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IMF Warns Nigeria Of Debt, Oil, Revenue Risks, Calls For Deeper Discipline

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IMF Warns Nigeria Of Debt, Oil, Revenue Risks, Calls For Deeper Discipline

Nigeria walked a fine line between applause and anxiety at the 2025 Annual Meetings of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and World Bank, as the country’s reform momentum drew commendation from global financiers, while fiscal, debt, and oil-sector concerns triggered calls for vigilance and deeper discipline. The IMF, in its World Economic Outlook and Fiscal Monitor released during the meetings,...

INEC Launches AI-powered Virtual Assistant Ahead Of Anambra 2025 Election

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INEC Launches AI-powered Virtual Assistant Ahead Of Anambra 2025 Election

As preparations intensify for the #AnambraDecides2025 election, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has introduced a new digital innovation aimed at boosting the capacity of its staff and stakeholders. The Commission on Friday announced the launch of the INEC Training Virtual Assistant, also known as “INECTrainingBot,” a technology-driven learning tool designed to enhance electoral training and operational efficiency. Available on Telegram,...

FG Unveils Initiative To Empower Teachers With Mobile Devices, Free Data

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FG Unveils Initiative To Empower Teachers With Mobile Devices, Free Data

The federal government has launched an initiative to empower teachers across the country with subsidised mobile devices and free data access to enhance professional development and classroom delivery. Unveiled by the Federal Ministry of Education on Thursday, the scheme will benefit 8,000 teachers from the six geopolitical zones in its first phase, which runs from December 2025 to July 2026. The...

Chief Kelvin Jombo Visits Family Of Late Rev. Uma Ukpai In Uyo (Photos)

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Chief Kelvin Jombo Visits Family Of Late Rev. Uma Ukpai In Uyo (Photos)

Business mogul and philanthropist, Chief Kelvin Jombo Onumah, on Sunday, October 26, 2025, paid a condolence visit to the family of the late renowned evangelist, Rev. Dr. Uma Ukpai, in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State. During the visit, Chief Jombo, who is the Managing Director and CEO of Sublime Industries Ltd, described the late Dr. Ukpai as a true Gospel general...

Hon. Ibe Osonwa Graces 2025 Iri-Ji Ohamoha Festival, Applauds Organizers For Preserving Ohafia Heritage (Photos)

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Hon. Ibe Osonwa Graces 2025 Iri-Ji Ohamoha Festival, Applauds Organizers For Preserving Ohafia Heritage (Photos)

The Federal House of Representatives Member representing Arochukwu/Ohafia Federal Constituency, Hon. Ibe Okwara Osonwa, on Saturday, October 25, 2025, joined the people of Ohafia South to celebrate this year’s Iri-Ji Ohamoha Ohafia New Yam Festival, an age-long cultural event that symbolizes thanksgiving and unity among the Ohafia people. The colorful celebration,...

Nnamdi Kanu Arrives In Court, Reaffirms Faith In Justice Amid Media Displeasure (Video)

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IPOB Commends Abia, Sokoto Govs For Visiting Kanu In Prison

The detained leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Mazi Nnamdi Kanu, on Monday arrived at the Federal High Court in Abuja for the continuation of his trial. https://youtube.com/shorts/uW7u4TdOGrM Kanu, who has been representing himself in court following the withdrawal of his legal team, was visibly composed as he entered the courtroom. Addressing the media, he affirmed his confidence in...

Trump Exonerate Convicted Binance Co-founder Changpeng Zhao

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Trump Exonerate Convicted Binance Co-founder Changpeng Zhao

US President Donald Trump has pardoned the convicted Binance co-founder Changpeng “CZ” Zhao, the White House said Thursday, accusing Trump’s predecessor Joe Biden of launching an unnecessary “war” against the industry. Binance was created in 2017, and swiftly became the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchange by volume, turning Zhao into a billionaire. Following an investigation into the firm’s operations, Zhao pleaded guilty...

National Assembly Approves Additional State For South-East Region

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National Assembly Approves Additional State For South-East Region

The Joint Committee of the Senate and House of Representatives on Constitution Review has unanimously approved the creation of an additional state in the South-East geopolitical zone, increasing the region’s total to six. The decision was reached during a two-day retreat in Lagos, where the committee reviewed 55 proposals for state creation across the country. Currently, the South-East has five states....

Putin Announces Tested New Missile Capable Of Reaching Target Worldwide

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Putin Announces Tested New Missile Capable Of Reaching Target Worldwide

Russia’s President Vladimir Putin announced Sunday a successful final test of a new nuclear-powered cruise missile, the Burevestnik, amid Moscow’s ongoing Ukraine offensive and uncertainty over a new summit with US leader Donald Trump. “The decisive tests are now complete,” Putin said in a video released by the Kremlin during a meeting with military officials. He ordered the preparation of “infrastructure...

APGA 2023 Presidential Candidate, Justice Umeadi, Resigns From Politics

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APGA 2023 Presidential Candidate, Justice Umeadi, Resigns From Politics

The Presidential Candidate of the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) in the 2023 general election, Justice Prof. Peter Umeadi, has announced his resignation from the party and his withdrawal from all forms of partisan politics in Nigeria. In a letter personally signed and dated November 24, 2025, addressed to the Chairman of APGA Ward 1, Nri, in Anaocha Local Government...

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