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Zara Lianne3 August 2025

President Bola Tinubu has congratulated Nigeria’s women’s basketball team, D’Tigress, on reaching the final of the 2025 FIBA Women’s AfroBasket Tournament for a record fifth consecutive time. The commendation was conveyed in a statement released on Sunday in Abuja by the Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Mr. Bayo Onanuga. Nigeria’s D’Tigress […]

Zara Lianne2 August 2025

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has called for stronger international sanctions against Russia following a devastating attack on Kyiv that left at least 31 people dead, including five children the youngest just two years old and injured 159 others. The assault, which struck residential buildings and damaged a hospital, school, nursery, and university, prompted a day […]

Zara Lianne2 August 2025

U.S. President Donald Trump has directed the deployment of two nuclear submarines to undisclosed regions in response to what he described as “highly provocative” statements made by former Russian President Dmitry Medvedev. In a statement posted Friday on Truth Social, Trump explained that the move was precautionary. “Just in case these foolish and inflammatory statements […]

Zara Lianne2 August 2025

The Lagos State branch of the Nigerian Veterinary Medical Association (NVMA) has confirmed an outbreak of rabies in the Ajah area of Lagos State. This was revealed in a public health advisory issued by the chapter’s Chairman, Dr. Ofua Mark, following laboratory confirmation by the National Veterinary Research Institute (NVRI) in Vom, Plateau State. Dr. […]

Zara Lianne31 July 2025

Somewhere between navigating your career, building a home, maybe raising kids, or chasing personal goals, your friendships can begin to feel… hard. Not toxic. Not dramatic. Just distant. If you’ve ever stared at a WhatsApp message for days, thinking, “I’ll reply later,” or felt drained at the idea of planning a hangout, you’re not alone. […]

Zara Lianne31 July 2025

The United States appears to be shifting away from its traditional role as a global stabiliser, increasingly disrupting long-standing multilateral systems and bilateral partnerships. Recent policy decisions particularly those affecting Nigeria have sparked concerns over Washington’s evolving posture toward African nations. In a sharp departure from past visa protocols, the U.S. recently reduced Nigerian entry […]

Zara Lianne31 July 2025

The Central Bank of Nigeria has clarified that its Early Exit Package (EEP), introduced in 2024, was a voluntary initiative aimed at easing congestion at its headquarters in Abuja, not a move to marginalize any region or group. The bank’s Deputy Governor for Economic Policy, Muhammad Abdullahi, provided the clarification during a government-citizen engagement session […]

Zara Lianne31 July 2025

Nigerians have raised concerns over the Federal Government’s plan to introduce a 5% surcharge on petrol and other fossil fuels starting January 2026 just over a year after the controversial removal of fuel subsidies. The new tax, part of sweeping reforms under the recently signed Nigeria Tax Administration Act, is expected to generate up to […]

Zara Lianne31 July 2025

First HoldCo Plc, the parent company of First Bank, has released its unaudited financial results for the first half of 2025, revealing mixed performance across key indicators. Gross earnings rose by 18.1% year-on-year to ₦1.66 trillion, up from ₦1.4 trillion recorded in the same period of 2024. This growth was largely driven by a 51.7% […]

Zara Lianne30 July 2025

Petrol prices have fallen below the rates offered by the Dangote Petroleum Refinery, signaling heightened competition in Nigeria’s downstream oil market. This development comes amid calls by Aliko Dangote for a government ban on fuel importation to protect local refining. Retailers in Lagos and Ogun states are now selling petrol for less than ₦860 per […]