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Top 10 most expensive states to live in Nigeria in June 2025
Nairametrics
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July 16, 2025
Nigeria’s headline inflation rate eased to 22.22% in June 2025, down from 22.97% recorded in May 2025. This is according to data released by the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) on Wednesday. The latest figure represents a 0.75 percentage point...
You have failed Nigerians – Amnesty blasts Tinubu govt over Plateau killing
Daily Post
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July 16, 2025
The Amnesty International Nigeria has condemned the recent deadly attack in Plateau State, calling it a horrific and shameful display of government failure to protect lives. The attack, which occurred on Monday in Bindi-Jebbu of the Tahoss...
Tinubu is the best president Nigeria has ever had – Portable
Premium Times
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July 16, 2025
Street-hop singer, Habeeb Badmus, popularly known as Portable, has once again thrown his weight behind President Bola Tinubu, reaffirming his support in a new viral online video This comes as some celebrities who supported President Tinubu during...
World Bank: Mobile money fuels record financial inclusion in Nigeria, other developing economies in 2024
Nairametrics
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July 16, 2025
The World Bank’s Global Findex 2025 has revealed that more adults across developing economies, including Nigeria, saved money formally than ever before in 2024, driven by an increase in mobile money usage. According to the report, a record 40% of...
Translators' Voices: Moral framing becomes a key lever of China's geo-economic influence
Global Times
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Olga Migunova Photo: Courtesy of Olga Migunova Editor’s Note: “Promoting sustainable development,” “opposing unilateral trade measures,” and “upholding multilateralism” have emerged as some of the key words at the just-concluded 17th BRICS Summit...
Nigeria’s road to net zero
Energy Knowledge - Energy Institute
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Mararaban Demshin mini grid installed by Sosai Renewable Energy, Quaanpan local government, Plateau state, Nigeria. Sosai has deployed renewable energy solutions to over two million Nigerians, especially in rural communities of Nigeria, ranging...
Buhari’s demise a great loss to Nigeria, Africa – Gov Radda
Daily Trust
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July 16, 2025
The Governor of Katsina State, Malam Dikko Umar Radda, has said the death of former President Muhammadu Buhari is a “great loss to the people of Katsina, the nation, and Africa in general.” Radda stated this on Wednesday after a brief prayer for...
Former Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari Laid to Rest in Daura Amid Tears, Tributes & Military Honours
Kpomkwem News
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July 16, 2025
Nigeria stood still on July 15, 2025, as the remains of former President Muhammadu Buhari was laid to rest in his hometown in Daura, Katsina State. An emotional farewell that drew leaders from across the nation and beyond. Muhammadu Buhari, who...
‘I’m getting better’, Ikhana assures Nigerians
Blueprint Newspapers Limited
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July 16, 2025
Former Super Eagles defender, Kadiri Ikhana has assured Nigerians of his quick recovery following an ailment that has kept in a hospital bed at Irua, Edo-state. The former Super Falcons gaffer, who made the disclosure in a telephone conversation...
Buhari’s death, a great loss - Chinese President Xi Jinping
Punch
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July 16, 2025
Chinese President Xi Jinping, on Wednesday, extended condolences to President Bola Tinubu following the death of former President Muhammadu Buhari. On behalf of the Chinese government and people, “Xi expressed deep condolences and extended sincere...
Let the enemies of Nigerian women speak up now, by Funke Egbemode
Eagle Online
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July 16, 2025
Ajiun Orompoto definitely was not born to become a king. Yes, she was a princess but tradition forbade women from sitting on the throne of their fathers. According to historical accounts, Alaafin Ajiun Orompotoniyun ended up being the only female...
Nigerian High Court Clears Ex-Governor Fayose Of N2.2billion Fraud After Parley With Tinubu, APC Government
Sahara Reporters
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Former Ekiti State Governor, Ayodele Fayose, was on Tuesday discharged and acquitted of all money laundering charges by the Federal High Court in Lagos, bringing an end to his prolonged legal battle with the Economic and Financial Crimes...
Shettima: Buhari’s Death A Major Loss To Nigeria, African Continent
This Day
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July 16, 2025
* Says Tinubu is personally pained by former leader’s demise * Gov Radda, ministers, ex-govs, opposition leaders join VP for prayers in Daura Deji Elumoye in Abuja Vice-President Kashim Shettima has described the passing of former President...
U.S. deports five immigrants to the African kingdom of Eswatini
The Globe and Mail
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July 16, 2025
Open this photo in gallery:Homeland Security Assistant Secretary Tricia McLaughlin, pictured at ICE headquarters in May, said in a post on X that the five men deported to Eswatini are convicted criminals.Jose Luis Magana/The Associated Press The...
Video: Dawn Staley shares her take on international tournaments as she turns up to scout Team USA stars at the FIBA U19 WWC
Sportskeeda
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July 16, 2025
South Carolina coach Dawn Staley scouted Team USA stars for the FIBA U19 Women’s World Cup. She has advice for basketball players representing their country. In a video posted on Instagram by Next Gen Hoops on Wednesday, the Gamecocks coach listed...
VP Shettima: Buhari's Demise a Major Loss to Nigeria, African Continent
Galaxy TV
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The Vice President, Senator Kashim Shettima, has said President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is personally pained by the passing of the late former President Muhammadu Buhari.He described Buhari's passing as a major loss not only to the family of Buhari, the...
Porn ban stalls as Nigerian Communications Commission keeps silent four months after order from House of Representatives
Alexa.ng
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July 16, 2025
Four months after the House of Representatives passed a resolution instructing the Nigerian Communications Commission, NCC, to block access to pornographic websites in Nigeria, the directive remains unenforced. The resolution was adopted on March...
The Itoje legacy: Nigerian roots shaped the Lions captain who has inspired a new generation
The Guardian
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July 16, 2025
It is 2017 and Maro Itoje has just been selected as the youngest member of the British & Irish Lions squad. He is asked for his favourite Lions memory and his response is illuminating. “Ugo Monye scoring his try in the third Test [against South...
Atiku Broke The Law By Using Nigerian Coat Of Arms In PDP Resignation Letter, Says Keyamo
Sahara Reporters
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Festus Keyamo, Nigeria’s Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, has accused former Vice President Atiku Abubakar of committing a legal offence by continuing to use Nigeria’s Coat of Arms on his personal and political correspondence...
Kano Court Jails Man For Failing To Declare Over $420,000, Other Foreign Currencies To Nigerian Customs
Sahara Reporters
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Justice S.M. Shuaibu of the Federal High Court in Kano has sentenced a man, Salisu Ahmad, to prison for concealing large sums of foreign currency from the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS). Ahmad was convicted after pleading guilty to a one-count...