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Census Preparation Gains Momentum As UNFPA Adviser Returns To Nigeria

The National Population Commission (NPC) has reaffirmed its commitment to conducting Nigeria’s long-awaited Population and Housing Census with the return of Dr. Collins Opiyo as Chief Technical Adviser (CTA). NPC Chairman, Hon.... Read more »
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Azuka Okwuosa: A Vision for Transforming Anambra South through Community Empowerment

Legislative politics entails directly engaging and effectively representing once constituents at the State and National Assembly. But more important than these fact: We must work towards building a System of good governance... Read more »
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Ikeja Electricity Head Office Invaded By Military Men

The headquarters of Ikeja Electricity Distribution Company has been invaded by military men. Our correspondent learned that the armed men in military uniform invaded the company opposite MITV in Ikeja, Lagos, at... Read more »
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NAFDAC Discovers Concealed Weapons in Onitsha Market During Fake Drugs Raid

The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has recovered a cache of weapons, including two rifles, live cartridges, a machete, and other dangerous items, concealed by unknown individuals... Read more »
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Nigeria’s Debt Risk Low, Says IMF Report

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has reassured Nigerians that the country is not at risk of falling into a debt trap, describing Nigeria’s debt level as “moderate and not high risk.” Gita... Read more »
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“Why I Dropped My Native Name” – Former President, Olusegun Obasanjo

Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has underscored the need for Africans to prioritise indigenous name when picking names for their children. He noted that this will help tear down the wall of slavery,... Read more »
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Disney to Lay Off Over 200 Employees Amid Restructuring

The Walt Disney Company is reportedly preparing to lay off around 200 employees, representing nearly 6% of the combined workforce at its ABC News Group and Disney Entertainment Networks units. This development,... Read more »
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Building Collapse in Lagos Claims Two Lives

Rescue efforts are ongoing at the scene of a three-storey building that collapsed during construction at Oriwu Street in the Lekki Phase 1 area of Lagos State, resulting in the deaths of... Read more »
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Nigeria Ranks 6th in Global Terrorism Report

Nigeria has been positioned sixth in the 2025 Global Terrorism Assessment with a metric of 7.658, ascending from eighth position in 2023 and 2024. According to the 2025 evaluation published on March... Read more »
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Alaafin-Designate Arrives in Nigeria, Prepares for Coronation Ceremony

After spending nearly two months in Canada, Oba Akeem Owoade, the designated Alaafin of Oyo, arrived at Murtala Mohammed Airport in Ikeja on Wednesday evening. He is set to travel to his... Read more »
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FG Collaborates with MOA Institute to Offer Skills Development Programmes, Reduce Unemployment

The federal government has expressed interest in collaborating with MOA Professional Institute, an accredited center of the City & Guilds of London Institute, to promote skills acquisition among Nigerians, reduce unemployment, and... Read more »
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Police Debunk Ritual Killing of LASU Graduate, Says Student Missing

The Lagos State Police Command has debunked reports of the alleged ritual killing of a 28-year-old Lagos State University graduate, Adedamola Ogunbode. The command spokesperson, Benjamin Hundeyin, while reacting to an inquiry,... Read more »
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Trump to Host White House Crypto Summit as Industry Gains Momentum

U.S. President Donald Trump will host top crypto industry leaders at the White House on Friday, marking a significant shift in the administration’s approach to digital assets. The summit comes as the... Read more »
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2026 World Cup Final to Feature Historic Super Bowl-Style Half-Time Show

The 2026 FIFA World Cup final in New Jersey will make history by featuring a Super Bowl-style half-time show, FIFA President Gianni Infantino announced on Wednesday. Infantino confirmed that the highly anticipated... Read more »
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A New Era For Educators

It is no longer news that Nigeria has a shortage of public school teachers and inadequate training to equip those manning the classrooms in 21st century skills. The two key challenges are... Read more »
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FG Partners MOA Institute To Boost Skill Acquisition

The federal government has indicated an interest in partnering with MOA Professional Institute, a City & Guilds of London Institute Accreditation Centre, to promote skills acquisition among Nigerians, tackle unemployment, and boost... Read more »
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Gombe State Targets 141,000 Beneficiaries For ICT Initiatives

The Gombe State Conditional Cash Transfer (CCT) Programme manager, Malam Jatau Abubakar, has disclosed that 141,000 beneficiaries have been targeted to receive financial support across the state’s 11 local government areas. Speaking... Read more »
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Seyi Tinubu Visits Former Head Of State, Gen. Abubbakak At His Residence [PHOTOS]

Seyi Tinubu, son of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, recently visited former Head of State, General Abdulsalami Abubakar, at his residence in Minna, Niger State. The visit was a courtesy call, reflecting mutual... Read more »
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Rivers Speaker Demands Sack Of All Fubara’s Commissioners Within 48hrs

The Rivers State House of Assembly, led by its speaker, Martin Amaewhule, has written to Governor Simi Fubara, demanding the sack of all commissioners in the state within 48 hours. In a... Read more »
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Four Persons Sustain Bullet Wounds As ‘Supporters’ Of Fubara, Wike Clash In Rivers

A clash between supporters of the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory,  Nyesom Wike and the Governor of Rivers State, Siminalayi Fubara, on Wednesday, saw four people sustain bullet wounded. The clash... Read more »