Nigeria, China to Strengthen Partnership in Music, Tourism, and Creative Sectors

Foreign PolicyNewsNigeriaNigeria, China to Strengthen Partnership in Music, Tourism, and Creative Sectors

By Ezinwanne Onwuka (Senior Reporter)March 11, 2025

The Chinese government has expressed its commitment to collaborating with Nigeria to strengthen the country’s music industry, tourism, and creative sectors. During a meeting with Hannatu Musawa, Minister of Art, Culture, and Creative Economy, on Tuesday, He Yu Dunhai, the Chinese Ambassador to Nigeria, stressed China’s interest in expanding Nigerian music’s reach in the Chinese market. “China would like to explore opportunities for cultural exchange, allowing Nigerian artists to tap into the Chinese market, where...

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House of Reps Opposes Increase in ATM Charges

BusinessNewsNigeriaPoliticsHouse of Reps Opposes Increase in ATM Charges

By Ezinwanne Onwuka (Senior Reporter)March 11, 2025

The House of Representatives has called on the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) to suspend its directive increasing ATM withdrawal charges, citing the potential financial burden on Nigerians. The resolution followed a motion on urgent national importance moved by Rep. Marcus Onobun (Esan Central/West/Igueben Federal Constituency) during plenary on Tuesday. Onobun warned that the increase in ATM withdrawal charges would negatively impact financial inclusion, especially for low-income earners who might be discouraged from using banking...

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31 Suspected Illegal Miners Arrested In Jos

Crime & SecurityNewsNigeria31 Suspected Illegal Miners Arrested In Jos

Hassan Umar Shallpella (Regional Correspondent)March 11, 2025

Operatives of Kaduna Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC on Saturday March 8, 2025 arrested 31 suspected illegal miners in Jos, Plateau State capital. Dele Oyewale, Head, Media and Publicity in a statement said the suspects were arrested in the premises of Jiasheng Nigeria Limited, located at Dura Rayfield, Mangu Road, Jos following credible intelligence linking the company to illegal mining activities in the state. According to the statement, items recovered...

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Anambra Govt clarifies Ban On Street Evangelism

NewsNigeriaPoliticsAnambra Govt clarifies Ban On Street Evangelism

Hassan Umar Shallpella (Regional Correspondent)March 11, 2025

The Anambra State Government has clarified the ban on street and market evangelism, saying the law is not to stop the spread of the gospel but curb noise pollution. Dr Law Mefor, State Commissioner for Information who gave the clarification in a statement made available to journalists in Awka on Tuesday said: “Governor Chukwuma Charles Soludo’s recent encounter with an itinerant preacher at Onitsha Market was misinterpreted as a ban on evangelism, whereas his focus...

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Irate Youths Burnt LG Secretariat, Traditional Ruler’s Palace

CommunityNewsNigeriaIrate Youths Burnt LG Secretariat, Traditional Ruler’s Palace

Hassan Umar Shallpella (Regional Correspondent)March 11, 2025

Following the alleged killing of three members of the Civil Protection Guards by suspected armed herdsmen on Monday, irate youths in Gwer West LGA of Benue State on Tuesday morning set fire to the Local Government Secretariat in Naka and the palace of the Gwer West Traditional Council Chairman, HRH Daniel Abomtse. The situation escalated when hoodlums allegedly hijacked the protest, leading to the burning of properties, including a hotel belonging to Senator Titus Zam,...

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El Rufai’s Later Day Protest and ‘Advocacy’

ColumnsNigeriaOpinionPoliticsEl Rufai’s Later Day Protest and ‘Advocacy’

PilotnewsMarch 11, 2025

“Good governance, progress, or development, is only incremental and not automatic.” —Ebuka Onyekwelu Nasir El Rufai, former Governor of Kaduna State on the platform of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) for two terms of 8 years, has finally left his party after weeks of trolling both the party and the president. This must not come as a surprise. Most Nigerian politicians would do same therefore it must also not been construed as some form...

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President Tinubu Mourns Late Criminal Law Scholar, Professor Kharisu Chukkol

NewsNigeriaPresident Tinubu Mourns Late Criminal Law Scholar, Professor Kharisu Chukkol

By Ezinwanne Onwuka (Senior Reporter)March 10, 2025

…Atiku, Ribadu join in mourning President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has expressed deep sorrow over the passing of renowned legal scholar, Professor Kharisu Sufiyanu Chukkol, who died on Sunday evening in Abuja at the age of 79. In a statement released by the Presidency, Tinubu extended heartfelt condolences to the late professor’s family, students, and mentees. He acknowledged Prof. Chukkol’s immense contributions to the legal profession, describing him as a distinguished academic who shaped generations of...

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Former Kaduna State Governor, El-Rufai Resigns From APC, Joins SDP

NewsNigeriaPoliticsFormer Kaduna State Governor, El-Rufai Resigns From APC, Joins SDP

Uzoamaka Ikezue (Staff Reporter)March 10, 2025

Former Kaduna State Governor and founding member of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Nasir Ahmad El-Rufai has dumped the ruling party and defected to the Social Democratic Party (SDP). The prominent politician cited a growing misalignment between his personal values and the current direction of the APC as the primary reason for his decision. El-Rufai announced this in a press statement released on Monday, March 10, 2025, even as he expressed his disappointment with the...

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Lassa Fever: Death Toll Hits 98 In Nigeria

HealthNewsNigeriaLassa Fever: Death Toll Hits 98 In Nigeria

Hassan Umar Shallpella (Regional Correspondent)March 10, 2025

The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) has confirmed 98 fatalities from Lassa fever disease since the beginning of 2025. The NCDC epidemiological report for week nine (February 24–March 2, 2025) revealed that the country has recorded 2,728 suspected cases, out of which 535 have been confirmed with 98 deaths across 14 States. The case fatality rate stands at 18.3 per cent, with five States; Ondo, Bauchi, Edo, Taraba, and Ebonyi accounting for...

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Lakurawa terrorists Kill 10, Injure Many In Kebbi

Crime & SecurityNewsNigeriaLakurawa terrorists Kill 10, Injure Many In Kebbi

Hassan Umar Shallpella (Regional Correspondent)March 10, 2025

The Lakurawa terrorists have launched coordinated attacks on five villages in the Arewa Local Government Area of Kebbi State, killing at least 10 people and injuring several others. Among the deceased was Garba Maigari (50), while the identities of the other nine victims remain unknown. A counter-insurgency expert focused on the Lake Chad region, Zagazola Makama, disclosed this on Monday in a post on his X handle, saying intelligence sources revealed that the affected villages...

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