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6 days ago | 
dailynigerian.com | Ibrahim Ramalan
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA, says three of its officers have been hospitalised with gunshot wounds following an attack during a raid in Abuja. NDLEA spokesman, Femi Babafemi, in statement on Friday, said the officers were attacked at the Jahi area of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Abuja. He explained that the incident occurred during a raid on an uncompleted building at the NNPC area of Jahi, following intelligence and surveillance reports.
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6 days ago | 
dailynigerian.com | Ibrahim Ramalan
The New Nigerian Peoples Party, NNPP, in Kano State, has denied the rumour that Sen. Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso was planning to the All Progressives Congress, APC. The Chairman of the party in the state, Hashimu Dungurawa, said this while briefing newsmen on Friday in Kano. Mr Dungurawa said that Mr Kwankwaso did not need to consult anyone before making any political decision, but emphasised that there were no plans for defection.
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6 days ago | 
dailynigerian.com | Ibrahim Ramalan
The International Monetary Fund, IMF, says a tight monetary policy stance is required to firmly guide inflation down in Nigeria. Axel Schimmelpfennig, IMF’s mission chief for Nigeria, said this in a statement on Friday following his visit to hold discussions for the 2025 Article IV Consultations with Nigeria.
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6 days ago | 
dailynigerian.com | Ibrahim Ramalan
The Katsina State Government in partnership with the Genesis Energy Group has begun implementing its landmark $500 million energy infrastructure investment following last month Memorandum of Understanding signed in London. A statement by the governor’s Chief Press Secretary, Ibrahim Kaula-Mohammed, said the partnership is noted as one of the largest private sector-driven renewable energy investments in Northern Nigeria.
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6 days ago | 
dailynigerian.com | Ibrahim Ramalan
President Bola Tinubu on Friday felicitated with Christians in Nigeria and worldwide as they observe Easter, the celebration of Jesus Christ’s crucifixion and resurrection – the cornerstone of the Christian faith. In a message signed by the President, he said he remained steadfast in his commitment to delivering the promise of a renewed hope, a better, more just, and prosperous Nigeria for all.
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6 days ago | 
dailynigerian.com | Ibrahim Ramalan
Miyetti-Allah Cattle Breeders Association of Nigeria, MACBAN, has appealed for a Presidential directive to security agencies to ensure effective security for pastoralist communities across the country. The National Secretary-General of MACBAN, Bello Gotomo made the appeal in a statement on Friday in Abuja. He also called on the Federal Government to end all forms of alleged discriminatory practice against pastoralists in the country.
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6 days ago | 
dailynigerian.com | Ibrahim Ramalan
The Minister of State for Defence, Mohammed Matawalle, has dismissed the allegations that President Bola Tinubu is a political liability to Northern Nigeria. Mr Matawalle, in a statement on Friday in Kaduna by his Special Assistant on Politics, Ibrahim Gidan-Goga, said that Tinubu remained committed to addressing the region’s numerous challenges before the end of his first tenure in 2027.
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6 days ago | 
dailynigerian.com | Ibrahim Ramalan
Bashir Ojulari, new Group Chief Executive Officer, Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited, NNPC Ltd., has pledged to attract sectoral investments worth 30 billion dollars and 60 billion dollars by 2027 and 2030 respectively. Mr Ojulari said the company, under his stewardship, would raise crude oil production to over two million barrels per day, sustained through 2027 and attain three million by 2030. The new GCEO disclosed this at a town hall meeting with the NNPC Ltd.
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6 days ago | 
dailynigerian.com | Ibrahim Ramalan
The Academic Staff Union of Universities, ASUU, Kaduna State University, KASU, branch is on the verge of another industrial action due to some unresolved issues with the state government. This was contained in a statement signed by Dr Peter Adamu, the Chairman , ASUU KASU branch and issued to newsmen on Thursday in Kaduna. Recall that the union had embarked on an indefinite strike on Feb. 18, 2025 over some outstanding issues, but called it off after six days.
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1 week ago | 
dailynigerian.com | Ibrahim Ramalan
The Police Command in Edo has confirmed the killing of one Friday Pius and the abduction of his pregnant wife and her sister by suspected kidnappers in Edo. The incident happened in Uluoke community, Uzairue, Etsako West Local Government Area of the state. The command’s spokesperson, CSP Moses Yamu, said police operatives have been deployed to the area. According to him, the operatives are working with local vigilantes and hunters to rescue the kidnapped victims and apprehend the attackers.
