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Electricity subsidy: FG to deduct N3.6tn from Federation Account
The Federal Government has proposed a N3.6tn deduction from the Federation Account to fund electricity subsidies in 2026, 2027, and 2028, a move designed to distribute the financial burden...
Police detain 25 armed robbery, terrorism suspects in Imo
The Imo Police Command says it has recorded a significant breakthrough in the fight against crime and criminality following the detention of 25 criminal suspects in January.
The command’s Public...
Dalai Lama wins first Grammy Award at 90
Buddhist spiritual leader the Dalai Lama said Monday he was grateful for his first Grammy, after bagging the top music industry award for audiobook, narration, and storytelling.
The charismatic 90-year-old,...
AFCON 2025 set digital record with over five billion views — CAF
The CAF Africa Cup of Nations Morocco 2025 recorded a landmark digital footprint, generating a record 6.1 billion digital impressions and 5.2 billion video views across social media platforms.
The...
Fatal shooting by US officers in Minneapolis concerning — UK’s Starmer
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer described the death of an American man at the hands of federal agents in Minneapolis as “concerning” on Wednesday.
Alex Pretti, a 37-year-old nurse, was...
FG deploys military retirees to secure ungoverned spaces
The Federal Government has unveiled plans to deploy military veterans to help secure Nigeria’s ungoverned spaces as part of strategies to strengthen national security and drive economic activities in...
