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Romuald Wadagni, Benin new president

Benin financial minister, Romuald Wadagni, becomes newly elected president

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Benin’s Finance Minister, Romuald Wadagni, has been announced as the newly elected President of Benin, marking a major political transition in the country. Wadagni’s emergence was confirmed following the conclusion of the presidential election process, where results indicated a decisive victory for the long-serving economic expert and key figure in Benin’s financial reforms. The announcement […]

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Akpabio, Ezea Tribute: Death has been unkind to 10th Senate - Akpabio

Video: Why US closed embassies in Nigeria – Akpabio

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Senate President Godswill Akpabio has explained the reasons behind reports of reduced operations and staff scaling at some United States diplomatic missions in Nigeria, linking the development to global security concerns rather than local political issues. Akpabio made the remarks during the inauguration of the new headquarters of the National Assembly Service Commission in Abuja

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No country can develop with an inefficient tax system — Tinubu

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President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Tuesday declared that no country can experience sustainable development on the back of an inefficient tax system. Speaking at the commissioning of the Nigeria Revenue Service (NRS) headquarters in Abuja, the President noted that the occasion was not merely about the building but about positioning the revenue service for transparency

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Four of my associates arrested, I may be next – El-Rufai

El-Rufai granted bail, to remain in ICPC custody pending bail fulfilment

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A Federal High Court sitting in Kaduna has granted bail to former Kaduna State governor, Nasir El-Rufai, subject to the fulfilment of a N200 million bond with two sureties. The court, presided over by Justice Rilwan M. Aikawa, ordered that El-Rufai remain in the custody of the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission

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Florerence Ajimobi

Oyo: Ajimobi’s wife denies alleged role in impeachment plot against Makinde

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Former First Lady of Oyo State, Florence Ajimobi, has denied allegations linking her to a plot to influence the impeachment of Governor Seyi Makinde, describing the claims as false and politically motivated. Ajimobi, who is Nigeria’s ambassador to Austria, made the denial in a press statement issued by her media office, where she rejected reports

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Yayi, ogun apc governorship candidate

VIDEO: Sen Yayi emerges APC consensus candidate for Ogun governorship

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Senator Solomon Adeola has emerged as the consensus governorship candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) for the 2027 election in Ogun State. The announcement was made on Monday by Governor Dapo Abiodun during a stakeholders’ meeting, where party leaders agreed on Adeola’s candidacy. Speaking after the endorsement, the lawmaker, popularly known as Yayi, expressed

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slashes import tariffs

FG slashes import tariffs on 127 items in new 2026 fiscal policy

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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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Nyesom Wike

Wike’s camp takes over PDP secretariat in Abuja

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The faction of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) aligned with the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has taken control of the party’s National Secretariat in Abuja following its reopening by the Nigeria Police Force. Confirming the development in a statement on Saturday, the National Working Committee (NWC), led by Abdulrahman Mohammed through

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A member of the House of Representatives from Kano State, Muhammad Danjuma Hassan

Kano Reps member, Muhammad Hassan, dies at 66

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A member of the House of Representatives, Muhammad Danjuma Hassan, has died. The spokesman of the House of Representatives, Akin Rotimi, confirmed the development in a statement issued on Saturday. Hassan, who served as Deputy Chairman of the House Committee on Judiciary and represented Dawakin Kudu/Warawa Federal Constituency of Kano State, died in Abuja on

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FG names 48 terrorism financiers

FG names 48 terrorism financiers

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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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