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Senate Suspends Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan for Six Months
The Nigerian Senate has suspended Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan (PDP-Kogi) for six months over what it described as a “total violation” of the Senate Standing Orders 2023 (as…
Court orders final forfeiture of $1.4m linked to Emefiele
A Federal High Court in Lagos on Thursday, ordered a final forfeiture of the sum of 1.43 million dollars, linked to embattled former governor of Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN)…
Brig.-Gen. Olakunle Nafiu Assumes Office as NYSC Director-General
Brig.-Gen. Olakunle Nafiu has officially assumed office as the 23rd Director-General of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), pledging to enhance the welfare of staff and corps…
Military Intensifies Efforts to Free Southeast from IPOB/ESN – DHQ
The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has reaffirmed its commitment to eliminating the influence of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) and its armed wing, the Eastern…
Tinubu pays tribute to Obasanjo at 88
President Bola Tinubu on Wednesday paid tribute to former President Olusegun Obasanjo who turned 88 on Wednesday.
“I pay a special tribute to an extraordinary leader and statesman who has…
Gunmen Abduct Catholic Priest, Seminarian in Edo, One Killed
By Zagazola Makama
Suspected armed Fulani attackers have abducted Rev. Father Philip Ekeli and seminarian Peter Andrew from St. Peter Catholic Church in Iviukwa Community,…
Lagos Reaffirms Ban on Flogging in Schools, Promotes Counseling
The Lagos State Government has restated its ban on corporal punishment in public schools, urging educators to adopt counseling as a disciplinary measure.
Commissioner for Basic…
Funke Akindele Reveals Release Date for New Film “Finding Me”
Award-winning filmmaker Funke Akindele has announced that her latest movie, "Finding Me," will premiere on Amazon Prime Video on March 17.
Written, directed, and produced by…
NFF Condemns Racist Abuse Against Super Eagles Defender Calvin Bassey
The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has strongly condemned the racist abuse directed at Super Eagles defender Calvin Bassey following his performance in Sunday’s FA Cup clash…
Market Women Protest Killing of Pregnant Trader by Husband in Edo
Market women in Benin City, Edo State, staged a protest on Monday, demanding justice for Success Izekor, a four-month-pregnant trader allegedly murdered by her husband, Kelvin…