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Zara Lianne30 July 2025

Presidential candidate in the 2023 general election, Peter Obi, has raised concerns over the federal government’s increasing appetite for borrowing, warning that Nigeria’s debt burden could exceed N200 trillion before the end of 2025. Obi’s comments follow the recent approval by the Senate of an external borrowing plan totaling $21 billion, €2.2 billion, and ¥15 […]

Zara Lianne30 July 2025

A new legislative push to create 182 reserved seats for women in Nigeria’s federal and state assemblies is gaining traction, as lawmakers and advocates urge broad national support for the initiative. The Chairperson of the House Committee on Women Affairs and Social Development, Kafilat Ogbara, called on Nigerians to back the bill, which seeks to […]

Zara Lianne30 July 2025

Italian authorities have launched an investigation into Meta over concerns that the tech giant may have violated European Union competition laws by integrating its artificial intelligence tool into WhatsApp. Meta, the parent company of Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp, began rolling out its AI assistant, Meta AI, on WhatsApp earlier this year. The move has raised […]

Zara Lianne30 July 2025

The Federal Government has reaffirmed its commitment to preventing strikes in Nigeria’s tertiary institutions, with a renewed focus on proactive engagement and relationship building with academic unions. Minister of Education, Dr. Tunji Alausa, stated on Tuesday that President Bola Tinubu has given a firm directive to his cabinet to put an end to industrial actions […]

Zara Lianne29 July 2025

A farmer in the Itasin-Imobi area of Ijebu East Local Government, Ogun State, has been killed by a wild elephant believed to have wandered out of a nearby forest reserve. The victim, identified as Musa Kalamu, was reportedly attacked on his farmland on Monday. Local accounts reveal that the elephant stormed the farm and fatally […]

Zara Lianne29 July 2025

A group of protesters in Ghana have staged a demonstration over alleged criminal activities involving some foreign nationals, particularly Nigerians. The protest, which took place earlier this week, saw demonstrators carrying placards with messages expressing concerns about issues such as rising crime, prostitution, and ritual-related incidents. In videos circulating online, demonstrators gathered in large numbers, […]

Zara Lianne29 July 2025

The Federal Government could initiate a reprivatisation process of the country’s 11 electricity distribution companies (Discos) if the proposed 2025 Electricity Act Amendment currently under consideration by the National Assembly is passed into law. The amendment seeks to overhaul the existing 2023 Electricity Act by introducing regulatory provisions that require core investors in the Discos […]

Zara Lianne29 July 2025

Following their historic victory at the 2024 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) in Morocco, the Super Falcons have been honoured with cash rewards totaling ₦4.952 billion and the national award of Officer of the Order of the Niger (OON). The recognition was conferred by President Bola Tinubu during a reception held at the Presidential […]

Zara Lianne28 July 2025

Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency have arrested a Chinese national, Liang Tak You, with 50 parcels of cannabis known as Loud weighing 26.10kg at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos. Liang was taken into custody on Friday after arriving from Bangkok via Dubai on an Emirates flight. Investigators said he had collected […]

Zara Lianne27 July 2025

Nigeria’s Super Falcons pulled off a remarkable comeback to defeat Morocco 3–2 in a thrilling Women’s Africa Cup of Nations match played on Saturday. Morocco started strong, taking the lead in the 12th minute through Ghizlane Chebbak and extending it in the 24th minute with a goal from Sanaâ Mssoudy. Nigeria responded with a determined […]