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Monday Sit-at-Home Costs Anambra N8bn Weekly — Commissioner

January 27, 2026
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ECONOMY, News, Politics, SECURITY

Anambra loses N8bn weekly to Monday Sit-at-Home – Commissioner

The Anambra State Government has revealed that the state loses about N8 billion weekly, while the entire South-East region loses an estimated N19.6 billion every week, due to the...

US Calls on Nigeria to Protect Christians After Kaduna Abduction

January 24, 2026
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US Urges Nigeria to Strengthen Protection for Christians After Kaduna Abduction

The United States has urged Nigeria to strengthen protection for Christian communities following the abduction of more than 170 worshippers in Kaduna State on January 18. The incident has...

CIA Boss Visits Caracas for High-Level Talks With Venezuela Leader

January 16, 2026
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International, News, Politics, SECURITY

CIA Chief’s Caracas Visit Signals New Chapter in U.S.–Venezuela Relations

US Central Intelligence Agency Director John Ratcliffe has traveled to Venezuela and met interim president Delcy Rodriguez, a US administration official said on Friday, marking the highest-level American visit...

January 14, 2026
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Africa, News, Politics, Technology

Paradigm Initiative Condemns the Internet Shutdown and Media Restrictions in Uganda Ahead of the 2026 General Election

Paradigm Initiative (PIN) strongly condemns the internet shutdown implemented in Uganda ahead of Thursday’s general election, as well as the restrictions placed on media coverage of protests and demonstrations. These actions constitute...

January 10, 2026
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Tinubu, Shettima Set to Spend N9.3bn on Travels, Food in 2026 Budget

President Bola Tinubu and Vice President Kashim Shettima are projected to spend a combined N9,364,349,417 on local and foreign travels, as well as food and refreshments, in the 2026...

January 6, 2026
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2026: Sanwo-Olu Pledges To Consolidate Administration’s Gains

The Governor of Lagos State, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has promised to consolidate on the gains of his administration in the last six and a half years through the THEMES+...

Venezuela Crisis: Maduro Arraigned in US Court as Protests Erupt

January 6, 2026
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News, Politics

Venezuela: Maduro Arraigned in US Court Amid Protests

Toppled Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro pleaded not guilty to narcotics-related charges on Monday during his arraignment at a federal court in New York. The hearing followed his capture by...

UN General Assembly Approves $3.45bn 2026 Budget

December 31, 2025
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finance, International, News, Politics, UN

UN General Assembly Approves $3.45bn Regular Budget for 2026

The United Nations General Assembly has approved a 3.45 billion-dollar regular budget for the 2026 financial year following weeks of intensive negotiations. The budget approval came amid the implementation...

Fayose Releases Documents Alleging Makinde Got N50bn FG Funds After Ibadan Explosion

December 28, 2025
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CRIME, News, Politics

BREAKING: Fayose releases documents showing Makinde got N50bn from FG after Ibadan explosion but Gov only gave N4.5b to victims

Former Ekiti State Governor, Ayo Fayose, has released documents he claims support his allegation that Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, received N50 billion from the Federal Government as an...

December 26, 2025
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Shehu Sani Backs US Airstrikes on Terrorists in Nigeria

Former Kaduna Central senator Shehu Sani has welcomed recent airstrikes against terrorist targets in Northwest Nigeria, describing them as a “conscionable action”, while cautioning against excessive reliance on foreign military...