ADC confirms Amaechi as Atiku’s running mate
"It is the coming together of two tested statesmen with experience, national reach, and leadership capacity required to rescue Nigeria"
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IPOB criticises Soludo over position on Kanu’s release
By Steve Oko The Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) has criticised Anambra State Governor, Chukwuma Charles Soludo, over his opposition to former presidential candidate, Peter Obi, regarding calls for the release of IPOB leader, Nnamdi Kanu. In a statement issued on Monday, IPOB spokesperson, Emma Powerful, accused the governor of taking a position that contradicted […]
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FCT Police arrest suspected kidnap informant, four others in anti-banditry operation
By Kingsley Omonobi The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command has arrested a suspected informant linked to kidnapping gangs, along with four other suspects, as part of ongoing operations targeting criminal networks involved in kidnapping and banditry across the territory. The Commissioner of Police, Ahmed Sanusi, disclosed that the arrests followed a recent anti-kidnapping and […]
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Court orders publication of winding-up petition against firm over indebtedness to ex-NFF boss, Pinnick
By Henry Ojelu A Federal High Court sitting in Warri, Delta State, has ordered the publication of a winding-up petition filed against Monimichelle Sports Facilities Construction Limited over an alleged unpaid debt owed to former President of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), Amaju Melvin Pinnick OFR ROI Justice A. Nganjiwa, in a ruling delivered on […]
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South Africa reassures Nigerian travellers amid security concerns
The South African Consulate General in Lagos has reassured Nigerian travellers, investors and tourism stakeholders that South Africa remains a safe and welcoming destination, following reports of cancelled or revised travel bookings linked to recent protests and alleged incidents involving foreign nationals in some parts of the country.
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Makkah road accident claims life of Nigerian pilgrim
A 43-year-old pilgrim from Niger, Alhaji Salisu Ibrahim, has been confirmed dead in Makkah after performing the Hajj rites.
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Just in: Tunisia sack manager Sabri Lamouchi after one game at World Cup
Tunisia have sacked manager Sabri Lamouchi after just one game at the World Cup.
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ENUGU: 19-year-old beaten to death over missing N17,000 in Nsukka
Tension has continued to mount in Amoka Village, Nru Nsukka, in Nsukka Local Government Area of Enugu State, following the alleged killing of a 19-year-old resident, Chiadikaobi Asadu.
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Police begin crackdown on vehicles with obscured, invalid number plates in Kogi
By Boluwaji Obahopo, Lokoja The Kogi State Police Command has commenced a statewide enforcement exercise against vehicles operating with covered, obscured, unauthorised, defaced, invalid or missing registration number plates as part of efforts to enhance security and curb criminal activities across the state. The operation, which began on Monday, follows a directive from the Inspector-General […]
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Abuja mass trial: FG vows to root out terrorism from Nigeria
“The message is clear, direct and straightforward. It is that the present administration is not taking the issue of terrorism with levity.
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US, Iran set to sign peace deal Friday
By Favour Ulebor & Agency Report The United States and Iran have reached a tentative agreement aimed at ending months of conflict, with both sides expected to formally sign a peace deal in Switzerland on Friday. The proposed agreement includes the cessation of military operations, the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz and the lifting […]
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ADC confirms Amaechi as Atiku’s running mate
"It is the coming together of two tested statesmen with experience, national reach, and leadership capacity required to rescue Nigeria"
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IMF, economists disagree over Nigeria’s economic prescriptions
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‘They disengage but never deradicalise’; fresh fears over ISWAP commanders who surrendered
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Ilorin Innovation Hub trains youths to earn $2,000 monthly
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Poor service, rapid data depletion heap criticisms on telcos
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Cybercrime still hits Nigeria’s digital economy hard
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Education
Safe Schools Initiative: How safe are our schools?
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Ovia’s James Hope University positions as Nigeria’s exclusive postgraduate institution
By Elizabeth Osayande & Ifunanya Ndigwe James Hope University, JHU, has positioned itself uniquely in the Nigerian higher education space by operating strictly as a postgraduate-only institution. The university located at Lekki, Lagos, focuses entirely on advanced learning and executive training. It has unveiled three flagship business programmes designed for a new era of learning shaped […]
Sokoto embarks on massive education expansion, approves 56 new secondary schools
By Musa Ubandawaki, SOKOTO In an effort to strengthen education and expand access to learning opportunities, the Sokoto State Government has commenced the construction and upgrading of 56 secondary schools across the state under the Adolescent Girls Initiative for Learning and Empowerment (AGILE) Project, a landmark intervention aimed at improving educational infrastructure and increasing school enrolment, […]
Ex Babcock VC, Tayo, channels book launch fund to charity
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