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No judge will live in rented quarters by 2027 — Wike

Ukpono Ukpong 14 October 2025 0

Nyesom Wike, Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), has assured that by the end of President Bola Tinubu’s first tenure in 2027, no judge of the FCT High Court will live in rented accommodation. Wike gave the assurance on Monday in Abuja during the flag-off of the design and

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FULL LIST: Names of the 175 inmates pardoned by President Bola Tinubu

Awwal Owolabi 14 October 2025 0

President Bola Tinubu on Thursday granted pardons to 175 convicts and ex-convicts, following approval from the National Council of State. The beneficiaries include Herbert Macaulay, famed nationalist; Farouk Lawan, a former member of the House of Representatives; and Major General Mamman Vatsa, the poet and soldier executed in 1986 for alleged treason. Other recipients

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Soldier shoots wife, kills self as Army launches investigation

Andrew Orolua 14 October 2025 0

The Nigerian Army has launched an investigation into a tragic incident that occurred on Saturday, October 11, 2025, when Lance Corporal Akenleye Femi of the 221 Battalion, Wawa Cantonment, allegedly shot his wife and then took his own life. In a statement on Monday, Captain Stephen Nwankwo, Acting Assistant Director, Army Public Relations, 22 Armoured […]

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Tinubu’s clemency reduces kidnap kingpin Kelvin Oniarah’s sentence to 13 years

Awwal Owolabi 14 October 2025 0

The 20-year prison sentence of Kelvin Ezeigbe Oniarah, a notorious kidnapper, has been reduced following his inclusion in President Bola Tinubu’s list of inmates granted clemency. Oniarah, convicted and sentenced by Justice Binta Nyako in 2023, will now serve 13 years instead of 20 after showing “remorsefulness” and participating in academic programmes at the National […]

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Ejiro Umukoro’s ‘The Distortion of Hadassah’ Wins South-South Slot in YALP 2025

Vincent Afolabi 13 October 2025 0

The 2025 edition of the Young Adult Literature Prize (YALP) has announced its regional finalists, with Ejiro Umukoro’s compelling novel, The Distortion of Hadassah, emerging as the South-South regional finalist from a pool of 106 entries. The recognition underscores Umukoro’s growing influence in African literature and her continued commitment to exploring complex human

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FG: We’ve met all of ASUU’s demands — strike unnecessary, says minister

Awwal Owolabi 13 October 2025 0

Tunji Alausa, minister of education, says the federal government has fulfilled all outstanding demands made by the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), describing the union’s planned two-week warning strike as needless. The minister made the remarks during an interview with Channels Television’s Okinbaloye on Sunday. Alausa insisted that ASUU had no justification

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FG threatens no-work-no-pay as ASUU begins nationwide warning strike today

Ukpono Ukpong 13 October 2025 0

The Federal Government on Sunday warned that it would enforce the no work, no pay policy as the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) commenced a two-week nationwide warning strike following the expiration of its 14-day ultimatum over unresolved demands. Announcing the commencement of the strike during an emergency press conference in Abuja, the ASUU […]

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REPORT: Global mortality rate drops by 67% since 1950

Promise Eze 13 October 2025 0

A new report by the Global Burden of Disease (GBD) has revealed that the global mortality rate has fallen by 67 per cent since 1950, despite the effects of population growth and ageing. The study, which examined data from 204 countries and territories as well as 660 subnational locations between 1990 and 2023, was published […]

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NiMet DG Honoured at the Nigeria GovTech Public Service Awards 2025

Dooyum Naadzenga 13 October 2025 0

The Director-General/CEO of the Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet), Prof. Charles Anosike, has been honoured at the Nigeria GovTech Public Service Awards 2025, organized by the Bureau of Public Service Reforms (BPSR) under The Presidency. NiMet was conferred with the “Best Federal MDA in Open Data Excellence” award in recognition of its outstanding performance in data

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Kalu seeks governors’, state assemblies’ support for constitution review

Msugh Ityokura 12 October 2025 0

The Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Benjamin Kalu, has called for the support of state governors and legislatures to ensure the success of the ongoing constitution review exercise. Kalu, who chairs the House Committee on Constitution Review, made the appeal during a courtesy visit to Enugu State Governor, Dr. Peter Mbah, at the […]

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Northern activist, Ejembi, to join #FreeNnamdiKanuNow protest

Tunde Opalana 12 October 2025 0

Kaduna-based human rights activist and CEO of Eagle’s Brain Human Rights Organization, Comrade Daniel Ejembi, has declared his intention to join the planned #FreeNnamdiKanuNow protest slated for October 20, 2025, in Abuja. Ejembi, who recently led protests against alleged illegal land acquisition by the Kaduna Polytechnic, confirmed his participation in a chat with our

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Nigeria’s domestic debt service hits N1.7 trillion in Q2 2025

Tunde Opalana 12 October 2025 0

Nigeria’s total domestic debt service reached N1.707 trillion in the second quarter of 2025 (April–June), according to new figures released by the Debt Management Office (DMO). Data on the agency’s official website shows that the Federal Government spent N1.686 trillion on interest payments across multiple instruments and N20.14 billion on principal repayments, bringing

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Benue Digital Infrastructure Company Wins Best State ICT Agency Award, Showcases Digital Transformation Leadership

Dooyum Naadzenga 12 October 2025 0

The Benue Digital Infrastructure Company (BDIC) PLC has been nationally recognized as the “Best State ICT Agency” at the Nigeria GovTech Public Service Awards 2025, held October 9-10 at the Presidential Villa in Abuja. The award celebrates BDIC’s outstanding role in driving digital governance and public service innovation in Benue State. Owoicho Igoji, Chief of […]

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Akinyemi: Genocide claim against Nigeria unjustified, could trigger travel bans

Awwal Owolabi 12 October 2025 0

Bolaji Akinyemi, former minister of foreign affairs, says the claim of Christian genocide in Nigeria is unjustified and could lead to travel restrictions on Nigerians. Akinyemi was reacting to statements by some United States officials and public figures accusing Nigeria of persecuting Christians. US senator Ted Cruz recently introduced a bill to protect “persecuted”

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Senate demands detailed 2024 budget report, sets October 23 deadline

Promise Eze 11 October 2025 0

The Senate has directed Nigeria’s economic managers to submit a comprehensive performance report on the implementation of the 2024 budget and projections for the 2025 capital component within two weeks. The directive was issued by Mohammed Sani Musa, chairman of the Senate committee on finance, after a 90-minute closed-door session with Wale Edun, minister of […]

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Abiodun announces shuttle, car hire services for Gateway International Airport

Promise Eze 11 October 2025 0

Dapo Abiodun, Ogun State Governor, has said plans are underway to introduce bus shuttle and car hire services at the Gateway International Airport to ease passenger movement. Abiodun disclosed this on Thursday after boarding a ValueJet commercial flight from the airport to Abuja. He explained that the shuttle service would connect major towns and cities […]

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Issues as Reps open yet another constitution review hearing

Msugh Ityokura 11 October 2025 0

Issues are being raised as the House of Representatives recently opened yet another constitution review hearing, an exercise that has become customary for the parliament since the return of democratic rule in the country in 1999. For 26 years, lawmakers have continued to promise to deliver “the people’s constitution,” as billions of naira get drained […]

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New INEC Chairman’s appointment confirms Tinubu’s commitment to merit — Adeyanju

Ukpono Ukpong 11 October 2025 0

Human rights lawyer and political analyst, Deji Adeyanju, has commended President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for nominating Professor Joash Ojo Amupitan as the new Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), describing the appointment as a reflection of merit and national balance rather than nepotism. In a statement issued in Abuja, Adeyanju said the

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ICPC secures 24-year jail term for retired FCTA Director over ₦318 million fraud

our reporters 10 October 2025 0

The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has secured the conviction of Garuba Mohammed Duku, a retired Director of Finance and Administration with the Abuja Metropolitan Management Council (AMMC) under the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA), for corruption and money laundering involving ₦318 million. A statement by the

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Zamfara generates N358.9bn revenue in 2024, achieves 82% of budget target

Promise Eze 10 October 2025 0

The Zamfara State Government says it generated N358.9 billion in revenue for the 2024 fiscal year, representing 82 percent performance of its approved revenue target of N437 billion. The disclosure was made on Thursday in Gusau by the State Auditor-General, Abubakar Danmaliki, during the official presentation of the state’s 2024 Citizens Accountability Report. Danmaliki