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China imposes travel restrictions to protect ‘national security’
China imposed sweeping travel restrictions on its citizens on Tuesday, including exit bans on those deemed to endanger the country’s “industrial or technological security”. Citizens who violate technology import and
Abia debunks N50,000 akara tax claim
By Steve Oko Abia State Government has debunked reports that akara sellers and other petty traders in the state are being compelled to pay N50,000 as tax, describing the claim
Petrol at N1,350 cheaper in Nigeria than neighbouring countries — Dangote
By Safiu Victoria President of Dangote Group, Aliko Dangote, has said petrol selling at N1,350 in Nigeria is still cheaper than the product in neighbouring countries, a price difference he
Iran rejects any talks with US after Trump remarks
Iran’s security chief on Tuesday rejected any talks with the United States after President Donald Trump said he was open to resuming discussions on the Middle East war. “Don’t get
‘Having a son isn’t my priority; my daughters have done better’ – Dangote
President of Dangote Industries Limited, Aliko Dangote, has said having a son is not currently a priority for him, stressing that he is satisfied with the achievements of his three
Saudi Arabia vows to respond ‘firmly’ to Houthi attacks
Saudi Arabia vowed Tuesday to respond “firmly” to attacks by Yemen’s Houthis, after the Iran-backed fighters wounded 13 people in the kingdom in an assault using ballistic missiles and drones.
Nigerian newspapers review: Our N2.2trn IPO’ll democratise wealth creation – Dangote
In today’s Nigerian newspapers review programme, Today in the News, Vanguard leads with Aliko Dangote, President and Chief Executive Officer of Dangote Industries Limited, saying the Initial Public Offering of
Police rescue two abducted victims, neutralise three suspected kidnappers in Niger
The Police Command in Niger State has rescued two abducted victims and neutralised three suspected kidnappers in New-Bussa. This is contained in a statement by its Public Relations Officer, SP
Former FIRS Chairman, Mani, Picks PDP Guber Ticket in Niger
Laleye Dipo in Minna Former Chairman of the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) Alhaji Mohammed Mani, has been endorsed as the governorship candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party PDP in Niger
Gombe PDP politicising diphtheria outbreak — APC
By Ben Ngwakwe, Gombe GOMBE — The All Progressives Congress (APC), Gombe State chapter, has accused the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) of politicising the diphtheria outbreak in the state, describing
