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Senate · AbujaAbuja -- The President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio, has apologised to Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, representing Kogi Central, over some uncomplimentary remarks he made about her on the floor of the Senate last week.See the Story
Nigeria: Akpabio Apologises to Natasha Over 'Night Club' Comment
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Bola Tinubu · Abujafrom EMEKA OKONKWO in Abuja, NigeriaNigeria BureauABUJA, (CAJ News) – PROTESTS demanding the resignation of President Bola Tinubu are looming amid economic problems in Nigeria. The demonstrations are scheduled for August 1-to-15, in what will be Tinubu’s biggest tests since he came to power early in 2023. The former Lagos governor (72) is presiding over a government that has seen the West African country slide down the rankings from the biggest …See the Story
Nigeria’s Tinubu under pressure to resign - CAJ News Africa
Abuja · AbujaABUJA - Nigeria's government on Wednesday pleaded for more time and patience to end economic hardships as citizens mobilise for demonstrations, a day after the country's police chief warned against protests. Read more at straitstimes.com.See the Story
Nigeria's government seeks more time to end hardships as protests loom
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ECOWAS · AbujaAbuja, Nigeria — Regional analysts have voiced skepticism about a so-called standby counterterrorism force announced Sunday by West African bloc ECOWAS. The critics say despite the comments from Nigeria’s president suggesting the force is ready for deployment, ECOWAS has not provided any details about its size, base, funding or mode of operation.
Nigerian President and ECOWAS chair Bola Tinubu announced what he called the “activation” of a stand…See the Story
ECOWAS counterterrorism force not ready for action, analysts say
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Meta · AbujaABUJA, July 23 (Xinhua) -- The recent fine of 220 million U.S. dollars slammed on U.S. tech giant Meta Platforms and WhatsApp by Nigeria was based on discriminatory practices and sanctionable offenses committed, the country's competition watchdog said Tuesday. Read full storySee the Story
Nigeria accuses Meta of discriminatory practices, insisting on 220-mln USD fine
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Abuja · AbujaFormer Nigeria Champions Kano Pillars, Lobi Stars, Niger Tornadoes, Nasarawa United and Plateau United will lead the crop of Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) clubs that will be in Abuja from August 11 to 18, 2024 for the 4th Unity Preseason Tournament. Confirming this in Abuja, the tournament’s mobilization coordinator, Kola Daniel, said all the participating teams have express readiness to take part in the tournament which is the flagship…See the Story
Kano Pillars, Lobi Stars, Tornadoes, Others Storm Abuja For Unity Tournament
Abuja · AbujaThirty women coaches have completed the first module of a three-part CAF C-License program in Abuja. They will begin a two-week internship with various teams shortly. The group, primarily composed of former Nigerian internationals and current coaches, underwent an intensive week of classroom and practical sessions led by coach educators and resource persons. This experience has given them a glimpse of what to expect in the upcoming modules. NFF …See the Story
30 female coaches conclude first module of CAF C-License course - Daily Trust
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Abuja · AbujaSome consumers of confectionaries in Bwari Area Council of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) have stopped buying bread, meat pies and other pastries, due to continuous hike in price of the commodities. The consumers spoke in separate interviews with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Monday in Abuja. They said the increasing cost of food commodity had forced them to seek alternatives for breakfast. Mrs Ada Christopher, a mother of four, said …See the Story
Abuja: Consumers shun bread, pastries as prices soar - Daily Trust
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