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Maritime Hub: FG unveils strategy to complete nine seaports, modernise existing ports
The Guardian (Nigeria)
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July 5, 2025
As part of efforts to reduce delays at seaports, boost investors’ confidence, and reposition Nigeria as a regional maritime hub, the Federal Government through its new National Policy on Marine and Blue Economy has pledged to facilitate the quick...
Two impactful years of Okojie’s grassroots leadership and legislative action
Blueprint Newspapers Limited
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July 4, 2025
On the bright morning of June 28, 2025, Hon. Prince Henry Odi Okojie stood before an energised crowd of supporters, leaders, and beneficiaries at Okpujie Primary School in Uromi. It was the final day of a three-day mega empowerment event marking...
EU, UNICEF, UNHCR launch project for forcibly displaced persons in Northern Ghana
GhanaWeb
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July 11, 2025
The European Union (EU), United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF), and United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR), the UN Refugee Agency, have launched a €2.7 million multi-donor initiative in Northern Ghana to significantly strengthen...
AMCON sells Ibadan DisCo for ₦100bn amidst legal shutdown
Business Day
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July 3, 2025
The Asset Management Corporation of Nigeria (AMCON) has disclosed that it sold the Ibadan Electricity Distribution Company (IBEDC) for ₦100 billion, nearly double the amount originally proposed earlier in the sale process. The announcement...
Managing Director Of BEDC, Engr. Jonathan Lawani Seeks Collaboration With Security Agencies
ITV
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July 4, 2025
As part of measures to ensure staff of the Benin City Electricity Distribution Company are safe, the CEO and Managing Director, Engineer Jonathan Lawani, on Friday solicited partnership with security agencies in Edo state to ensure efficient...
“Malami Has No Political Value” – Kebbi Govt Speaks on His Defection to ADC
Lagos Post Online
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July 10, 2025
The Kebbi State government has stated that the defection of former Attorney General of the Federation (AGF), Abubakar Malami (SAN), to the African Democratic Congress (ADC) is politically inconsequential and irrelevant to the state’s populace or...
AMCON Begins Asset Resales, Sells IBEDC For N100bn
Leadership
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July 3, 2025
The Assets Management Corporation of Nigeria (AMCON) has commenced resale of its assets, following an 18-month hiatus where sales were put on hold. This, it said, was a move to recoup some of the bad loans it inherited, promising that any asset...
APC Supporters Barred From Edo Govt House After Okpebholo’s Supreme Court Victory
Naija News
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July 11, 2025
Naija News learnt that security operatives stationed at the Government House gates barred the crowd from entering, citing “orders from above”, leaving many bewildered and angry after marching in solidarity from the airport to the city centre. The...
How Edo State is Rejigging Diaspora Engagement to Drive Transformative Development
This Day
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July 10, 2025
Tajudeen Kareem Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo has launched what is the most ambitious diaspora engagement strategy by any Nigerian state, unveiling a transformative policy framework designed to tap into the remarkable $7 billion in...
Nigeria says it won't accept deportees from U.S.: 'We have enough problems of our own'
NPR
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July 11, 2025
Nigeria's government is pushing back against U.S. efforts to send the country migrants and foreign prisoners, with Nigerian Foreign Minister Yusuf Tuggar, seen here at a summit in Brazil this year, quoting Public Enemy to drive home his point....
Full List Of Countries Tinubu Has Travelled To Since 2023
Naija News
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July 4, 2025
However, the frequency and perceived cost of these travels have drawn criticism from opposition voices and concerned Nigerians, especially against the backdrop of rising economic hardship at home. Naija News understands that among the most vocal...
Alliance of 8 countries promotes tax on wealthy airline passengers
Tornos News
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July 2, 2025
A new international alliance of eight countries has announced an initiative to impose a tax on wealthy airline passengers, with the aim of financing climate adaptation in the most vulnerable countries. The announcement was made by the French...
TikTok influencer urging Brits to ditch Venice for voodoo village in Africa
South Wales Argus
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A Tiktok travel influencer is urging Brits to ditch 'crowded' Venice for a dupe water village in Africa - that was the birthplace of voodoo. Barman-turned-travel guide Kieran Brown said he visited Venice 'a long time ago' and did not like the...
“I can’t do nuttin’ for ya man”, Nigerian Minister quotes Flavour Flav in rejection of Trump policy
Africanews
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July 11, 2025
Nigeria won’t accept 300 Venezuelan deportees from the U.S, Foreign Minister Yusuf Maitama Tuggar said in a TV interview on Thursday, following reports that the White House was pushing African leaders to take in illegal immigrants from third-party...
Oshiomhole to Okpebholo: Probe Obaseki now — he must come out of hiding for questioning
The Cable
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July 11, 2025
Adams Oshiomhole, senator representing Edo north, has called on Monday Okpebholo, governor of Edo, to investigate Godwin Obaseki, immediate past governor of the state. Oshiomhole, also a former governor of the state and Obaseki’s predecessor, made...
Nigeria can't take Venezuelan deportees from US, minister says
BBC
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Yūsuf Akínpẹ̀lú & Natasha BootyBBC News, Lagos & London ShareSave "We already have over 230 million people," says Yusuf Tuggar Nigeria will not bow to pressure from the Trump administration to accept Venezuelan deportees or third-country prisoners...
Two Years of Steady Impact: Hon. Okojie’s Model of Grassroots Leadership
This Day
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July 3, 2025
By Femi Salako On the bright morning of June 28, 2025, Hon. Prince Henry Odi Okojie stood before an energized crowd of supporters, leaders, and beneficiaries at Okpujie Primary School in Uromi. It was the final day of a three-day mega empowerment...
Supreme Court Ruling: It Is Time For You To Probe Obaseki – Oshiomhole Tells Gov. Okpebholo
Naija News
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July 11, 2025
Oshiomhole made the demand while reacting to the Supreme Court ruling, which validated the election victory of Okpebholo. According to the Senator, now that the coast is clear, Okpebholo must investigate the Obaseki administration, including the...
Alligator Alcatraz tourism
Baptist News Global
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July 11, 2025
My wife, Lauren, told me a story once. When she was 16, her mother put her on a plane to Europe. She gave her a peck on the cheek, a few words of encouragement and a credit card. “Have fun,” she said. Justin Cox Think study abroad. Think exchange...
Syria, Ukraine and Gaza among countries to receive heritage funds from Aliph
The Art Newspaper
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July 10, 2025
ALIPH, the Geneva-based cultural heritage protection agency, has announced more than $16m in its latest funding round, with support going to Syria, Gaza, Ukraine, Sudan, as well as a dedicated focus on the effects of climate change on cultural...