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Day: April 11, 2026

FG begins nationwide registration of car dealers to sanitise auto market

By Progress Godfrey ABUJA—The Federal Government has launched the National Vehicle Dealership Registration Framework for car dealers, in a decisive move to sanitise Nigeria’s auto market, improve traceability and unlock financing for industry players. The initiative, unveiled by the National Automotive Design and Development Council (NADDC) in Abuja on Friday, introduces a digital system, mandating…

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US and Iran envoys meet Pakistani PM as negotiations get under way

Senior Iranian and American delegations met Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif in Islamabad on Saturday to begin negotiations towards a deal to end the Middle East war unleashed six weeks earlier by US-Israeli strikes on Tehran. With the talks under way at Islamabad’s Serena Hotel, Iranian media said the negotiating format going forward had yet…

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Peller drags Ayra Starr for asking Jarvis if she has boyfriend

Nigerian streamer, Peller, has called out singer Ayra Starr for asking Jarvis if she has a boyfriend. This comes a few hours after Jarvis’ Livestream with Ayra Starr on Tiktok. During the interactive section, the musician asked if Jarvis has a boyfriend. Peller who was angered by the question, called Ayra out in a viral…

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2027: APC Lagos guber race still open, no consensus candidate yet – Jandor

By Olasunkanmi Akoni A leading 2027 Lagos governorship aspirant, under the All Progressives Congress, APC, Olajide Adediran, has dismissed speculations making the round that a preferred candidate has already been endorsed by party leaders and chieftains ahead of the primary slated for next month. In a statement issued on Saturday, through his spokesman, Gbenga Ogunleye,…

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Atiku condemns terror attacks in Nigeria, thanks US for support

Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has decried the recent wave of violent attacks across Nigeria, warning that the growing insecurity threatens the nation’s unity, peace, and stability, while also expressing gratitude to the United States for its support in combating terrorism. In a statement posted on his official X account on Saturday, Atiku criticised the…

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Benue Assembly passes Forestry, Mining Commission bill to boost economy, environment

The Benue State House of Assembly has passed into law a bill establishing a Forestry, Mines and Solid Minerals Commission, marking a significant step toward economic diversification and environmental protection. The move is expected to strengthen regulation in the state’s resource sector while addressing concerns around sustainability and local benefits. The bill scaled third reading…

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Why Otti deserves 2nd term – Abia Speaker

By Steve Oko Speaker of the Abia State House of Assembly, Emmanuel Emeruwa, has thrown his weight behind Governor Alex Otti’s re-election bid, declaring that the governor “deserves a second term” to consolidate what he described as “unmatched achievements.” This is as a group known as Alex Otti 4+4 Movement, said it had launched a…

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