August 9, 2025

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Federal Government Commissions Cancer Centre in Benin, Marks Delivery of 500 Health Projects in Two Years

News Report – July 25, 2025 The Federal Government has announced the successful delivery of 500 health-related projects across Nigeria within the past two years, as part of its ongoing efforts to strengthen the nation’s healthcare system. This milestone was disclosed by the Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Professor Muhammad Ali Pate, during

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General

Emir of Gusau Passes Away at 71

Gusau, Zamfara State, July 25, 2025 – The Emir of Gusau, Alhaji Ibrahim Bello, has passed away at the age of 71, bringing an end to a reign marked by peacebuilding and community development in Zamfara State. The news of his death was confirmed by the Zamfara State Government in a statement issued on Friday

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Senate Committee on Navy Pays Oversight Visit to Forward Operating Base Bonny

BONNY, July 25, 2025 – The Senate Committee on Navy, led by its Chairman, Senator Gbenga Daniel, has conducted an oversight visit to the Forward Operating Base (FOB) Bonny in Rivers State, reaffirming the National Assembly’s commitment to supporting the Nigerian Navy in its strategic operations across Nigeria’s maritime domain. During the visit on Wednesday,

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Business

Court Okays FIRS To Collect VAT On Food Deliveries Through Bolt

ABUJA, July 25, 2025 – The Federal High Court in Abuja has granted the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) the legal backing to collect Value Added Tax (VAT) on food deliveries made through ride-hailing and logistics platforms, including Bolt Food. In the ruling delivered on Wednesday, Justice N.E. Maha affirmed the statutory powers of the

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Education

Ogun Government Denies Renaming Tai Solarin University of Education

ABEOKUTA, July 25, 2025 – The Ogun State Government has firmly denied reports suggesting that it has renamed the Tai Solarin University of Education (TASUED), Ijagun, Ijebu-Ode, dismissing the claims as unfounded and misleading. The clarification was issued on Wednesday following the circulation of unverified information on social media and certain online platforms alleging a

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Business

Okomu Oil Surpasses Expectations with 459% Profit Surge, Records ₦34.84 Billion in Q2 2025

BENIN CITY, July 25, 2025 – Okomu Oil Palm Company Plc has posted a staggering second-quarter profit of ₦34.841 billion for the period ended June 30, 2025, marking a 459% increase from the ₦6.23 billion recorded in the same period last year. The impressive growth, which beat analysts’ forecasts, is attributed to strong revenue performance,

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Air Force General Military

NAF Boosts Battlespace Dominance with Deployment of Freshly Trained UAV Operators

ABUJA, July 25, 2025 – The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has enhanced its aerial warfare capabilities with the induction of a new set of combat-ready Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) operators, as part of efforts to maintain strategic dominance across Nigeria’s airspace and support ongoing security operations. The Chief of Air Staff, Air Marshal Hasan Bala

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Sports

Tinubu Approves Full Payment of Super Falcons’ Outstanding Allowances

ABUJA, July 25, 2025 – President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the immediate and full payment of all outstanding allowances owed to players and officials of the Super Falcons, Nigeria’s senior women’s national football team, in a move aimed at boosting morale and reinforcing the administration’s commitment to sports development. The approval was confirmed by

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General

Lagos Ranked Among World’s Top Cities for Vibrant Nightlife

LAGOS, July 25, 2025 – Nigeria’s commercial hub, Lagos, has earned global recognition for its electrifying nightlife, securing a spot among the world’s top destinations celebrated for vibrant after-dark experiences, according to a newly released global ranking of nightlife cities. The ranking, conducted by an international lifestyle and travel research platform, placed Lagos alongside iconic

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