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…As Akpabio apologises, Oshiomhole recalls ‘massaging woman’s legs’ jibe, says no more hostilities “Sorry, we have a truce. Agreement is agreement. Oshiomhole is my brother, friend and colleague” — Akpabio By Henry Umoru, Abuja A mild drama occurred on the floor of the Senate on Thursday as Senator Adams Oshiomhole (APC, Edo North) accused Senate […]

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…..as 311 Reps vote to pass Bill By Gift Chapi Odekina, Abuja The Minority Caucus in the House of Representatives on Thursday staged a walkout from the chamber in protest over the passage of the constitutional amendment bill seeking to establish state police, accusing the House leadership of violating constitutional provisions and the chamber’s Standing […]

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..As Capt Boyo hails monarch By Matilda IkediobiAs activities marking the fifth coronation anniversary of the Olu of Warri, Ogiame Atuwatse III, gather momentum, the organisers of the Itsekiri Global Homecoming, IGHC, have announced Overland Airways as the official airline partner for the week long celebration. The Homecoming, scheduled to hold in Warri, Delta State, […]

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By Peter Egwuatu Dangote Petroleum Refinery and Petrochemicals FZE (DPRP) has successfully completed a landmark Private Equity Placement that raised approximately US$2.5 billion in new equity, following a highly successful offering. The transaction, which is believed to be Africa’s largest publicly disclosed primary equity private placement, marks a significant milestone in the history of the […]

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….urges Interior Minister to contest governorship election in Ondo. By Lawani Mikairu President Bola Tinubu re-election bid has received a boost with a prominent son of Ondo State residing in Lagos, Mr Saka Ola Ahmed, declaring his support for him in the coming 2027 presidential election. This is just as he is calling on the […]

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Kenya hosts a permanent base for the British Army Training Unit Kenya (BATUK) in Laikipia, about 200 kilometres (130 miles) north of Nairobi.

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…Experts say Nigeria has 169 neurosurgeons for over 230 million people By Joseph Erunke, Abuja The Federal Government has announced plans to strengthen brain healthcare in Nigeria with the establishment of a Brain Health Desk and the development of the country’s first National Brain Health Agenda. The initiative was unveiled on Wednesday as the Federal […]

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The United Kingdom, UK has published an updated list of prohibited and restricted items that travellers are not allowed to bring into the country in 2026, warning that banned goods will be seized by customs officials at the border.

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