In a recent move to address the challenges faced by passengers during security checks, Nigeria's Federal Executive Council (FEC) has approved N3.23 billion for the procurement of advanced baggage scanners at five major international airports. Aviation and Aerospace Development Minister, Festus...
433 out of 836 foreign-trained medical graduates faced a setback as they failed the qualifying examination organized by the Medical and Dental Council of Nigeria (MDCN).
The examination, held at the Aminu Kano Teaching Hospital, featured a Computer Based Test format and included centers such...
In a horrifying incident, at least 150 individuals, including women and children, were abducted, and one person killed in a coordinated attack by gunmen on four villages in Zamfara State. The assailants, on dozens of motorcycles, stormed Mutunji, Kwanar-Dutse, Sabon-Garin Mahuta, and Unguwar...
Former Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) Chairman, Professor Attahiru Jega, has called for a swift review of the appointments of ten Resident Electoral Commissioners (RECs), one month after their confirmation by the Senate. The controversy surrounding the appointments, nominated...
The corpse of Umar Ibrahim, a missing Fulani leader and Ciroma of Kumbun district in Plateau state, has been discovered in an abandoned well in Jokom community, Mangu town. The spokesperson for Operation Safe Haven, Captain Oya James, confirmed the incident. Gan Allah Fulani Development...
Bola Tinubu is set to make a significant move as he prepares to present the 2024 budget to the National Assembly on Wednesday. Restricted access due to space constraints and security measures heightens anticipation for the crucial announcement. President Tinubu had earlier proposed a N26.1...
At the opening of the special session for the 2023/2024 legal year, Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN) Justice Olukayode Ariwoola reaffirms the judiciary's commitment to resisting influence from public sentiments, often labeled as the 'mob.'
The CJN addresses concerns about bias in recent...
Lawmakers have introduced 32 bills in both the Senate and the House of Representatives proposing the establishment of additional federal universities, polytechnics, and colleges of education in Nigeria. This move, initiated since the inauguration of the 10th National Assembly, has sparked...
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President Joe Biden has issued an apology to prominent Muslim-American leaders following his public questioning of the reported death toll in Gaza, controlled by Hamas, during a gathering with five Muslim American leaders.
The meeting, initially scheduled for 30...
Dangote Refinery, led by founder Aliko Dangote, has successfully secured its inaugural cargo deal, totaling 6 million barrels, set for delivery as the much-anticipated project gears up for operations at 350,000 barrels per day starting next month. A significant development in Nigeria's energy...
In a recent report from the United Kingdom government, Nigeria has emerged as the leader in hosting the highest number of dependents brought in by international students over the past four years. The startling statistics reveal that the number of dependents from Nigeria skyrocketed to an...
Nollywood actress Iyabo Ojo has revealed that she and her partner, music executive Paul Okoye, known as Paul O, are content in their relationship without opting for marriage. Speaking on her TV show, Iyabo Ojo TV, alongside veteran singer Charly Boy, Ojo expressed her belief that marriage is...
Afrobeats sensation Davido, born David Adedeji Adeleke, has filed a preliminary objection to contest a N2.3 billion breach of contract suit brought against him and his label, Davido Music Worldwide Limited. The suit, initiated by Brownhill Investments Company Limited and its Chairman, Mr. Amaju...
The Oba of Benin, Omo N’ Oba N’ Edo, Uku Akpolokpolo, Ewuare II, has declared that Bola Tinubu's victory in the 2023 presidential poll is a divine ordination, urging all Nigerians to rally behind the acclaimed leader. The monarch emphasized the importance of unity, peace, and harmony for the...
Nigerian universities are grappling with a significant shortage of academic staff, exacerbated by a surge in lecturers leaving for opportunities abroad and challenges associated with the Integrated Personnel and Payroll Information System (IPPIS).
The Academic Staff Union of Universities...
In a recent interview on Channels Television's Sunday Politics, Ogun State Governor Dapo Abiodun lauded President Bola Tinubu's administration, describing it as "bold and audacious." Abiodun asserted that the country was in a near-comatose state when Tinubu assumed power, emphasizing the...
Hon. Abdulmumin Jibrin Kofa, a staunch ally of Senator Rabi’u Musa Kwankwaso and a representative in the House of Representatives, announced on Sunday that the New Nigeria People's Party (NNPP) is prepared to enter into a political alliance with the All Progressives Congress (APC).
During a...
A separatist group known as the Restoration Fighters of the Ambazonia Interim Government has issued a grave warning to prominent Nigerian football figures, including former national captain Austin Jay Jay Okocha and Daniel Amokachi. The threat comes in response to an invitation extended by...
Women supporters of the New Nigeria People's Party (NNPP) flooded the streets of Kano, clad in red attire, to express their discontent with the recent Appeal Court judgment that ousted Governor Abba Yusuf. Despite police warnings against protests, the women, numbering in the hundreds, marched...
The National Broadcasting Commission (NBC) has issued a final warning to Arise Television, citing concerns over the use of derogatory and incendiary remarks in its programs. The warning, dated October 6, 2023, and signed by NBC’s Director-General, Dr. Balarabe Ilelah, urged the TV station to...
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