Government Warns Against Fake News and Ethno-Religious TensionAnietie Udobit, AbujaThe Presidency has dismissed viral claims suggesting that President Bola Tinubu plans to rename Nigeria as the “United States of Nigeria” or abolish Sharia law in northern states.Officials described the reports as dangerous misinformation deliberately designed to inflame ethnic and religious
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Anietie Udobit, AbujaFederal Capital Territory Minister Nyesom Wike has sparked nationwide debate after threatening to sanction event centres allegedly hosting meetings of what he described as “unrecognized political groups.”According to the Minister, authorities may revoke operational approvals of facilities found violating regulatory conditions.The remarks immediately generated controversy, with critics accusing
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Anietie Udobit, AbujaNigeria’s political atmosphere is rapidly heating up ahead of the 2027 general elections, with fresh alliances, defections, and internal party crises redefining the opposition landscape.Within the Peoples Democratic Party, a powerful faction led by Kabiru Turaki is pushing to formally ratify former President Goodluck Jonathan as the party’s
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Anietie Udobit, AbujaFresh figures released by the National Bureau of Statistics have revealed another sharp increase in the average price of petrol across Nigeria, deepening concerns over worsening inflation and collapsing household purchasing power.Even more alarming is the soaring cost of cooking gas, which has reportedly climbed to nearly ₦2,000
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Anietie Udobit, AbujaPresident Bola Ahmed Tinubu has marked his third anniversary in office amid one of the most difficult economic periods in Nigeria’s recent history.In a national address defending his administration’s economic direction, the President described the current phase as a “historic test” necessary to prevent fiscal collapse and reposition
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Anietie Udobit, AbujaNorth Korea has launched another ballistic missile in a renewed display of military strength, escalating tensions across East Asia.The missile test triggered emergency consultations in South Korea and Japan, with Seoul calling urgently for new diplomatic peace frameworks to prevent further instability.Global security experts warn that continued missile
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Anietie Udobit, AbujaIn a landmark moment for the Catholic Church, Pope Leo issued a formal apology acknowledging the Church’s historical role in justifying and supporting slavery.The statement has generated global reactions, with historians and civil rights advocates describing it as one of the most significant moral acknowledgments in modern Vatican
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Anietie Udobit,AbujaSenegal’s political landscape witnessed a dramatic shift after former Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko secured a major comeback by emerging as Speaker of the country’s National Assembly.The development marks a significant reversal for Sonko, who was previously sidelined amid political controversies and legal battles.Supporters celebrated the victory as a triumph
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Anietie Udobit, AbujaThe World Health Organization and the Africa Centres for Disease Control have intensified emergency surveillance measures after the Ebola outbreak in Central Africa claimed at least 220 lives.International health agencies say the outbreak is spreading rapidly across affected regions, triggering nearly $500 million in global emergency response pledges.Border
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Anietie Udobit, AbujaRangers International F.C. have emerged champions of the Nigeria Premier Football League after defeating Ikorodu City 2-1 in a thrilling title-deciding encounter.The victory secured Rangers’ ninth league title, equaling one of the most successful records in Nigerian football history.Massive celebrations erupted across Enugu and among supporters nationwide as
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