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Russia Demands Recognition of Annexed Ukrainian Territories in Peace Talks

September 3, 2025September 3, 2025Obianuju Nicole0

Russia is insisting that any potential peace deal with Ukraine must include international recognition of territories it has annexed and occupied, Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said on Wednesday. Lavrov stated that a “durable peace” could only be achieved if the “new territorial realities” — referring to Russia’s claims over Donetsk, Lugansk, Kherson, Zaporizhzhia, and the […]

NERC Cautions DisCos: Treat State Regulators with Respect

September 3, 2025September 3, 2025Obianuju Nicole0

The Federal Government has urged electricity distribution companies (DisCos) to strengthen their relationship with state electricity regulators, warning that mutual respect and collaboration are vital for the future of Nigeria’s power sector. Speaking at the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission’s (NERC) quarterly stakeholders’ meeting in Lagos on Tuesday, Vice Chairman Musiliu Oseni called on the DisCos […]

AbdulRazaq Backs Tinubu’s Ban on Raw Shea Nut Export, Highlights Kwara’s 50-Tonne Processing Factory

September 3, 2025September 3, 2025Obianuju Nicole0

Kwara State Governor, AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, has expressed strong support for President Bola Tinubu’s decision to ban the export of raw shea nuts, describing it as a move that will boost local production and strengthen Nigeria’s shea value chain. In a statement issued on Wednesday, the governor said the directive comes at a critical time as […]

Gov. Okpebholo Vows to Flush Out Criminals, Commissions 300 Motorbikes and Waste Management Equipment

September 3, 2025September 3, 2025Obianuju Nicole0

Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, has declared that criminals will no longer have a hiding place in Edo, pledging to chase them out of the state through sustained investments in security and infrastructure. The Governor made the declaration on Tuesday while commissioning over 300 motorbikes for distribution across Edo’s three senatorial districts to bolster […]

NCAA Seeks EFCC’s Support to Tackle Fraud in Aviation Sector

September 3, 2025September 3, 2025Obianuju Nicole0

The Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has urged the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to intensify efforts against fraud and economic crimes within the country’s aviation industry. The call was made on Tuesday when the NCAA Director General, Captain Chris Najomo, led his management team on a courtesy visit to the EFCC Chairman, Mr. […]

Wike Imposes N5m Fine, 7.5% Conversion Charge on FCT Land Use Defaulters

September 3, 2025September 3, 2025Obianuju Nicole0

The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has approved strict penalties for land title holders and allottees who violated the Land Use Act in Abuja. Wike announced a N5 million fine, payable within 30 days, for defaulters. In addition, he approved a 7.5 per cent charge on the Assessed Capital Value of […]

Trump Dismisses Online Rumors of Illness and Death as “Fake News”

September 3, 2025September 3, 2025Obianuju Nicole0

False claims suggesting that former US President Donald Trump is seriously ill — or even dead — spread rapidly across social media platforms in recent days, fueled by manipulated images, old photos, and misleading narratives. At a White House press conference on Tuesday, Trump, 79, addressed the speculation head-on, calling the rumours about his health […]

Court Nullifies 15-Year Mandatory Service Rule for Nigerian Soldiers

September 3, 2025September 3, 2025Obianuju Nicole0

The National Industrial Court in Abuja has struck down a controversial provision in the Harmonised Terms and Conditions of Service (HTACOS) for officers of the Nigerian Armed Forces, which required soldiers to serve a minimum of 15 years before being eligible to resign. Delivering judgment on Tuesday in a suit filed by Flight Lieutenant J.A. […]