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FG bans 60,000 litres petrol tankers from March 1
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10th National Assembly and the state creation jinx
10th National Assembly and the state creation jinx
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Sustaining Detty December to transform Nigeria into global tourism powerhouse
Sustaining Detty December to transform Nigeria into global tourism powerhouse
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Imperative of safeguarding Nigeria’s mineral wealth
Imperative of safeguarding Nigeria’s mineral wealth
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Rising cases of childhood cancer in Nigeria: Hope on the horizon?  
Rising cases of childhood cancer in Nigeria: Hope on the horizon?  
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Dar es Salaam Declaration: Africa’s milestone on universal energy access
Dar es Salaam Declaration: Africa’s milestone on universal energy access
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Politics

Edo Assembly approves death sentence for kidnapping
Edo Assembly approves death sentence for kidnapping
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APC sweeps Katsina LG polls
APC sweeps Katsina LG polls
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Senate passes N54.9trn 2025 Appropriation Bill
Senate passes N54.9trn 2025 Appropriation Bill
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Ugandan lawmakers in Nigeria to understudy constituency project system
Ugandan lawmakers in Nigeria to understudy constituency project system
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Defections: Stay, build your political parties, Prof. tells opposition politicians
Defections: Stay, build your political parties, Prof. tells opposition politicians
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Ali M. Ali, The Managing Director/CEO ,NAN
Ali M.Ali, The Managing Director/CEO, NAN

ournalist and media manager with keen interest in media evolution and content development in a digital world to meet the cravings of a diverse population with alternative news   feeds. Also foraged into the grazing field of reputation management, public relations and strategic communications. Have an appreciable competence across traditional and digital   media platforms….

Business & Economy

FG bans 60,000 litres petrol tankers from March 1
FG bans 60,000 litres petrol tankers from March 1
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FG seeks donor support to revive steel industry
FG seeks donor support to revive steel industry
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Organisation lauds Alake for advancing solid minerals sector
Organisation lauds Alake for advancing solid minerals sector
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NBS introduces new inflation indices
NBS introduces new inflation indices
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Nigeria’s inflation rate declines to 24.48% in January- NBS
Nigeria’s inflation rate declines to 24.48% in January- NBS
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Oil and Gas

FG bans 60,000 litres petrol tankers from March 1
FG bans 60,000 litres petrol tankers from March 1
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CPA seeks probe into alleged N7.7bn NCDMB misappropriation
CPA seeks probe into alleged N7.7bn NCDMB misappropriation
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Union trains 100 artisans on CNG conversion in FCT
Union trains 100 artisans on CNG conversion in FCT
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OPEC+ reiterates commitment to monitor oil production adjustment
OPEC+ reiterates commitment to monitor oil production adjustment
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FG reiterates commitment to Gas-to-power initiative
FG reiterates commitment to Gas-to-power initiative
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Guangdong Accelerates Construction of a Modern Industrial System with Greater International Competitiveness

Environment

Isotu-Edeh receives Nigeria’s ‘Pillar of Environmental Health’ award
Isotu-Edeh receives Nigeria’s ‘Pillar of Environmental Health’ award
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Tinubu pledges stronger commitment to environmental protection
Tinubu pledges stronger commitment to environmental protection
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PASA urges African nations to prioritise sanitation, hygiene
PASA urges African nations to prioritise sanitation, hygiene
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Kano State invests N1bn on water supply system upgrade
Kano State invests N1bn on water supply system upgrade
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Biosafety stakeholders honour late icon
Biosafety stakeholders honour late icon
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Agriculture

FG backs agricultural research reform
FG backs agricultural research reform
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KDSG, FAO sign agreement to bolster food security
KDSG, FAO sign agreement to bolster food security
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GB Foods tasks FG on continued support for tomato policy
GB Foods tasks FG on continued support for tomato policy
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Niger Govt. to crash food prices during Ramadan
Niger Govt. to crash food prices during Ramadan
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FG unveils research council's veterinary clinic, fish pond others
FG unveils research council's veterinary clinic, fish pond others
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Defense & Security

Nigeria making significant strides in countering violent extremism – NCTC coordinator
Nigeria making significant strides in countering violent extremism – NCTC coordinator
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FG inaugurates first NDLEA barracks in Yola
FG inaugurates first NDLEA barracks in Yola
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FRSC establishes driver’s licence printing farm in Lagos
FRSC establishes driver’s licence printing farm in Lagos
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NSA hands over 59 kidnapped victims to Kaduna govt
NSA hands over 59 kidnapped victims to Kaduna govt
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Olukoyede credits Nigeria's improved corruption index to Tinubu
Olukoyede credits Nigeria's improved corruption index to Tinubu
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Judiciary

ECOWAS Court orders Nigeria to pay N52m to eviction victims
ECOWAS Court orders Nigeria to pay N52m to eviction victims
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ECOWAS Court dismisses suit against FG over shrine destruction
ECOWAS Court dismisses suit against FG over shrine destruction
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Man who allegedly burnt wife, brother-in-law to death knows fate Feb. 27
Man who allegedly burnt wife, brother-in-law to death knows fate Feb. 27
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Counsel file several objections to charge against Otudeko, others
Counsel file several objections to charge against Otudeko, others
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PPDC unveils initiative to reduce prison congestion
PPDC unveils initiative to reduce prison congestion
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Health

Expert warns against drinking bottled water exposed to excessive sunlight
Expert warns against drinking bottled water exposed to excessive sunlight
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Women’s exclusion hindering peacekeeping efforts – NDC Commandant
Women’s exclusion hindering peacekeeping efforts – NDC Commandant
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AMR now makes infections difficult to treat – Experts
AMR now makes infections difficult to treat – Experts
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Health practitioners decry effects of medical misdiagnosis
Health practitioners decry effects of medical misdiagnosis
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We’re transforming Asaba Specialist Hospital to world standard – CMD
We’re transforming Asaba Specialist Hospital to world standard – CMD
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Science & Tech

Association seeks Act to abolish HND, bachelor degree dichotomy
Association seeks Act to abolish HND, bachelor degree dichotomy
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FG commences construction of emerging technologies institute in Kano
FG commences construction of emerging technologies institute in Kano
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Nigeria, potential Electric Vehicle hub in West Africa- Manufacturer
Nigeria, potential Electric Vehicle hub in West Africa- Manufacturer
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NDLEA seeks laws to curb drug-related online misinformation
NDLEA seeks laws to curb drug-related online misinformation
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Expert seeks Africa's participation in AI innovations
Expert seeks Africa's participation in AI innovations
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Education

Niger Govt. invests N1bn on special needs education
Niger Govt. invests N1bn on special needs education
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UNICEF, Airtel expand digital learning in Lagos
UNICEF, Airtel expand digital learning in Lagos
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Unite against poverty, destitution, Shettima urges northerners
Unite against poverty, destitution, Shettima urges northerners
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NGO sensitises pupils on healthy nutrition in Abuja schools
NGO sensitises pupils on healthy nutrition in Abuja schools
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Tinubu approves varsity for Ogoniland
Tinubu approves varsity for Ogoniland
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Metro

FCT residents laud Wike for opening Karmo District Market
FCT residents laud Wike for opening Karmo District Market
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Foundation urges unity ahead of 2025 Global Disability Summit
Foundation urges unity ahead of 2025 Global Disability Summit
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Airtel Nigeria increases data prices
Airtel Nigeria increases data prices
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A'Ibom governor warns against unauthorised press statements
A'Ibom governor warns against unauthorised press statements
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FG working to correct January salary shortfalls – JPSNC
FG working to correct January salary shortfalls – JPSNC
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Foreign

U.S. Air Force ‘ll target terrorists across Africa —Gen. Hecker
U.S. Air Force ‘ll target terrorists across Africa —Gen. Hecker
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Safeguarding Nigeria’s critical infrastructure against vandalism
Safeguarding Nigeria’s critical infrastructure against vandalism
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EU congratulates Angola president, Lourenço on election as new AU chair
EU congratulates Angola president, Lourenço on election as new AU chair
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S/Arabia donates 100 tonnes of dates to Nigeria
S/Arabia donates 100 tonnes of dates to Nigeria
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Singapore opposition leader, found guilty of lying to parliament
Singapore opposition leader, found guilty of lying to parliament
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Sports

We won’t support transgender boxing in Nigeria, says NBF
We won’t support transgender boxing in Nigeria, says NBF
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Oyome secures third consecutive title at 2025 IBB Ladies Open
Oyome secures third consecutive title at 2025 IBB Ladies Open
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Invictus Games: Nigeria’s Festus Igube wins medal in Canada
Invictus Games: Nigeria’s Festus Igube wins medal in Canada
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Minister canvases women empowerment at IBB Ladies Golf Open
Minister canvases women empowerment at IBB Ladies Golf Open
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NCF U17 cricket: Niger wins North Central zonal qualifiers
NCF U17 cricket: Niger wins North Central zonal qualifiers
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Entertainments

Advocate urges Africans to focus attention on addressing poverty, underdevelopment
Advocate urges Africans to focus attention on addressing poverty, underdevelopment
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Valentine: Spotify reveals massive surge in heartbreak music streams
Valentine: Spotify reveals massive surge in heartbreak music streams
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Young Nigerian music talents can take world by storm – Expert
Young Nigerian music talents can take world by storm – Expert
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Valentine’s Day: Oyo govt plans cruise on Eleyele Lake
Valentine’s Day: Oyo govt plans cruise on Eleyele Lake
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Miss Africa Production unveils 2025 contestants
Miss Africa Production unveils 2025 contestants
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Culture & Tourism

Rigata Festival: Kebbi attracts N330bn foreign investment
Rigata Festival: Kebbi attracts N330bn foreign investment
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Fintiri ends 120-year-old chieftaincy struggle
Fintiri ends 120-year-old chieftaincy struggle
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Left-hand usage: Norm or taboo?
Left-hand usage: Norm or taboo?
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Tourism: Morocco to invest in conservation of Yobe’s 8,000-year-old canoe
Tourism: Morocco to invest in conservation of Yobe’s 8,000-year-old canoe
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Motherland Festival to unlock investment, reconnect Nigerians in diaspora ---Minister
Motherland Festival to unlock investment, reconnect Nigerians in diaspora ---Minister
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