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U.S. Seeks Approval to Establish Drone Refuelling Facility in Nigeria

The United States has requested permission to establish a drone refuelling station in Nigeria as part of expanding security cooperation between both countries, according to security and diplomatic sources. The proposed facility would support U.S. surveillance and strike-capable drones currently operating out of Accra, Ghana, from where the United States conducts intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance […]

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Armed Robbers Attack Cash-in-Transit Van on Southern Italy Highway

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Armed robbers on Monday carried out a brazen daylight attack on an armored cash-in-transit vehicle on a highway in southern Italy, using explosives, gunfire and burning vehicles to block traffic and execute the robbery. According to reports, the attackers ambushed the cash truck in a highly coordinated operation, detonating explosives to disable the vehicle before

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BoI’s Non-Interest Banking Window Set to Expand SME Financing and Industrial Investment

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The Bank of Industry (BoI)’s newly approved Non-Interest Banking (NIB) Window is expected to broaden access to financing for small and medium-scale enterprises (SMEs) and deepen investment across Nigeria’s industrial sector, analysts say. With regulatory approval from the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), the BoI can now provide asset-backed, interest-free funding to businesses that either

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Nigeria First: Tinubu Commits to Security and Grassroots Economic Growth

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Abuja President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has assured Nigerians that his administration remains firmly committed to defeating terrorism and banditry while pursuing an economic growth strategy designed to lift the poorest households and strengthen long-term national stability. The President gave the assurance on Monday while delivering his opening remarks at the National Economic Council (NEC) Conference

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Tinubu Holds Emergency Meeting With Fubara and Wike in Abuja Amid Rivers Political Rift

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President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Monday held a closed-door meeting with Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara and Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, as part of renewed efforts to resolve the prolonged political crisis in Rivers State. The meeting took place at the Presidential Villa, Abuja, amid growing concern over governance paralysis and

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Presidency Leads High-Level NEC Talks on Growth and Sustainability

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Abuja President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and Vice President Kashim Shettima on Wednesday led a high-level conference of the National Economic Council (NEC) focused on Inclusive Growth and Sustainable National Development, as Nigeria’s political and economic leadership intensifies efforts to stabilise the economy and broaden the impact of ongoing reforms. The conference, held at the Banquet

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Electronic Results or Nothing: Peter Obi Joins Abuja Protest

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Abuja Former Labour Party presidential candidate Peter Obi on Monday joined protesters at the National Assembly complex in Abuja, lending his voice to growing calls for lawmakers to make real-time electronic transmission of election results mandatory in Nigeria’s electoral law. The protest followed the Senate’s passage of the Electoral Act 2022 (Repeal and Re-enactment) Amendment

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Manchester City Snatch Late Win Over Liverpool at Anfield

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Manchester City came from behind to defeat Liverpool 2–1 at Anfield in a dramatic Premier League encounter on Sunday, keeping their title challenge alive. Liverpool took the lead late in the second half through Dominik Szoboszlai, whose superb free kick put the home side ahead. City responded quickly, with Bernardo Silva equalising before Erling Haaland

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Trump Deletes Social Media Post Depicting Obamas as Apes After Backlash

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U.S. President Donald Trump has deleted a social media post that depicted former President Barack Obama and former First Lady Michelle Obama as apes, following widespread criticism and accusations of racism. The post, which appeared briefly on Trump’s social media account, was widely condemned by civil rights organisations, Democratic lawmakers and commentators, who described the

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U.S. Signs $5.88bn Bipartisan Package to Strengthen Global Fight Against HIV

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The United States has signed into law a $5.88 billion bipartisan spending package aimed at boosting the global response to HIV, reaffirming Washington’s commitment to international health efforts, this was confirmed by UNAIDS through its tweet on X. The funding will support various bilateral HIV programmes, contributions to the Global Fund and work under the

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