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CBN Withdraws Circular On Controversial 0.5% Cybersecurity Levy 

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has withdrawn its circular mandating banks and payment service providers to collect and remit a 0.5% cybersecurity...

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NDLEA Busts Couple Operating Cocaine Cartel Between India, Nigeria

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has arrested four members of a cocaine cartel operating between India and Nigeria. The syndicate’s assets,...

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UK Aviation Authority Reports Safety Concerns Over Air Peace Operations

The United Kingdom Civil Aviation Authority (UK CAA) has raised safety violation concerns regarding the Nigerian carrier, Air Peace, shortly after the airline...

Sources within the presidency claimed that Ajuri Ngelale, the Special Adviser to President Bola Tinubu on Media and Publicity, was sacked by the president before he announced his resignation to the public citing family health issues.
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Tinubu Appoints Spokesperson, Ngelale, As Special Presidential Envoy on Climate Action

President Bola Tinubu has appointed Mr Ajuri Ngelale, his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, as Nigeria’s Special Presidential Envoy on Climate Action....

Minister of Women Affairs Uju Kennedy-Ohanenye defended the expenditure of her ministry
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Women Affairs Minister Denies Withdrawing Lawsuit Against Niger State Speaker Over Orphan Mass Marriage Proposal

The Minister of Women Affairs, Uju Kennedy-Ohanenye, has debunked reports alleging that she withdrew the lawsuit filed against Niger State Assembly Speaker Abdulmalik...

Raisi and Azerbaijan’s President Ilham Aliyev visit the Qiz-Qalasi dam on the Azerbaijan-Iran border, May 19, 2024. [Iran’s Presidency/WANA (West Asia News Agency)(Reuters)
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Iran President Raisi Missing After Helicopter’s ‘Hard Crash’

A helicopter carrying Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi made a “hard landing” on Sunday near Jolfa in Iran’s East Azerbaijan province, state media have...

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Amid Pressure to Hold LG Elections, Gov. Soludo Sacks 21 LG Transition Chairmen

Anambra State Governor Chukwuma Soludo has dismissed all 21 local government transition chairpersons across the state. The directive, dated May 17 and signed...

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Israeli Airstrike On Al-Nuseirat Refugee Camp Killed 20 – Gaza Hospital

A Gaza hospital reported that an Israeli airstrike on a house in Nuseirat refugee camp killed at least 20 people on Sunday, according...

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SERAP Sues 36 Governors and FCT Minister Wike for Failing to Account for Trillions in FAAC Allocations

The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has filed a lawsuit against Nigeria’s 36 governors and the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory...

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Oleksandr Usyk Defeats Tyson Fury to Claim Undisputed Heavyweight Champion

On Sunday, Oleksandr Usyk emerged victorious over Tyson Fury in a dramatic showdown, claiming the title of undisputed heavyweight world champion. Usyk’s win...

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Cristiano Ronaldo Tops Forbes’ List of Highest-Paid Athletes in 2024

Cristiano Ronaldo tops Forbes’ list of highest-paid athletes for the fourth time in his career. Ronaldo’s on-field earnings reached $200 million, with an...

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Slovakia’s Prime Minister in Serious Condition Three Days After Being Shot 

Slovakia’s Prime Minister, Robert Fico, remains in serious condition after an assassination attempt on Wednesday, but his condition has stabilised, officials said on...