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- January 15, 2025
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Kidnaps and the terror of the East African night
Abductions and disappearances on a grand scale, as witnessed in Amin’s Uganda where thousands vanished without a trace, can deform and terrorise a society in profound waysRead More
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- January 15, 2025
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Kidnaps and the terror of the East African night
Abductions and disappearances on a grand scale, as witnessed in Amin’s Uganda where thousands vanished without a trace, can deform and terrorise a society in profound waysRead More
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- January 15, 2025
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Military widows decry neglect, seek Lagos gov’s support
A group known as “Wives of Fallen Heroes in Lagos State” has voiced their concerns about being neglected by the state government. The group’s representative, Oluwaseyi Iliya, raised the issue during the 2025 Armed Forces Remembrance Day ceremony at Tafawa Balewa Square, Lagos Island, on Wednesday. Iliya stated that they have not benefited from the
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A group known as “Wives of Fallen Heroes in Lagos State” has voiced their concerns about being neglected by the state government. The group’s representative, Oluwaseyi Iliya, raised the issue during the 2025 Armed Forces Remembrance Day ceremony at Tafawa Balewa Square, Lagos Island, on Wednesday. Iliya stated that they have not benefited from the
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- January 15, 2025
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Kenya turns to UAE for railway funding after China’s withdrawal
President William Ruto said Kenya has started discussions with the United Arab Emirates to secure financing to complete a regional railway after China cut infrastructure funding to the project. The railway connecting the Kenyan port of Mombasa with landlocked neighbours, as part of China’s Belt and Road Initiative, ended in the Rift Valley in 2019,
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President William Ruto said Kenya has started discussions with the United Arab Emirates to secure financing to complete a regional railway after China cut infrastructure funding to the project. The railway connecting the Kenyan port of Mombasa with landlocked neighbours, as part of China’s Belt and Road Initiative, ended in the Rift Valley in 2019,
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- January 15, 2025
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JUST IN: Ondo gov dissolves cabinet, retains two commissioners
Ondo State Governor, Lucky Aiyedatiwa, has dissolved the State Executive Council with immediate effect. The dissolution, announced on Wednesday, exempts two cabinet members—Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice, Dr. Kayode Ajulo, and Commissioner for Finance, Mrs. Omowunmi Isaac—due to the critical nature of their duties. In a statement issued by the governor’s Chief Press Secretary,
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Ondo State Governor, Lucky Aiyedatiwa, has dissolved the State Executive Council with immediate effect. The dissolution, announced on Wednesday, exempts two cabinet members—Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice, Dr. Kayode Ajulo, and Commissioner for Finance, Mrs. Omowunmi Isaac—due to the critical nature of their duties. In a statement issued by the governor’s Chief Press Secretary,
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- January 15, 2025
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Nigerian music industry ‘filled with dangerous sharks’, says Tiwa Savage
Afrobeats singer Tiwa Savage has responded to concerns about a video showing her “swimming with sharks.” The 44-year-old artist shared the underwater footage on her Instagram story, where she could be seen swimming close to the marine creatures while wearing an oxygen mask. She revealed that the experience was part of her bucket list. The
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Afrobeats singer Tiwa Savage has responded to concerns about a video showing her “swimming with sharks.” The 44-year-old artist shared the underwater footage on her Instagram story, where she could be seen swimming close to the marine creatures while wearing an oxygen mask. She revealed that the experience was part of her bucket list. The
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- January 15, 2025
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Nigeria’s inflation hit 34.80% in December – NBS
The National Bureau of Statistics has reported that Nigeria’s inflation rate rose to 34.80% in December 2024, reflecting a slight increase from the 34.60% recorded in November. According to the latest Consumer Price Index report released on Wednesday, the marginal rise of 0.20% has been attributed to heightened demand for goods and services during the
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The National Bureau of Statistics has reported that Nigeria’s inflation rate rose to 34.80% in December 2024, reflecting a slight increase from the 34.60% recorded in November. According to the latest Consumer Price Index report released on Wednesday, the marginal rise of 0.20% has been attributed to heightened demand for goods and services during the
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- January 15, 2025
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Katsina gov honours fallen heroes, backs security forces
Katsina State Governor, Dikko Radda, on Wednesday, paid tribute to fallen military heroes and emphasised his administration’s commitment to supporting security forces and veterans. Radda made this known during the 2025 Armed Forces Remembrance Day Celebration held at the NYSC Permanent Orientation Camp, Katsina. “The Government of Katsina State remains resolute in supporting our veterans,
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Katsina State Governor, Dikko Radda, on Wednesday, paid tribute to fallen military heroes and emphasised his administration’s commitment to supporting security forces and veterans. Radda made this known during the 2025 Armed Forces Remembrance Day Celebration held at the NYSC Permanent Orientation Camp, Katsina. “The Government of Katsina State remains resolute in supporting our veterans,
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- January 15, 2025
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Abia reviews waste disposal tariffs, warns against indiscriminate dumping
The Abia State Environmental Protection Agency has announced new tariffs for waste disposal, urging residents to comply with the updated rates and refrain from indiscriminate refuse dumping. ASEPA’s Director General, Mr. Ogbonnia Okereke, disclosed this on Tuesday, noting that the review aligns with Section 2 of the Abia State Tax Codification and Consolidation Amendment Law
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The Abia State Environmental Protection Agency has announced new tariffs for waste disposal, urging residents to comply with the updated rates and refrain from indiscriminate refuse dumping. ASEPA’s Director General, Mr. Ogbonnia Okereke, disclosed this on Tuesday, noting that the review aligns with Section 2 of the Abia State Tax Codification and Consolidation Amendment Law
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- January 15, 2025
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I will never recommend joining army to my children – 76-year-old veteran
A 76-year-old military veteran, Colonel Nasiru Salami (retd.) has expressed worry over the ill-treatment given to retirees of the Nigerian Army by military authorities. The septuagenarian who was was a guest on Channels Television’s The Morning Brief programme on the occasion of the 2025 Armed Forces’ Remembrance Day on Wednesday, complained about his unpaid pension
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A 76-year-old military veteran, Colonel Nasiru Salami (retd.) has expressed worry over the ill-treatment given to retirees of the Nigerian Army by military authorities. The septuagenarian who was was a guest on Channels Television’s The Morning Brief programme on the occasion of the 2025 Armed Forces’ Remembrance Day on Wednesday, complained about his unpaid pension
