• Xenophobia: Senate, Reps Suspend South Africa Visits Until Further Notice

    Xenophobia: Senate, Reps Suspend South Africa Visits Until Further Notice0

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    • September 11, 2026

    ABUJA — The National Assembly has suspended all official visits to South Africa and announced a boycott of legislative activities organised or hosted by South African authorities over recurring reports of xenophobic attacks targeting Nigerians and other African nationals. The decision followed consultations between the leadership of the Senate and the House of Representatives, according

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  • VP Shettima Heads To India For BRICS Summit

    VP Shettima Heads To India For BRICS Summit0

    ABUJA — Vice President Kashim Shettima is set to depart Nigeria for New Delhi, India, where he will represent President Bola Ahmed Tinubu at the 18th BRICS Leaders’ Summit scheduled to take place this weekend. The summit, to be held at the Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi, will bring together leaders of BRICS member and

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  • FCT Debt Hits ₦389 Billion Under Wike, Rises Over 500% In One Year – Report

    FCT Debt Hits ₦389 Billion Under Wike, Rises Over 500% In One Year – Report1

    By Henryrich Ojo | Newsworld The domestic debt of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) rose by about ₦328 billion within one year, increasing from approximately ₦61 billion in March 2025 to ₦389 billion by March 2026. The sharp increase occurred under the administration of FCT Minister Nyesom Wike, with financial records showing that the Territory’s

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  • Fire Breaks Out At Abuja Train Station, NRC Gives Update

    Fire Breaks Out At Abuja Train Station, NRC Gives Update1

    By Henryrich Ojo | Newsworld The Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC) has confirmed that a minor fire incident at the Idu Train Station in Abuja did not disrupt operations on the Abuja-Kaduna Train Service. The incident occurred at about 8:30 p.m. on Wednesday in the station’s low-voltage electrical room and was quickly contained by maintenance personnel.

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  • ASUU Threatens Fresh Strike Over Unpaid Salaries

    ASUU Threatens Fresh Strike Over Unpaid Salaries1

    By Henryrich Ojo | Newsworld The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has threatened to resume its suspended nationwide strike without further notice if the Federal Government and state governments fail to resolve outstanding issues affecting university lecturers. Algeria Breaks Ties With UAE, Bans Emirati Aircraft The union said it could reactivate its industrial action

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  • Algeria Breaks Ties With UAE, Bans Emirati Aircraft

    Algeria Breaks Ties With UAE, Bans Emirati Aircraft0

    By Henryrich Ojo | Newsworld Algeria has announced the severance of diplomatic relations with the United Arab Emirates (UAE), accusing Abu Dhabi of engaging in a series of “provocative or hostile” actions despite repeated warnings. The Algerian Foreign Ministry announced the decision on Thursday, saying the deterioration in relations had reached a point where Algiers

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  • NNPC Unveils Plan For 70 Smart Fuel Stations Across Nigeria

    NNPC Unveils Plan For 70 Smart Fuel Stations Across Nigeria1

    By Henryrich Ojo | Newsworld The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd.) has announced plans to roll out between 50 and 70 smart self-service filling stations across Nigeria within the next six months. The new facilities are designed to operate as integrated energy hubs, allowing motorists to purchase petrol and other energy products while

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  • Where Is The Money? – Atiku Questions Tinubu’s Fresh Borrowing

    Where Is The Money? – Atiku Questions Tinubu’s Fresh Borrowing0

    By Henryrich Ojo | Newsworld The 2027 presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Atiku Abubakar, has challenged the Federal Government to explain why it continues to seek additional loans despite its claims that Nigeria’s revenue has increased significantly. Atiku also criticised President Bola Tinubu’s proposed Vienna-listed bond arrangement, demanding full disclosure of the

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  • President Tinubu Confirms Payment Of $100,000 Reward To D’Tigress

    President Tinubu Confirms Payment Of $100,000 Reward To D’Tigress0

    By Henryrich Ojo | Newsworld President Bola Tinubu has confirmed that members of Nigeria’s senior women’s basketball team, D’Tigress, and their coaching staff have received the presidential rewards promised to them following their historic success at the FIBA Women’s AfroBasket Championship. Tinubu, in a personally signed statement posted on his X account on Thursday, said

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