“Subsidy Is Not Coming Back”: Tinubu Rules Out Fuel Subsidy Return in Jigawa, Promises Interest-Free Loans for Farmers
At an APC rally in Dutse, President Tinubu said petrol subsidy will not return and pledged interest-free loans for smallholder...
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“Subsidy Is Not Coming Back”: Tinubu Rules Out Fuel Subsidy Return in Jigawa, Promises Interest-Free Loans for Farmers November 12, 2026
Arewa House Row: ADC Says Kaduna Sealed Venue for Atiku’s Northern Consultation, Uba Sani Government Denies It November 12, 2026
APC Drops Alwan Hassan, Three Others as Campaign Spokespersons After 112 Emergency Line Fails on Live TV November 12, 2026
Democrat Scott Colom Wins Mississippi Senate Race as Cindy Hyde-Smith Concedes in Historic Upset November 12, 2026
AFCON 2027 Qualifiers: Super Eagles at Full Strength in Uyo as Tanzania Complete Squad Ahead of Friday Clash November 11, 2026
Abu Dhabi Talks: Russia and Ukraine Agree Major Prisoner Swap as Kushner and Witkoff Head to Moscow to Meet Putin November 11, 2026
NDIS 2026: FMBN Pitches N100m Diaspora Mortgage as NiDCOM Urges Nigerians Abroad to Invest Through Regulated Channels November 11, 2026
Tinubu Launches N52,500 Minimum Pension for 173,209 Retirees, Unveils Free PenCare Health Scheme November 11, 2026
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Arewa House Row: ADC Says Kaduna Sealed Venue for Atiku’s Northern Consultation, Uba Sani Government Denies It
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APC Drops Alwan Hassan, Three Others as Campaign Spokespersons After 112 Emergency Line Fails on Live TV
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NDC presidential candidate Peter Obi has challenged President Tinubu to explain what became of N15.8 trillion saved from fuel subsidy...
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Power Outages: NNPC Says Gas Network Not to Blame as Tegbe Promises Relief for Lagos, Abuja Within 72 Hours
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IUIC Members March Through the Bronx Carrying Javits Frimpong’s Portrait as Calls for Justice Grow
Members of the Israel United in Christ group marched along East 161st Street in the Bronx carrying a portrait of...
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GMA’s Robin Roberts and George Stephanopoulos Honoured With Side-by-Side Stars on Hollywood Walk of Fame
Good Morning America co-anchors Robin Roberts and George Stephanopoulos have received stars on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in a...
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Flamingos Handed $50,000 Cash Reward in Rabat as Nigeria Celebrates First U-17 Women’s World Cup Title
Nigeria’s Flamingos received a $50,000 cash gift at a reception in Rabat a day after beating Japan 2-1 to become...
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Kraków Shooting: Gunman Kills Six in Poland’s Main Market Square as Tusk Calls It Terrorism
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