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Migration of Nigerian scientists threatening research, development, academy warns.

The Nigerian Academy of Science has expressed deep concern over the increasing migration of researchers and scientists from the country, warning that the trend poses a serious risk to the future of scientific research and development in Nigeria. According to the academy, while the departure of health workers has received significant public attention, a quieter but equally damaging wave of migration is taking place within the science and technology sector. Many young and promising researchers are reportedly leaving Nigeria in […]

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NiMet Predicts Sunny, Cloudy Weather Nationwide from Monday to Wednesday

The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has forecast predominantly sunny and cloudy weather conditions across the country from Monday to Wednesday. In its three-day weather outlook released on Sunday in Abuja, NiMet said the northern region will experience sunny skies throughout the forecast period. For the central region, the agency predicted sunny conditions with a few patches of clouds from Monday to Wednesday. In the southern region, NiMet forecast sunny skies with patches of clouds, with prospects of isolated thunderstorms accompanied […]

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Afenifere Backs U.S. Airstrikes on Terrorists in North-West Nigeria

The pan-Yoruba socio-political organisation, Afenifere, has thrown its weight behind the recent United States airstrikes on suspected terrorist elements operating in North-West Nigeria, describing the action as timely and necessary. The group’s position followed confirmation by the Defence Headquarters (DHQ) that the air operation was carried out by U.S. forces with the approval of the Nigerian government, based on shared intelligence between both countries. U.S. President Donald Trump had also confirmed on Thursday that American forces conducted strikes against terrorist […]

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National Assembly Addresses Controversy Over 2025 Tax Laws

The management of Nigeria’s National Assembly has said it is handling concerns surrounding the passage and gazetting of key tax laws strictly within its constitutional and statutory authority. In a statement issued on Friday and signed by Bullah Audu Bi-Allah, Director of Information for the Office of the Clerk to the National Assembly, the legislature acknowledged public commentary on the legislative process involving four Acts: the Nigeria Tax Act, 2025; Nigeria Tax Administration Act, 2025; Joint Revenue Board of Nigeria […]

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Former Malaysian PM Najib Razak Convicted Over 1MDB Corruption, Faces Longer Jail Term

Former Malaysian Prime Minister Najib Razak was found guilty on Friday of abusing his power to siphon billions from the 1Malaysia Development Berhad (1MDB) sovereign wealth fund and laundering the proceeds. Presiding judge Justice Collin Lawrence Sequerah convicted the 72-year-old on all four counts of abuse of power and 21 counts of money laundering, involving about 2.28 billion ringgit ($554 million). Sentencing, expected later on Friday, could add significantly to the six-year prison term Najib is already serving in a […]

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Reps to Take Corrective Steps on Tax Laws, Orders Re-Gazetting

The House of Representatives has assured Nigerians that appropriate corrective measures will be taken where procedural or administrative refinements are identified in the recently passed tax laws. In a statement on Friday, the House spokesman, Akintunde Rotimi, said the leadership of the National Assembly has directed the Clerk to re-gazette four tax laws and issue Certified True Copies (CTCs) of the versions duly passed by both chambers. The affected laws are: Nigeria Tax Act, 2025 Nigeria Tax Administration Act, 2025 […]

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Opay Debunks Viral Cash Giveaway Claim, Warns Users Against Scammers

Financial service provider Opay has debunked a viral social media message claiming it is giving ₦5,000 to users as a Christmas gift. The message, which trended on X on Thursday, alleged that Opay had credited every user with ₦5,000 for the festive season. However, the fintech company described the claim as false and misleading. In a statement issued on Friday, Opay clarified that it is not running any cash giveaway or money distribution programme during the festive period and urged […]

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FG Confirms US Airstrikes on Terrorists, Cites Intelligence Cooperation

The Federal Government has confirmed that recent airstrikes targeting terrorists in Nigeria’s North-West were carried out through security and intelligence cooperation with the United States. In a statement issued on Friday by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the government said Nigeria remains engaged in structured security collaboration with international partners, including the US, to combat terrorism and violent extremism. According to the ministry, the cooperation involves intelligence sharing, strategic coordination and other forms of support, which led to precision airstrikes […]

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Borno mosque attack: Tinubu orders intensified security operations – Shettima.

Vice-President Kashim Shettima has announced that President Bola Tinubu has directed the immediate intensification of security operations in Borno State following a deadly terrorist attack on a mosque in Maiduguri. In a statement issued on Thursday, the Vice-President disclosed that additional tactical security teams have been deployed to the state to track down and apprehend those behind the attack. He said the directive underscores the Federal Government’s resolve to respond decisively to acts of terror and to ensure the safety […]

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