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Finance Ministry Moves to Address Outstanding Contractor Payments

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Abuja — Nigeria’s Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Taiwo Oyedele, has met with indigenous contractors to discuss the settlement of outstanding government obligations tied to capital projects. The meeting, held on Monday, brought together representatives of the All-Indigenous Contractors Association of Nigeria and senior officials from the Ministry of Finance and

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FG, Bi-Courtney Reach Settlement Over 20-Year MM2 Dispute

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Abuja/Lagos — The Federal Government has resolved its long-running dispute with Bi-Courtney Aviation Services Limited over the concession of the Murtala Muhammed Airport Terminal Two (MM2), bringing to an end one of Nigeria’s most prolonged aviation sector conflicts. The breakthrough was announced following a meeting of the Federal Executive Council, where Aviation Minister Festus Keyamo

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Presidential Villa Worker Admits Contact With Alleged Coup Plotters as Trial Continues

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Abuja — A maintenance worker attached to the Presidential Villa has admitted to having dealings with individuals accused of plotting to overthrow the government of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, according to video evidence presented before the Federal High Court in Abuja. The defendant, Zekeri Umoru, who works with Julius Berger Nigeria at the Presidential Villa,

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Armed Man Shot Near White House After Exchange of Fire with Secret Service

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Washington, D.C. — The United States Secret Service has confirmed that an armed individual was shot by law enforcement near the White House after allegedly firing at officers during a confrontation. According to the agency, officers encountered the suspect in close proximity to the White House perimeter. The individual reportedly opened fire and attempted to

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Gallium Becomes Strategic Flashpoint in Global Tech and Defence Supply Chains

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Global — Gallium, a little-known industrial metal essential to advanced electronics and defence systems, is rapidly emerging as a critical point of geopolitical tension, as supply constraints and export controls reshape global technology competition. The metal, used in semiconductors powering 5G networks, radar systems, and satellite communications, is overwhelmingly dominated by China, which accounts for

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UAE Exits OPEC After Nearly Six Decades, Signals Shift in Global Oil Dynamics

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Abu Dhabi/Vienna — The United Arab Emirates has announced it will withdraw from the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries and the wider OPEC+ framework, marking the end of nearly six decades of membership and signalling a significant shift in global oil market dynamics. The decision, confirmed by Energy Minister Suhail Al Mazrouei, takes effect

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Reprisal Violence: Bandits Kill 11 After Security Crackdown in Katsina

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Kankia LGA, Katsina State, Nigeria At least 11 people have been killed after bandits launched a reprisal attack on communities in Kankia Local Government Area of Katsina State on Sunday. The Katsina State Police Command said the attackers stormed Jeka da Kolo and Kwalgoro villages around midday, opening fire on residents and killing 11 people

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US Escort Plan Triggers Strong Military Response from Iran

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Tehran / Strait of Hormuz Iran’s military has warned it will attack United States forces if they enter the Strait of Hormuz, escalating tensions after former US President Donald Trump announced a plan to escort ships through the strategic waterway. The warning comes as negotiations between Washington and Tehran remain stalled following a ceasefire in

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New Political Alignment: Obi, Kwankwaso Enter NDC Camp

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Abuja, Nigeria Former Bayelsa State Governor, Senator Seriake Dickson, has formally welcomed former Anambra State Governor Peter Obi and former Kano State Governor Musa Kwankwaso into the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), describing the party as stable, united, and free from internal disputes. Speaking on Sunday during a reception held at his residence, Dickson said the

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