Here is today’s edition of our daily newspaper summary you can’t afford to miss.
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The governments of Nigeria and the United States have formalized an agreement for the repatriation of $52.88 million forfeited from the Galactica assets associated with former Petroleum Resources Minister Diezani Alison-Madueke and her associates.
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Eric Chelle, the newly appointed head coach of Nigeria’s national football team, the Super Eagles, will earn a monthly salary of $55,000 (approximately N84.98 million), according to reports.
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Former Minister of Youth and Sports, Solomon Dalung, has come under fire for his remarks suggesting that road construction in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) does not amount to development.
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President-elect Donald Trump was sentenced on Friday in a case involving hush money payments but received no punishment from the court.
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The Court of Appeal in Abuja has overturned a Federal High Court ruling that invalidated the Kano State Emirates Council (Repeal) Law 2024, which reinstated Sanusi Lamido Sanusi as the Emir of Kano.
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Governor Umo Eno of Akwa Ibom State has dissolved his cabinet, ending the tenure of all commissioners and special advisers.
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The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has apprehended 105 individuals, including four Chinese nationals, at a business apartment in the Gudu area of Abuja.
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Prominent Nigerian music star, Ayo Balogun fondly known as Wizkid has emerged the most streamed African artist on Spotify, surpassing other big names like Burna Boy and Davido.
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Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde has approved the appointment of Prince Abimbola Akeem Owoade, a young Canadian-based businessman as the new Alaafin of Oyo, marking the end of nearly three years of legal battles and public debate.
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In a significant move, the Rivers State House of Assembly, led by Speaker Martin Amaewhule, has overridden Governor Siminialayi Fubara’s refusal to assent to three key bills presented a month ago.