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FCMB names economist Bismark Rewane board chairman

First City Monument Bank Limited has appointed Bismarck Rewane as a Non-Executive Director and Chairman of its Board of Directors following approval from the Central Bank of Nigeria. It stated in a statement that the appointment brings one of Nigeria’s leading economists to the board of the lender …

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Probe deepens into Warri-Itakpe train derailment

The Nigerian Safety Investigation Bureau has said its investigation into the derailment of a train operating along the Warri-Itakpe rail corridor has progressed with the retrieval of critical evidence and the completion of key on-site investigative activities. The NSIB disclosed this in a statement…

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Guinness, partners seek action against fake goods

Guinness Nigeria Plc, in collaboration with the Anti-Counterfeiting Collaboration of Nigeria, convened industry leaders, regulators, enforcement agencies and brand owners at its Lagos headquarters on World Anti-Counterfeiting Day 2026 for a high-level engagement themed “Combating Counterfeiting in …

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2027: Gov aspirants spent N30bn on primaries – EFCC chair

The Executive Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, Ola Olukoyede, on Wednesday in Ilorin, Kwara State, said some governorship aspirants in Nigeria spend between N20bn and N30bn to secure electoral victory. He warned that the trend poses a serious threat to democratic governance…

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APC recruits 4.4m agents network for Tinubu’s reelection — Uzodimma

The Director-General of the Renewed Hope Ambassadors and Chairman of the Progressive Governors’ Forum, Hope Uzodimma, on Wednesday said the party had recruited 4,421,150 persons across the nation’s 176,846 polling units as part of its mobilisation plan ahead of the 2027 elections. He expressed conf…

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APC primaries: Aspirants clear Obasa of protest sponsorship allegation

A coalition of All Progressives Congress aspirants who participated in the party’s primaries in Lagos State has dismissed claims linking the Speaker of the state House of Assembly, Mudashiru Obasa, to the recent protest by aggrieved party members over the outcome of the exercise. Viral messages had…

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Tax reforms must protect taxpayers – RMAFC

The Chairman of the Revenue Mobilisation Allocation and Fiscal Commission, Dr Mohammed Shehu, has said ongoing tax and revenue reforms must protect taxpayers while ensuring equitable revenue allocation across all tiers of government. Shehu stated this while receiving a delegation of the Joint Reven…

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Tension mounts over Ogun market dumpsite evacuation delay

Tension flared at the Ifo Local Government Secretariat on Wednesday as angry residents rejected assurances by the council chairman, Mr Olamilekan Kushimo, that the evacuation of a controversial dumpsite in the area would take time, insisting that urgent action was needed to avert a public health cr…

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2 days, 18 hours ago Politics

Unauthorised escape flight from Asaba triggers security fears

Fresh security concerns have emerged in Nigeria’s aviation sector after a privately operated aircraft that reportedly landed on a roadway near Asaba, Delta State, subsequently departed the location and returned to Lagos without obtaining regulatory approval. The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority, in…

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Customs seize N1.3bn smuggled vegetable oil products

The Nigeria Customs Service said it recorded about 65 seizures of vegetable oil products in 2025 and another 23 in 2026, with a combined duty-paid value of approximately N1.314bn. This is even as the service announced that it has intensified efforts to combat the smuggling of vegetable oil into the…

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Lekki Port Phase 2 begins soon – Sanwo-Olu

The Governor of Lagos State, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has announced that development work on Phase 2 of the Lekki Port project will commence soon, reinforcing the state’s ambition to deepen its position as West Africa’s leading maritime and logistics hub. According to a statement on Wednesday, Sanwo-Olu…

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3 days, 9 hours ago Politics

South Africa mass shooting: 12 killed in Johannesburg as manhunt under way

Manhunt under way in South Africa after 12 killed in mass shooting in Johannesburg Police in South Africa have launched a manhunt after 12 people were killed in a mass shooting at an informal settlement in Johannesburg. At least 10 suspects, heavily armed with rifles, entered the Jumpers Informal S…

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3 days, 10 hours ago Politics

World Cup 2026: When will an African side lift the trophy?

- Published "If there's something I want to see before God takes me to heaven or hell it would be great to see an African nation win [the World Cup], because this is a tournament that we all love passionately in Africa." Sunday Oliseh was part of the first African team to win football gold at the O…

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4 days, 4 hours ago Politics

Omar Artan and World Cup 2026: Who is Somali referee barred from entering US?

Who is the Somali referee barred from entering the US for the World Cup? Refereeing at the 2026 Fifa World Cup was set to be the highlight of Omar Artan's career, but the Somali will miss out on the opportunity to take charge of matches on the game's biggest stage after being denied entry to the Un…

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4 days, 11 hours ago Politics

West Ham co-owner Sullivan denies misconduct claims as regulator probes

West Ham United co-owner David Sullivan has denied allegations of sexual misconduct as the Independent Football Regulator confirmed it is seeking information relating to his suitability under its owners, directors and senior executives regime. The regulator said it was “in contact” with West Ham an…

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Kenyans arrested protesting over US Ebola centre

Several Kenyans were arrested on Tuesday in the latest protests against an Ebola quarantine centre being built for US citizens in a tourist town. The centre at Laikipia Air Base in the town of Nanyuki, under the shadow of Mount Kenya, is set to quarantine Americans arriving from the Democratic Repu…

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4 days, 12 hours ago Politics

Palestine weekly wrap: Israel presses deeper into Gaza as Cairo talks begin

Eight months into the Gaza ceasefire agreement that exists more on paper than on the ground, the past week saw the agreement’s terms continue to erode. While Palestinian factions convened in Cairo, ostensibly to help move the agreement past its first phase, Israel pressed its hold on Gaza further –…

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4 days, 12 hours ago Politics

Environment minister seeks more investment in Nigeria’s green economy ahead of critical summit

The Minister of Environment, Balarabe Abbas Lawal, has called for increased investment in Nigeria’s green economy, saying stronger environmental governance and climate action are critical to the country’s long-term development. He made the call on Monday ahead of the Nigeria Environmental Summit Da…

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4 days, 12 hours ago Politics

Blow for Kenya's former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua as court upholds his impeachment

Blow for Kenya's ex-deputy president as court upholds his impeachment A Kenyan court has upheld the 2024 impeachment of former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua, barring him from holding public office. Three High Court judges dismissed Gachagua's claims, including that the impeachment process was p…

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Kidnappers abduct resident, shoot another in Abuja community

Suspected kidnappers invaded a residential area near the Quarry area of Arab Road in Kubwa, a suburb of the Federal Capital Territory, on Saturday, abducting one resident and shooting another. The attack occurred between 11pm on Saturday and midnight on Sunday, our correspondent gathered. Our corre…

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