Nigeria, UAE Sign Landmark Trade Deal, Eliminate Tariffs on Over 13,000 Products

  Nigeria and the United Arab Emirates have formalised a major trade agreement aimed at easing market access and reducing costs on thousands of products traded between both countries, marking a significant step in Nigeria’s broader economic and trade diplomacy. The Federal Government signed a Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) with the UAE in January…

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Tinubu Affirms US-Nigeria Security Ties Strategic, Deploys 7,000 Forest Guards Nationwide

President Bola Tinubu has described Nigeria’s security alliance with the United States as a strategic priority. This cooperation focuses on counterterrorism and protecting vulnerable citizens. Nigerian troops lead these operations to ensure national sovereignty remains intact. Minister of Information, Mohammed Idris, represented the President at a conference in Kano on Monday. He addressed the Centre…

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FG Appeals to JOHESU to Suspend Strike as Review of CONHESS Is Assured

The Federal Government has urged the Joint Health Sector Unions (JOHESU) to call off its ongoing strike, assuring health workers that concerns around the Consolidated Health Salary Structure (CONHESS) are being reviewed through due process. Addressing the situation, the Nigerian Medical Association (NMA) warned against what it described as fragmented and selective narratives surrounding the…

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NASS Resumes Plenary, Prioritises ₦58.47 Trillion Budget and Landmark Electoral Reforms.

The National Assembly reconvened for plenary on Tuesday, with a packed legislative agenda focused on Nigeria’s fiscal future and the integrity of its democratic processes. Top of the priority list is the rigorous scrutiny of President Bola Tinubu’s proposed ₦58.47 trillion 2026 budget, which was initially presented to a joint session last December. Senate Leader,…

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2027: Kano’s Opposition Tradition Could Cost Gov Yusuf If He Joins APC — Analyst

  Long-standing voting patterns in Kano State place the state firmly within Nigeria’s tradition of opposition politics, a reality that could shape the outcome of the 2027 general elections if current political alignments change. This was the central argument advanced by political analyst and former presidential aide, Dr. Umar Ardo, who has cautioned that Kano…

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APC Clears Air On Tinubu–Shettima 2027 Ticket Amid Growing Speculation

The All Progressives Congress (APC) has firmly dismissed reports suggesting that Vice President Kashim Shettima could be replaced as President Bola Tinubu’s running mate ahead of the 2027 general election, describing the claims as baseless and mischievous. Reacting to the speculation, APC National Publicity Secretary, Felix Morka, said the party remains focused on governance and…

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French Lawmakers Pass Bill Banning Social Media for Under-15s, Sparking Debate on Child Safety and Digital Freedom

French lawmakers have passed a landmark bill banning social media use for under-15s, positioning France as one of the most aggressive countries yet in confronting the impact of digital platforms on children. The bill, adopted by the National Assembly in an overnight session by 130 votes to 21, is strongly backed by President Emmanuel Macron,…

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“Enough Is Enough”: Venezuela’s Acting President Pushes Back Against US Pressure

Venezuela’s acting president, Delcy Rodríguez, has openly rebuked Washington, declaring she has had “enough” of what she described as persistent US interference in the country’s internal affairs, nearly a month after assuming interim leadership following the capture of former president Nicolás Maduro. Speaking on Sunday to oil workers in Puerto La Cruz, Rodríguez struck a…

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Bimbo Ademoye Wins Copyright Battle As YouTube Dispute Ends In Her Favour

Nollywood actress and filmmaker Bimbo Ademoye has expressed relief and gratitude after a protracted copyright dispute involving her YouTube film Where Love Lives was finally resolved in her favour. The actress announced the development in an emotional Instagram post on Monday, thanking her mother, close friends, collaborators, and her loyal online fanbase—fondly called her “cyber…

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