Here is today’s edition of our daily newspaper summary you can’t afford to miss.
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President Bola Tinubu has declined a proposal by the National Population Commission (NPC) to allocate N942 billion for the national housing and population census, urging the agency to cut costs.
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President Bola Tinubu has appointed former chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Professor Attahiru Jega, as Special Adviser and Coordinator of the Presidential Livestock Reform initiative.
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Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde has allocated the sum of N695 million to the state’s health insurance agency (OYSHIA).
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A group of opposition senators paid a visit to Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, the suspended senator representing Kogi Central, at her residence on Friday.
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The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has forecasted a mix of sunshine and haziness across the country from Saturday to Monday.
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The Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, has strongly condemned the recent attack by Nigerian Air Force personnel on the headquarters and facilities of the Ikeja Electricity Distribution Company (IKEDC), which left several people injured and resulted in the destruction of equipment.
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Veteran Nigerian singer, critic, Charly Boy has voiced his dissatisfaction regarding the protests led by women in support of Senate President Godswill Akpabio, who is currently embroiled in a legal dispute with Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan over allegations of sexual misconduct.
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The Abia State Police Command has confirmed the abduction of Chief Obasi Lawson, Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the Petroleum Retailers Outlet Owners Association of Nigeria.
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Lagos State Police have arrested three individuals, including a pastor, in connection with the murder of Adedamola Ogunbode, a 2024 graduate of Lagos State University (LASU).
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Ace Nigerian actress and singer, Bisola Aiyeola, has revealed her early misunderstandings regarding fame and the significant insights she has gained throughout her career in the entertainment sector.