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Buhari: Nigerian Rapper Urges Leaders to Show Empathy While Alive
The News Chronicle
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July 16, 2025
Veteran Nigerian rapper, Eedris Abdulkareem, has called on political leaders in the country to cultivate empathy and genuinely connect with the struggles of ordinary citizens, warning that only then can they expect compassion when they are gone....
U-19 W’Cup: Hungary beat Nigeria 77-51
Punch
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July 16, 2025
Nigeria’s Junior D’Tigress are out of title contention at the ongoing FIBA U-19 Women’s Basketball World Cup in Brno, Czechia, after suffering a 77-51 defeat at the hands of Hungary during their round of 16 clash on Wednesday, PUNCH Sports Extra...
2027: Atiku’s supporters in limbo as ex-VP defects to 5th political party in 26 years
New National Star
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July 16, 2025
……Resigns from PDP over party’s ‘departure from core values’ …..Those holding PDP down should quit without delay – Gov. Makinde BY EZEOCHA NZEH Former Vice President of Nigeria, Atiku Abubakar, on Wednesday left his numerous supporters in suspense...
Peter Obi Roots For ADC Presidential Ticket To South For Equity, Unity
National Network
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July 16, 2025
Peter Obi, the 2023 presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP), has called on the African Democratic Congress (ADC) to zone its 2027 presidential ticket to the South, citing the need for equity, unity, and national cohesion. Obi made the...
Wiseman Daniel’s Prophecy and the Death of Former President Muhammadu Buhari: A Divine Revelation?
The Maravi Post
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July 16, 2025
Sources: Wiseman Daniel Fan Blog Wiseman Daniel When a servant of God speaks, the wise listen. These were the words echoing from the lips of Wiseman Daniel—one of the known prophetic voices in Nigeria. Years before it happened, he gave a...
Cameroon: Biya Reshuffles Military Top Brass Ahead Of 8th-Term Bid
StratNews Global
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July 16, 2025
Home Africa Cameroon: Biya Reshuffles Military Top Brass Ahead Of 8th-Term Bid The announcement prompted an unprecedented public outcry in the press and on social media in Cameroon, where Biya's age and long absences have raised questions about...
Turkish envoy: Fethullah terrorists using schools, healthcare as cover in Nigeria
The Cable
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July 16, 2025
Mehmet Poroy, Turkish ambassador-designate to Nigeria, says the Fethullah Terrorist Organisation (FETÖ) is using schools and health services as a cover for its operations in the country. NAN reports that Poroy spoke on Tuesday in Abuja at a dinner...
Buhari changed the course of politics in Nigeria – Bayelsa APC
The Sun Nigeria
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July 16, 2025
From Femi Folaranmi, Yenagoa The All Progressives Congress (APC), Bayelsa State chapter, has joined Nigerians in mourning former President Muhammadu Buhari, declaring that the late president changed the course of politics in Nigeria. The publicity...
FG unveils National Policy on Non-State schools in Nigeria
New National Star
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July 16, 2025
BY NGOZI A NWANKWO The Federal Government has launched the National Policy on Non-State Schools in Nigeria. Speaking at the launch, the Minister of Education, Dr Tunji Alausa said that the policy is a crucial step towards realising the National...
No regrets picking Nigeria over USA – Payne
Punch
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July 16, 2025
Super Falcons midfielder Toni Payne says she has no regrets choosing to represent Nigeria over the United States, describing her decision as deeply personal and rooted in a desire to reconnect with her heritage. Ahead of Nigeria’s Women’s Africa...
Anambra 2025: Elect Your Governor Based On Competence, Not Zoning Arran
The Nigerian Voice
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As electioneering campaigns gain momentum amongst various political parties in Anambra State, the Young Progressive Party (YPP) Deputy Governorship Candidate, Hon. Uzuegbuna Okagbue, has urged Ndi Anambra to ignore zoning arrangements but look out...
Efcc Begins Probes As Nigeria Customs Intercepts $20,000, Cfa 110,000
The Nigerian Voice
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The Lagos Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has commenced investigations of the sums of US $20,000 (Twenty Thousand United States Dollars and CFA 110,000( One Hundred and Ten Thousand CFA) intercepted by...
Nigeria seeks incremental crude rise to 2.4mbpd
New National Star
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July 16, 2025
BY SAM OTUONYE Nigeria is in discussion with the Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC), seeking production capacity of 2.4 million barrels per day (bpd). It is also targeting production growth of 2 million bpd, including 1.7 million...
Muhammadu Buhari, former president of Nigeria
The Times
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Muhammadu Buhari first seized power in Nigeria in a military coup in 1983. His rule lasted just 20 months before he was himself ousted by a fellow general. After 30 years in the wilderness, he staged a dramatic comeback, legitimately winning the...
TRIBUTE. How Buhari put his life on line for my governorship ambition – Amosu
Premium Times
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July 16, 2025
Former Ogun State governor, Ibikunle Amosun, has joined a host of prominent figures, politicians, and world leaders in mourning the passing of former President Muhammadu Buhari. PREMIUM TIMES reported that Mr Buhari died on Sunday at a hospital in...
Nigeria targets 25% OPEC quota hike by 2027
The Guardian (Nigeria)
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July 16, 2025
Nigeria is preparing to seek a 25 per cent increase in its crude oil production quota from the Organisation of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) by 2027, citing growing domestic demand as justification. Group Chief Executive Officer of the...
Again, Nigeria’s inflation drops in June
Daily Post
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July 16, 2025
Nigeria’s headline inflation dropped again in June, falling to 22.22 per cent from 22.97 per cent recorded in May 2025. This is according to the National Bureau of Statistics, NBS Consumer Price Index and Inflation Report for June, released on...
You have failed Nigerians – Amnesty blasts Tinubu govt over Plateau killing
Daily Post
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July 16, 2025
The Amnesty International Nigeria has condemned the recent deadly attack in Plateau State, calling it a horrific and shameful display of government failure to protect lives. The attack, which occurred on Monday in Bindi-Jebbu of the Tahoss...
ExxonMobil Nigeria Names New Chairman/Managing Director
This Day
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July 16, 2025
Ejiofor Alike ExxonMobil has announced the appointment of Mr. Jagir Baxi as Chairman and Managing Director, and Lead Country Manager, of its affiliates in Nigeria. The affiliates include: Esso Exploration and Production Nigeria Limited; and Esso...
Inside Nigeria’s online gambling boom and the fintech platforms powering it
Technext
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July 16, 2025
Nigeria’s online gambling scene has ballooned into a multi‑million‑dollar industry in just a few years. Remote gaming, dominated by sports betting, pulled in an estimated $400 million in 2023 and shows no sign of slowing, growing at roughly 16%...