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OPINION: Nigeria—Of Failed Political Marriages: The High Cost of Unholy Alliances
The Will
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July 9, 2025
July 09, (THEWILL) — Max Jukes, the atheist, lived a godless life. He married an ungodly girl, and from the union there were 310 who died as paupers, 150 were criminals, 7 were murderers, 100 were drunkards, and more than half of the women were...
Nigeria rejects US migrant deportations
Citizen TV Kenya
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July 11, 2025
U.S. President Donald Trump listens as African Leaders deliver remarks during a multilateral lunch in the State Dining Room of the White House July 9, 2025 in Washington, DC. Win McNamee/Getty Images/AFP (Photo by WIN MCNAMEE / GETTY IMAGES NORTH...
Nigeria is reclaiming its cultural power
Business Ghana
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A powerful cultural renaissance is underway in Nigeria, where communities are reclaiming their heritage and reimagining their future with confidence and clarity. Long known for its vibrant artistic traditions and dynamic creative industries, the...
Africa’s richest man doubts if Nigeria will ever have a working refinery again
Business Insider Africa
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July 11, 2025
Dangote, CEO of the Dangote group recently called into question the likelihood the state-owned Port Harcourt, Warri, and Kaduna refineries being operational again. He did this at his own oil refinery, where he gave members of the Global CEO Africa...
Nigeria Police, INTERPOL repatriate Chinese fugitive wanted for multi-million Yuan tax fraud
Business Day
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July 11, 2025
The Nigeria Police Force, in collaboration with INTERPOL’s National Central Bureau (NCB) in Abuja, has arrested and repatriated a Chinese national, Chen Gaochong, who was wanted in China for tax-related financial crimes involving nearly 5 million...
Nigerian troops kill 150 'bandits' in ambush, air strikes
Eye Witness News
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KANO - Nigerian soldiers killed at least 150 members of a criminal gang in an ambush in northwestern Kebbi state this week, a local official said Thursday. For years, heavily armed kidnapping gangs known as "bandits" have been intensifying attacks...
Nigeria Customs, India Strengthen Bilateral Ties at WCO Policy Commission
News Diary Online
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July 10, 2025
The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has reaffirmed its commitment to deepening strategic cooperation with the Indian Customs Administration, as both sides advanced discussions on key customs issues on the margins of the 92nd Session of the World...
Nigeria Customs Seizes Donkey Genitals, Links Wildlife Crime to Money Laundering, Arms Smuggling
Arise News
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July 11, 2025
The Comptroller General of Customs (CGC), Mr. Bashir Adewale Adeniyi, on Thursday declared that wildlife trafficking has become increasingly linked with other forms of organised crimes including money laundering, arms smuggling, and illicit...
Nigerian Newspapers: Top Stories For Today (11/07/25)
Daily Independent
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July 11, 2025
1 Read the full details on our digital edition when you join our WhatsApp Communities here. Here are the major headlines for today: OKPEBHOLO’S GUBER VICTORY Tinubu, Southern Govs, Wike, Others Hail S/Court Verdict … Judgment Reaffirms Mandate...
Nigeria’s real estate to hit $2.61trn by year end despite headwinds
The Sun Nigeria
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July 11, 2025
By Maduka Nweke [email protected] Nigeria’s real estate sector is on a trajectory to hit a market valuation of $2.61 trillion by 2025. The anticipated growth reflects the immense potential embedded in the country’s housing and commercial property...
Nigerian Cyclist embarks on Lagos-to-U.S. trip, reaches Ghana in 10 days
Prompt News Online
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July 10, 2025
Nigerian cyclist and adventurer Emmanuel Myam, popularly known as Emmiwuks, has reached Ghana as part of his daring solo bicycle journey from Lagos to the United States. The Benue State native set off on July 1, navigating through Benin Republic...
Nigeria eyes fiscal clarity, investor appeal in GDP rebase
Punch
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July 10, 2025
Nigeria is preparing to release its rebased Gross Domestic Product figures in 2025 for the first time in more than a decade, which analysts say could catalyse investment and improve its attractiveness to investors, development partners, and global...
Nigeria to enjoy full BRICS benefits without political challenges – Minister
The Guardian (Nigeria)
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July 10, 2025
Nigeria will enjoy full economic benefits from its partnership status with the BRICS alliance despite not being a full member, according to the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Yusuf Tuggar. Speaking on Channels Television, the minister emphasised...
Nigeria rejected US push to accept Venezuelan deportees — Tuggar
Punch
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July 10, 2025
The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Amb Yusuf Tuggar, has said the United States is mounting pressure on African countries to accept Venezuelan deportees, stating that it would be difficult for Nigeria to do. The minister also clarified that the...
Nigeria refuses to accept Venezuelan deportees from United States, says Tuggar
Business Day
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July 10, 2025
Foreign Affairs Minister Yusuf Tuggar has announced that Nigeria will not bow to pressure from the Donald Trump administration to accept Venezuelan deportees from the United States. Speaking as a guest on Channels Television’s Politics Today...
Nigeria drop to lowest FIFA ranking in six years
Punch
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July 10, 2025
Nigeria have fallen to 44th in the latest FIFA/Coca-Cola Men’s World Ranking released on Wednesday, marking their lowest position in six years. The last time the Super Eagles were ranked this low was in June 2019. Nigeria have slipped to 44th in...
Nigeria holds summit in bid to increase food production, combat hunger
National Accord Newspaper
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July 10, 2025
The national Summit on Nutrition and Food Security organized by Nigeria’s House of Representatives entered its third day in Abuja on Thursday with various critical stakeholders and professionals offering suggestions on how to increase food...
Nigeria’s agritourism vision cultivating jobs, wellness, national pride
The Sun Nigeria
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July 10, 2025
By Adebowale Johnson In a groundbreaking event that captured the imagination of leaders, farmers and entrepreneurs, Nigeria recently hosted the World Agritourism Festival, spotlighting agritourism as a powerful engine for economic growth and...
Politicians hiding looted funds in cryptocurrencies -EFCC
New National Star
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July 10, 2025
…….Says stolen funds, unexplained wealth warehoused in digital wallets …….Warn Nigerians against investment fraud, Ponzi schemes BY VIVIAN MICHAEL The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has accused corrupt Nigerian politicians of...
Nigeria to boost aviation, agro trade with Brazil
The Guardian (Nigeria)
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July 10, 2025
Nigeria is poised to deepen trade ties with Brazil in key sectors such as agriculture, fertiliser, textiles and aviation, as both countries pursue practical economic cooperation under the broader framework of South-South partnerships. This was...