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NYSC extends Batch ‘C’ registration deadline to Nov. 11
The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) has extended the registration deadline for the 2025 Batch ‘C’ Prospective Corps Members (PCMs) until midnight of Nov. 11.
This was contained in a…
96-year-old woman weeps after being denied voting in Anambra election
A 96-year-old woman, Mrs. Elizabeth Onike, on Saturday broke down in tears after being prevented from voting at Polling Unit 019, Umudim Akasi, Agulu Ward 8, in Anaocha Local Government Area…
Court Fines AEDC N500,000 for Withholding Information
A Federal High Court sitting in Abuja has ordered the Abuja Electricity Distribution Company (AEDC) to pay a fine of N500,000 for refusing to release information requested under the Freedom…
AEDC Begins Second Phase Load Management, Announces Supply Disruptions
The Abuja Electricity Distribution Company (AEDC) has commenced the second phase of its planned load management exercise across its franchise areas, citing ongoing road construction by the…
Family Demands Justice After Guatemalan Mother Fatally Shot at Wrong Address in…
The family of a Guatemalan woman who was fatally shot after reportedly going to the wrong home in Whitestown, Indiana, is calling for the shooter to be arrested and prosecuted.
According…
Vatican Rules Mary Should Not Be Called ‘Co-Redeemer’ With Christ
The Vatican has issued a new directive instructing Catholics to stop referring to the Virgin Mary as a “co-redeemer” alongside Jesus Christ. The decree, released by the Vatican’s doctrinal…
7 Feared Trapped After Power Plant Structure Collapses in South Korea
At least seven people are feared trapped after a structural collapse at a power plant facility on South Korea’s east coast on Thursday.
The incident occurred around 2 p.m. (0500 GMT) at…
Dangote Refinery Withdraws ₦100bn Suit Over Petroleum Import Licences
Dangote Petroleum Refinery has withdrawn its ₦100 billion lawsuit challenging the issuance of petroleum import licences by the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory…
NEDC begins reconstruction of Mubi-Maiha road bridges
The North East Development Commission (NEDC) has officially commenced the reconstruction of two bridges on the Mubi–Maiha road to restore connectivity and boost economic activity across…
NIS to Launch New Single Travel Emergency Passport for Nigerians Abroad
The Federal Government is set to introduce a new temporary travel document known as the Single Travel Emergency Passport (STEP) for Nigerians living overseas. The document will replace the…