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CSOs Laud Tinubu’s Imposition of 15% Tariff On Fuel Importation

NewsDeskNgNov 2, 2025November 2, 20250

*Says FG’s Decision Will End Dumping of Fake Products, Scarcity in Nigeria A broad coalition of civil-society organisations under the umbrella of the Coalition of Civil Rights Activists has showered unreserved praise on President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for approving a 15% import duty on refined petroleum products, describing the policy...

Religious Persecution: The Perils of Misrepresenting Nigeria’s Realities

NewsDeskNgNov 2, 2025November 2, 20250

By Alkasim Abdulkadir When U.S. President Donald J. Trump declared that “thousands of Christians are being killed in Nigeria” and announced that his administration would designate the country a “Country of Particular Concern,” the statement reverberated across diplomatic and religious circles. But beneath its emotive appeal lies a dangerous oversimplification...

Nigeria’s Commitment to Religious Freedom and Security Must Not Be Ignored

NewsDeskNgNov 1, 2025November 1, 20250

By Olufemi Soneye The recent decision by the United States to classify Nigeria as a “Country of Particular Concern” has stirred global attention, but it also risks overlooking significant reforms and security gains currently underway in Africa’s largest democracy. While Nigeria faces undeniable security and religious-tolerance challenges, the narrative is...

Hold Executive to Account for Loans, Capital Budget of 2025 or Resign’ — Nigerians Tell N’Assembly Members

NewsDeskNgNov 1, 2025November 1, 20250

The Civic Alliance for Fiscal Transparency (CAFT) has asked members of the National Assembly to either hold the executive accountable for newly approved foreign loans and the delayed implementation of the 2025 capital budget or resign from office. In a statement on Saturday, Engr. Ayodele Olaposi, president of CAFT, said...

Conference of Registered Voters Commends Tinubu’s 15% Petroleum Import Duty, Says it Will Strengthen Local Refining and Protect Jobs

NewsDeskNgNov 1, 2025November 1, 20250

The Conference of Registered Voters in Nigeria (CRVN) has lauded President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for approving a 15 percent import duty on petrol and diesel, describing the decision as a bold and strategic policy that will transform Nigeria’s petroleum sector and safeguard local investments. In a statement issued on Saturday,...

OGACI Founder Calls for Urgent Investment in Girl Child Empowerment on International Day

NewsDeskNgOct 31, 2025October 31, 20250

The Oreva Girl Child Initiative (OGACI) joined the world in celebrating the 2025 International Day of the Girl Child, with its President and Founder, Mrs. Oreva Mathilda Egbi, issuing a powerful call to action for the enhanced education, protection, and empowerment of girls, especially those in underserved communities. Speaking under...

Diri’s plot to take over APC leadership fueling arrest rumours against Ogbuku – Nabena

NewsDeskNgOct 31, 2025October 31, 20250

A former Deputy National Publicity Secretary of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Hon. Yekini Nabena, has accused Governor Douye Diri of brain behind arrest rumours linking the Managing Director of the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) Dr. Samuel Ogbuku, to alleged coup plot. The APC chieftain added that the rumours...

Customs officials drive reform agenda with stakeholder engagement

NewsDeskNgOct 30, 2025October 30, 20250

In a bid to reinforce the Nigeria Customs Service’s (NCS) commitment to collaboration and effective border management, Comptroller Aminu Sule embarked on a strategic working tour of Sokoto and Kebbi States Commands. The tour, aligned with Comptroller-General of Customs Bashir Adewale Adeniyi’s vision for collaboration, consolidation, and innovation, aimed to...

Arrest rumours: NDDC boss, Ogbuku addresses agricultural stakeholders in Port Harcourt

NewsDeskNgOct 30, 2025October 30, 20250

The Managing Director of the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) Dr. Samuel Ogbuku, has just addressed agricultural stakeholders at an ongoing two-day strategic meeting in preparation for an upcoming agricultural summit, in Port Harcourt This development is in contrary to reports in some sections of the media that the NDDC...

Timi Frank condemns sham elections in Tanzania, Cameroon, Ivory Coast

NewsDeskNgOct 30, 2025October 30, 20250

…Calls for international sanctions, accountability for African leaders Political activist and former Deputy National Publicity Secretary of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Comrade Timi Frank, has condemned recent elections held in Tanzania, Cameroon, and Ivory Coast, describing them as “sham exercises” and “a disgrace to the African continent.” Frank said...

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Bauchi Governor Bala Mohammed Laments Removal Of Railway Sleepers In Alkaleri, Tafawa Balewa

CSOs Laud Tinubu’s Imposition of 15% Tariff On Fuel Importation

Religious Persecution: The Perils of Misrepresenting Nigeria’s Realities

Nigeria’s Commitment to Religious Freedom and Security Must Not Be Ignored

Hold Executive to Account for Loans, Capital Budget of 2025 or Resign’ — Nigerians Tell N’Assembly Members

Conference of Registered Voters Commends Tinubu’s 15% Petroleum Import Duty, Says it Will Strengthen Local Refining and Protect Jobs

OGACI Founder Calls for Urgent Investment in Girl Child Empowerment on International Day

Diri’s plot to take over APC leadership fueling arrest rumours against Ogbuku – Nabena

Customs officials drive reform agenda with stakeholder engagement

Arrest rumours: NDDC boss, Ogbuku addresses agricultural stakeholders in Port Harcourt

Timi Frank condemns sham elections in Tanzania, Cameroon, Ivory Coast