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Demolition of Lagos Trade Fair Complex: Bishop Prof. Nwankpa Commiserates with Traders, Urges Government to Provide Compensation

Demolition of Lagos Trade Fair Complex: Bishop Prof. Nwankpa Commiserates with Traders, Urges Government to Provide Compensation

Bishop Prof. Emeka Nwankpa, Convener of the South East Mandate for Good Governance, has expressed deep sympathy with the traders affected by the recent demolition of sections of the Lagos Trade Fair Complex. Describing the development as a 'devastating blow' to the thousands of traders whose livelihoods are tied to the complex, Bishop Nwankpa lamented the human and economic cost of the exercise, which has left many families in distress. 'The demolition of the Trade Fair Complex has not only displaced traders, but has also disrupted the lives of countless dependents who rely on these businesses for sustenance,' he said.…
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Nigeria’s Anglican Church Breaks From Church Of England Over ‘Pro-Gαy’ Female Archbishop Of Canterbury

Nigeria’s Anglican Church Breaks From Church Of England Over ‘Pro-Gαy’ Female Archbishop Of Canterbury

The Church of Nigeria (Anglican Communion) has formally declared its spiritual independence from the Church of England following the appointment of Bishop Sarah Mullally as the new Archbishop of Canterbury. In a statement issued by the Primate of the Church of Nigeria, the Most Rev’d Henry C. Ndukuba, the Church described the announcement made on Friday, October 3, 2025, as “devastating” and “insensitive.” According to the statement, the decision represents a “double jeopardy” for the faith: “First, it disregards the conviction of the majority of Anglicans who cannot accept female headship in the episcopate; and second, it is deeply troubling…
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“Dangote Is An Institution, How We Treat Him Will Determine How Outsiders Will Judge Us” — VP Shettima Warns PENGASSAN

“Dangote Is An Institution, How We Treat Him Will Determine How Outsiders Will Judge Us” — VP Shettima Warns PENGASSAN

Vice President Kashim Shettima has called on Nigerians to respect and protect the multibillion-dollar investment of Africa’s richest man, Aliko Dangote, describing it as essential to the nation’s economic stability and growth. He emphasized that the 650,000-barrel-per-day Dangote Refinery represents a national asset critical to Nigeria’s industrial expansion and global competitiveness. His remarks came amid the recent industrial action by oil workers under the Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria (PENGASSAN) over the alleged dismissal of about 800 unionized employees. The strike was later suspended after the intervention of Labour Minister Muhammad Dingyadi and National Security Adviser…
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Nigerians, Others Arrested in Ghana for Alleged Illegal Gold Operations

Nigerians, Others Arrested in Ghana for Alleged Illegal Gold Operations

The Bono Regional Police Command in Ghana has arrested eight foreign nationals for allegedly engaging in illegal gold exploration and trading without a license in Wewe, a village near Banda, located in the Bono Region. The suspects have been identified as Sayuba Ziba, Kienu Dobou, Osman Tunabu, Nana Alhassan, Wadrago Abdulai, Aliu Sali, Ibrahim Wulba, and Alhassan Imoro. They are reportedly from Nigeria, Côte d'Ivoire, and The Gambia. According to a statement from the Bono Regional Police Command, the arrests were made following surveillance and intelligence gathered about the group's activities. The suspects were apprehended on Thursday, October 2, 2025,…
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Your Attack On Igbo Investment Since 1999 Unprecedented – Ohanaeze Tackles Sanwo-Olu As Over 2,753 Igbo Properties Demolished In Lagos.

Your Attack On Igbo Investment Since 1999 Unprecedented – Ohanaeze Tackles Sanwo-Olu As Over 2,753 Igbo Properties Demolished In Lagos.

Ohanaeze Ndigbo, the apex Igbo sociocultural organization, feels it is essential to address, with unwavering clarity, the troubling actions undertaken by the Lagos State Government under Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu. We demand an immediate halt to all demolition activities specifically targeting Igbo investments within Lagos State. These actions are not merely administrative; they appear to be a calculated political vendetta aimed at systematically undermining the economic contributions of Igbo residents in Lagos, potentially forcing them to leave the state ahead of the 2027 elections. Ohanaeze Ndigbo strongly condemns the recent demolitions of shops and structures at the Trade Fair Complex in…
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