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81st UNGA: US Denies Visas To Some Iranian Delegation Members, Reports Say
The United States has reportedly denied visas to some members of Iran’s delegation ahead of the 81st United Nations General Assembly, where President Masoud Pezeshkian is scheduled to address the gathering on Wednesday. In this pool photograph distributed by the Russian state agency Sputnik, Iran’s President Masoud Pezeshkian attends the 18th BRICS Summit in New…
First Niger Bridge Reopening Delayed As Rain Disrupts Repair Works
The planned reopening of the First Niger Bridge has been delayed after rainfall disrupted ongoing emergency maintenance and rehabilitation works aimed at improving the bridge’s safety and durability. A truck drives through the Onitsha Bridge in Onitsha, Nigeria, on February 28, 2023. (Photo by Patrick Meinhardt / AFP) The much-anticipated reopening of the First Niger…
Xi Jinping Set To Visit US For Trump Talks On Wednesday, China Confirms
China has confirmed that President Xi Jinping will travel to the United States for talks with President Donald Trump, amid heightened focus on tensions between the two countries over technology and artificial intelligence. US President Donald Trump (R) shakes hands with China’s President Xi Jinping as he leaves after a visit to Zhongnanhai Garden in…
Niger Miners’ Deaths: NSCDC Must Be Held Accountable, Says Deji Adeyanju
Human rights lawyer Deji Adeyanju has called for accountability over the deaths of miners in Niger State, warning against any attempt to cover up wrongdoing or interfere with the ongoing investigation. Human rights lawyer and activist, Deji Adeyanju, has said the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) cannot avoid responsibility for the deaths of…
US Deports 25,000 Migrants to Third Countries Under New Deals
The United States has sent about 25,000 migrants to third countries since President Donald Trump took office in January 2025, under arrangements that allow Washington to transfer people who cannot legally be returned to their home countries. US President Donald Trump speaks during a cabinet meeting in the Cabinet Room of the White House in…
Police Begin Probe Into Deaths of 37 Miners in Niger, Hunt Osun Killing Suspects
The Niger State Police Command has launched an investigation into the deaths of 37 artisanal miners in custody, while the Osun Command says it is pursuing suspects linked to recent killings in the state. Inspector-General of Police, IGP Olatunji Disu The Niger State Police Command has taken over the scene of the mine incident that…
Ondo Govt Begins Review Of Regulations On Herbal, Alcoholic Products
The Ondo State Government has begun reviewing regulations on herbal and alcoholic products following deaths linked to harmful concoctions and NAFDAC’s detection of high methanol levels in suspected drinks. Ondo is located in Nigeria’s South-West region. The Ondo State Government says it has commenced a review of the regulatory framework governing the preparation, production, distribution,…
Nigeria Suffer Late Quarter-Final Defeat To Colombia In U-20 Women’s World Cup
Nigeria’s U-20 women’s team suffered a late defeat to Colombia in the quarter-final after Kafayat Mafisere was sent off in the 77th minute, with VAR confirming the red card. Nigeria’s Rebecca Adegbemile reacts after scoring during a match at the 2026 FIFA U-20 World Cup in Poland. (Photo: fifa.com) Nigeria’s Falconets suffered a heartbreaking 0-1…
Presidency, SEC Seek To Mobilise Domestic Savings For $1trn Economy Goal
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu ** National Savings Scheme to offer tax incentives as Shettima backs 10-year Capital Market Master Plan The Presidency and the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) are moving to mobilise more domestic savings into productive investment as part of efforts to achieve President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s $1 trillion economic target. Under the initiative, the SEC is…
FG Tightens Free-Zone Rules To Restore Focus On Exports
The Federal Government is tightening regulations governing Nigeria’s economic free zones as part of efforts to refocus the scheme on export-oriented activities and strengthen its contribution to the economy. Minister of Industry, Trade and Investment, Dr Jumoke Oduwole The Federal Government has expressed concern over the increasing diversion of goods produced within Free Zones into…
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