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Nigeria to Seek Compensation for Businesses and Properties Abandoned by Citizens Returning from South Africa

The Federal Government has announced plans to pursue compensation for businesses, vehicles and other properties abandoned by Nigerians who are voluntarily returning from South Africa amid rising concerns over anti-immigrant protests. Nigeria’s Acting High Commissioner to South Africa, Alexander Ajayi, disclosed the development during an interview on Channels Television’s The Morning Brief, revealing that the…

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World Bank Approves $1.25 Billion Loan for Nigeria

The World Bank has approved a fresh $1.25 billion loan for Nigeria under its Nigeria Actions for Investment and Jobs Acceleration programme, a move aimed at supporting economic reforms, stimulating private sector growth and creating more employment opportunities across the country. The approval was announced on Wednesday alongside the launch of the World Bank’s new…

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Reports Claim Millions of Dollars and Gold Seized in Iraq Anti-Corruption Raid

Authorities in Iraq have intensified a nationwide anti-corruption campaign, with reports alleging that security operatives recovered millions of dollars in cash, large quantities of gold and other valuable assets during raids targeting senior public officials and lawmakers. Among the claims attracting widespread attention are reports that a search of the home of Iraqi lawmaker Hind…

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Sanwo-Olu Approves Dredging of 28 Additional Drainage Channels as Lagos Battles Worsening Flooding

Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has approved the immediate dredging and maintenance of 28 additional primary drainage channels across the state as part of efforts to address the persistent flooding that has affected several communities in recent weeks. The announcement was made by the Commissioner for the Environment and Water Resources, Tokunbo Wahab, who said…

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US Supreme Court Upholds Birthright Citizenship, Rejects Trump’s Effort to End Constitutional Right

The United States Supreme Court has reaffirmed that children born on American soil are entitled to citizenship under the Constitution, delivering a significant legal defeat to President Donald Trump’s effort to end birthright citizenship for children of undocumented immigrants and certain temporary visitors. In a decisive 6-3 ruling, the nation’s highest court held that children…

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