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FG To Spend N17bn On Lagos Bridge Damaged By Fire
The Federal Government has successfully negotiated the cost of the Iddo Bridge rehabilitation from an initial N27 billion to N17 billion.
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Tinubu Arrives In Brazil For BRICS Summit
President Bola Tinubu on Friday night arrived in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, to participate in the 17th BRICS Summit.
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Burkina Faso Bans, Suspends Foreign NGOs, Associations
Burkina Faso’s military-led government has withdrawn the operational licences of four foreign non-governmental organizations and suspended two other associations, according to decrees obtained by AFP on Friday.
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Mali Junta Chief Extends Army Rule By Five Years, Rules Out Elections
Mali’s transitional parliament has approved a controversial bill that formally grants military ruler General Assimi Goita an unelected presidential mandate renewable indefinitely without elections.
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Senate Ordered to Reinstate Suspended Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan
Justice Binta Nyako of the Federal High Court in Abuja has ordered the Senate to recall the suspended Kogi Central Senator, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan.
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Sowore Accuses Wike of Detaining FCDA Worker Over Leaked Land Allocation Scandal Involving Children
Human rights activist and publisher Omoyele Sowore has accused the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, of ordering the unlawful detention of a Federal Capital Development Authority (FCDA) staff member, Mairiga Hassan Shaharu, over a leaked land allocation scandal.
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Port Harcourt Residents Lament Poor Service from Local Artisans
Port Harcourt residents have been sharing stories of frustration and financial loss due to poor workmanship and unprofessional conduct by local artisans.
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Former Super Eagles Goalkeeper Peter Rufai Dies at 61
Nigeria’s football community is in mourning following the death of legendary Super Eagles goalkeeper, Peter Rufai, who passed away on Thursday morning after a prolonged illness. He was 61 years old.
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Caller urges Govt to address underage begging, loitering of mentally unstable people in PH
A caller has raised concerns over the increase in mentally unstable individuals loitering in different locations in Port Harcourt.
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Ahoada-East Security Chief Blames AI, Simplified Movement for Viral Attack Video
Hector Ekeakita, the Chief Security Officer of Ahoada-East Local Government Area in Rivers State, has denied involvement in the attack on the sole administrator of the council, Goodluck Iheanacho.
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Callers Divided Over Rivers Administrator’s Request for More Time
Callers on Nigeria Info’s HardFacts were split in their reactions to Rivers' Sole Administrator, Vice Admiral Ibas Ete Ibas (Retired), who requested more time to provide a comprehensive report to the House of Representatives ad-hoc committee on Friday in Abuja.
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EFCC Distances Itself From CBEX Scheme, Says Monitoring Responsibility Lies with SEC
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has clarified its role in the wake of public outcry over the collapse of a digital trading platform, Crypto Bridge Exchange Smart-Treasures, commonly known as CBEX, which allegedly defrauded investors of over one trillion naira.
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June 12 Election: Babangida’s Legacy—Hero or Villain?
The June 12, 1993 election, adjudged by many as Nigeria’s 'freest and fairest', was conducted under Gen. Ibrahim Babangida’s military government. While the National Electoral Commission (NEC), led by Prof. Humphrey Nwosu, played a role, the question remains—should Babangida get the credit?
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Nigeria bans 60,000-litre fuel tankers from roads Starting March 2025
In a bid to curb road accidents involving heavy-duty fuel tankers, the Federal Government of Nigeria has announced a ban on 60,000-litre tankers from operating on the nation’s roads, effective March 1, 2025.
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Apprenticeship vs. Tertiary Education
If you were to choose between an apprenticeship and a university degree, which would you opt for? Which is more profitable?
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Telecom Tariff Hike: Subscribers association demands action against 50% tariff increase
The National President of the Association of Telecommunications Subscribers, Deolu Ogunbanjo, has criticised the recent 50% tariff increase by telecom operators, arguing that it is an unjustified burden on Nigerians.
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CAF Unveils New Trophy for Women's Africa Cup of Nations
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has unveiled a new trophy for the upcoming TotalEnergies CAF Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON), set to be held in Morocco in 2026.
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Super Falcons Goalkeeper Chiamaka Nnadozie Joins Brighton Women in Historic WSL Move
Super Falcons first-choice goalkeeper Chiamaka Nnadozie has completed a high-profile transfer to Brighton & Hove Albion Women, marking a significant milestone in her flourishing career and for Nigerian women's football.
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Kamaru Usman Dominates Joaquin Buckley in UFC Atlanta Main Event, Declares “Boogeyman” is Back
Kamaru Usman showcased his elite fighting skills on Saturday night with a dominant performance against Joaquin Buckley at the UFC event in Atlanta, reaffirming his status as a top contender in the welterweight division.
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11 Years After, Judgement Day Has Got to Be Nigeria Premier Basketball League’s Most Dramatic of All-Time
But the big question is: Who ended up beating the drop on the final day?
