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Ivory Coast to withdraw French troops

President Alassane Ouattara stated that the withdrawal would begin in January 2025. France, which currently has around 600 soldiers stationed in Ivory Coast, will hand over the Port Bouët military…

FCT police command recovered ₦409m from kidnappers, others in 2024

Operatives of the Federal Capital Territory Police Command recovered a total of ₦409,992,000 from criminals during various operations in 2024. A breakdown of the recovered sum, according to the command’s scorecard made available to journalists on Wednesday by the command’s spokesperson, Josephine Adeh, revealed that ₦36,850,000 was recovered from kidnapping suspects; ₦68,552,000 from armed robbery
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Operatives of the Federal Capital Territory Police Command recovered a total of ₦409,992,000 from criminals during various operations in 2024. A breakdown of the recovered sum, according to the command’s scorecard made available to journalists on Wednesday by the command’s spokesperson, Josephine Adeh, revealed that ₦36,850,000 was recovered from kidnapping suspects; ₦68,552,000 from armed robbery

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Embrace 2025 with hope, C’River gov urges Nigerians

Cross River State Governor, Bassey Otu, has urged Nigerians, particularly those residing in Cross River State, to welcome the year 2025 with optimism. In a New Year message, made public in a press statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Nsa Gill, on Wednesday, Otu urged all Nigerians to embrace this new year with hope. He
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Cross River State Governor, Bassey Otu, has urged Nigerians, particularly those residing in Cross River State, to welcome the year 2025 with optimism. In a New Year message, made public in a press statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Nsa Gill, on Wednesday, Otu urged all Nigerians to embrace this new year with hope. He

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Moscow, Kyiv end Russian gas transit to Europe via Ukraine

Russia’s gas transit to Europe via Ukraine stopped on Wednesday, Moscow and Kyiv said, ending a decades-long arrangement and marking the latest casualty of the war between the neighbours. Russian gas has been supplied to Europe via pipelines crossing Ukraine since the end of the Soviet Union in 1991 in an arrangement that earned revenues
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Russia’s gas transit to Europe via Ukraine stopped on Wednesday, Moscow and Kyiv said, ending a decades-long arrangement and marking the latest casualty of the war between the neighbours. Russian gas has been supplied to Europe via pipelines crossing Ukraine since the end of the Soviet Union in 1991 in an arrangement that earned revenues

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NBA to intensify advocacy for rule of law, human rights in 2025

The president, Nigerian Bar Association, Afam Osigwe said that he will intensify advocacy for preserving the rule of law and human rights in 2025. Osigwe made this known in his New Year message to Nigerian Lawyers, which was made available to newsmen in Lagos on Wednesday. According to him, the NBA under his watch, will
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The president, Nigerian Bar Association, Afam Osigwe said that he will intensify advocacy for preserving the rule of law and human rights in 2025. Osigwe made this known in his New Year message to Nigerian Lawyers, which was made available to newsmen in Lagos on Wednesday. According to him, the NBA under his watch, will

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New Year Message: Tinubu tells Nigerians to overcome political, ethno-religious divides

President Bola Tinubu has appealed to Nigerians to ignore side distractions that are capable of undermining the nation’s growth and development. He noted that while the nation continues to stay on the right course to prosperity, some persons “still see things through the prisms of politics, ethnicity, region and religion.” This is contained in the
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President Bola Tinubu has appealed to Nigerians to ignore side distractions that are capable of undermining the nation’s growth and development. He noted that while the nation continues to stay on the right course to prosperity, some persons “still see things through the prisms of politics, ethnicity, region and religion.” This is contained in the

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VIDEO: MFM celebrates New Year with fireworks, prayers at crossover service

As it is customary in many churches, the Mountain of Fire and Miracles Ministries ushered in the New Year with a vibrant and joyful ‘Cross Over Service and Prosperity Night’ held on Tuesday night. The General Overseer, Pastor Daniel Olukoya, revealed this in a message accompanied by a video and posted on Facebook on Wednesday.
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As it is customary in many churches, the Mountain of Fire and Miracles Ministries ushered in the New Year with a vibrant and joyful ‘Cross Over Service and Prosperity Night’ held on Tuesday night. The General Overseer, Pastor Daniel Olukoya, revealed this in a message accompanied by a video and posted on Facebook on Wednesday.

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2025: Sanwo-Olu hails Lagosians’ resilience, promises better deal

Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has described the state as a beacon of progress and innovation, outlining a vision for the state in 2025. In his New Year message to Lagosians on Wednesday via X, the governor celebrated the resilience, unity, and determination that propelled the state through a transformative year. “As we step into
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Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has described the state as a beacon of progress and innovation, outlining a vision for the state in 2025. In his New Year message to Lagosians on Wednesday via X, the governor celebrated the resilience, unity, and determination that propelled the state through a transformative year. “As we step into

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Mistaken identity: Ogun security guards allegedly set 44-year-old man ablaze

Ogun State police command said it has arrested two security guards for allegedly setting ablaze a 44-year-old man identified as Basiru Aliu in Agura Sabo, Sagamu area of the state.…

Tinubu promises to boost credit access for individuals, critical sectors

President Bola Tinubu has vowed to deepen credit access for citizens and critical sectors of the economy in his bid to boost national economic output. Access to credit for individuals and businesses has remained a bottleneck especially for Small and Medium Enterprises in the country. In his New Year message to Nigerians on Wednesday, the
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President Bola Tinubu has vowed to deepen credit access for citizens and critical sectors of the economy in his bid to boost national economic output. Access to credit for individuals and businesses has remained a bottleneck especially for Small and Medium Enterprises in the country. In his New Year message to Nigerians on Wednesday, the

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