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Month: August 2025

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Crime

Tragedy at Mandilas Market, Lagos Island: One Killed in Clash

A violent clash erupted at the popular Mandilas Market in Lagos Island today, Wednesday, August 27, 2025, leaving one person dead and causing panic in the area. Eyewitnesses report that a dispute over money between two young workers escalated, resulting in a fatal stabbing. Bystanders apprehended the suspect, who was then handed over to the police after being detained by the crowd. Security operatives promptly moved in to restore calm, […]

todayAugust 27, 2025

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Economy

Governor Uzodimma Raises Minimum Wage to N104,000 in Landmark Move

Governor Hope Uzodimma today unveiled a new wage structure for Imo State civil servants: a N104,000 minimum wage; a sharp rise from N76,000. Additional raises were granted to doctors (N503,000) and tertiary lecturers (N222,000). This move is backed by improved finances: IGR now tops N3 billion monthly, federal allocations have doubled, and state debt has been significantly lowered. In addition, the governor also earmarked N16 billion for pensioner gratuities starting […]

todayAugust 27, 2025

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News

U.S. SLAPS 25% TARIFF ON ALL INDIAN GOODS OVER RUSSIAN OIL TIES, SPARKING TRADE TENSIONS

Indian exporters are bracing for majordisruptions after United States confirmed it willimpose an additional 25 percent tariff on allIndian-origin goods, escalating trade tensionswith Asia’s third-largest economy.  The U.S Department of Homeland Securityannounced that the new duties will apply to allIndian goods entering the country forconsumption.  The move follows President DONALDTRUMP’s decision earlier this month topenalize India for its increased purchase ofRussian oil, which U. S argued that it indirectlysupports Russia's war in Ukraine.

todayAugust 27, 2025

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National

ANAMBRA ASSEMBLY TEMPORARILY SUSPENDS LAWMAKER OVER ONLINE POSTS

The Anambra State House of Assembly, during its plenary session yesterday, suspended the member representing Ayamelum Constituency, Bernard Udemezue, for three months. Udemezue’s suspension followed a post he made on social media where he revealed his allowances as a lawmaker and equally disclosed that he receives 10 million Naira quarterly from the state government for projects in his constituency. Consequently, a report presented by the House Committee on Rules, Business, […]

todayAugust 27, 2025

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National

NRC SUSPENDS TRAIN OPERATIONS ON ABUJA-KADUNA ROUTE

The Nigerian Railway Corporation, NRC has halted train services along the Abuja-Kaduna route following a derailment incident.  The NRC Managing Director, Kayode Opeifa, disclosed this yesterday at a press briefing in Abuja, stating that services will remain suspended until investigations are completed to identify the cause of the derailment and implement necessary safety measures. Opeifa refuted claims that the trains were poorly maintained, emphasizing that the corporation has always complied […]

todayAugust 27, 2025

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News

CHELSEA MIDFIELDER COMPLETES PERMANENT MOVE TO BORUSSIA DORTMUND.

Borussia Dortmund have announced the signing of Carney Chukwuemeka on a permanent transfer from Chelsea. The 21-year-old signed a five-year contract with the Bundesliga giants. In a statement on the club's website, Chukwuemeka said it felt really good to finally become an integral part of the team, adding that he would give everything to help the team achieve its goals. Chukwuemeka was on loan at Dortmund last season, where he scored just […]

todayAugust 27, 2025

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Entertainment

TIWA SAVAGE TO RELEASE HER HIGHLY ANTICIPATED ALBUM ON AUGUST 29.

Nigerian afrobeats songstress, Tiwa Savage is gearing up for a major return with her much-awaited album, titled, This One Is Personal, scheduled to be released on August 29, 2025. This project is her first full-length body of work since the widely praised Celia in 2020. During a fan Question and Answer ahead of the announcement, Savage explained that the album reflects her personal journey and the struggles that shaped her artistry in […]

todayAugust 27, 2025

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National

PRESIDENT TINUBU APPROVES IMMEDIATE BAN ON EXPORT OF RAW SHEA NUT.

President Bola Tinubu has placed a six-month ban on exportation of raw shea nut to encourage local processing and boost Nigeria’s shea value chain to generate around 300 million dollars annually in the short term. Vice President, Kashim Shettima, announced the president’s directive yesterday during a multi-stakeholder meeting at the Presidential Villa and urged the Federal Ministry of Finance and other relevant government agencies to ensure swift implementation. Speaking on the directive, Shettima said […]

todayAugust 27, 2025

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Football

Rasheedat Ajibade Signs with PSG Women’s Team Through 2027

Super Falcons captain Rasheedat Ajibade has sealed a high-profile transfer to Paris Saint-Germain Féminines, inking a contract on August 26, 2025, that will keep her in Paris until June 30, 2027. Renowned for her electrifying performances at Atlético Madrid since 2021, Ajibade brings her dynamic talent and international experience, having previously dazzled at FC Robo Queens in Nigeria and Avaldsnes IL in Norway. Ajibade, a two-time WAFCON champion (2018, 2024) […]

todayAugust 27, 2025

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