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Nigerian Government reacts to U.S. advisory authorizing the departure of non-emergency personnel from its embassy in Abuja

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FG to Nigerians: Unite against agents of destabilisation, foreign narratives

Speaking to the NOUN delegation led by its Vice Chancellor, Prof. Olufemi Peters, Idris called on Nigerians to unite against…
Troops nab man wife, suspected to be involved in gunrunning with 1,207 rounds of 7.62 mm ammunition in Saminaka, LG LGA of Kaduna State

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Suspected gunrunner, wife caught with 1,207 rounds of ammunition in Kaduna

The suspects were intercepted at a snap checkpoint established by the joint troops of JTF OPEP and OPFY at the…
NARD demands immediate reinstatement of five doctors sacked at Federal Teaching Hospital, Lokoja, Kogi State

Health, News

NARD reiterates demand for reinstatement of 5 sacked doctors

Suleiman recalled that NARD during its recent 45th Annual General Meeting (AGM), gave the Federal Government a 30-day deadline to…
FEC approves $2.9bn rail projects for Lagos, Kano, Kaduna

Business

Impact of new capital gains tax rules on the capital market 

The reform makes CGT progressive so that low-income earners either pay no CGT or pay less, while higher-income earners contribute…
Troops neutralise 40 terrorists, rescue 72 hostages in one week

Headlines, News

Nigerian Army troops kill 4 terrorists, nab 53 suspects nationwide

Troops of Operation Whirl Stroke raided criminal hideouts at Angwan Kuje in Keana Local Government Area of Nasarawa State, nabbed…
Resident doctors in FMC Abeokuta, set to begin strike on Monday

Headlines, News

Why we are not part of ASUU strike – Medical Academics

The Association which is also responsible for undergraduate and postgraduate medical education, including the training of medical doctors and dentists…
DHQ

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Your time is running out – COAS Oluyede warns adversaries troubling Nigeria

He said the Army must become more innovative, especially in delivering efficient fire support, given the evolving nature of warfare…
University of Calabar (UniCal) justifies eviction of some members of staff from its quarters despite outcries from those affected

Education

UniCal justifies eviction from staff apartments amidst outcries

One of the affected senior staff, who pleaded anonymity, said that the university security personnel and staff of the Security…
Ekiti

Headlines, Politics

APC to endorse Oyebanji as sole candidate for Ekiti governorship

The APC spokesperson said the change from the direct to consensus primary was necessitated by the voluntary withdrawal of one…
Umuahia

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We can’t pay – Umuahia residents protest soaring electricity bills

Armed with placards with different inscriptions, such as “We cannot pay N50,000 bill”, “Return electricity bill back to status quo”,…
Chelle

Football, News, Sports

“I was surprised,” Chelle speaks on Super Eagles’ drubbing of Benin Republic

Super Eagles defeated Benin Republic 4-0 in the tension soaked match played at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium in Uyo,…
Former COAS Tukur Buratai, says military officers must see themselves as defenders of the nation’s democracy and custodians of its stability.

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Buratai to army officers: Democracy must be sustained

Buratai highlighted the importance of maintaining a stable home, saying the home front was very strategic.
Army urges South-East youths to enlist

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Army worried as South-West youths shun recruitment

Lawal said that joining the military didn’t amount to signing one’s death warrant, saying people die in their houses and…
VP Kashim Shettima declares Governor Peter Mbah the leader of APC in Enugu state following his defection to the party

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Shettima crowns Gov. Mbah leader of APC in Enugu (Photos)

According to the Vice President, the APC Convention and Constitution stipulated that the Governor is the leader of the party…
Edo governor Monday Okpebholo swears in 19 new commissioners, warns them against using their office for self-enrichment

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“Your appointment not for personal enrichment,” Okpebholo warns new commissioners

The governor emphasised that his administration had zero tolerance for corruption and expected them to be discipline and embraced teamwork.
Senator Ben Murray-Bruce speaks on the lifetime of Afrobeat legend, Fela Anikulapo Kuti at the 2025 Felabration Symposium

Art, Headlines

Why Fela was ahead of his time – Ben Murray Bruce

"Water No Get Enemy" is the theme of this year's symposium, one of a string of events organized to kick-start…
Amupitan

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UniJos speaks on nomination of Amupitan as INEC Chairman

According to V-C, the nomination of Amupitan not only highlights his individual achievements but also shines a spotlight on this…
Coalition urges Jigawa House of Assembly to investigate alleged misappropriation, withholding of local government funds in the state

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Police nab 105 for drug peddling in Jigawa

Lawan said the police recovered over 5,000 different illicit drugs, narcotic substances and cash from the suspects.
Tinubu

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Tinubu to ECOWAS: Declare resource theft, illegal mining international crime

The president emphasised the need for collective action to combat illicit financial flows and corruption in the region.
No plan to abandon ADC for PRP

News, Politics

2027: Why proposal to hold elections 6 months earlier is dangerous – ADC

Although ADC noted that the proposal was aimed at allowing time for resolving petitions before inauguration, it, however, warned that…
Nigeria Army and the Nigeria Navy donate boreholes and health facility, others to Koya town, Shanono Local Government Area of Kano state.

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Army, Navy donate borehole, health facility to Kano community

Governor Yusuf, who was the Special Guest of Honour at the commissioning ceremony, commended the Nigeria Army and the Nigeria…
The two-week nationwide warning strike declared by ASUU disrupts ongoing second semester examinations of the University of Benin (UNIBEN).

Metro, News

ASUU strike cripples ongoing 2nd semester exams at UNIBEN, as AAU joins

Chairman of ASUU, UNIBEN chapter, Prof Enaruna Edosa, described the compliance to the national body's directives by the members as…
Seyi Tinubu

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Orelope-Adefulire celebrates Seyi Tinubu at 40

Princess Orelope-Adefulire described Seyi Tinubu as “a man of purpose, vision, and quiet influence,” commending his dedication to youth empowerment,…
The management of Bendel Insurance approves appointment of Coach Kennedy Boboye as the Technical Manager of the club with immediate effect

Football, News

Bendel Insurance appoints Boboye as technical manager

"The management of Bendel Insurance FC is optimistic that Coach Boboye’s appointment will usher in a new phase of improved…
Sabon Gari Federal Constituency Zaria, Kaduna State Rep, Sadiq Ango Abdullahi resigns from Peoples Democratic Party, PDP

News, Politics

Kaduna Rep, Sadiq Ango Abdullahi resigns from PDP

In the letter, the lawmaker attributed his decision to dump the PDP to 'factionalisation' and 'prolonged' crisis within the party.
Police arraign the two Ibadan CAC church members on charges bordering on conspiracy and threat to life by the police.

Metro

Ibadan man Stephen Obitade docked for grabbing church’s land

Obitade and others at large maliciously damaged the land’s perimeter fence and pillars worth N5 million, and stole building iron…
Nigeria oil and gas service company, Tamrose Limited, repays $10m loan obtained in 2019 from NCI Fund managed by the NCDMB

Business

Oil service firm, Tamrose, celebrates repayment of $10m NCI Fund Loan

A statement by NCDMB indicated that with the loan, Tamrose was able to increase the number of its four security…
INEC Resident Electoral Commission in Anambra, Elizabeth Agwu, reveals the biggest threat to the November 8 governorship of the state.

Headlines, Politics

INEC reveals ‘biggest threat’ to Anambra governorship election

INEC said that BVAS machines fully configured for 5, 720 polling units and 183 split units with extra 1,000 units…
Edo AGF, others face imprisonment over disobedience to court judgment

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Estate owners, residents pray court to stop company, Wike’s planned eviction

They alleged that Skill Team Ltd had concluded arrangements to forcefully eject them from their respective houses in the estate,…
Former VON boss, Osita Okechukwu, says exit of Governor Peter Mba of Enugu State from PDP to APC signifies the party’s end in the South-East

Politics

“It’s PDP’s end in S/East,” Ex-VON boss reacts to defection of Gov. Mba to APC

Okechukwu criticised the PDP’s “utter disregard” for equity and justice, especially in 2023, when the party breached the Fourth Republic’s…
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