September 1, 2025

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Peter Obi Outlines Strategic Plan to Address Nigeria’s Power Supply Challenges

Former presidential candidate and respected political figure, Peter Obi, has revealed his comprehensive approach to resolving Nigeria’s longstanding power supply issues. Speaking during a recent interview, Obi emphasized that tackling the country’s electricity problems requires a multi-faceted strategy focusing on infrastructure rehabilitation, regulatory reforms, and investment in renewable energy sources. Obi highlighted that persistent power

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Diplomatic Relations General

NIS Grants Amnesty to Foreign Nationals with Expired Visas, Waives Penalties for Regularisation

July, 2025 | Abuja The Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) has announced a nationwide amnesty program for foreign nationals residing in the country with expired visas, allowing them to regularise their stay without facing penalties. The service made the announcement on Saturday, July 6, 2025, stating that the initiative is aimed at promoting compliance with immigration

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General

FG Confirms Third Mainland Bridge CCTV System Fully Operational to Boost Security and Traffic Management

The Federal Government, through the Minister of Works, David Umahi, has confirmed that the newly installed CCTV surveillance system on the Third Mainland Bridge in Lagos is now fully operational. This marks a significant step in the government’s broader strategy to secure and maintain key public infrastructure, especially critical transport routes in Nigeria’s commercial capital.

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World

Israeli Military Operations Claim Lives of Over 70 Palestinians in Gaza Amid Escalating Conflict

Israeli forces have reportedly killed at least 72 Palestinians in ongoing attacks across the Gaza Strip since morning, as hostilities intensify in the beleaguered enclave. According to correspondent Ashraf Shannon reporting from Gaza City, the military offensive by Tel Aviv has resulted in significant casualties, further worsening the humanitarian crisis in the area. The fresh

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World

New Israeli Airstrikes Target Lebanon’s Northern Town of Kafr Melki and Eastern Flawiye Amid Ceasefire Breach

Fresh Israeli airstrikes have struck the northern town of Kafr Melki and the eastern town of Flawiye in Lebanon, marking yet another violation of the fragile ceasefire, according to reports from Anadolu Agency (AA) citing local media sources. The latest attacks have heightened tensions in the region, causing damage to infrastructure and raising fears among

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General

FG Offloads Presidential Boeing 737 Business Jet After Nearly 20 Years, Puts It Up for Sale Through Swiss Firm

The Federal Government has put up for sale its presidential Boeing 737-700 Business Jet (BBJ), which has served the nation for nearly two decades. The aircraft, acquired in 2005 during the administration of former President Olusegun Obasanjo for $43 million, is now listed for sale through AMAC Aerospace in Basel, Switzerland. This move comes as

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World

BRICS Leaders Demand Unconditional Ceasefire in Gaza, Condemn Attacks on Iran, and Reject Trump’s Tariff Threats at Brazil Summit

On the opening day of their two-day summit in Brazil, leaders of the BRICS nations issued a strong call for an unconditional ceasefire in Gaza, urging all parties to halt hostilities immediately to prevent further loss of civilian lives. The bloc also condemned recent military strikes targeting Iran, describing them as destabilizing actions that threaten

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FRSC General

FRSC Confirms 21 Dead in Fatal Head-On Collision on Zaria-Kano Expressway

The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has confirmed that 21 people lost their lives in a devastating road accident on Sunday, July 6, 2025, at Kasuwar Dogo Dakatsale, along the busy Zaria-Kano expressway. The tragedy involved a heavy-duty DAF truck and a commercial Toyota Hiace passenger bus, which collided head-on under circumstances linked to a

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Business Crime

NDPC Slams MultiChoice Nigeria with ₦766 Million Fine Over Data Privacy Breaches

The Nigeria Data Protection Commission (NDPC) has imposed a ₦766 million fine on MultiChoice Nigeria for multiple violations of the Nigeria Data Protection Act. The regulatory body announced the sanction following an in-depth investigation that uncovered serious breaches involving the unlawful processing of users’ personal data, unauthorized cross-border data transfers, and failure to obtain valid

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General

Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan Sets to Resume Senate Duties Following Court’s Reinstatement Order

Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, the representative of Kogi Central, has announced plans to return to her legislative responsibilities on Tuesday after a Federal High Court nullified her six-month suspension from the Senate. The court ruling, which came after months of legal challenge, restores her position as a serving lawmaker. Akpoti-Uduaghan, who also serves as the Chairperson

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