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China to remove tariffs on African imports from May 1, Xi Says
Photo: Chinese President, Xi Jinping Chinese President Xi Jinping said China will eliminate tariffs on imports from nearly all African countries starting May 1, expanding zero-duty access to the Chinese market in a move aimed at deepening trade ties with the continent. Xi announced the measure during remarks linked to…
Read More »Bloody Valentine: Bandits kill 6, abducts many in Niger State
Suspected bandits killed at least six people and abducted several others in attacks on communities in Borgu Local Government Area of Niger state, police said on Saturday, as residents reported a higher toll and the burning of public buildings including a police outpost. The Niger State Police Command said the…
Read More »NextGen Hackathon Targets Nigerian Tech Talent
By Deborah Nnamdi The Federal Government has teamed up with global telecom technology firm Ericsson to launch the Connect NextGen Innovation Hackathon, a nationwide digital skills and innovation programme targeted at young Nigerians, startups, and emerging tech professionals. The initiative is structured as a four-month hackathon and acceleration programme designed…
Read More »INEC to consult NASS over 2027 election timetable, Ramadan concerns
By Deborah Nnamdi The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has said it will consult the National Assembly over the controversy surrounding the 2027 general election timetable, following concerns that the scheduled dates coincide with the Muslim holy month of Ramadan. INEC had fixed Saturday, February 20, 2027, for the Presidential…
Read More »Presidency seeks probe, possible prosecution of El-Rufai over alleged wire-tapping of NSA
By Deborah Nnamdi The Presidency has called for a thorough investigation and possible prosecution of former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, over what it described as an open confession of illegal wire-tapping of the National Security Adviser, Nuhu Ribadu. The call was made by the Special Adviser to the President…
Read More »Fubara dedicates ‘man of the year’ award to Wike, says he discovered him
Governor of Rivers State, Siminalayi Fubara, has paid glowing tribute to the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, acknowledging his role in shaping his political journey. Fubara made the remarks while receiving the “Man of the Year” award presented by New Telegraph. He said Wike discovered his potential…
Read More »Five abducted by suspected boko haram/ISWAP terrorists in Borno community
The Borno State Police Command has confirmed the abduction of five persons by suspected Boko Haram and Islamic State West Africa Province terrorists in Doro Baga community, Kukawa Local Government Area of the state. The incident, which occurred on Thursday morning, reportedly took place at about 7:00 a.m. while the…
Read More »Court orders DIA to produce cleric accused of coup plot
A Federal High Court in Abuja has ordered the Defence Intelligence Agency to produce before it an Islamic cleric, Sheikh Sani Abdulkadir Zaria, who is accused of plotting a coup against President Bola Tinubu’s government. Justice Peter Lifu gave the order on Friday, directing that the cleric be presented in…
Read More »Customs intercepts N1bn cocaine in Lagos, announces shift to paperless operations
The Nigeria Customs Service has intercepted 22 wraps of suspected cocaine weighing 25 kilograms and valued at about N1 billion, even as it unveiled plans to commence paperless operations before the end of the second quarter of 2026. The Comptroller-General of Customs, Adewale Adeniyi, disclosed the seizure on Friday while…
Read More »Katsina DPO killed in gun battle with suspected cattle rustlers
The Divisional Police Officer of Rimi Local Government Area of Katsina State, CSP Muhammad Sani Kabir, was killed on Friday while leading an operation against suspected cattle rustlers, the state government has confirmed. The Katsina State Ministry of Internal Security and Home Affairs disclosed that three rustlers were neutralized during…
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