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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…
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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…
31 Jan
Brig.-Gen. Justin Ifeanyi, has assumed office as the new Brigade Commander of the 32 Artillery Brigade, Akure. Ifeanyi takes over from Maj.-Gen. John Lar, who is proceeding to Army Headquarters Department of Special Services and Programmes. This is contained in a statement on Friday in Akure by Maj. Njoka Irabor, Assistant Director, Army Public Relations,…
31 Jan
Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rt Hon. Benjamin Kalu says the decision to abolish the practice of death penalty ultimately lies with the Nigerian citizens. Kalu's submission came amid a growing global push to abolish the death penalty. Speaking during a courtesy visit by a delegation from the Death Penalty Project, led by…
30 Jan
In line with Governor Caleb Manasseh Mutfwang’s vision of electrifying rural communities to spur economic growth, his Director of Press and Public Affairs (DOPPA), Dr. Gyang Bere, has facilitated the installation of an electricity transformer, bringing power to eight rural communities in Chugwi Ward of Vwang District, Jos South Local Government Area. The commissioning ceremony,…
30 Jan
A Nigerian man, Hassanbunhussein Abolore Lawal, 24, has been extradited to the United States to face prosecution for the alleged sextortion of a minor, which led to the victim's death. According to the BBC, Lawal, from Osun State, was flown to the US on Saturday following an agreement with the federal government that he would…
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The Manufacturers Association of Nigeria (MAN) has expressed concerns over the proposed 15 per cent increase in port-related charges by the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA). The Director General of MAN, Mr Segun Ajayi-Kadir, in a statement on Sunday in Lagos, noted that the manufacturing sector was already beguiled by many challenges. The News Agency of…
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The Director General of the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control, (NAFDAC), Prof. Mojisola Adeyeye, has reiterated the call for stiffer penalties for drug peddlers. This is contained in a statement signed by the agency’s resident media consultant, Mr Olusayo Akintola, in Abuja on Sunday. The statement quoted Adeyeye as saying, these…
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The Federal Government says it is discussing with the International Finance Corporation (IFC) to explore capital market and funding options in Nigeria for infrastructure development through Public Private Partnerships (PPP). A statement issued by Ifeanyi Nwoko, the Acting Head, Media and Publicity, ICRC on Sunday in Abuja, said this was the focus of a meeting…
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The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has reaffirmed that obtaining a high score in the Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) may not automatically guarantee admission into Nigerian universities. JAMB’s spokesperson, Fabian Benjamin, who disclosed this in a statement issued on Sunday, February 9, 2025, stressed that admission decisions are based on multiple factors, including…
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The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has intercepted two drug kingpins attempting to smuggle heroin into Nigeria through the Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA), Lagos, and the Port Harcourt International Airport (PHIA), Rivers State. According to a statement by Femi Babafemi, the NDLEA’s Director, Media & Advocacy, one of the kingpins who uses dual…
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Many people wake up, look in the mirror, and focus on what they don’t like. Society has created unrealistic beauty standards, making people feel they are never good enough. But what if, instead of criticising, we began to treat our bodies with the same love and care we offer our best friends? Change the way…
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The Police Community Relations Committee (PCRC) has dismissed allegations made by human rights activist and lawyer, Deji Adeyanju, against Olumuyiwa Adejobi, the spokesperson of the Nigeria Police Force, describing them as politically motivated and baseless. Adeyanju, in a video released on February 5 and a petition submitted to several international bodies, including the United States,…
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Niger's military regime will organise a "national convention" from February 15 to 19, notably intended to set the duration of the transition period that began with the 2023 overthrow of civilian President Mohamed Bazoum, the interior ministry said. The ministry unveiled the dates in a press release broadcast overnight Saturday on state television, adding that…
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The European Union (EU) is complementing the efforts of the Nigerian government to improve and strengthen democracy across the country by supporting programmes that build the capacity of young people in politics and governance. Through the Support to Democratic Governance in Nigeria (EU-SDGN) Programme, the EU funds Yiaga Africa’s Constituency Office Internship programme. The three-month…
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American rapper and fashion mogul, Kanye West, has raised the alarm over threats to his children’s lives, claiming that unknown persons are trying to silence him through fear. West, 46, made the revelation on Saturday via a post on X (formerly Twitter), stating that a mysterious number sent a message to his wife, warning that…