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Wike orders council chairmen to pay minimum wage arrears, confirms N4.16bn approval

The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has directed chairmen of the six Area Councils in the FCT to immediately implement and pay arrears of the national minimum wage to... Read more »
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Flying Eagles beat Tunisia 1-0 in U-20 AFCON opener

Nigeria’s Flying Eagles on Thursday kicked off their quest for an eighth Africa U-20 Cup of Nations title on a winning note, edging Tunisia 1-0 in a tightly contested Group B opener... Read more »
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Kamala Harris blasts Trump’s “chaotic” presidency, privatisation push

A former U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris has launched a critique of Donald Trump’s administration, accusing the former president and his allies of executing a decades-old conservative plan to reshape America through... Read more »
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UTME Candidates Warned: Scammers Demand N15,700 for Rescheduling

The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has issued a warning to candidates about a scam targeting those who missed the Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME).  Scammers are demanding N15,700 from candidates... Read more »
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Lagos APC In Disarray Over Seyi Tinubu’s Governorship Ambition

Tensions are rising within the Lagos chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) and its powerful Governance Advisory Council (GAC) over the rumoured ambitions of Seyi Tinubu, the son of President Bola... Read more »
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Sexual Harassment: Natasha Fires Agbakoba, Rules Out Withdrawal Of Suits Against Akpabio

The Senator representing Kogi Central at the Senate, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, insisted on pursuing the suit accusing the Senate President Godswill Akpabio of sexually harassing her to its logical conclusion in the Court.... Read more »
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New Strategy: North-East Govs to Tackle Insurgency from Multiple Angles

The North East Governors’ Forum on Thursday resolved to adopt multi-dimensional approach through kinetic and non-kinetic strategies in tackling insecurity challenges in the region. The form made the decision in a nine-point... Read more »
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Over 100 Indian Pupils Fall Ill After Dead Snake Found in School Meal

India’s National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has initiated an inquiry following reports that over 100 schoolchildren became ill after consuming a lunch allegedly served with a dead snake in it. The incident... Read more »
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Amotekun Officer Killed, One Missing After Ambush in Osun

An officer of the Osun State Security Network Agency, also known as the Amotekun Corps, Lamidi Abiodun, was killed during an ambush by armed criminals in the Papa area of Iwo on... Read more »
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Kaduna to Invest N74bn in Agriculture Sector in 2025

Governor Uba Sani has increased funding for agriculture, introduced new schemes, and provided more inputs to farmers than any previous administration in the history of Kaduna State. In the past two years,... Read more »
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Millions Lost as Fire Razes Ondo Hotel

Fire has razed Samlove Hotel in Okitipupa, Okitipupa Local Government Area of Ondo State, destroying property worth millions of naira. The Spokesman for Ondo State Police Command, DSP Olayinka Ayanlade, confirmed the... Read more »
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Adeleke Assures Osun Farmers of No Mining-Related Evictions

Governor Ademola Adeleke has responded to the Save Our Soul message from farmers in some parts of the state, assuring them that there is no plan or plot to evict them for... Read more »
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Edo Workers Get Pay Rise: Okpebholo Approves N75,000 Minimum Wage

Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, has increased the minimum wage for Edo State workers from N70,000 to N75,000 to further improve their standard of living. Governor Okpebholo made the announcement while... Read more »
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EFCC Tracks CBEX Funds Across Multiple Countries, Launches Recovery Efforts

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has traced funds connected to the collapsed CBEX cryptocurrency trading platform to at least four countries, with recovery efforts now underway. EFCC Chairman Ola Olukoyede... Read more »
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Portable Escapes Jail, Pays N30,000 Fine

Controversial hip-hop artiste Habeeb Okikiola, known as Portable, managed to avoid a three-month jail sentence by paying a N30,000 fine. The Chief Magistrate Court in Ifo, Ogun State, sentenced Portable on May... Read more »
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World’s Oldest Person Dies at 116

Inah Canabarro Lucas, a Brazilian nun, passed away on Wednesday at the age of 116. She had survived a challenging childhood and lived a life dedicated to faith. Canabarro, who became the... Read more »
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Missing Police Inspector Found Dead in Lagos

A police inspector who went missing last week in Lagos has been found dead, leaving the Festac Town community in shock. The officer, identified as Inspector Bishop Clement, was discovered lifeless at... Read more »
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Lagos-Calabar Highway: Completion Expected by January 2026, Says Umahi

The Minister of Works, Senator David Umah, has said that the Lagos-Calabar coastal highway construction is expected to be completed by January 2026. Umahi made the disclosure during an inspection tour of... Read more »
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Language can hold you back’ – Nigerian woman shares why she moved from Germany to UK

Nigerian woman Nicky Sommy Ugom has taken to Facebook to share her reasons for relocating from Germany to the United Kingdom, citing language barriers as one of the main challenges that influenced... Read more »
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NBTE Approves 33 Programmes for Nasarawa State Polytechnic

The National Board for Technical Education has announced the accreditation and approval of thirty-three programmes at the Nasarawa State Government-owned Isa Mustapha Aqwai I Polytechnic, Lafia, in its efforts towards advancing technical... Read more »