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The Nigerian Shippers’ Council approved the increase in shipping charges after a due process spanning over two years, culminating in final authorisation for carriers to implement the adjustment.
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Rising food and fuel prices are dampening Eid al-Fitr celebrations in Lagos, with traders reporting slower patronage and cautious spending despite the festive season.  
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The film is based on the critically acclaimed 2010 novel by Lola Shoneyin, widely regarded as a modern Nigerian literary classic.
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The Islamic State West Africa Province, ISWAP, has released a video reportedly showing coordinated attacks on Nigerian military camps located in Buratai, Maiduguri, and Shiwari, also known as Mile 4 near Baga. According to the group, the assaults were executed on the night between March 15 and 16. It would be recalled that the ISWAP
ISWAP releases footage of attack on Nigerian military camp [VIDEO]

Borussia Dortmund have made good on their promise to support captain Emre Can as he recovers from an ACL injury, extending his deal by one season until 2027 on Saturday.
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Niger Tornadoes have been rewarded with a cash gift of N2 million for their Nigeria Premier Football League, NPFL, rescheduled matchday 26 victory over Rivers United. The Sai Masu Gida defeated Rivers United 1-0 at the Bako Kontagora Stadium on Thursday. Terdoo Shimagande grabbed the goal that earned Niger Tornadoes maximum points in the game.
NPFL: Niger Tornadoes get cash reward for Rivers United win

Asake and DJ Snake drop “Worship,” a soulful anthem of gratitude. Fresh from Umrah, Asake trades flashy tropes for a spiritual “Alhamdulillah” vibe.
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President Bola Tinubu has urged Nigerians to uphold unity, peace, and the enduring values of Ramadan as Muslim faithful across the country celebrate the Eid-el-Fitr festival with prayers and reflection.
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The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) says Tower T99 along the Ughelli/Benin 330 kilovolt (kV) transmission line collapsed as a result of vandalism.
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Aggrieved workers at Nnamdi Azikiwe University (UNIZIK), Awka, held a protest on Friday, alleging they have remained unpaid for over
read more Inside UNIZIK protest, bitter row over secret payrolling and unpaid staff

Liverpool head coach, Arne Slot, has admitted that Victor Osimhen’s early injury made it easier for the Reds to beat Galatasaray in their Champions League clash on Wednesday night. The Premier League giants won 4-0 on the night, progressing to the quarter-finals 4-1 on aggregate. Osimhen sustained an arm injury early in the game following
UCL: Slot admits Osimhen’s absence boosted Liverpool against Galatasaray

Iran’s Foreign Minister, Seyed Abbas Araghchi, on Thursday, launched a blistering verbal attack on French President Emmanuel Macron. He accused him of willfully ignoring what Tehran describes as a coordinated military campaign by the United States and Israel. In a post on X, Araghchi dismissed Macron’s recent diplomatic comments, claiming the French leader has remained
War: ‘He didn’t condemn’ – Iran’s Araghchi attacks Macron over Israel-US strikes

Barcelona striker, Robert Lewandowski has overtaken the record of Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo in the UEFA Champions League. Lewandowski scored a brace for Barcelona as they defeated Newcastle United 7-2 in the Champions League Round of 16 second-leg tie at Camp Nou. However, according to ESPN FC, Newcastle became the 41st different opponent that
UCL: Robert Lewandowski overtakes Messi, Ronaldo’s record after scoring two goals for Barcelona

The Commissioner of Police in Niger State, Adamu Abdullahi Elleman, has advised residents of interior communities around Kainji Lake in Borgu and Agwara Local Government Areas to relocate to safer areas ahead of the Eid el-Fitr celebration. Elleman, who spoke in Minna, said the move follows the approval of Governor Umar Bago on the recommendation
Niger Police advise Kainji Lake communities to relocate for Eid celebration over security concerns

In defiance to the directive by the Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Saad Abubaksr, who directed that Friday is the official Sallah day, a Sokoto-based Islamic Scholar, Sheikh Musa Lukuwa led his followers on Thursday in observing Eid-el-Fitr prayers. At his Mabera mosque, the cleric conducted the two-unit Eid prayer at approximately 9:10 a.m, where he
Islamic group defiles Sultan’s directive, observes Eid-el-Fitr Thursday

Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA, have arrested 39 suspected drug peddlers during a series of coordinated operations across Rivers State. The arrests were carried out in multiple locations within the state following intelligence-driven raids targeting hotspots known for drug trafficking and abuse. According to the agency, the suspects were apprehended with
NDLEA arrests 39 suspects in Rivers State raids

The Coalition of Northern Groups, CNG, has vehemently denounced the lethal bomb attacks in Maiduguri, cautioning that Nigeria must not regress into a period characterised by terrorism, fear, and widespread killings. The explosions reportedly took place at the entrance of the University of Maiduguri Teaching Hospital, as well as in the areas of the Monday
Maiduguri Bomb Attack: Nigeria must never return to dark days – CNG warns

Roberto Mengoni, the Italian Ambassador to Nigeria, says Nigeria ranks among the world’s most dynamic urban environments, driven by rapid urban growth, innovation, and expanding opportunities in architecture and design.
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Politicians, especially of the PDP stock, often undermine their own parties, only to benefit from the resulting chaos. The PDP has harboured many such contradictions. We had hoped that the opposition, whether PDP, LP, NNPP, or now ADC – would rise above its challenges and strengthen democracy. But that hope, it seems, was premature, and
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The cracks in the fold of the Plateau State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, have continued to widen after a faction loyal to Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, held a Congress on Tuesday where Peter Tongshep was elected as a parallel chairman of the party. Recall that on October
Cracks in Plateau PDP widen as Wike-led faction elects parallel Chairman during Congress

According to CNN, officials who spoke anonymously confirmed that US Central Command (CENTCOM) created the wrong target coordinates for the 28 February strike
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