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DHQ Confirms ISWAP Terrorists Killed Six Soldiers During Raid In Borno

Since 2009, northern Nigeria has been plagued by various jihadist groups, including Boko Haram and a rival faction the Islamic State in West Africa (ISWAP), as well as armed criminal groups. The Defence Headquarters has confirmed the killing of six soldiers during a raid by the Islamic State/ Boko Haram group on its military base in Borno State. According to …

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Telecoms Tariffs To Be Increased Soon But Not By 100% – Minister

He said the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) would come up with modalities for tariff adjustment in the telecoms industry. The Federal Government has confirmed plans to increase telecoms tariffs but assured Nigerians it won’t be by 100% as requested by operators.  The Minister of Communications, Innovation, and Digital Economy, Bosun Tijan, made this known at a stakeholders’ meeting in Abuja …

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EFCC detains 10 officials for alleged theft

EFCC said investigators were making progress about the case and that those found guilty would face disciplinary actions. The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arrested 10 of its officers in the Lagos Zonal Command for allegedly failing to account for missing operational items. The commission said in a statement Wednesday that its chairman, Ola Olukoyede, directed the arrest of the …

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Nigeria at moderate risk of Human Metapneumovirus – NCDC

Nigeria is at moderate risk of the Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV) – a common respiratory virus that can infect people of all ages, a dynamic risk assessment conducted on Monday, January 6, 2025, has revealed. The virus, currently circulating in China and other affected regions of the world, can cause illnesses ranging from mild cold-like symptoms to severe respiratory infections, particularly …

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Anthony Joshua Visits President Tinubu

During the visit, Joshua presented Tinubu with an autographed glove with the inscription, “To the Great Asiwaju Jagaban Borgu of Africa, Bola A Tinubu.” Two-time heavyweight boxing champion Anthony Joshua has visited President Bola Tinubu at his residence in Lagos State.  During the visit, Joshua presented Tinubu with an autographed glove with the inscription, “To the Great Asiwaju Jagaban Borgu …

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Fernandes Demands More From Man Utd After Draw At Liverpool

The midfielder said next week’s FA Cup tie at Arsenal would be tough for the holders but “we want to get to the final again”.  Bruno Fernandes said if Manchester United can perform at Anfield they must “do it everywhere” after the crisis-hit side secured a 2-2 draw against Premier League leaders Liverpool on Sunday. Cody Gakpo cancelled out Lisandro …

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2025: Nigeria risks major food crisis, if…, farmers warn

AS Nigerians join the rest of the world to celebrate the new year, farmers, under the auspices of All Farmers Association of Nigeria, AFAN, yesterday warned that Nigeria was on the verge of experiencing a major catastrophe’ of food insecurity, if extreme care was not taken. The warning was given in a statement signed by the National President, AFAN, Arc …

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South Korea Seeks New Warrant To Arrest Impeached President Yoon

The former star prosecutor has refused questioning three times over a bungled martial law decree last month which plunged South Korea into its worst political crisis in decades. South Korean anti-graft investigators were holding on Tuesday for a new court-ordered arrest warrant for impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol, whose failed martial law bid threw the country into turmoil. The former …

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2025: With right investment, policies maritime sector‘ll drive economy

The Sea Empowerment Research Centre has said that with the right investments, policies and regulations, the maritime industry can play a crucial role in driving the country’s economy and connecting it to global market. The Center added that it is essential to address the myriads of challenges plaguing the industry and implement reforms that will enhance the efficiency and competitiveness of …

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Net Forex Inflows Rises To $4692bn, Says CBN

The CBN’s Economic Report for the review period showed that the rise was from $28.31 billion in the corresponding period of 2023. Data from the Central Bank of Nigeria said the net foreign exchange (FX) inflows through the economy rose by 65.7 per cent year-on-year (YoY) to $46.92 billion in the first ten months of 2024 (10m’24). The CBN’s Economic …

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