’s complaints about officiating and Atletico’s decision to answer them publicly, although the headline does not specify the match, referee involved or details of either side’s statements.
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Education · The Punch ·
Offa poly resumes exams after ASUP, management dispute
The Federal Polytechnic, Offa, has resumed examinations following a dispute between the Academic Staff Union of Polytechnics and the institution’s management. The development indicates that the disagreement, which had affected the examination schedule, has been resolved or sufficiently managed to allow academic activities to continue.
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Politics · BusinessDay ·ADC warns Tinubu govt against weaponising state police ahead 2027
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has cautioned the administration of President Bola Tinubu against using state police as a political tool ahead of the 2027 elections. The party’s warning highlights concerns that control of state-level policing could be exploited to influence political competition or electoral processes.
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Politics · The Punch ·
2027: Makinde predicts landslide win for APM, welcomes APC defectors
Makinde has predicted that the APM will secure a landslide victory in the 2027 elections, while welcoming politicians who have defected from the APC. The headline indicates a political realignment involving the parties ahead of the poll.
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Lifestyle · Vanguard ·Why I still rent despite making money to buy houses — Ola of Lagos
Ola of Lagos explains that, despite earning enough money to purchase houses, he continues to live in rented accommodation. The headline highlights his personal reasoning for choosing to rent rather than buy property, without providing further details about his finances, housing preferences or circumstances.
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World · Vanguard ·California declares state of emergency ahead of El Nino
California has declared a state of emergency in anticipation of El Nino, a weather pattern that can bring significant changes in rainfall and storm conditions. The emergency declaration signals heightened preparedness by authorities ahead of potential weather-related impacts, although the headline does not specify the expected severity, affected areas or measures being introduced.
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Politics · Leadership News ·Nigeria Can’t Be Governed By Presidential Social-Media Posts From Europe, Atiku Tells Tinubu, Lawmakers
Atiku Abubakar has criticised President Bola Tinubu’s approach to governing Nigeria, telling the president and lawmakers that the country cannot be run through social-media posts issued from Europe. His remarks highlight concerns about presidential communication, physical presence and the effectiveness of relying on online messages to address national affairs.
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Business · Premium Times ·GCR upgrades Fidelity Bank rating on stronger capital position
Global Credit Ratings has upgraded Fidelity Bank’s rating, citing the lender’s stronger capital position. The change indicates an improved assessment of the bank’s financial standing, although the headline does not provide details on the revised rating level, the specific capital gains, or any broader implications for its operations.
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Politics · Daily Post ·Wike responds to alleged plan to succeed Tinubu in 2031
Federal Capital Territory Minister Nyesom Wike has responded to reports of an alleged political plan for him to succeed President Bola Tinubu in 2031. The headline indicates that Wike addressed the speculation, but provides no further details about his position, the reported plan, or the political circumstances surrounding it.
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Other · Vanguard ·IHRC releases names of 37 miners who died in NSCDC custody
The Independent Human Rights Commission has released the names of 37 miners who reportedly died while in the custody of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps. The disclosure identifies the deceased miners and draws attention to deaths connected with their detention, although the headline provides no further details about the circumstances or investigation.
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Other · Channels TV ·Niger Miners’ Deaths: Police Take Over Scene, Begin Probe
Police have taken control of the scene where miners died in Niger State and commenced an investigation into the incident. Authorities are expected to examine the circumstances surrounding the deaths and establish what led to the loss of lives, while further details remain pending.
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Business · BusinessDay ·
NDPHC seeks Akwa Ibom help to unlock stalled $2.6million power line
The Niger Delta Power Holding Company (NDPHC) is seeking assistance from the Akwa Ibom State Government to resolve issues delaying a $2.6 million power transmission line project. The intervention is intended to help unlock the stalled project and support progress on electricity infrastructure in the state.
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Other · Nigerian Tribune ·Bandits kill two, rustle livestock in Sokoto community
Bandits reportedly attacked a community in Sokoto State, killing two people and stealing livestock. The headline does not provide further details about the location, victims, number or type of animals taken, timing of the incident, or any response by security agencies or authorities.
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Politics · Daily Post ·Two APC chieftains defect to PDP in Gombe
Two prominent members of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Gombe State have left the party and joined the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). The development signals a political realignment in the state, although the headline does not provide details about the defectors, their reasons, or the circumstances surrounding the move.
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Politics · Leadership News ·
Adamawa Guber: APM Candidate Haske Names Ex-NNPCL Official Glah Running Mate
Haske, the governorship candidate of the Allied Peoples Movement in Adamawa State, has selected Glah, a former official of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited, as his running mate for the forthcoming governorship election. The announcement outlines the party’s deputy-governorship choice alongside its candidate.
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