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A U.S. federal judge has ordered Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) to release its records. This decision follows concerns about the agency’s vast power and secrecy. The DOGE, created during the Trump administration, has been criticized for its actions. For example, it carried out mass firings and dismantled the U.S. Agency for International…
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U.S. President Donald Trump has increased tariffs on Canadian steel and aluminum imports to 50%. He announced this on March 11, 2025. The move came after Ontario imposed a 25% tariff on U.S. electricity exports. As a result, financial markets reacted immediately. The Dow Jones Industrial Average dropped almost 600 points, sparking fears of a…
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The Nigerian Naira has dropped to N1,570 per U.S. dollar in the parallel market. Previously, it traded at N1,545 over the weekend. However, the situation is different in the Nigerian Foreign Exchange Market (NFEM). There, the Naira appreciated slightly, trading at N1,528 per dollar. This difference highlights the ongoing challenges in Nigeria’s exchange rate management.…
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Former Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai has officially left the All Progressives Congress (APC). On Monday, he announced his decision to join the Social Democratic Party (SDP) through a post on his verified Facebook page. According to El-Rufai, he resigned from the APC after consulting his mentors, colleagues, and supporters. He admitted that the move…
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The Nigerian Army has arrested 29 people for oil theft and recovered over 212,000 litres of stolen fuel. This is part of its ongoing fight against illegal oil activities in the Niger Delta. How the Army Carried Out the Operations Between March 3 and 9, 2025, soldiers raided several locations. As a result, they shut…
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Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has invited Speaker of the State House of Assembly, Martin Amaewhule, and other lawmakers for a crucial meeting. This comes after the recent Supreme Court ruling. In an official letter, the Secretary to the State Government (SSG) confirmed the governor’s decision. The meeting will focus on key issues. First, they…
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Dr. Doyin Okupe, a well-known political strategist and former presidential aide, has died at the age of 72. His family confirmed his passing on Friday. He held key government positions, including Special Assistant on Media and Publicity for President Olusegun Obasanjo and Senior Special Assistant on Public Affairs for President Goodluck Jonathan. During the 2023…
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Ukrainian President Zelensky arrived in Brussels for a summit with European leaders after a Russian missile strike killed four in his hometown. He thanked EU leaders for their support, emphasizing unity amid the ongoing war. The attack targeted a hotel previously hit five months ago, but humanitarian workers, including UK and US citizens, had left…
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Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, Chairperson of the Senate Committee on Diaspora and NGOs, has again submitted a sexual harassment petition against Senate President Godswill Akpabio during plenary. This time, she presented it on behalf of her constituents, led by Zubairu Yakubu. After receiving the petition, Akpabio asked if any legal barriers prevented its acceptance. Senator Akpoti-Uduaghan…
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The latest FIFA Women’s World Ranking, released on March 6, 2025, confirms that Nigeria’s Super Falcons have retained their global position. At the same time, they remain the top-ranked team in Africa. This achievement once again highlights their dominance in women’s football. Global Standings and Notable Changes On the global stage, the United States continues…