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Happy New Year 2026 from us
Dear Esteemed Readers, As we step into a brand-new year, I write with a heart full of gratitude and renewed commitment to you, our loyal readers of GONG-NEWS. The past…
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Benue killings national emergency, my heart heavy – 2Baba cries out
Nigerian music icon and Technical Adviser to the Governor Hyacinth Alia of Benue State on Entertainment and Community Outreach, Innocent Idibia, popularly known as 2Baba, has described the ongoing killings…
25 dead, 10 missing as flood ravages Niger state communities
The Niger State Emergency Management Agency (NSEMA) says 25 people have died, and more than 10 others are missing, following a flood in Tiffin Maza and Anguwan Hausawa communities in…
Lagos to enforce single-use plastics ban from July
The Lagos State Government will begin full enforcement of a ban on single-use plastics (SUPs) starting July 1, 2025. Lagos State Commissioner for Environment, Tokunbo Wahab, made the announcement via…
Lagos ready to launch monthly rent payment scheme
The Lagos State Government said it is finalising plans to introduce monthly and quarterly rent payment system aimed at easing financial burden on residents, especially low-income earners. The Commissioner for…
How To Check Your 2025 UTME Results: A Step-by-Step Guide
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has released the official results of the 2025 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME), which was conducted from Thursday, April 24. According to the…
May 1: NLC cancels workers day celebrations
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has cancelled centralised May Day celebrations in Rivers and Edo states, citing the imposition of emergency rule in Rivers and alleged political interference in the…
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Chelsea brush Legia Warsaw aside in Conference League quarter-final
Teenager Tyrique George scored his first senior Chelsea goal as they defeated Legia Warsaw to take control of their Conference League quarter-final. Enzo Maresca's side, the favourites to win the…
Tunji-Ojo Advocates for Enhanced Tech Collaboration in Governance
The honourable minister of interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo on Thursday welcomed Mr Mohammed Aliyu, President of the Nigeria Computer Society (NCS), in a courtesy visit aimed at fostering collaboration on capacity…
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Igbo billionaires absent as Forbes unveils Africa’s wealthiest for 2025
Forbes has unveiled its list of Africa’s wealthiest individuals for 2025, with only four Nigerians making the cut: Aliko Dangote, Mike Adenuga, Abdulsamad Rabiu, and Femi Otedola. Notably, no billionaire…
