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First Bank of Nigeria has started building its new head office at Eko Atlantic City, Lagos. The groundbreaking event took place on March 5, 2025. Once completed, the 40-storey tower will be the tallest building in Nigeria. Many top leaders attended the ceremony, including Vice President Kashim Shettima, Aliko Dangote, and Femi Otedola. In addition,…
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The Senate Committee on Ethics, Code of Conduct, and Public Petitions has rejected Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan’s sexual harassment petition against Senate President Godswill Akpabio. During a hearing at the National Assembly on Wednesday, the committee’s chairman, Senator Neda Imasuen, ruled the petition invalid. He said it violated Order 40 of the Senate’s Standing Rules. Imasuen…
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A new report has revealed that Nigeria lost ₦120 billion in the past decade due to illegal charter flights. The main causes include weak enforcement, outdated policies, and regulatory loopholes. The Ministerial Task Force on Illegal Private Charter Operations compiled the report. It was commissioned by Aviation Minister Festus Keyamo. The findings also highlight security…
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The Federal High Court in Abuja postponed Andy Uba’s fraud case to March 17. This delay allows prosecutors to serve the amended charges on him and his co-defendant, Benjamin Etu. Justice Inyang Ekwo granted the adjournment because prosecutors had not served the defendants. The case, marked FHC/ABJ/CR/538/2024, involves allegations of a N400 million fraud linked…
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Supporters of Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan and Senate President Godswill Akpabio clashed at the National Assembly on Wednesday, staging opposing protests. Akpoti-Uduaghan’s backers gathered early, demanding Akpabio’s resignation over allegations of sexual harassment. They carried placards with bold messages such as “Akpabio must go” and “We stand with Senator Natasha,” urging authorities to investigate the claims…
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The UK government has extended the Seasonal Worker Visa Scheme for five more years. This decision aims to address labor shortages in farming and food production. It allows businesses to continue hiring foreign workers for short-term jobs. Visa Duration and Allocation The scheme, initially set to end in 2021, was extended until 2024 after requests…
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Arab leaders have agreed to a $53 billion plan to rebuild Gaza. This decision came during an Arab League summit in Cairo, where leaders committed to helping Gaza recover. The plan, led by Egypt, is meant to restore infrastructure, housing, and basic services over five years. It will happen in three phases. First, emergency aid…
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Liverpool manager Arne Slot insulted referee Michael Oliver after a 2-2 draw against Everton in the Merseyside derby on February 12, 2025. Reports say Slot told Oliver, “If we don’t win the league, I’ll f**ing blame you.”* As a result, the referee immediately gave Slot a red card. Now, the Football Association (FA) has punished…
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Gunmen have killed David Shikfu Parradang, a former Comptroller-General of the Nigerian Immigration Service (NIS), in Abuja. The attack happened on Tuesday, March 4, 2025. Parrandang had visited a bank in Area 3, where he withdrew money. Shortly after, armed men followed him. Eventually, they attacked him near Area 1, killing him. So far, the…
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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has said he is ready for a truce. However, Russia must also agree. He emphasized that Ukraine wants peace and is willing to cooperate with U.S. President Donald Trump despite past tensions. His peace plan includes several key steps. First, he called for a ceasefire. Second, he demanded the release of…