A dramatic confrontation unfolded during a Senate committee hearing on ethics, privileges, and public petitions as Senator Onyekachi Nwaebonyi of Ebonyi North clashed with former Minister of Education, Oby Ezekwesili. Tensions Rise Over Petition Against Senate President Akpabio The session, held on Tuesday, focused on a fresh petition filed by Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan against Senate […]
The Manufacturers Association of Nigeria (MAN) has emphasized that the production of polypropylene by Dangote Petroleum Refinery & Petrochemicals will significantly transform Nigeria’s textile industry while reducing the country’s dependency on imports. This move is expected to save Nigeria approximately $267 million in foreign exchange spent on importing polypropylene. Polypropylene Deficit Hindered Textile Industry Growth […]
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Afenifere Condemns Emergency Rule in Rivers State ABEOKUTA – The Pan-Yoruba socio-political group, Afenifere, has strongly criticized the National Assembly for supporting President Bola Tinubu’s declaration of a state of emergency in Rivers State. The group asserted that this decision violates the principles of democracy and undermines the 1999 Constitution. Following its National Caucus meeting […]
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Nigeria vs Zimbabwe: Chelle Hails Aina and Osayi-Samuel After Intense 1-1 Draw Super Eagles head coach Eric Chelle has commended two of his players for their exceptional performance in Nigeria’s 1-1 draw against Zimbabwe during the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers at the Godswill Akpabio Stadium, Uyo. The highly competitive match saw both teams struggle […]
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Kenneth Omeruo has commended the resilience of the Super Eagles despite their 1-1 draw against Zimbabwe in the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers. The match, held in Uyo on Tuesday, saw Nigeria take the lead in the 74th minute through a well-placed strike from Victor Osimhen. However, Zimbabwe’s substitute, Chawanda Chirewa, found the equalizer late […]
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T20Luxury Accuses Mercy Aigbe of Flaunting a Counterfeit Designer Bag A well-known luxury verification platform, T20Luxury, has publicly criticized Nollywood actress Mercy Aigbe, alleging that she displayed a fake designer handbag. The watchdog, renowned for exposing counterfeit fashion items, shared an image of the actress on its social media page, advising her to avoid purchasing […]
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Lagos Court Remands Businessman Over $299,000 Concealment and Counterfeit Currency Justice Deinde Dipeolu of the Federal High Court in Lagos has ordered the detention of businessman Sunday Okorie at the Ikoyi Correctional Centre. The court ruling followed allegations that he failed to declare $299,000 and was found in possession of counterfeit foreign currency. The Economic […]
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Atiku Abubakar Calls for Urgent Restructuring, Signals Political Shift Atiku Abubakar, former Vice President of Nigeria and the 2023 presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), has reiterated the urgent need for restructuring in Nigeria. Speaking at a coalition meeting in Yola, he emphasized that restructuring is essential for the nation’s stability and democracy […]
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Felix Morka, the National Publicity Secretary of the All Progressives Congress (APC), has justified President Bola Tinubu’s declaration of a state of emergency in Rivers State. According to him, the now-suspended Governor Siminalayi Fubara violated democratic principles, necessitating federal intervention. State of Emergency in Rivers: Tinubu’s Justification Following months of political instability in Rivers State, […]
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Ukraine’s President Denies Russian Conditions in Ceasefire Deal Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has dismissed certain conditions presented by Russia during ceasefire negotiations, stating that they were not originally part of the meeting agenda. Ceasefire Agreement in the Black Sea On Tuesday, the United States announced that Russia and Ukraine had reached an understanding to “eliminate […]
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Growing Measles Cases in the US Raise Health Concerns The number of measles cases in Texas and New Mexico has surged to 370, marking an increase of 19 infections within just four days. This rise comes amid one of the largest measles outbreaks in the United States in the past decade. Gaines County: The Epicenter […]
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Elena Abramova Sentenced to Prison for Anti-Putin Protest Over Ukraine War A Russian woman, Elena Abramova, has been sentenced to two years in prison for publicly opposing President Vladimir Putin and his war policies in Ukraine. On Tuesday, a Russian court ruled that Abramova, a translator from St. Petersburg, must serve time behind bars for […]
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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has strongly criticized Steve Witkoff, an envoy of former U.S. President Donald Trump, for endorsing Russia’s referendums in four occupied Ukrainian regions. Witkoff claimed that the referendums proved that a majority of the local population preferred Russian governance. Zelenskyy condemned these remarks, stating that they align closely with Kremlin propaganda. He […]
