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Sit-at-Home in Onitsha Sparks Governor’s Warning on Market Takeover

Awka, Anambra State Governor Chukwuma Soludo of Anambra State has condemned the continued closure of shops at the Onitsha Main Market on Mondays, describing the practice as “deliberate economic sabotage”. He insisted that the sit-at-home order, often cited by traders, officially ended in the state in 2023. The governor made the remarks on Wednesday, January […]

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After AFCON Bronze, Eguavoen Questions Chelle’s Vision for Super Eagles

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Comments by Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) Technical Director Augustine Eguavoen have sparked fresh debate over Super Eagles head coach Eric Chelle’s squad selection following Nigeria’s third-place finish at the recent Africa Cup of Nations. Speaking earlier this week, Eguavoen questioned Chelle’s decision to exclude domestic-based players from his AFCON squad, a move that has drawn

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10 Days to Decide Emefiele’s Fate in Naira Redesign Case

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Abuja, Nigeria The legal proceedings surrounding the controversial naira redesign have entered a critical phase, as a Federal Capital Territory (FCT) High Court has fixed 10 hearing days to conclude the trial of former Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) governor Godwin Emefiele over alleged corruption linked to the currency overhaul. Justice Maryanne Anenih announced the

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Europe Must Step Up After US‑Greenland Rift, Macron Warns

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Paris Europe’s reliance on the United States for military protection has come under fresh scrutiny after the recent Greenland controversy, French President Emmanuel Macron said on Wednesday, calling it a “strategic wake-up call” for the continent. The warning came as Macron hosted Denmark’s Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen and Greenland’s Premier Jens-Frederik Nielsen in Paris to

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Reps Demand Accountability Over 10 Years of Government Agricultural Funds

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Abuja The House of Representatives has taken a major step to scrutinise public spending in Nigeria’s agricultural sector, summoning the Ministers of Finance and Agriculture, along with the Auditor-General of the Federation (OAGF), to account for funds released to agricultural programmes between 2015 and 2025. The summons, issued on Tuesday by the House Ad hoc

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Security Incident Near Niamey Airport Brings Night of Tension, Officials Say Situation Stable

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Niamey, Niger Panic swept across parts of Niger’s capital, Niamey, late Wednesday night after heavy gunfire and loud explosions were reported near the country’s main international airport, raising fresh concerns about security in the Sahel nation already battling political instability and insurgency. Residents living close to Diori Hamani International Airport said the disturbance began shortly

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NNPP’s Kwankwaso Flags Risks of Yusuf’s Defection to APC

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Kano, Nigeria The political landscape in Kano State has been jolted following the defection of Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf from the New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP) to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). The move, announced on Monday, saw several members of the Kano State House of Assembly and National Assembly also switch allegiances, with

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Chelle in Demand: Super Eagles Coach Attracts Interest From Abroad

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The 2025 Africa Cup of Nations may be over. Still, attention has now shifted to the future of Super Eagles head coach Eric Chelle, whose contract with Nigeria is entering its final year. The Franco-Malian coach, who signed a two-year deal with the national team, is attracting interest from other African countries, including Tunisia, Angola,

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Shell CEO Commends Tinubu as Nigeria Eyes $20bn Fresh Energy Investments

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Abuja Shell Plc Chief Executive Officer, Wael Sawan, has praised President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for restoring investor confidence in Nigeria and creating a policy environment that is once again attracting major global capital into the country’s oil and gas sector. Speaking during a high-level meeting with the President at the Presidential Villa in Abuja, Sawan

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Tax Law Explained: Why LIRS Can Direct Banks to Remit Funds of Tax Defaulters

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Lagos A recent notice by the Lagos State Internal Revenue Service (LIRS) directing banks, employers, and other third parties to remit funds belonging to tax defaulters to the state government has triggered widespread public concern, confusion, and debate. Many Nigerians interpreted the directive as a new policy that allows government agencies to seize money from

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