Here is today’s edition of our daily newspaper summary you can’t afford to miss.
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President Bola Tinubu has commemorated the 2025 Armed Forces Remembrance Day, paying tribute to the bravery and sacrifices of Nigeria’s military personnel.
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Governor Hyacinth Alia’s recent decision to allocate large portions of land to Fulani pastoralists in Benue State has ignited significant controversy and protests among local residents.
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Nigerian singer and activist Seun Kuti has explained that he is not against European people, but rather against European colonialism.
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A violent incident disrupted the proceedings of the Edo State Governorship Election Petitions Tribunal, chaired by Justice Wilfred Kpochi, on Wednesday.
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The Inspector General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, has introduced Anti-Money Laundering Units across Nigeria as part of efforts to counter terrorism financing and other financial crimes.
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Governor Lucky Orimisan Aiyedatiwa of Ondo State has dissolved the State Executive Council with immediate effect.
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The National Assembly Joint Committee on Finance has issued a 48-hour deadline to several revenue-generating agencies, requiring them to appear for the defense of their 2025 budgets.
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Senator Ali Ndume, representing Borno South, has reaffirmed his respect for President Bola Tinubu, clarifying that his critiques are directed at government policies, not the president himself.
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The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has instructed telecom companies to disconnect the Unstructured Supplementary Service Data (USSD) codes of nine banks due to outstanding debts.
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The Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), General Christopher Musa, has stated that the arrest of Biafra agitator Simon Ekpa in Finland has significantly reduced tension in Nigeria’s Southeast.