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Lifestyle & Wellness Desk31 July 2025

The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has called on President Bola Tinubu to leave the comfort of the Presidential Villa and engage directly with everyday Nigerians to better understand the country’s worsening security situation. According to Bolaji Abdullahi, spokesperson for the opposition coalition, the president is being misled by state governors and close advisers who are […]

Lifestyle & Wellness Desk31 July 2025

Canada has announced its intention to formally recognise the State of Palestine during the 80th United Nations General Assembly in September 2025, marking a significant departure from its long-standing policy on the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. Prime Minister Mark Carney made the announcement on Wednesday, citing the urgent need to revive the two-state solution amid escalating violence […]

Tech & Tools Desk31 July 2025

In a bold step to curb rising drug abuse among young people, the Federal Government is set to introduce mandatory and random drug tests for students in tertiary institutions across the country. This move follows a high-level meeting in Abuja between the Minister of Education, Olatunji Alausa, and the Chairman of the National Drug Law […]

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 […]

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 […]

Lifestyle & Wellness Desk30 July 2025

The debate over Nigeria’s power rotation resurfaced on Tuesday as political leaders, traditional rulers, technocrats, and civil society representatives from across the North gathered in Kaduna to assess President Bola Tinubu’s administration at the midpoint of his tenure. The event, hosted at Arewa House and organised by the Sir Ahmadu Bello Memorial Foundation, was themed […]

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 […]

Lifestyle & Wellness Desk30 July 2025

Nurses across federal health institutions in Nigeria have confirmed plans to begin a seven-day warning strike starting Wednesday, insisting the action will go ahead regardless of any last-minute outreach from the government. The decision follows a 15-day ultimatum issued earlier this month by the National Association of Nigeria Nurses and Midwives (Federal Health Institutions Sector), […]

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ADC to Tinubu: Step Out and Witness What Nigerians Face Daily

Palestinian Statehood: Canada to Declare Support at UN Assembly

Education Ministry, NDLEA Set to Roll Out Drug Tests in Higher Institutions

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Marketers Slash Fuel Prices, Undercutting Dangote’s Refinery

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Female Lawmakers Advocate Creation of 182 Reserved Seats to Boost Women’s Representation

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