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We shut down all “miracle centres” in Abia to improve education – Gov Otti

Abia State Governor, Alex Otti, has announced that his administration has successfully closed down several "Miracle Centres"—places known for facilitating examination malpractices—across the state....

North Korea responsible for $1.5 billion ByBit hack – FBI

The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has attributed the theft of approximately $1.5 billion in virtual assets from the cryptocurrency exchange ByBit to North...

Supreme Court discharges Major convicted of manslaughter

The Supreme Court of Nigeria has dismissed an appeal filed by the Nigerian Army, which sought to overturn the acquittal of Major Akeem Oseni,...

Climate change threatening the foundation of Nigeria’s food system – FG

Minister of Innovation, Science, and Technology, Chief Uche Nnaji, has highlighted the serious threat that climate change poses to Nigeria's food systems. Speaking at...

Emir Bayero’s residence remains sealed as tension continues to build between Ganduje, Kwankwaso groups

The situation in Kano State, particularly surrounding the residence of Emir Aminu Ado Bayero, has sparked significant tension, leading to a heavy deployment of...

Navy destroys four illegal refineries in Delta

The Nigerian Navy's Forward Operating Base (FOB) Escravos successfully deactivated four illegal refining sites at Obodo in Omadinho community, located in the Warri South...

US to remove transgender soldiers from military

The United States has begun a process to remove transgender troops from the military, according to a memo released by the Pentagon. The policy...

Osun crisis: Adeleke denies changing LG accounts signatories

The Osun State Government has strongly refuted allegations that it is coercing career officers in local governments to change the signatories to council accounts....

Foreigners forming criminal cells in Nigerian cities – EFCC chair

The Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Ola Olukoyede, has raised alarm over the growing presence of organized foreign fraud syndicates...

Israel frees Palestinian prisoners after Hamas hands over four hostages’ bodies

Israel released hundreds of Palestinian prisoners on Thursday after receiving the bodies of four hostages from Hamas. This release is part of a fragile...

Russia vs Ukraine: Only US backstop can secure lasting Ukraine peace – UK PM, Starmer

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer has called on the United States to provide a security backstop for any potential European peacekeepers in Ukraine, emphasizing...

You have no moral right to criticise Tinubu – Northern group slams El-Rufai

The Northern Patriots Forum (NoPF) has sharply criticized former Kaduna State Governor Mallam Nasir El-Rufai for his recent remarks about President Bola Ahmed Tinubu...

Onitsha markets closure: Intersociety writes Soludo, Army Chief, DSS DG, Reps, others

The International Society for Civil Liberties and Rule of Law (Intersociety) has petitioned multiple Nigerian authorities, including Anambra State Governor Chukwuma Soludo and key...

Borno gov cuts palliative aid, promotes farming

Borno State Governor, Babagana Zulum, has announced a significant reduction in the distribution of palliatives to victims of the Boko Haram insurgency, with a...

Russia, US to hold new talks on Thursday in Turkey

Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov announced that Russian and US diplomats will meet in Istanbul on Thursday to discuss resolving bilateral disputes. The primary...

Oyo demolishes illegal buildings on govt land

The Oyo State Government, led by the Commissioner for Lands, Housing, and Urban Development, Williams Akin-Funmilayo, has carried out the demolition of illegal structures...

BREAKING: Judge refuses to step down from Emefiele’s trial

Justice Rahman Oshodi of the Lagos State Special Offences Court in Ikeja has rejected a request for his recusal from the ongoing trial of...

Malaysia sentences Israeli to 7 years imprisonment over firearms offences

A Malaysian court sentenced 39-year-old Israeli man, Shalom Avitan, to seven years in prison after he pleaded guilty to carrying six guns and dozens...

House of reps receives submissions on Intelligence Trust Fund

The House of Representatives Committee on National Security and Intelligence recently held a public hearing to gather input on the proposed establishment of the...

Nigeria’s gloomy days gone – Tinubu speaks as APC Caucus passes vote of confidence on him

President Bola Tinubu has expressed his happiness, stating that the difficult days for Nigerians are over. During an All Progressives Congress (APC) Caucus meeting...

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