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UK’s King Charles invites Tinubu on state visit, first in 37yrs

President Bola Tinubu will undertake a state visit to the United Kingdom from March 18 to 19, the first official state visit by a Nigerian leader in 37 years. The…

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Troops overpower terrorists, recover 529 rustled cows

……….in Katsina, Troops of the Nigerian Army under 17 Brigade, Katsina, have recovered 529 rustled livestock following a fierce gun battle with suspected terrorists in Kafur Local Government Area (LGA)…

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Army moves to curb road accidents, fleet losses

The Nigerian Army has intensified efforts to curb road accidents and reduce fleet losses with the commencement of the Fourth Edition of the Defensive Driving and Drivers’ Etiquette Workshop for…

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AfCFTA: Oyo set for international trade, says Gov MakindeĀ 

Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo state has said that the state has been positioned as a global player in exporting business and a strategic connecting hub for other states seeking…

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AU envoy lauds Nigerian Navy, proposes pan-African exercise

The African Union (AU) has commended the Nigerian Navy for its leadership in maritime security and proposed a continent-wide naval exercise to strengthen cooperation among African navies. The AU Commissioner…

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NCC, NSCDC warn firms over damage to fibre cable

The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) and the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) have warned construction firms over rising fibre optic cable damage. NCC public affairs head, Nnenna Ukoha,…

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Man dies inside deep well trying to rescue his goat

The Oyo State Fire Services Agency has recovered the lifeless body of a 45-year-old man who died inside a deep well while trying to rescue his goat in Mokola area,…

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Nigeria an example of steady, credible reform leadership, says World Bank chief

A World Bank chief, Anna Bjerde, said Nigeria is now frequently cited globally as an example of steady, credible reform leadership. Bjerde, the bank’s Managing Director of Operations, made the…

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Army assures Onitsha Market traders of security against IPOB, ESN threats

The 82 Division, Nigerian Army, has assured traders in the Onitsha Main Market and traders in other economic centres in the region of security and safety. Ina statement the Acting…

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NLC, TUC plan rally in solidarity with FCDA workers Tuesday

………over unpaid salaries The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and the Trade Union Congress (TUC) say they will stage a peaceful solidarity rally on February 3 in support of the Joint…

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