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Historic UK Visit: Remi Tinubu Set to Deliver Powerful Sermon at Lambeth Palace
Thursday’s schedule in London will see Nigeria’s First Lady, Oluremi Tinubu, step into a different kind of spotlight, this time at Lambeth Palace, where she is billed to preach. The engagement, though religious in nature, sits within the wider backdrop of President Bola Tinubu’s official visit to the United Kingdom,…
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K1’s Daughter Damilola Marshal Steps Into Politics, Targets Lagos Assembly
Damilola Marshal, one of the daughters of Fuji star King Wasiu Ayinde Marshal, has stepped into the political spotlight with her decision to run for a seat in the Lagos State House of Assembly. The legal practitioner, who currently works with Babajide Sanwo-Olu as Senior Special Assistant on Tourism, shared…
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After Waterfront Demolitions, Lagos Assembly Suggests Moving Makoko Residents to Epe
Lagos State House of Assembly has advised the state government to relocate residents displaced by recent demolitions in Makoko, Oko-Agbon, and Sogunro to the Agbowa area of Lagos State. The recommendation followed the House’s consideration and adoption of a report by its Committee on Rules and Business after lawmakers reviewed…
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Nigeria’s Trade Surplus Holds at ₦1.71trn Despite Falling Oil Shipments and Exports
The export earnings in Nigeria weakened during the period. The drop in export value was largely linked to reduced crude oil shipments, which remain the backbone of the country’s export market. Nigeria closed the last quarter of 2025 with a trade surplus of ₦1.71 trillion. Figures released by the National…
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Fuel Shock: Dangote Refinery Raises Petrol Price to N1,175 Per Litre
The rising cost of fuel in Nigeria may worsen as the Dangote Petroleum Refinery has increased the price of petrol, to N1,175 per litre. The latest adjustment, announced to fuel marketers on Monday, represents the third price increase within a week. The new rate replaces the N995 per litre price…
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Tinubu Picks 65 Ambassadors, Femi Fani-Kayode, Omokri Among Appointees
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu just approved the deployment of 65 ambassador-designates and high commissioners to represent Nigeria in various countries and international organisations. The list includes several well-known political figures and public official like Former Aviation Minister Femi Fani-Kayode has been assigned to Germany, while presidential aide Reno Omokri will…
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Israel Iran Tensions: Explosive Warning as Israel Threatens Iran Leaders
Israel has issued a fresh warning to Iran-aligned figures as tensions in the Middle East continue to rise following recent military exchanges. Israel’s Defence Minister, Israel Katz, said any individual appointed by Tehran to advance actions against Israel, the United States, or regional allies would be considered a legitimate target.…
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GoldMyne Entrepreneur of The Week; Eleganza’s Billionaire Chief Razaq Okoya,
Nigeria is home to many elite names that started as just men but grew into Industry giants. One such name is Chief Razaq Okoya, a man who started from humble beginnings and built a manufacturing empire that has endured for decades, Chief Okoya took step after step to become the…
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Ondo Police Recommend Daytime Worship to Churches and Mosques as Kidnapping Sparks Safety Review
The Nigeria Police Force in Ondo State has appealed to religious organisations across the state to temporarily halt night services following growing security threats. Speaking in Akure, the State Commissioner of Police, Adebowale Lawal, said the advice became necessary after the recent kidnapping of worshippers during a late-night church programme…
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CBN Lowers Interest Rate to 26.50% in Bid to Boost Growth
Nigeria’s central bank has reduced its interest rate by 50 basis points to 26.50 percent, marking a cautious shift in monetary policy amid continued easing of inflationary pressures. The decision was taken at the 304th meeting of the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) of the Central Bank of Nigeria held in…