The Federal Government has approved sweeping reductions in import tariffs on 127 items as part of its 2026 fiscal policy measures aimed at stimulating economic growth and easing the cost of trade. The Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Wale Edun, conveyed the new policy in a circular dated April 1, 2026, […]
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A pregnant fan stole the spotlight at a sold-out concert by Cardi B in Washington, D.C., after winning a $5,000 dance contest during a high-energy performance that has since gone viral online. The unexpected moment unfolded when the rapper invited fans on stage to participate in a dance challenge, a staple of her electrifying
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The Federal Government has released a list of 48 individuals and entities allegedly involved in financing terrorism across Nigeria, as part of intensified efforts to dismantle extremist networks. The list, published on Saturday by the Nigeria Sanctions Committee (NIGSAC), identifies persons and organisations suspected of providing financial and logistical support to terrorist groups operating within
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Daniel Bwala, Special Adviser to President Bola Tinubu on Policy Communication, has said he underwent throat surgery shortly after his interview with Al Jazeera journalist Mehdi Hasan. He made this known during an appearance on News Central’s programme, 60 Minutes with Mr Kay, which aired on Friday. In the interview, Bwala also spoke about the
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A 16-year-old girl, Precious Okafor, has alleged how a pastor raped her on a church altar during a ‘special deliverance’ in Anambra State. In an interview with Punch, the teenager said she was taken from Lagos to her hometown in Amichi, Nnewi South Local Government Area, in November 2025 by her aunt, who claimed a
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The Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, has directed the Nigeria Immigration Service to withdraw and deactivate passports held by individuals who have formally renounced their Nigerian citizenship. The directive was contained in a statement issued on Saturday by his Special Adviser on Media, Alao Babatunde. It applies to Nigerians whose renunciation requests have been approved
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The Federal Government has introduced new regulations to govern digital pharmacy operations in Nigeria, in a move aimed at curbing the spread of fake drugs, improving medicine safety and strengthening oversight of the country’s rapidly growing online pharmaceutical market. The new framework, known as the Electronic Pharmacy Regulations 2026, was officially launched in Abuja on
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The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has dismissed claims that its chairman endorsed a partisan post on social media platform X, describing the allegation as false and misleading. In a statement issued on Friday, the commission said the report was part of a “malicious and coordinated campaign” aimed at undermining its credibility. INEC clarified that
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Ogun State Governor, Dapo Abiodun, has announced plans to return missionary schools in the state to their original church owners as part of efforts to strengthen partnerships in the education sector. Abiodun made this known on Friday while receiving the Apostolic Nuncio to Nigeria, Archbishop Michael Francis Crotty, during a courtesy visit at his office
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Stefano Gabbana, co-founder of luxury fashion house Dolce & Gabbana, has stepped down from his role as chairman of the company, marking a significant leadership shift within the iconic Italian brand. The company confirmed on Friday that Gabbana exited his corporate position on January 1, describing the move as part of a “natural process of
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