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Rising debt: Financial expert, Idakolo ex-rays Nigeria's situation

Nigeria’s Debt Surge Sparks Criticism Over Economic Risks

By Ifunanya / August 2, 2025

Nigeria’s rising debt profile has sparked intense debate among citizens and policymakers, following the Senate’s approval of a $21.19 billion […]

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South Africa’s President Ramaphosa still hopeful of a trade deal with the United States

South Africa Ramps Up US Trade Talks to Counter Tariff Impact

By Ifunanya / August 2, 2025

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa expressed cautious optimism on Friday about securing a trade agreement with the United States, despite […]

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Gov. Sanwo-Olu bars council chairmen from appointing aides — Daily Nigerian

Sanwo-Olu Restricts Lagos Council Chiefs to Chief of Staff Appointments

By Ifunanya / August 2, 2025

Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has instructed newly inaugurated local government leaders to halt the hiring of political officeholders, placing […]

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VIDEO: Koroma, Mutfwang, audience wept at emotional speech by orphans over Stanel boss humanitarian impacts

Orphans’ Tears: Koroma & Mutfwang Moved byphan’s Speech

By Ifunanya / August 1, 2025

Orphans’ Tears of Joy at Jos Orphanage Renovation Commissioning In an emotional ceremony that brought dignitaries to tears, the newly […]

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Iran amputates hands of 3 men over theft — Daily Nigerian

Iran Amputates Thieves’ Hands

By Ifunanya / August 1, 2025

Iran Amputates Hands of Repeat Theft Offenders Despite Global Condemnation In a practice that has drawn international criticism, Iran has […]

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Ministry, Police Academy fight Police Service Commission over admission for degree programmes

Police Ministry, Academy Dismiss PSC’s Admission Disclaimer

By Ifunanya / August 1, 2025

Nigeria’s Police Academy and Ministry Rebuff Police Service Commission’s Disclaimer In a turn of events, Nigeria’s Ministry of Police Affairs […]

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Kebbi only state offering 100% free education in Nigeria – Gov. Idris — Daily Nigerian

Kebbi: Only State Offering Free Education & Scholarships Nationwide

By Ifunanya / August 1, 2025

Headline: Kebbi State Leads in Free Education, Governor Idris States In a remarkable show of support for students and their […]

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Your welfare top priority of Military High Command - Commander tells troops

Army Chief: Troops’ Welfare Top Priority in NE Offensive

By Ifunanya / August 1, 2025

Nigerian Army Boosts Morale, Assesses Welfare of Troops in Northeast Operations In a display of commitment to soldiers’ well-being, the […]

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Federal Mortgage Bank recovers N18.9bn bad loans in 2024 — Daily Nigerian

FMBN’s 2024 Success: Bad Loan Recovery

By Ifunanya / August 1, 2025

Nigerian Mortgage Bank Recoups N18.9 Billion in Bad Loans, Shows Improved Financial Performance ABUJA, August 2025 — Shehu Osidi, the […]

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2027: Tinubu must be removed - Lukman

Lukman Slams Tinubu: Rewarding Governors for Fund Misuse

By Ifunanya / August 1, 2025

APC Chieftain Slams Tinubu’s Support for Governors Mismanaging Funds Nigeria’s former APC National Vice Chairman, Salihu Lukman, has criticized President […]

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Tinubu attracted over $450m into CNG value chain

Tinubu Moves Surveyor-General to Presidency for Direct Oversight

By Ifunanya / August 1, 2025

Nigeria: President Tinubu Moves Surveyor-General Office to Presidency to Enhance Geospatial Data Management Nigeria’s President Bola Tinubu has directed the […]

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Cross River most open, tolerant state in Nigeria - CJID report ​

Cross River: Nigeria’s Most Open State

By Ifunanya / August 1, 2025

Cross River Tops Nigeria’s 2024 Openness Index; Lagos Lags In a significant assessment of democratic freedoms across Nigeria, the Centre […]

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Mali's former PM Moussa Mara questioned by cybercrime court over social media post

Mali’s Ex-PM Mara Grilled Again Over ‘Prisoners of Conscience’ Tweet

By Ifunanya / August 1, 2025

Mali’s Former Prime Minister Questioned Again Over Social Media Post In another twist to his ongoing legal saga, Mali’s former […]

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Nigerian Navy to establish base in Kebbi — Daily Nigerian

Nigerian Navy Sets Up Base in Yauri, Kebbi

By Ifunanya / August 1, 2025

Nigeria Expands Naval Presence to Bolster Security Along River Niger The Nigerian Navy has announced plans to establish a new […]

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'Nigeria Must Go' protest retaliation for 'Ghana Must Go' - SOG Precious

Ghana Must Go ’83 Retaliated: Nigeria

By Ifunanya / August 1, 2025

Ghana’s “Nigeria Must Go” Protests: Retaliation for 1983 Incident, Says Ghanaian Media Personality Ghana is grappling with a wave of […]

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‎FEC approves N987bn for upgrade of aviation infrastructure — Daily Nigerian

Nigeria’s FEC Approves N987B for Airport Upgrades

By Ifunanya / August 1, 2025

Nigeria’s Presidential Council Approves N987 Billion for Airport Infrastructure Upgrades Nigeria’s Presidential Council, led by President Bola Tinubu, has approved […]

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Adamawa flood: End bloodletting now - Peter Obi tells Nigerian Govt

Obi Urges Disaster Prevention After Yola Flood

By Ifunanya / August 1, 2025

Frequent Disasters in Nigeria Draw Concerns from Peter Obi Peter Obi, the Labour Party’s presidential hopeful for Nigeria’s 2023 elections, […]

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Tinubu to initiate more projects in North -- Information Minister — Daily Nigerian

Nigeria Unveils NIRP for Resolving Labor Disputes

By Ifunanya / August 1, 2025

Nigerian Government approves landmark National Industrial Relations Policy to boost labor stability In a major stride towards improving workplace relations […]

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No tradition has right to infringe on people's rights - MPAC condemns masquerade attack

Masquerader Attack on Imam: MPAC Calls for Justice

By Ifunanya / August 1, 2025

Muslim Group Condemns Attack on Cleric by Masquerader in Nigeria The Muslim Public Affairs Centre (MPAC), Nigeria, has strongly condemned […]

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Samsung reports sharp decline in Q2 profit — Daily Nigerian

Samsung Q2 2025: Profit Plunges 55%

By Ifunanya / August 1, 2025

Headline: Samsung’s Q2 Profits Plummet 55% Amid Semiconductor Market Turmoil Electronics giant Samsung Electronics has posted a significant drop in […]

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