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Six Feared Dead in Imo Market Bomb Explosion

Owerri, Nigeria — Tragedy struck at the Eke Ubaheze market in Awo-Idemili, Orsu Local Government Area of Imo State, as an explosion from an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) claimed multiple lives and left several others injured. The blast, which occurred on Tuesday, June 24, 2025, around 2:30 p.m., has triggered panic across Ubaheze and neighboring…

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Tax reform :FIRS changes name to Nigeria Revenue Service

Abuja, Nigeria — President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved a landmark transformation in Nigeria’s tax administration system, formally renaming the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) as the Nigeria Revenue Service. This major development follows the President’s assent to a suite of four comprehensive tax reform bills aimed at overhauling the nation’s fiscal framework. The newly…

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INEC Schedules August 16 By-Elections in 12 States

     Abuja, Nigeria: The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has scheduled by-elections for Saturday, August 16, 2025, to fill legislative vacancies in 16 constituencies across 12 states. The announcement was made by INEC Chairman, Professor Mahmood Yakubu, during a meeting with political party leaders held in Abuja on Thursday. According to Yakubu, the vacancies…

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IGP Probes Retired Officer’s ₦2m Pension Claim

Abuja, Nigeria: The Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Kayode Egbetokun, has directed a comprehensive investigation into allegations raised by a retired Superintendent of Police who publicly rejected a ₦2 million retirement benefit, citing dissatisfaction with the payout. In a viral video that has sparked widespread reactions, the retired officer, who served the Nigeria Police Force for…

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Tinubu Pledges Safer Commute in Abuja as Kugbo Bus Terminal Opens

Abuja, Nigeria: President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has assured residents of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) that his administration is actively addressing the menace of ‘one-chance’ criminal operations through comprehensive reforms in public transport infrastructure. The President gave this assurance on Thursday during the official inauguration of the Kugbo Bus Terminal in Abuja. Represented at the…

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Troops, Bandits Killed in Kaduna, Niger Clashes

Niger state, Nigeria: Several Nigerian soldiers and armed bandits were killed on Tuesday during coordinated assaults on military forward operating bases in Kaduna and Niger states, the Nigerian Army has confirmed. The attacks occurred in the Kwanar Dutse Mairiga and Boka areas of Niger State, as well as Aungwan Turai in the Chikun Local Government…

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Lagos Property Demolished Illegally, Says Peter Obi

 Lagos, Nigeria: Peter Obi, the Labour Party’s presidential candidate in the 2023 general election, has accused unknown individuals of unlawfully demolishing a property belonging to his younger brother in Lagos, allegedly without a valid court order. In a statement posted on his verified X (formerly Twitter) account on Tuesday, Obi stated that the building—owned by…

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NYSC Denies Punishing Corps Member Over Tinubu Criticism

Abuja, Nigeria: The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) has denied claims that it extended the service year of a Lagos-based corps member, Rita Uguamaye, popularly known as Raye, as punishment for her criticism of President Bola Tinubu’s administration. Uguamaye recently gained online attention after posting a viral video on her TikTok account, @talktoraye, in which…

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Tinubu, NASS Under Fire Over Budget Delay

Abuja, Nigeria: The National Assembly has once again approved an extension of the capital component of the 2024 federal budget, pushing its implementation deadline to December 31, 2025 The move has triggered renewed criticism of President Bola Tinubu’s administration and the legislature, amid growing concerns about fiscal discipline and the government’s budget execution capacity. The…

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The Art and Essence of Fashion Photography

Column, DNEWSINFO  Fashion photography in magazines is much more than a mere showcase of clothes. It serves as a powerful form of visual communication that captures the imagination, conveys artistic expression, and shapes how fashion is perceived by the world. When flipping through the glossy pages of a fashion magazine, one is not just encountering…

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Tinubu regime: Scorecard and Road to 2027 Election

Column, DNEWSINFO  : President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration has entered its second full year in office, with public attention increasingly focused on the government’s policy  performance, socio- economic lmpact, and long-term governance out look ahead of the 2027 general election As Nigerians continue to navigate through economic and security challenges, the broader national conversation is…

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CWC: Nigerians Missing as City Crush Al Ain

Manchester city  ,Nigeria:Nigerian forward Joshua Udoh remained on the bench as Al Ain suffered a heavy 6-0 defeat to Manchester City in their FIFA Club World Cup Group G clash early Monday morning. Fellow Nigerians Rilwanu Sarki and Hassan Muhammed were again left out of the matchday squad. The emphatic victory sees Manchester City secure…

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Siasia Denies Mikel’s Rio Flight Payment Claim

   Brazil, Nigeria:Former head coach of Nigeria’s U-23 team, Samson Siasia, has denied recent claims by ex-Super Eagles captain John Obi Mikel that he personally funded the team’s flight to the 2016 Rio Olympics in Brazil. Mikel, speaking on a podcast hosted by former England striker Peter Crouch, alleged that Nigerian football authorities failed to…

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JAMB Schedules Mop-Up, Targets Over 96,000 Candidates

Abuja, Nigeria — The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has fixed Saturday, June 28, 2025, for its mop-up Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME), aimed at accommodating candidates who missed the earlier tests due to biometric and attendance issues. In an official statement released on Sunday, JAMB’s Public Communications Advisor, Dr. Fabian Benjamin, confirmed that…

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Maada Bio Takes Over as ECOWAS Chairman from Tinubu

Abuja, Nigeria — Sierra Leone’s President, Julius Maada Bio, has been appointed as the new Chairman of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), following the conclusion of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s tenure. The transition was officially announced at the recent ECOWAS Summit, held at the Presidential Villa in Abuja, where heads of state…

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