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FG pledges AfCFTA implementation amid complaints by operators

The newly appointed Minister of Industry, Trade, and Investment, Jumoke Oduwole, has assured operators that the African Continental Free Trade Agreement would be utilised optimally to benefit Nigeria. She disclosed this after assuming duties on Monday. The AfCFTA is a free trade area that has 43 parties and another 11 signatories, making it the largest free-trade area by number of member states, after the World Trade Organisation, and the largest […]

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World

Barcelona hit by new flood as rescuers search for survivors

The Spanish city of Barcelona was hit by flooding on Monday with search and rescue mission in place. According to the report, part of the Barcelona's El Prat airport, the second largest in the country, have been flooded leading to the cancelation of more and the suspension of rail ways. It further stated that the storm caught many victims in their vehicles on roads and in underground spaces, such as […]

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News

Otti orders Abia State University campus Umuahia relocated back to Uturu

Governor Alex Otti of Abia State has directed the immediate relocation of Umuahia campus of Abia State University back to the Uturu main campus of the institution. The State’s Commissioner for Information, Okey Kanu disclosed this to journalists at Government House Umuahia while updating them on the outcome of the week’s executive council meeting presided over by Governor Otti. According to the commissioner, it is part of the recommendations of […]

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Many injured as police disperse Rivers LG workers

The Federal Government, through the Federal Roads Maintenance Agency (FERMA) yesterday, said it has begun repairs of Federal roads nationwide to ease the flow of traffic during yuletide season. FERMA Managing Director, Chukwuemeka Agbasi, while flagging off phase 2 of the operation connect to your destination in Kano State, said about 18,850 metres square would be patched, 12,000 areas of failed section would be recovered, 2,700 meters square of overlay […]

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News

Tinubu orders the release of the endbadgovernance minors

President Bola Tinubu on Monday directed the Attorney-General of the Federation to ensure the immediate release of the minors detained by the Nigeria Police in connection to last August’s protests without prejudice to any ongoing legal processes. The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, announced this newsmen during an emergency briefing at the Aso Rock Villa, Abuja. Idris said after examining the circumstances surrounding the cases, Tinubu issued […]

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Sports News

Niger Tornadoes coach Mohammed targets more home wins

Niger Tornadoes Technical Adviser Majin Mohammed is aiming for more victories in Minna after the Ikon Allah Boys secured their first home win of the season, defeating Shooting Stars 2-0 on Sunday as Joseph Godstime and Rickson Mendos netted the goals that brought home the victory. Mohammed praised the win as a team effort and thanked the fans for their patience as he pledged that the team would keep working […]

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Entertainment News

Music maestro, Quincy Jones, dies at 91

Legendary American producer Quincy Jones has died at the age of 91. According to his publicist, Jones passed away peacefully at his home in Bel Air, Los Angeles, surrounded by family. Renowned for his collaborations with icons such as Michael Jackson and Frank Sinatra, Jones had a career spanning over seven decades, during which he produced Thriller, one of the best-selling albums of all time, and organized the charity single […]

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Business

FCT Band A electricity customers demand tariff reduction

Electricity consumers in the Federal Capital Territory's Band A category, who receive at least 20 hours of power daily and currently pay N209.5 per kilowatt-hour, are urging the Federal Government to reduce high electricity tariffs due to ongoing economic challenges. Residents of Lugbe, Area 10, and Apo resettlement areas shared their concerns with the Newsmen on Sunday citing that while they appreciate the reliable power supply, the costs are overwhelming. […]

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World

Israel cuts ties with United Nations Relief and Works Agency

Israel has formally notified the United Nations of its decision to sever ties with the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA). In a statement released on Monday, the Israeli Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced the cancellation of a cooperation agreement established in 1967 that underpinned Israel's relationship with UNRWA, claiming that the agency is part of the problem in the Gaza Strip […]

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News

Senate vows to stop illegal mining

The Nigerian Senate has pledged to tackle illegal mining, citing its impact on national revenue and security, and has committed to introducing legislation to establish a safer, regulated mining sector. Chairman of the Senate Committee on Solid Minerals, Sampson Ekong, made this announcement during a recent fact-finding mission to Niger State, following a tragic mining pit collapse that resulted in approximately 30 deaths. The senator highlighted that these illicit activities, […]

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