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The Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, has announced that Nigerians will no longer have to endure lengthy waits for international passports. In a press briefing in Abuja, he addressed the passport backlog issue and assured that applicants would receive their passports within two weeks of...
The Lagos State Police Command has declared Owodunni Ibrahim, also known as Primeboy, as wanted for failing to respond to a police invitation. The invitation was related to the investigation into the circumstances surrounding the death of Ilerioluwa Aloba, also known as Mohbad. In a statement...
In a distressing incident, armed men suspected to be bandits have launched an attack on the Federal University in Dutsinma (FUDMA), Katsina State, resulting in the abduction of five female students. The harrowing event transpired in the early hours of Wednesday, at off-campus dormitories located...
As diphtheria continues to spread across Nigeria, the federal government is advocating for the reintroduction of facemasks in affected states. Dr. Faisal Shuaib, the executive director of the National Primary Healthcare Development Agency (NPHCDA), emphasized the importance of adopting...
Nigerian domestic airlines are scrambling to meet the January 2025 deadline set by the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) to increase their minimum number of aircraft to six. This mandate, introduced in the recently amended Nigerian Civil Aviation Regulations, is causing controversy in the...
Image Credit: Quirinale.it Pope Francis has raised the possibility of the Catholic Church blessing same-sex unions. The Vatican's previous stance in 2021 was against such blessings, citing that God "cannot bless sin." However, in a letter to cardinals, the Pope emphasized "pastoral charity" and...
A tragic incident unfolded at a Dunamis church in Makurdi, Benue State, as the building collapsed during a morning prayer session. The catastrophe claimed the life of one pastor, while three others managed to escape unharmed. The incident occurred at the Mission Ward North Bank church. Police...
In a tragic incident, 23 individuals are feared dead in a boat mishap involving 30 traders in Kebbi state, Nigeria. The Kebbi government has expressed its condolences to the families affected by this tragedy. The boat, carrying traders and their goods, was en route from Kasabo to Yauri town for...
In a shocking turn of events reminiscent of a crime thriller, Melody Felicano Johnson, a 39-year-old Arizona resident, finds herself facing charges of attempted murder. Her husband, Roby Johnson, a member of the USAF, became the target of a murder attempt during their divorce proceedings. The...
The Nigerian Labour Congress (NLC) has temporarily suspended its nationwide strike plans after reaching an agreement with the Federal Government. The strike was planned in response to the removal of petrol subsidies, which has led to increased suffering and economic difficulties for many...
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