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FG, World Bank Launch $500m Irrigation, Power Project
The Federal Government, in collaboration with the World Bank, has launched a $500 million Sustainable Power and Irrigation for Nigeria (SPIN) project aimed at improving irrigation,…
Court Remands Four Police Officers Over Owode Market Killings
An Ebute Metta Chief Magistrates’ Court in Lagos on Tuesday remanded four police officers accused of shooting and killing traders at the Owode Onirin International Spare Parts…
Australia Grants Asylum to Five Iranian Women Footballers
Five members of Iran’s women’s football team have been granted asylum in Australia after requesting protection while visiting the country for a tournament.
The players had…
Economist Warns FG May Face Pressure to Reintroduce Petrol Subsidy
An economist, Emmanuel Eche, has warned that the Federal Government may soon face renewed pressure to subsidise the pump price of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) following developments…
Iraq Extends Airspace Closure by 72 Hours Amid Regional Tensions
The Iraqi Civil Aviation Authority has extended the closure of the country’s airspace for an additional 72 hours as tensions continue to rise in the Middle East.
In a statement…
6 Iraqi paramilitary members killed in unidentified airstrike
Six members of Iraq’s paramilitary forces were killed and three others wounded in an unidentified airstrike in northern Iraq early Tuesday.
The attack hit a group of Popular…
FRSC produces over 1m driver’s licenses in 2025, with 427,675 unclaimed
The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has said a total of 1,047,148 driver’s licences were produced nationwide in 2025, while 427,675 remain unclaimed by applicants.
The Corps Public…
NFF Mourns Former Super Eagles Coach Adegboye Onigbinde
The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has expressed deep sorrow over the death of former Technical Director and two-time head coach of the Nigeria national football team, Adegboye…
Troops, Airstrikes Repel Terrorist Assault on Military Base in Yobe
Troops of Operation Hadin Kai, backed by fighter jets from the Nigerian Air Force Air Component, have successfully repelled a terrorist attack on a military base in Goniri, Yobe…
Police wives get food items as POWA marks IWD in Gombe
The Gombe State Chapter of the Police Officers’ Wives Association (POWA) marked 2026 International Women’s Day in the state by distributing food items and cash to police wives and widows.…