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Senate Concludes Plenary Session, Addresses Key National Issues
NOV 2, 6:45 AM
The Nigerian Senate has adjourned its plenary session, tackling several pressing matters, including President Tinubu's new loan request and proposed changes to Abuja's tenancy regulations. The legislative body continues its focus on governance and public policy as it navigates critical national developments.
Flamingos Secure Spot in U-17 World Cup Semi-Finals with Late Penalty Triumph Over Venezuela
NOV 2, 6:15 AM
In a thrilling encounter, Nigeria's U-17 women's team, the Flamingos, clinched a spot in the World Cup semi-finals after a narrow 1-0 victory against Venezuela. Captain Azeezat Oduntan delivered the decisive blow with a penalty kick in the dying moments of the match.
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Rivers United Maintains Lead in NPFL as 3SC Dominates Abia Warriors
NOVEMBER 2, 5:15 AM•BY The Abuja Times
In an exhilarating Matchday 11 of the Nigeria Premier Football League, Rivers United continues to lead the table, while 3SC secures a decisive victory against Abia Warriors. The standings see several teams, including Rangers International and Bendel Insurance, closely trailing with only goal difference separating them.
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Tragic Findings Unveiled in NSCDC's Niger Detention Cell: Deaths of 14 Children and 19 Others Highlight Dire Conditions
A federal probe has revealed alarming details regarding the inhumane conditions at the Niger cell of the NSCDC, where 14 children and 19 detainees tragically lost their lives. The panel's report underscores the preventable nature of these deaths, calling for urgent reform in detention practices.
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GTCO Reports 12% Decline in Nine-Month Profit Amid Rising Costs
Guaranty Trust Holding Company (GTCO) has announced a 12% drop in profit for the first nine months of the year, attributing the decline to soaring interest expenses that surged by nearly 28%. Despite an increase in interest income, the financial services group is grappling with the pressures of rising operational costs.
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Corruption Allegations Surface Against Former Aviation Minister Hadi Sirika
Former Minister of Aviation, Hadi Sirika, faces serious corruption charges related to a controversial N1.3 billion contract awarded to a close associate. Testimonies reveal potential favoritism in the awarding of the Nigeria Air project, raising questions about governance and accountability in Nigeria's aviation sector.
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Nigeria's Economic Outlook Brightens as Fitch Upgrades Credit Rating
The Nigerian government has welcomed Fitch Ratings' decision to upgrade the country's credit outlook from Stable to Positive, attributing the change to improvements in foreign exchange reserves and economic reforms. This development signals growing confidence in Nigeria's economic recovery amid easing inflationary pressures.
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