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Nigeria, India Target $15bn Trade

Nigeria and India are seeking to increase bilateral trade to $15 billion, with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi calling for renewed purchases of Nigerian crude oil. The move followed a meeting between Vice President Kashim Shettima and Modi on the sidelines of the BRICS Leaders’ Summit in New Delhi. Trade between the two countries stood at $14.95 billion in 2021/2022 before declining to $7.13 billion in 2024/2025. It later recovered to about $9 billion in 2025/2026. Modi expressed interest in […]

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Jigawa Community Holds Three-Day Prayer for Rain Amid Dry Spell

Residents of Basirka community in Gwaram Local Government Area of Jigawa State have held a three-day special prayer for rainfall following a prolonged dry spell that has affected farming activities. The prayers began on Saturday and continued through Monday at the community’s Eid ground, with residents also observing a voluntary fast on Monday. The special prayer, known as Salatul Istisqa, was organised as crops began to wither due to poor rainfall. The Chief Imam of Basirka, Sheikh Sanunu Basirka, who […]

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Dangote Commends Tinubu for Fuel Subsidy Removal, FX Reforms

President of Dangote Industries Limited, Aliko Dangote, has commended President Bola Tinubu for removing the fuel subsidy and liberalising the foreign exchange market. Dangote spoke on Monday in Lagos during the formal launch of the Initial Public Offering of Dangote Petroleum Refinery and Petrochemicals on the Nigerian Exchange. He thanked the President for what he described as bold economic decisions and pledged that the Dangote Group would continue to partner with the Federal Government to support Nigeria’s development. The Dangote […]

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Tinubu Orders Release of Funds to Regional Commissions

President Bola Tinubu has directed the release of all approved funds to Nigeria’s regional development commissions to support development projects across the country. Tinubu gave the directive on Monday at the North Central Development Commission Summit, where he was represented by the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, George Akume. The President said the commissions were established to accelerate development and should receive the necessary political and financial support to deliver major projects. He urged the commissions to also […]

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Saudi Football Authorities Vow Action Over Jota Chants

Saudi football authorities have condemned chants mocking the death of former Liverpool and Portugal forward Diogo Jota during a Saudi Pro League match. The chants were directed at Al-Hilal midfielder Ruben Neves during his side’s 6-0 victory over Al-Taawoun on Saturday. Neves, who was a close friend of Jota, responded by applauding sarcastically and pointing towards the sky. Jota and his brother, Andre, died in a car crash in Spain in July 2025. Portugal captain Cristiano Ronaldo called on the […]

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Police Arrest Mother Over Alleged Abuse of Seven-Year-Old Daughter in Anambra

The Anambra State Police Command has arrested a 32-year-old woman, Ogechi Ofoma, for allegedly inflicting severe injuries on her seven-year-old daughter in Ibollo community, Awada-Obosi, Idemili North Local Government Area. The child, identified as Oluebube, was allegedly injured with a hot knife following an accusation that she took meat from a cooking pot. Police said the child was rescued after community security personnel and residents intervened, leading to the woman’s arrest on Sunday. The suspect is currently in police custody […]

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Yamal Says He Deserves 2026 Ballon d’Or

Barcelona forward Lamine Yamal says he deserves to win the 2026 Ballon d’Or after helping Barcelona retain the La Liga title and Spain win the World Cup. The 19-year-old named himself and Real Madrid forward Kylian Mbappe as the two leading contenders for the prestigious individual award. Yamal was named La Liga’s best player for the 2025/26 season and played a key role in Spain’s World Cup triumph. Mbappe has also backed himself for the award after finishing as the […]

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NOA Urges Calm Over Petrol Price Fluctuations

The National Orientation Agency, NOA, has urged Nigerians to remain calm amid fluctuations in the retail price of petrol. The NOA Director in Kebbi State, Muhammed Nasir-Karofi, said the changes were linked to movements in international crude oil prices, market conditions and foreign exchange factors under the deregulated downstream petroleum sector. He acknowledged the economic pressure the price changes could place on households and businesses but said the reforms were aimed at improving the country’s financial position and reducing the […]

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Northern Muslim Women Endorse Tinubu for 2027

More than 500 Muslim women scholars, preachers and Da’wah leaders from the 19 northern states and the Federal Capital Territory have endorsed President Bola Tinubu for re-election in the 2027 presidential election. The women, under the Muslim Intellectuals Forum, announced their support at a meeting in Kaduna on Sunday. In a communiqué issued after the meeting, they said the endorsement was based on the Tinubu administration’s performance in education, security, infrastructure and economic development. The group particularly commended the Nigerian […]

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