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Women Empowerment and Legal Aid (WELA) has expressed concern over the continued abduction of schoolchildren and attacks on educational institutions across Nigeria, calling on the Federal Government to account for the implementation of the Safe Schools Initiative launched more than a decade ago. In a statement signed by its Chairperson, Funmi Falana (SAN), the organisation […]

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Messi family confirms Lionel’s father is battling health issue

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Messi family confirms Lionel’s father is battling health issue

The family of Lionel Messi confirmed on Thursday that the Argentina star’s father, Jorge Messi, is currently experiencing a health issue.

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Tinubu appoints Financial Reporting Council chairman

President Bola Tinubu appoints Kunle Elebute, a seasoned financial expert, as Chairman of the Financial Reporting Council of Nigeria (FRC) to boost corpora

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VIDEO: Hilda Baci named Guinness World Records Icon

Nigerian chef Hilda Baci has been named a Guinness World Records Icon, recognising her global impact and inspiration for record-breaking attempts. Learn mo

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Police arrest two for illegal possession of firearm in Abia

Abia State Police Command arrests two suspects for illegal firearm possession in Aba. Investigations are ongoing at the State Criminal Investigation Depart

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NEC approves N83.21bn for anti-flood task force, slashes budget by 50%

The National Economic Council has approved N83.21bn for an anti-flood task force to mitigate climate disasters, slashing the initial budget by 50%.

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FG issues guidelines for new tax laws

The Federal Government has released transition guidelines for the Tax Acts 2025, clarifying how taxpayers and authorities will manage obligations under the

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Bowen: US-Iran deal raises inescapable question of what the war was for

While the human cost is clear, the Iranian regime has not just survived the war, it has been empowered.

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Man arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after boy injured in crocodile enclosure

A three-year-old boy was taken to Addenbrooke’s Hospital with critical injuries and is in a stable condition, Cambridgeshire Police said.

FG launches ₦200bn Capital drive for proposed cooperative bank

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FG launches ₦200bn Capital drive for proposed cooperative bank

By Gabriel Ewepu ABUJA — The Federal Government on Thursday launched a ₦200 billion share capital mobilisation campaign for the proposed Cooperative Bank of Nigeria under the Renewed Hope Cooperative Reform and Revamp Programme (RH-CRRP), aimed at strengthening cooperative-driven economic growth across the country. The initiative was unveiled by the Minister of State for Agriculture […]

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