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Nigeria Motorists Celebrate as Court Limits VIO Authority to Impound and Fine
A Federal High Court in Abuja ruled that the Vehicle Inspection Office (VIO) cannot stop, impound vehicles, or impose fines on motorists. This landmark decision protects citizens' rights, ensuring their freedom of movement and property ownership without unlawful interference, reshaping traffic... -
Nigeria President Tinubu Set for Cabinet Reshuffle Ahead of October 1 Deadline
President Bola Tinubu is set to reshuffle his cabinet, according to Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser on Information and Strategy. While no specific date has been announced, changes may occur before October 1st. The President urges ministers to better communicate their achievements to improve public...
Nigeria spends $600 million monthly on fuel imports, Finance Minister Wale Edun reveals. This high cost, attributed to neighboring countries benefiting from Nigeria's fuel, led to the removal of the fuel subsidy. Edun emphasizes the lack of accurate domestic consumption data and the focus on...
The Nigerian Army admitted using live ammunition during the #EndBadGovernance protests, contradicting police claims. A soldier's gunfire led to the death of a teenager in Zaria. Amnesty International condemned the violence and called for a judicial inquiry. The Army's admission has intensified...
Team Nigeria is set for Day 12 of the Paris 2024 Olympics, featuring key events including Tobi Amusan in the 100m hurdles and D’Tigress facing the USA in basketball. Semifinals for Ezekiel Nathaniel, Udodi Onwuzurike, and Ella Onojuvwevwo are also scheduled. Exciting matches across athletics...
Favour Ofili finished sixth in the Women’s 200m final at the Paris 2024 Olympics, narrowly missing a medal. Despite her strong performances in the heats, she was just 0.04 seconds behind bronze. Ofili expressed her disappointment and optimism for the 4x100m relay event.
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Tragic events unfolded in Kano during the #EndBadGovernance protest, where stray bullets from police allegedly killed a bride-to-be and three teenagers. The violence, occurring at multiple locations including Rijiyar Lemo and Kofar Nassarawa, has led to calls for investigations and...
Nigeria Customs Service, led by Comptroller General Bashir Adeniyi, will implement a duty waiver on imported foods within a week. The waiver, announced to combat inflation, is pending final guidelines from the Ministry of Finance. This move aims to balance short-term relief and long-term support...
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#EndBadGovernance: Police Crack Down on Six Spanish Nationals for Funding Protests in Nigeria
Nigerian Police have arrested six Spanish nationals accused of funding recent protests across the country. The arrests, part of a broader crackdown on foreign interference, come amid intensified demonstrations in Port Harcourt and other cities. Authorities are monitoring and responding to the...
The House of Representatives has delayed the 50% salary deduction promised to support economic recovery due to a bureaucratic oversight. The pledge, made on July 18, was intended to aid hunger relief efforts in Nigeria. Spokesman Rotimi Akin confirmed future compliance starting August 2024.
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Fitch Ratings has reported that Dangote Group plans to sell a 12.75% stake in its refinery due to liquidity issues. The divestment aims to service a large loan due in August 2024. Fitch downgraded Dangote Industries Limited's ratings amid financial strain, though GCR Ratings maintains a higher...
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"When a Country Kills Your Dreams": Rufai Oseni Reacts to Annette Echikunwoke’s Olympic Silver Medal for USA
Journalist Rufai Oseni criticizes Nigeria's handling of Annette Echikunwoke, a former Nigerian hammer thrower who won a silver medal for the USA at the Paris 2024 Olympics. Echikunwoke was disqualified from the Tokyo 2020 Olympics due to a Nigerian administrative error, highlighting systemic...
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