Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida, an army general and former military president of Nigeria, stepped up his campaign for the youth in read more IBB, president at 44 years, campaigns for youths in autobiography

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Julius Onah’s story is a quintessential American dream, with a global twist. Born in Makurdi, Nigeria, Onah’s path to directing read more From Makurdi to Marvel: Julius Onah’s journey to Captain America

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The Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) on Thursday maintained the benchmark interest rate, known as the Monetary Policy Rate (MPR), at read more Real rate returns as MPC holds off on cut

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Elon Musk is ready to cut through all the red tape in Washington, D.C. ... and even the red tree trunks too -- 'cause he brought a chainsaw out onstage at CPAC! The tech mogul and head of the...

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Alabama Barker says Bhad Bhabie's new look looks real familiar ... 'cause she sees it in the mirror everyday -- and, she's accusing the rapper of trying to look like her. The daughter of Travis Barker and burgeoning music...

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Rick Springfield's got "Speak to the Sky" on repeat lately ... chatting with TMZ about all the wild plane scares going down recently -- including that Delta jet that flipped upside down this week. The rock icon was at...

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Ten people allegedly involved in the brutal beating that ultimately killed inmate Robert Brooks have been charged in connection to the death ... with six of them facing murder charges. Nicholas Anzalone, David Kingsley, Anthony Farina, Christopher…

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Washington, D.C. – Kash Patel has been confirmed as the new Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) following a 51-49 Senate vote, securing the position as a staunch ally of President Donald Trump. The narrow confirmation reflects...

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Effective counter-terrorism efforts require meticulous attention to detail and real-time situational awareness. Every minute counts in security management and counter-terrorism, as intelligence flows continuously throughout the intelligence cycle. To stay ahead of threats, it’s essential to scrutinize and analyze...

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Bills valued at N774.1 billion were sold in all at the auction. The post Nigerian treasury bills’ yield hits year low at auction after inflation data rejig appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

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“For decades, Nigeria has suffered from industrial stagnation due to outdated policies, infrastructural decay, and global competition.” The post Nigeria must revive industries or risk economic stagnation – ex-minister appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

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February 20, (THEWILL) – Jiri Lehecka produced an impressive performance to defeat top seed, Carlos Alcaraz, 6-3 3-6 6-4 in the quarter-finals of the Qatar Open on Thursday. The Czech world number 25 halted the Spanish star’s seven-match winning...

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February 20, (THEWILL) – The Federal Government has urged Governor Ademola Adeleke not to proceed with the local government elections scheduled for Saturday in the state, describing the move as unconstitutional and legally untenable. The Attorney General of the...

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The AGF said when a court declares a ruling null and void due to lack of jurisdiction, it effectively ceases to exist and has no legal consequences. The post AGF says Osun’s planned LG elections unconstitutional as state govt...

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President Bola Tinubu on Thursday assented to two bills establishing the Federal University of Agriculture and Development Studies, Iragbiji, Osun, and the Federal University of Technology and Environmental Sciences, Iyin Ekiti, Ekiti. The President said these specialised institutions would...

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Lagos, Nigeria – Microsoft has pledged a $1 million (N1.6 billion) investment over the next two… The post Microsoft Invests $1M to Enhance AI Development in Nigeria appeared first on The Bureau Newspaper.

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The Senate also observed a minute silence in honour of Mr Adebanjo, who died on 14 February. The post Senate mourns Ayo Adebanjo, urges FG to name national monument after late Afenifere leader appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

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Tribune Online Osun can’t hold lawful LG election on Saturday, says AGF The Attorney General of the Federation (AGF) and Minister of Justice, Prince Lateef Fagbemi, SAN, has called on the Osun State government to halt the Saturday local...

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Abuja, Nigeria – The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has called on the administration of President… The post Please Don’t Abandon Leah Sharibu, CAN Begs FG appeared first on The Bureau Newspaper.

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The Vice President, Senator Kashim Shettima, has urged state governors, ministers, local government chairmen, and other stakeholders, including the private sector, to take urgent and decisive action against the scourge of malnutrition in the country. According to him, the...

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President Bola Tinubu on Thursday described former Military Head of State, Gen. Ibrahim Babangida, as courageous and patriotic for admitting that the late M.K.O. Abiola won the June 12, 1993 election. Tinubu spoke as the Special Guest of Honour...

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February 20, (THEWILL) – AZ Alkmaar advanced to the UEFA Europa League last 16 with a 2-2 draw in Istanbul, completing a 6-3 aggregate victory over Galatasaray. The Dutch club maintained their impressive record against Turkish opposition, extending their...

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Martin Bakole looks set to fight Joseph Parker on Saturday night after Daniel Dubois fell ill just two days before their highly anticipated world heavyweight title bout in Saudi Arabia. According to Sky Sports, Bakole is flying to Riyadh...

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Abuja, Nigeria – The President of the Senate, Senator Godswill Akpabio, has appealed for calm following… The post “Let It Go” – Akpabio Appeals to Karimi Over Natasha’s Conduct appeared first on The Bureau Newspaper.

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Edo State Governor Monday Okpebholo announced on Thursday that over 3,500 illegal firearms have been recovered in the state within the last 100 days. DAILY POST reports that Governor Okpebholo disclosed this during an event marking his first 100...

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February 20, (THEWILL) – The naira, on Thursday afternoon, at the foreign exchange markets traded at the same range against the United States dollar at the NAFEM and the parallel market segments, marking a significant win for the Yemi...

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A female student was killed and four others sustained injuries when a classroom wall collapsed at Government Girls Senior Secondary School, Potiskum. Dr Bukar Bukar, the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Basic and Secondary Education, confirmed the incident to journalists...

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President Bola Tinubu, on Thursday in Abuja, said former President Gen. Ibrahim Badamosi Babangida showed unusual courage and patriotism by admitting that late M.K.O. Abiola won the June 12 election in 1993. The President, who was the Special Guest...

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Nigeria’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Yusuf Tuggar, has called for urgent global reforms to promote economic equity, peace, and security at the ongoing G20 Foreign Ministers’ Meeting in Johannesburg, South Africa. He was speaking at the high-level gathering, where...

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Kogi State Governor, Ahmed Usman Ododo has expressed sadness over the death of the District Head of Adavi local government area, Alhaji Salihu Ozi-Salami who died on Wednesday at his home town in Ogaminana, Adavi local government area of...

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February 20, (THEWILL) – Deeply concerned by the rising trend of in-flight thefts observed in recent weeks, West Africa’s largest carrier, Air Peace, is implementing enhanced surveillance measures onboard its flights. With the new development, the airline’s cabin crew...

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 Former Vice-President Yemi Osinbajo on Thursday jokingly remarked that President Bola Tinubu was now celebrating with his former tormentors. Osinbajo spoke during the public presentation of former military president Ibrahim Babangida’s autobiography, “A Journey in Service”, at the Transcorp Hilton...

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Tribune Online NNPP will defeat APC, PDP in free, fair elections — Kwankwaso As momentum continues to gather towards the 2027 general elections, the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) national leader and former presidential candidate, Senator Rabiu Kwankwaso, has...

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The Nigerian equities market returned to the recent bearish sentiment on Thursday, February 20, 2025, as investors lost ₦25 billion on the trading floor of the Nigerian Exchange Group (NGX). This follows a dip in the share prices of...

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Officials in Somalia say 130 militants were killed Thursday as Somali National Army troops “repulsed” attacks on four government military bases in the center of the country. VOA Somali was not able to immediately confirm the death toll from...

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Governor Monday Okpebholo of Edo State has dismissed claims that he was handpicked by political godfathers to be remotely controlled as the state’s number one citizen. Okpebholo debunked the claims during an interview on Channels Television’s Politics Today programme...

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Abuja, Nigeria – A heated confrontation erupted in the Senate on Thursday as Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan… The post Akpabio and Natasha Face Off: The Untold Story Behind Their Dispute appeared first on The Bureau Newspaper.

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Tribune Online 2027: Atiku remains best candidate — Emeka Kalu “Without doubt, it takes a brain and silent achiever like Alhaji Atiku Abubakar to have Nigeria's decaying economy returned to life.” 2027: Atiku remains best candidate — Emeka Kalu...

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Nigerian Meteorological Agency has issued a weather prediction alert, cautioning about the potential for heat stress across the country. In a statement  on Thursday via it’s official page on X, NiMet disclosed that as of Wednesday, February 19, 2025,...

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The House of Representatives has stepped down a motion seeking to investigate N15 trillion unaccounted statutory allocation revenues. The motion was sponsored by the member representing the Darazo/Ganjuwa Federal Constituency of Bauchi State, Mansur Manu Soro, on Thursday. Mr...

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Former Ghana president, Nana Akufo-Addo, has called for cooperation among African nations to tackle their challenges. Speaking on Thursday at a book launch in Abuja in honour of a former military president, General Ibrahim Babangida, Akufo-Addo said that African...

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Former Military Head of State, General Ibrahim Babangida has admitted that late Moshood Abiola won the June 12, 1993, presidential election, but had no choice than to annulled it. Speaking on Thursday during the unveiling of his autobiography, Babangida...

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Governors under the umbrella of Peoples Democratic Party have declared their support for Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke amid the ongoing political crisis in the state. In a statement by Bauchi State Governor Bala Mohammed, chairman of PDP Governors’...

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The Honest Bunch Podcast has responded to accusations of manipulation made by Ugochukwu Nwokolo, the current Mr Supranational Nigeria, following his recent allegations after appearing on the show. In a statement released on Thursday, the podcast organisers clarified that...

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The New Nigeria Peoples Party, NNPP, has declared that it would become the ruling party in Nigeria come 2027.   NNPP national Chairman, Dr. Ajuki Ahmad, stated this at the National Executive Committee, NEC, meeting of the party in...

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Nedu, the on-air personality (OAP), has broken his silence on his decision to leave the Honest Bunch podcast.   The radio host stepped down from the podcast on February 14 amid controversy surrounding allegations made on the podcast.  ...

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Tribune Online Under Babangida, five Nigerians asked to pay N1m each for oil blocks — Dangote He noted that Babangida’s decision to abolish import licensing requirements and issue banking licences to private individuals marked a turning point in Nigeria’s...

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The National Chairman of the People’s Democratic Party, PDP, Ambassador Umar Illiya Damagun, has urged the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC, federal government to abandon any thoughts of taking over the government of Osun State through the imposition of...

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