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Takeaways From Pete Hegseth’s Affirmation Listening to

Advertisement SKIP ADVERTISEMENT You have a preview view of this article while we are checking your access. When we have confirmed access, the full article content will load. President-elect Donald J. Trump’s pick for defense secretary said nothing that would alienate the Republican senators on the Armed Services Committee. Video transcript transcript Democrats Question Hegseth
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Tremendous Eagles B staff: Eric Chelle to supervise three coaches for CHAN match– Eguavoen excluded

Malian gaffer, Eric Chelle, will not lead the Super Eagles B team to the 8th African Nations Championship tournament, Soccernet.ng reports. Chelle’s new appointment have sparked many question on if Daniel Ogunmodede, and Fidelis Ilechukwu will lead the Nigerian home-based team to the tournament which will be held in Kenya, Tanzania, and Uganda. It has been

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Second Time period: Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala Reappointed as WTO DG

DG WTO, Ngozi Okonjo Iweala The World Trade Organisation (WTO) has re-appointed Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala to serve her second term as the Director-General of the global trade institution. The WTO had earlier confirmed that Okonjo-Iweala was the sole candidate for the position. Read Also: A statement by the organisation said Okonjo-Iweala, who was Nigeria’s former
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Gasoline Subsidy Elimination Ended Smugglers’ Enterprise in Nigeria – Ribadu

Nigeria’s National Security Adviser (NSA), Mal. Nuhu Ribadu, has stated that the removal of fuel subsidy by President Bola Tinubu has ended smuggling across the country as only few Nigerians were benefiting from the policy. Ribadu stated this on Wednesday in Abuja at the ongoing Comptroller General of Customs (CGCs) conference in Abuja, adding that
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NGX Buying and selling Rebounds as Buyers Acquire N96bn

Nigerian Stock Exchange with market operators The Nigerian Exchange Limited investors gained N96bn at the close of trading on Wednesday, thus reversing the N68bn loss recorded in the previous trading session. Appreciations in the share value of International Energy Insurance Plc, JohnHolt and Eunisell boosted the market capitalisation of the local bourse by N96bn to
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NNPCL, Dangote Refinery Execute Fuel Sale Settlement

The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Gas Marketing Limited, a subsidiary of NNPCL, has executed a Gas Sale and Purchase Agreement with the Dangote Petroleum Refinery and Petrochemicals, Lagos. The agreement, signed by the Managing Director of NGML, Justin Ezeala, and the President/Chief Executive Officer of the Dangote Group, Aliko Dangote, on Tuesday at the Corporate
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Maintaining Up Kudirat Kekere-Ekun’s Pedigree By Adam Adedimeji 

Chief Justice of Nigeria,Justice Kudirat Kekere-Ekun By Adam Adedimeji Even before August 22, 2024 that she assumed duty as the Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN), the news media was awash with the tagline, “agenda setting”. After two months of being in the saddle, the excitement is yet cease. The trend is not unusual, as it
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Tinubu decided to eradicate bandits, terrorists, says Ribadu

The National Security Adviser, Nuhu Ribadu, has warned that obstructing security under President Bola Tinubu’s administration will not be tolerated, the News Agency of Nigeria reports. He said this at the Comptroller General of Customs Conference in Abuja, on Wednesday, emphasising the President’s determination to eliminate bandits, terrorists, and other security threats. According to Ribadu
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Lakurawa: Chief of Defence Employees deploys troops to Kebb

Following attacks by the new terrorist group Lakurawa, the Chief of Defence Staff, General Christopher Musa, has deployed troops to Augie LGA in Kebbi State. The deployment followed an urgent appeal by Governor Nasir Idris of Kebbi State, requesting federal support to curb the group’s violent activities. The troops, equipped with armoured tanks and advanced
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$35m Atlantic Refinery mission: Ex-HoR member commend Tinubu, EFCC over anti-corruption conflict

Seyi Tayese, Yenagoa Former Member of the Federal House of Representatives, Hon. Israel Sunny Goli has commended President Bola Tinubu and the Economic and Financial Crime Commission (EFCC) over the recent investigations and prosecution of graft cases and fight against corruption. Hon. Israel Sunny Goli, who represented the Brass/Nembe Federal Constituency in the House of
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Girls in Tech: First Woman and NITDA’s ICT Initiative By Shuaib Shuaib Agaka

Nigeria's First Lady, Senator Remi Tinubu By Shuaib Shuaib Agaka In a landmark initiative, the Renewed Hope Initiative, in partnership with the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), recently launched an empowering ICT training program specifically designed for women. This initiative aims not only to enhance productivity but also to address the pressing digital gender
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Customs collects N5.7tn income, exceeds annual goal

Nigeria Customs Service, on Wednesday, announced that it collected N5.7 trillion in revenue as of Tuesday, 12 November 2024. Customs Comptroller-General, Adewale Adeniyi, disclosed this at the ongoing 2024 Comptroller-General of Customs Conference in Abuja. The conference is themed, “Nigeria Customs Service: Engaging Traditional and New Partners with Purpose.” The Customs boss expressed optimism about
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Energy sector requires $10bn funding for 24-hour electrical energy

The Federal Government says it needs $10 billion Public-Private-Partnership investment in the power sector, in the next five to 10 years, to achieve 24 hours power supply. Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu disclosed this when the Director-General, Infrastructure Concession Regulatory Commission (ICRC), Dr Jobson Ewalefoh, paid him a courtesy visit. A statement on the visit
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APC protesters storm DSS, accuse Matawalle of financing Zamfara banditry

The demand for the investigation of the Minister of State for Defence and former Governor of Zamfara State, Mohammed Bello Matawalle, over alleged links with banditry thickened on Tuesday when members of the All Progressives Congress under the aegis of APC Akida Forum stormed the Headquarters of the Department of State Services (DSS) in Abuja.
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Takeaways From Pete Hegseth’s Affirmation Listening to

Advertisement SKIP ADVERTISEMENT You have a preview view of this article while we are checking your access. When we have confirmed access, the full article content will load. President-elect Donald J. Trump’s pick for defense secretary said nothing that would alienate the Republican senators on the Armed Services Committee. Video transcript transcript Democrats Question Hegseth
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Wind Forecast for L.A. Fires Was Weaker Than Anticipated, however Might Choose Up Wednesday

Advertisement SKIP ADVERTISEMENT You have a preview view of this article while we are checking your access. When we have confirmed access, the full article content will load. Tuesday’s Winds Didn’t Reach Their Predicted Speeds, but Wednesday’s Might On Tuesday afternoon, forecasters at the National Weather Service dropped their most severe warnings for the rest
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U.S. Received’t Deliver Fees Towards Officers in Dying of Ronald Greene

U.S. | U.S. Won’t Bring Charges Against Officers in Death of Ronald Greene https://www.nytimes.com/2025/01/14/us/ronald-greene-death-federal-prosecutors-charges.html Advertisement SKIP ADVERTISEMENT You have a preview view of this article while we are checking your access. When we have confirmed access, the full article content will load. Investigators found insufficient evidence to federally charge the surviving officers in the encounter
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SpaceX Will Launch Two New Moon Landers on One Rocket: What to Know

Science | Two Private Moon Landers Are Launching at Once: What to Know https://www.nytimes.com/2025/01/14/science/nasa-spacex-launch-lunar-landers.html Advertisement SKIP ADVERTISEMENT You have a preview view of this article while we are checking your access. When we have confirmed access, the full article content will load. Two Private Moon Landers Are Launching at Once: What to Know Robotic vehicles

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