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Federal Ministry of Information

government

Federal Pay Office, NSC Highlight Roles in Strengthening Financial Accountability and Efficient Port Operations

FIC Report (Benue State) – The Office of the Accountant-General of the Federation (OAGF), through the Federal Pay Office (FPO), Makurdi, has reaffirmed its commitment to stre

Aug 11, 20264 min read

Federal Ministry of Information

technology

MTN expects profits to fall up to 30% as Iran investment takes a hit

MTN’s underlying earnings are expected to rise by up to 23%, but a write-down on its Irancell investment, compounded by hyperinflation and foreign exchange losses, is dragging repo

TechCabal

Nigerian footballer diÂ£s after suffering medical emergency during pre-season friendly

Ozoh Chinedu, a newly signed player of Katsina United Football Club and former Kano Pillars player, has d!ed suddenly

Linda Ikeji

Gunmen k!ll pastor in Rivers community

Gunmen have k!lled a pastor identified as Prince Miefah Wilson in Rivers State. It was gathered that Wilson was

Linda Ikeji

Three arrested for kidnap of Enugu seminarian; ransom recovered

Three suspects linked to the abduction of three persons including a seminarian in Enugu, have been arreste

Linda Ikeji

world

Watch: Tide of rubbish blankets Philippines river

Workers in Manila waded through the river, collecting waste that washed in during days of heavy rain.

BBC World

Heirs Life Assurance appoints Pastor Jerry Eze as a Director on its Board

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Linda Ikeji

Family left stunned after visiting a zoo in Yola only to see animal statues instead of live animals (video)

A family visited a zoo in Yola, Adamawa State and discovered statues of animals in the enclosures instead of live animals.

Linda Ikeji

world

Watch: Why was Trump smuggled out of Air Force One in a catering truck?

US media reports say the president secretly left via a catering truck to avoid a threat to his life from Iran.

BBC World

technology

IHS Towers revenue rises 8% as diesel, merger costs squeeze profits

IHS Towers, Africa’s largest independent telecommunications tower infrastructure company, grew its revenue by 8.2% in the first half of 2026

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TechCabal

technology

Nigeria collects $19.9 billion in taxes as digital systems expand

Nigeria collected an average of ₦127.83 billion ($93.98 million) in taxes every day between January and July 2026 as new laws and digital systems helped the government bring more e

Aug 11, 20265 min read

TechCabal

world

Lebanon parliament votes to abolish death penalty

The new law - which next goes to the cabinet for approval - would make Lebanon the first country in the Middle East to end capital punishment.

BBC World

politics

Six Weeks After Tinubu Appointed Namdas BCDA DG, Wike’s Ally Still In Office As Appointee Awaits Letter

Six Weeks After Tinubu Appointed Namdas BCDA DG, Wike’s Ally Still In Office As Appointee Awaits Letter Tinubu had on June 26, 2026, announced Namdas as the new Director-General of

Sahara Reporters

Suspected terrorist collaborator arrested in Adamawa

Troops of 247 Reconnaissance Battalion, C Company, Mubi, in conjunction with Keystone and local hunters, have arrested a s

Linda Ikeji

BBNaija Season 11 Week 3 Nominations: Who Is Safe and Who Is Up for Eviction?

Big Brother Naija Season 11 Week 3 sees 16 housemates nominated for eviction, with Neche winning Head of House, Chimsom Chuka earning MIPOW immunity, and Neche using her Veto Power

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BellaNaija

Monk, 51, accused of 'stabbing two fellow clergymen in monastery attack'

A monk is being investigation for attempted murdr after he allegedly stabbed two other clergymen at a monastery in Cy