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The Comptroller-General of the Nigeria Customs Service, Adewale Adeniyi, has been invited to the House of Representatives by the House Committee on Petitions over some officers’ refusal to retire. The Obasi-Pherson Help Foundation had alleged that some Assistant Comptrollers and Comptrollers were due for retirement but had blatantly refused to leave the service. The House…
11 Feb
Ahead of the 2024 Valentine's Day, the National Agency for the Control of AIDS (NACA) has urged Nigerians to prioritise safety and protect
11 Feb
In a rapidly changing world where the role of young professionals in shaping national policies and economic progress has never been more critical, more than 3,000 Nigerians have joined the Young Professionals for Tinubu (YP4T), a dynamic and fast-growing youth-driven movement dedicated to leadership, policy engagement, and economic empowerment. From Lagos to Kano, Oyo to…
9 Feb
Former Special Assistant on Domestic Affairs and Event Management under the administration of former President Muhammadu Buhari, Zainab Ikaz-Kassim, has urged Nigerians to adopt a mindset of gratitude, saying it is a key driver of productivity and financial stability. Speaking at the launch of her book, ‘Gratitude 365 Days: Reflections, Lessons, and Growth’, at the…
6 Feb
The Panama Canal Authority late on Wednesday, denied any changes to transit fees after the U.S. Department of State said U.S. government ships would no longer pay to use the canal. “The government of Panama has agreed to no longer charge fees for U.S. government vessels to transit the Panama Canal.’’ The Department of State…
5 Feb
In commemoration of World Cancer Day 2025, a cancer organization, Project PINK BLUE - Health & Psychological Trust Centre, in collaboration with the Global Colorectal Cancer Association, premiered a new documentary film titled "Blood in My Stool." “Blood in My Stool” is a groundbreaking documentary film that confronts the urgent issue of colorectal cancer in…
2 Feb
Ola Olukoyede, the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) boss, has expressed his concern about the attitude of Nigerians toward corrupt practices. The EFCC boss said that many Nigerians have resorted to corrupt practices, and it is one of the main obstacles to the development of the Nigerian state in many areas. He made this…
1 Feb
The Nigerian in Safety Investigation Bureau (NSIB), on Saturday, recommended the inspection of all Allied Air aircraft by the Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) for potential mechanical and structural vulnerabilities. This is contained in a preliminary report issued on Saturday in Lagos by the bureau to ascertain the cause of the Dec. 11, 2024 runway…
1 Feb
Unsettled Manchester United forward Marcus Rashford is close to joining Aston Villa on loan, according to reports on Saturday. Villa have moved for Rashford after selling Colombia striker Jhon Duran to Saudi Pro League club Al Nassr on Friday. The 27-year-old had been linked with AC Milan and Barcelona, while his representatives are also believed…
1 Feb
Pakistani separatist militants claimed on Saturday an attack on a highway in a volatile southwestern province that killed 18 paramilitaries and seriously wounded three others. The attack was claimed by the Baloch Liberation Army, a group behind rising violence in Balochistan province that borders Afghanistan and Iran. A vehicle carrying unarmed border troops "came under…
31 Jan
Dr Iziaq Salako, the Minister of State for Health and Social Welfare, says the U.S. government’s announcement to halt donations for HIV treatment in developing nations is a wake-up call for self-independence. Salako during his visit to the Federal Medical Centre, Ebute Metta in Lagos on Friday, said the government would identify avenues to raise…
31 Jan
Governor Abba Yusuf of Kano State, has commissioned a hospital with about 40 beds at Zarewa in Rogo Local Government Area of the state. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the hospital, which was facilitated by Sen. Kawu Sumaila as part of his 2024 constituency projects, was constructed under the Sustainable Development Goals…
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Chairperson of the Senate Committee on Diaspora and NGOs, Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, has advocated for gender equity in global security
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The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has warned candidates sitting for the 2025 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) against “desperately selecting examination towns.” The spokesperson of the board, Dr. Fabian Benjamin, disclosed this in a statement made available to newsmen in Abuja on Sunday. Benjamin emphasised that the board does not select towns for…
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Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Mr. Olayemi Cardoso, has been urged to reverse the unlawful hike in Automated Teller Machine
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The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has busted a trans-border drug trafficking syndicate, arresting four members in intelligence-led operations during which multimillion-naira worth of tramadol pills concealed in the bumper and false bottom of Sienna buses heading to border towns were recovered. NDLEA's spokesperson, Femi Babafemi, said the operation began after weeks of surveillance…
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The Ogun State Police Command killed a highway robber while others escaped through a bush path with bullet wounds during an encounter
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It was against the run of play that the presidential candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) ran a race of his life. The first
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Detained Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) leader, Nnamdi Kanu, has announced that he won't, both now and ever, face any trial conducted by any judge or court without jurisdiction or whose jurisdiction does not pass constitutional muster. He said that this decision would stand even "if it will take the rest of my life in…
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Nothing screams indulgence like a creamy, tropical smoothie that is refreshing and satisfying. This sweet treat, perfect as a dessert or a midday pick-me-up, combines the richness of coconut with the natural sweetness of ripe bananas, crowned with a tangy strawberry topping to deliver pure bliss with every sip. READ ALSO: Demand for coconuts has…
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The U.S. Embassy in Abuja and the Consulate General in Lagos will be closed on Monday, February 17, in observance of Presidents' Day, a federal holiday in the United States. The embassy made the announcement in a short statement on Sunday, confirming that normal operations will resume on Tuesday, February 18, 2025. "The U.S. Embassy…