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IBORI: a 67 -year -old political dynamo, from Magnus Onyibe

Only one name: it is a remarkable figure that served two consecutive terms as a governor of the state of the delta from 1999 to 2007. Only one name: it is a remarkable figure that served two consecutive terms as a governor of the state of the delta from 1999 to 2007. To celebrate his 67th birthday on Monday 4 …

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Naira obtained N1.79 against dollars in the official window

The Nigerian currency, Naira, appreciated the US dollar in the official window on Monday, August 4, 2025. According to Nigerian Central Bank data (CBN), Naira was closed on N1, 531.95/$ 1 compared to N1, 533.74/$ 1 which was traded on Friday, August 1, 2025. This is the advantage of N1.79 for local currencies against American Greenback. In the black market, …

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Inec warned politicians, said the early 2027 campaign violated the Election Law

The Independent National Election Commission (Inec) has issued a strong warning to the political parties and individuals involved in the premature campaign before the 2027 General Election, describing the action as illegal and contrary to the provisions of the Election Law. The warning followed the wave of the new public political declaration and the initial campaign activities by several politicians …

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The Lagos government asks Lasu unions to end the strike

The state government of Lagos on Monday appealed to hit the unions at the Lagos State University (Lasu) to cancel their indefinite industrial action. The government, through its Ministry of Tertiary Education, has declared its commitment to resolve the requests for well -being of the unions through dialogue rather than the interruption. This was contained in a declaration issued by …

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Trump threatens a higher tariff in India over Russian oil trade

US President Donald Trump on Monday threatened to significantly increase the tariff of Indian goods, accused New Delhi of getting a profit from the import of large-scale Russian oil in the middle of the war in Ukraine. The warning had triggered a quick criticism from India, which said that the move could not be justified and promised to protect its …

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1,620 parrots, Canaries intercepted on a course towards Kuwait from Lagos airport

The agents of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Murtala Muhammed Airport Command, intercepted an important attempt at wildlife traffic that involved over 1,620 birds in via of extinction intended for illegal export in Kuwait. The controller of the area, the controller Michael Awe, confirmed the kidnapping on Monday in Lagos, describing it as a significant turning point in the fight …

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Ojulari, NNPCL Gceo urged Nigeria, Africa to map independent paths in global energy transitions

In the midst of the increase in the reported resignation report, Bayo Ojulari, Head of the Limited Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) Limited, has asked Nigeria and other African countries to map their direction in global energy transitions by embracing technology, building cross-border alliances, and investing in human resource development. Ojulari made this call when delivering his main speech virtually …

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INC launches the recording of voters in Bayelsa, URG …

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INC) in the State of Bayelsa announced the beginning of the recording exercise of continuous voters (CVR), with online pre-registry starting from 18 August 2025 and registration on 25 August 2025. The resident electoral commissioner (REC) Bayelsa, Mal. Isah Shaka Ehimeakhe made him known during a press briefing held at the headquarters of the Commission …

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Customs smuggling foil more than 1,600 birds that are endangered at Lagos Airport

Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Muhammated Murtala Airport Command, has intercepted the trading efforts of large wildlife involving 1,620 protected birds destined for illegal exports to Kuwait. According to a statement issued Monday by the area controller, Michael Awe’s strict supervisor, illegal cargo was found on July 31 by Customs officers placed at the airport control post. “In addition, this bird …

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