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New ministers for swearing-in today

President Bola Tinubu will, today (Monday), November 4, swear in seven new ministers into his cabinet. His Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Mr Bayo Onanuga, revealed this on Sunday via his X account. The ceremony will be held at the Council Chamber of the State House, Abuja. Onanuga said, “President Bola Tinubu will swear...
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Aiyedatiwa tackles Ajayi over alleged N1.2bn security vote

The candidate of the All Progressives Congress and incumbent Governor of Ondo State, Lucky Aiyedatiwa, was, on Sunday night, accused of drawing more than N1.2bn every month as security votes. A security vote is a monthly allowance allocated to the 36 states in Nigeria for the sole purpose of funding security expenditures in each domain....
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AfCFTA: Customs facilitates first shipment to Kenya

The Nigeria Customs Service said it has facilitated Nigeria’s first shipment to Kenya, with Lucky Fibres, a subsidiary of the Tolaram Group. The service added that with the shipment, the company has become one of the first companies to ship goods to Kenya under the African Continental Free Trade Area Agreement. The National Public Relations...
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Breadmakers seek solutions to industry challenges

The Premium Bread Makers Association of Nigeria has convened a team of industry experts to address the economic pressures facing the bread-making sector, aiming to develop adaptive innovations that can sustain competitiveness amid rising costs. The association made this disclosure in a statement signed by consultant Eddy Ademosu, on Sunday. The experts will gather at...
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Police to charge 113 foreign nationals arrested for cybercrime

Operatives of the Nigeria Police Force have arrested no fewer than 130 suspects for “high-level” cybercrimes. Among the suspects are 113 foreign nationals, comprising 87 males and 26 females from China and Malaysia. A statement on Sunday by the Force Spokesperson, Muyiwa Adejobi, added that 17 of the suspects are Nigerians. He said the suspects...
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Four marketers spend N833bn on fuel imports – Report

Nigeria’s major oil marketers have significantly benefited from the Federal Government’s recent policy to eliminate subsidies on petroleum products. This change has allowed marketers to operate in a more market-driven environment, leading to substantial financial gains. In the first nine months of 2024, four prominent oil marketers reported significant revenue gain, earning a total sum...
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T’tennis: NSCDC wins maiden Abiru Mixed Team Championships

Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps have become the first team to win a Mixed Team Table Tennis Championships in Africa, following their triumph at the maiden Senator Abiru Mixed Team Table Tennis Championships in Lagos on Saturday. NSCDC’s experienced duo, Rilwan Akanbi and Abdullahi Abdulrahman produced a sizzling performance in the final to edge...
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Rivers crisis stems from resource control, says Fubara

Rivers State Governor,  Siminalayi Fubara, has maintained that the political crisis in the state is for the sole control of the state resources. This is as the governor promised to continue to utilise the resources for the betterment and overall interest of the people. Fubara stated this during the celebration of the 51st birthday of...
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2024 India golf tourney tees off today

This year’s edition of the India Cup golf tournament hosted by the Indian Golfers Foundation will tee off on Monday (today) at the golf section of Ikoyi Club 1938 in Lagos. According to the chairman of the organising committee, Aby Matthew, the weeklong activities will start with a Caddies and Pros Day and followed up...
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CAF mourns as Ugandan match official collapses, dies during game

The Confederation of African Football has expressed deep sadness over the sudden death of Uganda Premier League match official Peter Kabugo. According to a statement on Sunday via X, Kabugo tragically passed away after collapsing during a football league match at Wankulukuku Stadium in Uganda. CAF President Dr Patrice Motsepe conveyed his condolences to the...
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