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Why reinstated Fubara delayed return to Govt House
The Nation Newspaper Unknown to the supporters waiting to receive him back into the Government House yesterday, reinstated Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara was airborne at the time they were drumming and singing in front of the facility in Port Harcourt. Fubara and Rivers State House of Assembly members got the nod to return to…
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SSCE: NECO probes mass cheating in 13 states
Punch Newspaper The National Examinations Council has launched investigations into mass cheating involving 38 schools across 13 states during the conduct of the 2025 Senior School Certificate Examination (SSCE internal). Registrar of the council, Prof. Ibrahim Wushishi, disclosed this in Minna, Niger State, on Wednesday while releasing the 2025 results. He said the affected schools…
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FG pays out N330bn cash transfers to poor Nigerians — Edun
…Says to be provisioned in annual budgets The Tinubu-led government has paid poor Nigerians the sum of N330 billion in cash transfers through the National Social Safety-net Coordinating Office. The Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Mr. Wale Edun, stated this while briefing the press, in Abuja, yesterday. He disclosed that there…
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Fubara Returns: 60 key moments that led to Emergency Rule in Rivers
Vanguard News Governor Siminalayi Fubara of Rivers State is set to return to office on Thursday, September 18, following the suspension of the six-month State of Emergency imposed on the state by President Bola Tinubu. In March, the President suspended Fubara, his deputy, Ngozi Odu and the State House of Assembly following a protracted political…
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Just In: President Tinubu Lifts Rivers emergency rule
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has lifted the emergency rule in Rivers state from Wednesday midnight. In a statement, the President asked suspended Governor Siminalayi Fubara to resume work on Thursday, September 18. He also asked Ngozi Nma Odu, the Deputy Governor, and Rivers lawmakers resume their duties. The emergency rule was declared in the state…
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10 Cheapest Universities in the World
In some climes, university education is more attractive to admission seekers due to its debatable versatility . While looking for affordable citadels of learning in the world, Here are some of the cheapest universities, considering tuition fees and living costs: Top 10 Cheapest Universities
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Full List of Winners: Seth Rogen’s ‘The Studio’, ‘Adolescence’ set records at 2025 Emmys
The 77th Primetime Emmy Awards saw Seth Rogen’s “The Studio,” a satirical comedy, break the record for most wins by a debut series, while ‘Adolescence’ made history, with 15-year-old Martin Copper becoming one of the youngest winners. The awards ceremony took place on Sunday, September 16, at the Peacock Theatre in Downtown Los Angeles, with…
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FIRS Clears Air Over Purported Report on TIN as Mandatory Requirement To Operate Bank Accounts
The Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) has cleared the air over purported report stating that Nigerians are required to obtain a separate Tax Identification Number (TIN) before operating or opening bank accounts. The clarification followed widespread reports suggesting that, from January 2026, citizens would need to present a TIN to access banking services—a claim that…
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2027: Alliances, defections and power calculations
Punch Newspaper In this piece, ISMAEEL UTHMAN examines emerging power dynamics, regional calculations, and strategies of the major political blocs as the 2027 presidential election draws near The race to the 2027 presidential election took a new dimension when the Peoples Democratic Party zoned its presidential ticket to the South. The South consists of the…
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Naira Depreciates in Parallel Market
The naira on Friday depreciated to N1,538 per dollar in the parallel market, weaker than N1,535/$ recorded on Thursday. Similarly, in the Nigerian Foreign Exchange Market (NFEM), the naira slipped to N1,503.5 per dollar from N1,503/$ on Thursday, reflecting a 50 kobo depreciation. Data published by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) confirmed the official…