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Wike Denies Backing APC, Says He Only Delivered PDP in His Local Government

  FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike, has dismissed suggestions that he secretly worked to secure widespread electoral victories for the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Rivers State, insisting that his political influence was confined to his own local government. Speaking during a media parley on Arise News, Wike addressed claims that he undermined the Peoples Democratic […]

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NELFUND Disburses ₦86bn as 449,000 Students Benefit from Tinubu’s Loan Scheme

The Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) has released new figures highlighting the growing impact of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s student loan programme, showing that more than ₦86 billion has so far been disbursed to Nigerian students across tertiary institutions. According to the Daily Status Report generated on Monday, September 1, 2025, a total of 775,976 […]

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Japan, South Korea Record Hottest Summers in History

  Japan and South Korea have endured their hottest summers on record, with both countries setting new benchmarks for average seasonal temperatures, underscoring the growing impact of climate change across East Asia. The Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA) announced that average temperatures between June and August were 2.36°C higher than normal, making it the hottest summer […]

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FG Threatens to Disconnect GenCos Over Grid Infractions

  The Federal Government has warned electricity generation companies (GenCos) operating in Nigeria that they risk being disconnected from the national grid if they fail to comply with new regulatory directives aimed at stabilising power supply. In a directive issued by the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC), GenCos have been ordered to activate Free Governor […]

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El-Rufai Predicts Tinubu Will Finish Third in 2027 Presidential Election

  Former Kaduna State governor, Nasir El-Rufai, has stirred fresh debate over Nigeria’s political future by declaring that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu will not secure re-election in 2027. Speaking on Channels Television’s Sunday Politics programme, El-Rufai insisted that his analysis points to the president finishing in third place. “I have done the maths, I have […]

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Nigeria’s Lithium Reserves Spark Global Interest Amid Exaggerated $12 Trillion Claim

  Reports have circulated in recent weeks claiming that Nigeria has discovered lithium deposits valued at $12 trillion. However, findings from credible sources suggest that the figure is a significant exaggeration. Industry experts and government data put the actual worth of the country’s lithium resources at far lower levels, though still substantial enough to attract […]

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Finnish Court Finishes Simon Ekpa, Jail’s Him Six Years for Terrorism, Tax Fraud

  A Finnish court has sentenced Simon Ekpa, a prominent figure linked to the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), to six years in prison after finding him guilty of terrorism-related offences and aggravated tax fraud. The ruling, delivered by the Päijät-Häme District Court, marks a major legal milestone in Finland’s efforts to clamp down on […]