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Katsina Govt clears air on N15.4bn received from World Bank
The Katsina State Government has clarified that the N15.4 billion the state received was a reimbursement from the World Bank through the Federal Ministry of... Read More
Amnesty International condemns attack on NLC headquarters
The Country Director of Amnesty International, Isa Sanusi, condemned the invasion of the headquarters of the Nigeria Labour Congress in Abuja on Wednesday. He disclosed... Read More
Plateau gov relaxes curfew
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Plateau State Governor, Caleb Mutfwang, has ordered that the 24-hour curfew earlier imposed in the state capital be further relaxed, allowing movement from 12 noon... Read More
Paris 2024 Olympics: Nigeria 4x100m relay teams crash out
Nigeria had a disappointing outing in the 4x100m relays at the ongoing 2024 Olympic Games on Thursday morning. The men’s 4×100 quartet of Favour Ashe,... Read More
Protests: Kano sex workers decry poor patronage, urges dialogue
Commercial sex workers in Kano have appealed to organisers of the nationwide hunger protests to engage the Federal Government in dialogue. They told the News... Read More
Olympics: Keep supporting our athletes, sports minister urges Nigerians
The Minister of Sports Development, John Enoh, has called on Nigerians to support Nigerian athletes participating in the ongoing Paris 2024 Olympics. According to a... Read More
Scrap dealers threaten to sanction members buying looted properties
The Jigawa State branch of the Scrap Dealers Association of Nigeria has issued a stern warning to its members, threatening to expel anyone found guilty... Read More
Beaded crown: Makinde visits Ladoja in Ibadan
The Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, on Wednesday evening, visited the former governor of the state and the Otun Olubadan of Ibadanland, Chief Rashidi Ladoja... Read More
Kenya police fire tear gas at protesters
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Kenyan police fired volleys of tear gas Thursday in the heart of the capital Nairobi as small groups of protesters gathered on what was billed... Read More
NLC demands policy reversal, condemns govt’s response to #EndBadGovernance protests
The National Executive Council of the Nigeria Labour Congress has issued a strong condemnation of the Federal Government’s handling of the ongoing #EndBadGovernance protests, calling... Read More
Israel revokes diplomatic status of Norwegian envoys
Israel’s Foreign Minister Israel Katz said Thursday the diplomatic status of Norwegian envoys to the Palestinian Authority would be revoked over Oslo’s “anti-Israel behaviour” since... Read More
Net FX flows increase by 55% to $25.4 billion in six months – CBN
The Central Bank of Nigeria has revealed that the net foreign exchange flows into the country increased to $25.4bn in the first six months of... Read More
NHRC demands thorough investigation into killing of 16-year-old by soldier in Kaduna
The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has called for thorough investigation into the killing of a 16-year-old boy, Isma’il Muhammad in Zaria during the #EndBadGovernanceInNigeria... Read More
NYSC announces dates for 2024 Batch ‘B’ Stream II orientation course
The National Youth Service Corps has announced the schedule for the 2024 Batch ‘B’ Stream II Orientation Course. The announcement was contained in a circular... Read More
#EndBadGovernanceInNigeria: Abuja youths declare week of peace
The Abuja Residents Youth Association has declared a week of peace, beginning on 11 August, to promote harmonious relationships among youths in the Federal Capital... Read More
Actor Francis Duru loses son, Ifeanyi
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Veteran Nollywood actor, Francis Duru, has mourned the demise of his son, Ifeanyi. The actor broke the news in a post on Instagram on Thursday... Read More
#EndBadGovernanceInNigeria: We can’t continue like this; let protests stop – Kano beggars
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Some street beggars in Kano have appealed to the organisers of the ongoing nationwide protests to sheath their swords in the interest of humanity. Baba... Read More
Cross River lifts 25-year embargo on employment into civil service
Governor Bassey Otu of Cross River has lifted the 25-year embargo on employment in the state’s civil service. The Commissioner for Information, Dr Erasmus Ekpang,... Read More
I’m looking forward to getting Bangladesh out of trouble – Yunus
Nobel Peace Prize winner Muhammad Yunus was flying back to Bangladesh on Thursday to lead a caretaker government after a student-led uprising ended the 15-year... Read More
Nigeria’s electricity generation hits three-year high of 5,105mw – Adelabu
The Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu has said electricity generation reached a three-year high of 5,105 megawatts as of July 27, 2024. Adelabu announced this... Read More
BBNaija S9: ‘Their rudeness overpowers their good hearts’ – Mickey on Wanni, Handi
Big Brother Naija reality show housemate, Mickey, has explained why he’s sceptical about getting close to the Wanni X Handi twins, despite his feelings for... Read More
Protest: Law doesn’t grant right to steal, destroy public property – Group replies Atiku
The Eastern Movement for Sustenance of Democracy has faulted former Vice President Atiku Abubakar’s recent attack on Service Chiefs and military Commanders over alleged use... Read More
‘It’s needless, unconscionable, condemnable’ – Shehu Sani on invasion of NLC
Former lawmaker, Senator Shehu Sani has declared the invasion of the Nigeria Labour Congress, NLC, headquarters as needless, unconscionable and condemnable. Sani said the action... Read More
Four players to watch in Olympics men’s football final
The sport’s very biggest stars may be missing from the Olympics men’s football tournament, but others have stepped up to make an impact over the... Read More
Housing ministry, Airforce partner on affordable housing
The Federal Ministry of Housing and Urban Development has partnered with the Nigerian Air Force to provide affordable housing for its personnel. The Minister of... Read More
