From Aidoghie Paulinus, Abuja The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has confirmed the death of a former Nigerian Under-20 international footballer, Mr Abubakar Lawal, in Uganda. The Acting Spokesperson, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Kimiebi Imomotimi Ebienfa, in a statement issued in Abuja, said the Ministry of Foreign Affairs is deeply saddened by the tragic death of […] The post Abubakar Lawal: Death of Nigerian footballer in Uganda confirmed appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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Tribune Online US expands visa restrictions on Cubans linked to labor export program In a statement on Tuesday, Rubio stated that the policy now applies to current or former Cuban government officials, as well as foreign government officials believed to be responsible for or involved in the program.  US expands visa restrictions on Cubans linked to labor export program Tribune Online

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The Federal High Court in Abuja has restrained the Nigerian Police Force from presenting a DNA test result as evidence in a paternity dispute involving a former Minister of Special Duties and Inter-Governmental Affairs, Kabiru Turaki, and Hadiza Baffa. Baffa and Turaki are embroiled in a legal paternity dispute, with Baffa asserting that the former Read More

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Ugandan authorities have launched an investigation into the death of Nigerian footballer Abubakar Lawal, who allegedly fell from a shopping read more Ugandan police investigate mysterious death of Nigerian footballer Abubakar Lawal

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The Federal Government has called for a full investigation into the death of Nigerian footballer Abubakar Lawal in Uganda. Lawal, a professional player with Vipers Sports Club, was reported to have fallen from the third floor of Voicemall Shopping Arcade in Kampala on Monday morning. The Chairman of the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission, Abike Dabiri-Erewa, Read More

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Nigerian Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs has appealed to Senate to remove sections of the controversial tax reform bills that conflict with Sharia law. NSCIA, in a letter submitted to the upper chamber on Tuesday, urged the lawmakers to address some parts regarding marriage and inheritance in the bill. The council also called on the […] The post Remove Sections In Tax Reform Bill Conflicting With Sharia Law – NSCIA Tells Senate appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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The Federal Government has called for a full investigation into the death of Nigerian footballer Abubakar Lawal in Uganda. Lawal, a professional player with Vipers Sports Club, was reported to have fallen from the third floor of Voicemall Shopping Arcade in Kampala on Monday morning. The Chairman of the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission, Abike Dabiri-Erewa, Read More

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Olusegun Obasanjo, former President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria (Chair), Yemi Osinbajo, former Vice President of the Federal Republic read more Obasanjo, Osinbajo, African leaders move to tackle debt crisis

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The Chief of Army Staff, Major General Olufemi Oluyede, has vowed that terrorists in Nigeria will have no respite until they are completely neutralised. He stated that the Nigerian Army is enhancing its strategies to ensure that more terrorists, particularly in the northeast, are eliminated from the country. Oluyede made this declaration on Tuesday during Read More

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Renowned Nigerian musician Seun Kuti has responded to the controversy surrounding former military president Ibrahim Babangida’s newly released book. Notably, the former military leader recently introduced his book, A Journey in Service. The revelations in the book have sparked widespread discussions, as it provided insight into some key events in the nation’s history. READ MORE: […] The post Seun Kuti Distances Himself From Babangida’s Book, Insists He Knows Enough appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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The Nigerian Senate has said that the proposed Tax Reform Bills will serve as a critical step in achieving President read more Nigeria to attain $1tn economy through tax reform bills – Senate

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The Secretary-General of the Organisation of the Petroleum Exporting Countries, Haitham Al-Ghais, has reaffirmed the organisation’s commitment to unlocking Africa’s full oil potential, emphasising that it remains a top priority for OPEC. Speaking during the opening ceremony of the eighth edition of the Nigerian International Energy Summit on Tuesday in Abuja, Al-Ghais stated that the Read More

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Despite the challenges faced by Nigeria’s healthcare system, Nigerian plastic surgeon and burn consultant, Dr. Ayobami Aranmolate Rasheed, has said that he remained optimistic about the future, calling on government at all levels to invest more in healthcare and training. He said Nigeria can become a global destination for medical tourism. Dr Rasheed, who is […]

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The Nigerian Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs has urged the Senate to remove sections of the tax reform bills that conflict with Sharia law, particularly regarding marriage and inheritance. The NSCIA made the appeal in a memorandum submitted to the Senate Committee on Finance on Tuesday. The council also called on the upper chamber to Read More

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The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Tajudeen Abbas, on Tuesday, said that the 205 federal, state and privately-owned Colleges of Education are not enough to meet the education needs of Nigerians. This is just as he stated that the increasing demand for education makes the establishment of more colleges of education imperative. Abbas made Read More

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From Fred Ezeh, Abuja Executive Secretary of the Universal Basic Education Commission (UBEC), Hajiya Aisha Garba, has promised to ensure that every Nigerian child has access to quality education in line with President Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda. In her first quarterly meeting with Executive Chairmen of State Universal Basic Education Boards (SUBEBs), in Abuja, Hajia […] The post UBEC vows to provide access to quality education for Nigerian children appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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Controversial Nigerian singer Habeeb Okikiola often known as Portable is celebrating his latest achievement. The singer took to his Instagram page on Tuesday to share a screenshot of his professional dashboard, revealing over 59 million views in the past 30 days. Showing off, Portable asserted that failure isn’t celebrated and encouraged brands to message him […] The post Portable Celebrates Milestone As His Instagram Hits 59 Million Views appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s led government has advised Nigerians to seek additional sources of income amid economic hardship facing the country. Speaking on Tuesday, during a program on Channels Television, Special Adviser to President Tinubu, Bayo Onanuga stated that depending on a single income is insufficient. He said: “Find something else to augment your income. […] The post Economic Hardship: “Nigerians Shouldn’t Rely On One Means Of Income, Must Find Solution On Their Own” – Tinubu’s Spokesperson appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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Tribune Online 7,000 dead since January in DR Congo conflict, PM Suminwa reveals Since January, approximately 7,000 people have died in the ongoing conflict in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, according to the Prime Minister of the DRC, Judith Suminwa, who spoke at a high-level meeting of the Human Rights Council in Geneva on Monday. 7,000 dead since January in DR Congo conflict, PM Suminwa reveals Tribune Online

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Barely five days after the fire was put off, corpses of three suspected victims of recent fire outbreak at Cawthorne Channel 1 in Rivers State have been washed ashore. The development is contrary to claims by the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation Limited (NNPCL) and the operators of the facility, that there were no casualties in […]

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