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4Feb By Gami TadanyigbeNo Comments

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Trump says he will hold tariff talks with Canada and Mexico on Monday

US President Donald Trump says he will speak to Canada and Mexico's leaders on Monday about the tariffs he is imposing on his two biggest trading partners - due to come into effect at midnight on Tuesday.On Saturday, Trump announced import taxes of 25% on Canadian and Mexican goods, with Canadian energy taxed at a lower rate of 10%.Canada and Mexico have both announced retaliatory tariffs of 25% on US goods. Tariffs on EU will happen 'pretty soon', says Trump Tariffs on EU goods imported into the US will happen "pretty soon", says President Donald Trump."They've really taken advantage of [the US]," he says."They don't take our cars, they don't take our farm products. They take almost nothing, and we take everything from the millions of cars, tremendous amounts of food and farm produ...

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4Feb By Gami TadanyigbeNo Comments

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Police rescue 23 kidnapped victims in Kaduna

The Kaduna State Police Command has rescued 23 kidnapped victims in a joint security operation in Kajuru Local Government Area (LGA).A statement issued by the Command’s spokesperson, DSP Mansir Hassan, said security operatives, acting on credible intelligence, advanced into the Doka Village bush on February 2, 2025, and engaged a gang of armed bandits attempting to relocate their victims to Kajuru Forest.During the encounter, the joint team of police and military personnel inflicted heavy casualties on the bandits, forcing them to retreat with gunshot wounds.This led to the rescue of the victims, who had been kidnapped in Kauru LGA.The police said all the rescued victims had been safely reunited with their families, while security operatives had intensified surveillance and patrols in the...

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4Feb By Gami TadanyigbeNo Comments

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Boko Haram: Zulum Donates N30m for Purchase of House to Family of Slain Army Officer

Borno State Governor, Prof. Babagana Zulum, Saturday donated the sum of N30 million cash to the family of the late Army Officer, Lieutenant Colonel Thomas Alari, who recently lost his life in the ongoing battle against Boko Haram insurgents in the Timbuktu Triangle. The donation was made personally to the wife of the late officer by the Governor on Saturday in Maiduguri. Zulum said the gesture is to enable the family buy a house The governor, while extending his condolences to the family of the late soldier and all others who lost their lives fighting to restore peace in Borno State, said: “Yesterday, we sent a high-level state government delegation to the funeral. However, I felt the need to personally extend my condolences on behalf of the government and people of the state. ...

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4Feb By Gami TadanyigbeNo Comments

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Nottingham Forest defeat Brighton 7-0

Chris Wood scored a hat-trick as Nottingham Forest delivered an emphatic response to last weekend's 5-0 defeat at Bournemouth by hitting seven past Brighton at the City Ground.The loss at Vitality Stadium was Forest's first since early December but they roared back to winning ways in front of their own supporters, registering their biggest-ever Premier League victory against the sorry Seagulls.Nuno Espirito Santo's side took a 12th-minute lead when Lewis Dunk inadvertently turned Morgan Gibbs-White's low cross into his own net from close range.Gibbs-White doubled the host's advantage with a glancing header from Anthony Elanga's corner, and it was 3-0 just after the half-hour mark when Wood nodded home Elanga's cross for his 15th Premier League goal of the season – his most in a single cam...

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4Feb By Gami TadanyigbeNo Comments

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Mustapha Rufau appointed as Kangiwa of Adamawa Emirate

Mustapha Rufau, a distinguished businessman has been appointed as the Kangiwa of the Adamawa Emirate. The appointment underscores his exemplary contributions to business, leadership, and community development. Mustapha Rufau is renowned for his sharp business acumen and success in diverse ventures, which have cemented his reputation as an astute entrepreneur. His visionary leadership and commitment to societal growth have earned him admiration both in the corporate world and among community stakeholders. The title of Kangiwa is one of great honor and responsibility, symbolizing leadership, trust, and service to the emirate. With his deep-rooted values and dedication to progress, Mustapha Rufau is expected to play a pivotal role in preserving the emirate’s cultural heritage whi...

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4Feb By Gami TadanyigbeNo Comments

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Nigerian students will not join NLC’s protest… NANS

The National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) has declared that it will not be part of the planned protest by the Nigerian Labour Congress (NLC) over the recent hike in communication tariff by telecom companies in the country. Addressing newsmen in Gombe, National vice president of the association Mu'azu Hina, along with the north east zonal officials said NANS remains committed to advocating for the welfare and interests of Nigerian students and not a protest that may not directly benefit its members. He explained that the protest would not add any value to students and stressed that, "Our primary focus is on addressing the myriad of challenges facing students in Nigeria, including poor funding of education, inadequate infrastructure, and insecurity. "Therefore, we cannot...

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3Feb By Gami TadanyigbeNo Comments

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Real Estate Magnate Dr. Rebecca Godwin-Isaac Advocates Land Banking as Key to Wealth Creation

Dr. Rebecca Omokamo Godwin-Isaac, the Chief Executive Officer of Homadil Realty Ltd, has urged investors—especially young entrepreneurs—to embrace land banking as a proven strategy for financial success in the real estate sector. In an exclusive interview with journalists in Abuja on Monday, Dr. Godwin-Isaac emphasized that land banking is not just a profitable venture but the ultimate wealth-building secret in real estate. "Many of the most successful real estate investors made their fortune through land banking. While others hesitated, we took calculated risks—buying and holding land in strategic locations that others overlooked. Now, those areas have transformed, and the value has skyrocketed," she said. What is Land Banking? Land banking involves purchasing and holding lan...

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2Feb By Sharpedge NewsNo Comments

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FRSC Warns Against Speeding As 28 Die In Ondo Auto Crash

The Federal Road Safety Corps, FRSC, has warned motorists against speeding and traffic violations in order to reduce road crashes, loss of lives and property. Samuel Ibitoye, sector commander, FRSC, Ondo State Command, gave the advice on Sunday in Ore while confirming a fatal accident which occurred in Ore in Odigbo Local Government area of the state. The News Agency of Nigeria reports that no fewer than 28 people burnt to death on Saturday evening in a fatal accident involving two vehicles at Mile 49 on the Ore-Lagos Expressway. Mr Ibitoye told NAN that the accident was caused by speeding and traffic violation leading to a head-on collision by the two vehicles while 28 persons out of 30 passengers lost their lives tragically. He advised drivers to always exercise patience on ...

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31Jan By Gami TadanyigbeNo Comments

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RMAFC, NASRDA urge collaboration in implementing revenue digitalisation initiative

By Vivian Emoni Revenue Mobilisation Allocation and Fiscal Commission (RMAFC), and National Space Research and Development Agency (NASRDA), have called for collaboration in implementing the Presidential Initiative on Revenue Optimisation and Digitisation. Dr Mohammed Shehu, Chairman, RMAFC, made the call at the inauguration of the initiative, organised by the commission, on Thursday in Abuja. Shehu said that strong collaboration and commitment by relevant stakeholders would bring effective implementation of the initiative through Space Technology. The chairman said President Bola Tinubu had emphasised the importance of economic recovery through enhanced revenue generation. He noted that such economic recovery could only be achieved through the discovery of new revenue strea...

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31Jan By Sharpedge NewsNo Comments

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Ondo Nurses, Midwives Embark On Strike Over Poor Remuneration

Nurses in Ondo State have declared an indefinite strike from Friday over what they referred to as improper remuneration and poor welfare. Felix Orobode, the state chairman of the National Association of Nigeria Nurses and Midwives (NANNM), made this known on Thursday at a news conference in Akure. Mr Orobode said the strike would be fully implemented in all state-owned health institutions. According to him, it is unfortunate that the state government has been insensitive to the association’s demands since 2023 despite several engagements. “These demands include lateral conversion (point to point) for our nurses with first-degree certificates and uniform allowance for nurses, as captured in the public service rule. “We also demanded payment of arrears of promotion and hazard...

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30Jan By Gami TadanyigbeNo Comments

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ACCI, Brazil partner to facilitate business opportunities

By Vivian Emoni The Abuja Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ACCI), has expressed commitment to partner with Brazilian government to strengthen and facilitate business opportunities across the country. Chief Emeka Obegolu, Pesident of the ACCI, made the commitment while hosting the Brazilian delegates to an exclusive reception, on Wednesday in Abuja. Obegolu said that the meeting would provide a platform for networking, engagement and fostering business partnerships between the two countries. “I am using today’s occasion to celebrate and honour the Brazilian Ambassador to Nigeria, Carlos Garcete. “We recognise the ambassador’s pivotal role in strengthening bilateral trade relations and facilitating business opportunities between the two nations. “We are eager to ensure th...

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29Jan By Sharpedge NewsNo Comments

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Pro-Democracy Campaigner, Omoyele Sowore, Arraigned, Pleaded Not Guilty To Cybercrime Allegation Against IG

Convener of #RevolutionNow Protest, Omoyele Sowore, was on Wednesday, arraigned at a Federal High Court in Abuja on allegations bordering on cybercrime. Sowore, who was arraigned before Justice Musa Liman, however, pleaded not guilty to the 16-count amended charge preferred against him by the Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun. The IG had in an amended charge marked: FHC/ABJ/CR/23/2025, named Mr Sowore as sole defendant. Mr Sowore on Monday honoured the invitation of the police where he was questioned at the Force Criminal Investigation Department. He was subsequently granted administrative bail but rejected the conditions of bail and remained in custody. The police later filed 17 counts against him, but the charge was reduced to 16 counts. In count three, the...

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29Jan By Sharpedge NewsNo Comments

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BDC Operators Laud CBN On Waiver Of 2025 Licence Fees

Bureau De Change operators have praised the Central Bank of Nigeria for waiving the 2025 licence fees for the operators. They spoke under the aegis of Association of Bureau De Change Operators of Nigeria. President, of the association, Dr Aminu Gwadabe, gave the commendation on Wednesday during an interview in Lagos. Mr Gwadabe thanked the management of the apex bank for the waiver of the annual licence renewal which he described as an amnesty extended to his members. According to him, the move underscores the CBN’s commitment to implementing the new financial capitalisation requirements for BDCs. They include a capital requirement of N500 million for Tier 2 and N2 billion for Tier 1 operators. Mr Gwadabe urged his members to merge and meet the new capital requirements b...

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29Jan By Gami TadanyigbeNo Comments

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Aisha Achimugu Gives Hope To Orphans, Widows, Sick People in FCT

By NAN There is an increasing need for upscaling humanitarian services across the country to give hope to the downtrodden, especially the orphans, widows and the sick in the society to enable them to contribute their quota to National Development of the country. Dr. Mrs. Aisha Suleiman Achimugu OFR, a Nigerian born industrialist and Chief Executive Officer of Sam Empowerment Foundation has donated to the Orphans, Widows and sick people in the Federal Capital Territory, FCT. Achimugu who is also the GMD/CEO FELAK CONCEPT GROUP visited Hope Alive orphanage Gishiri, LEA Primary School Kado-kuchi and Asokoro General Hospital all in Abuja to Mark her 51st Birthday celebration in Abuja. The journey started at the Hope alive orphanage Gishiri where Aisha Achimugu had a good time with...

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28Jan By Gami TadanyigbeNo Comments

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Nasarawa Assembly wades into Kokona LG mining land dispute.

"… meets warring parties, assures of justice, fairness, sets to engage community leaders, stakeholders…" Nasarawa State House of Assembly has assured parties involved in the mining land ownership dispute in Igwo Community, Agwada, Kokona LGA of justice and fairness in the interest of peace and for the overall development of the State. This, the House said it is poised to ensure that all emanating issues in all mining sites in the State especially negative experiences are addressed for peace and progress of the State. Hon. Mohammed Adamu Omadefu, the Chairman House Committee on Environment gave the assurance when Ahmed Osanga Otogoyi family and Alhaji Ali Kachala, Managing Director of DAY MAY Global Ltd the principal actors in the mining land dispute appeared before the committee ...

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28Jan By Gami TadanyigbeNo Comments

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Tech firm to offer digital training to 100 youths

By Jessica Dogo Chedaro, a technology development and consulting company says it will offer a 90-day scholarship programme to empower 100 Nigerian youths with digital skills on various courses. The company’s Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Mr Victor Uno, who disclosed this on Tuesday at a conference in Abuja, said the programme, under the “Equip by Chedaro” initiative, scheduled to be commenced on Feb.10, 2025. Uno said the programme was designed to empower young people with skills in emerging technologies to help them thrive and contribute to the growth of digital economy in Nigeria and Africa. He said that the scholarship programme would offer young individuals access to high-quality training in various demanding areas, including artificial intelligence, machine learning, dig...

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28Jan By Gami TadanyigbeNo Comments

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PTDF, Portsmouth University sign agreement to foster world-class education

Representatives from the PTDF and their counterparts from Portsmouth University, UK, during the signing of the MoU By Emmanuella Anokam The Petroleum Technology Development Fund (PTDF) has signed a Partnership Agreement with the University of Portsmouth, UK, to revolutionise education and also build capacity in the country’s energy sector. According to a statement from PTDF, the agreement signed on Monday in the UK, marks the second phase of the partnership framework for the operationalisation of the College of Petroleum and Energy Studies Kaduna (CPESK). The Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) followed earlier agreements signed with Robert Gordon University (RGU) and the University of Strathclyde in December 2024. It had in attendance key government dignitaries including the...

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27Jan By Sharpedge NewsNo Comments

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Borno: ISWAP Terrorists Kill 20 Nigerian Soldiers

At least 20 Nigerian soldiers have been reportedly killed in a suspected attack by fighters from the ISIL affiliate in West Africa Province, ISWAP. The attackers targeted an army base in the remote Malam-Fatori town in the northeastern Borno state on Friday, with a surviving soldier saying the attack lasted for more than three hours. Boko Haram and ISWAP fighters mainly operate in Borno and have attacked both security forces and civilians, killing and displacing tens of thousands of people. Reuters news agency, citing security sources and residents, on Sunday said a commanding officer was among those killed after ISWAP members arrived on gun trucks and attacked the Nigerian Army’s 149th Battalion in Malam-Fatori, gateway to the border with Niger. “They rained bullets everywher...

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27Jan By Sharpedge NewsNo Comments

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Afe Babalola Withdraws Defamation Charges Against Farotimi

The founder of Afe Babalola University Ado Ekiti, Aare Afe Babalola, SAN, has accepted to withdraw charges against Human Rights Activist and kawyer, Dele Farotimi who is facing criminal defamation charges. This followed the appeal by foremost Yoruba Monarchs, including the Ooni of Ife Oba Adeyeye Oguwusi and other prominent Ekiti monarchs. They pleaded with legal icon to drop the charges during a meeting with him at ABUAD campus. Other prominent monarchs present at the parley were the Ewi of Ado Ekiti, Oba Rufus Adejuyigbe, the Ogoga of Ikere, Oba Adejimi Adu, the Oloye of Oloye Ekiti, Ajero of Ijero Ekiti, Olojudo of Ido Ekiti, among others. Farotimi is facing criminal defamation and cybercrime charges in an Ekiti State Magistrates’ Court and the Federal High Court, Ado Ekiti. ...

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26Jan By Gami TadanyigbeNo Comments

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Forgery Scandal Hits Benue as Commissioner Implicated in Allegations

A shocking case of forgery has come to light in Benue State, with the Honourable Commissioner of Women Affairs, Mrs. Anne Benjamin Onyegili Itodo, at the center of the scandal. According to allegations, Mrs. Itodo submitted a fake SSCE certificate from Government Girls Secondary School, Kotorkoshi, Zamfara State, to secure admission into Kaduna Polytechnic and Fidel Polytechnic. Investigations have revealed that the certificate, bearing exam number 23417/072, is indeed fake. The correct centre number is 40102, and the candidate with the number 072 is actually Maijama'a Rahab, not Itodo Onyegili Anna. The school has confirmed that Mrs. Itodo never attended their institution and that the result she presented was not issued by them. Further allegations suggest that Mrs. Itodo used forg...

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