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Plateau Govt Launches Agricultural Program for 1,000 Youths

The Plateau State Government has successfully mobilised 1,000 youths for the Plateau Youth Agricultural Empowerment Programme (PLA-YEAP) at BARC Farms as part of its efforts to engage young people in productive initiatives.... Read more »
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5,076 Malnourished Children Receive Treatment from MSF in Kano

THE Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF), also known as Doctors Without Borders, Dr Anthony Mbarga (MSF) Kano Project Medical Referent, has said that the centre has admitted 5,076 malnourished children in Kano State... Read more »

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Southwest Airlines Bans Portable Chargers in Carry-On Luggage During Charging

Southwest Airlines has announced a ban on charging devices using portable chargers stored inside carry-on luggage, citing the risk of lithium batteries overheating or catching fire. In a statement issued on Wednesday,... Read more »
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Group Makes Case for Military to Get 753 Forfeited Duplexes, Not Sold

A civil society organisation, Youth Arise Movement, has called on the Federal Government to halt its proposed sale of 753 duplexes seized from the former Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria,... Read more »
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PalmPay’s CSR Initiative*: Financial Literacy for 5,000 Women and Youths in Kano

PalmPay Limited, a fintech company in Nigeria, has concluded arrangements to empower 5,000 Kano state residents on financial literacy as part of its corporate social responsibility (CSR) initiative. The program targets women,... Read more »
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Borno Govt Slams N250,000 Fine, Jail Term on Those Who Fell Trees Illegally

The Borno government has announced new penalties for illegal tree felling, warning that offenders will face fines of up to N250,000 or up to two years in prison. Commissioner for Environment, Emat... Read more »
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62 Arrested in Lagos Midnight Raid Face Arraignment on Friday

Operatives of the Lagos State Environmental Taskforce, on Friday, stormed several parts of Lagos Island in a midnight raid, arresting 62 suspects—59 males and 3 females. The Lagos State Government said this... Read more »
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Trump’s Education Dept. Dismantling Plan Halted by Federal Judge

A US federal judge on Thursday blocked the Trump administration from dismantling the Department of Education, marking the first time a judge declared the administration’s extensive changes to the department unlawful. Judge... Read more »
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Fire Destroys Home in Ondo Community, Millions of Property Lost

A fierce fire erupted on Thursday evening at Alhaji Odo Street in the Odundun area of Ile-Oluji, the headquarters of Ile-Oluji/Okeigbo Local Government Area in Ondo State, leaving several families homeless and... Read more »
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Dangote Explains How FG Gains From Cement Sales

Aliko Dangote, head of Dangote Group, has explained how the Nigerian federal government benefits from the operations of Dangote Cement. Speaking at the 2025 Taraba International Investment Summit held on Wednesday, he... Read more »
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2027: CUPP faults Tinubu’s endorsement by APC leaders

The Coalition of United political parties has described the Thursday endorsement of President Bola Tinubu as the sole candidate for the 2027 presidential election by the forum of All Progressives Congress governors... Read more »
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FG suit: Akpabio, Yahaya Bello, others to testify against Natasha

The Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, and the immediate past Kogi State Governor, Yahaya Bello, alongside four others, have been listed as key witnesses in a criminal suit filed by the Federal Government... Read more »
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NNPCL Board Members Take Oath of Office Inside Presidential Villa

President Bola Tinubu, has inaugurated the newly appointed board and executive team of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL). The President inuagurated the team shortly before attending the All Progressive Congress... Read more »
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NRC worker caught stealing railway signal cables

NRC staff caught stealing railway signal cablesOperatives of the Man O’ War Railway Command have apprehended a Nigerian Railway Corporation staff member, Gift Eseeli, for allegedly stealing “several lengths of 50mm armoured... Read more »
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Atiku, El-Rufai-led coalition to choose platform May 30

A former Rivers State Governor, Rotimi Amaechi, and his counterpart in Cross River State, Liyel Imoke, have been saddled with the responsibility of deciding whether, in forming a coalition, proponents should float... Read more »

Tinubu charges NNPCL board to turn economy around

President Bola Tinubu, on Thursday, urged the new Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited board to consolidate the gains of the ongoing economic reforms. In a statement by the presidential spokesman, Bayo Onanuga,... Read more »
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Institute trains military, MDA officials in sustainable blue economy

The International Maritime Institute of Nigeria has organised a two-day training for 18 participants from the Military, and Ministry, Department and Agencies on sustaining a blue economy for economic prosperity. The Director... Read more »

Court declines to stop Owa Obokun’s coronation set for Friday

An Osun State High Court sitting in Ilesa has refused to stop the coronation of the new Owa Obokun of Ijesaland, Oba Clement Haastrup, scheduled for Friday. Justice M. Agboola, at Thursday’s... Read more »
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Family-Centred Policies Key to Nigeria’s Development — Minister

Nigeria has taken concrete steps to integrate family-focused approaches into national policy, with efforts centered on repositioning the care economy through strengthening caregiving systems and protecting vulnerable populations. This was stated by... Read more »
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Poor Salaries Pushing Nigerian Doctors Abroad — FMC Boss

The Medical Director of the Federal Medical Centre, Abeokuta, Ogun State, Professor Adewale Musa-Olomu, has identified inadequate salaries and lack of incentives as the primary factors driving Nigerian doctors and other medical... Read more »