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‘Soldiers Withdrew at 3am, Bandits Attacked at 4am’ — Gov Idris Raises Alarm

The Kebbi State Government has urged the Ministry of Defence to investigate why military personnel were withdrawn from Government Girls Comprehensive Secondary School, Maga, barely an hour before bandits launched their attack. Governor Nasir Idris made the appeal on Friday while receiving

November 21, 2025

News Update·News

FG To Roll Out 250-Unit Housing Estate In 12 States

The Federal Government, through the Ministry of Housing and Urban Development, is currently constructing 250 units Renewed Hope estate in 12 states across the six geopolitical zones in the country. The Minister of Housing and Urban Development, Arc. Ahmed Dangiwa spoke in

by News Editor

July 26, 2025

Economy·News·News Update

Dangote Retires As Chairman of Dangote Cement

Africa’s richest man, Aliko Dangote, has retired as the Chairman of the Board of Directors of Dangote Cement Plc. In a statement on Friday, a spokesman for the company, Anthony Chiejina, said the retirement took effect from July 25, 2025. “He is

by News Editor

July 26, 2025

News Update

FG Offers ₦80bn in Bond Auction For July

The Federal Government of Nigeria (FGN) has announced the offer of ₦80 billion in FGN bonds for subscription via auction, slated for July 28, 2025, with settlement expected on July 30, 2025. The announcement was made by the Debt Management Office (DMO)

by News Editor

July 26, 2025

News Update

FG To Repatriate Nigerians Stranded In Central African Republic

The Federal Government is set to rescue and repatriate a group of Nigerian workers stranded in the Central African Republic. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Abuja disclosed this in a statement on Friday, following a viral video that showed the distressed

by News Editor

July 25, 2025

Education·News·News Update

FG to Unveil ‘’STEMM up Grant’ to Promote Student Innovation

The Federal Government said it is set to unveil the Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics, and Medical Sciences Student Venture Capital Grant (S-VCG). It said the programme was a pioneering initiative designed to empower students in Nigeria’s tertiary institutions to build the next

by News Editor

July 25, 2025

Grassroots·News·News Update

Emir Of Gusau Dies At 71, Gov Lawal Mourns

Governor Dauda Lawal of Zamfara State has expressed sorrow over the death of the Emir of Gusau, Ibrahim Bello, who passed away at the age of 71 on Friday morning in Abuja after a prolonged illness. In a condolence message, Governor Lawal

by News Editor

July 25, 2025

Life & Style·News·News Update

Canal+ Gets Approval To Acquire Multichoice, Including DSTV, GOTV

Canal+ has secured approval from South Africa’s competition tribunal for its proposed acquisition of MultiChoice Group. The development clears the final regulatory hurdle in the deal, paving the way for the French media giant to acquire Africa’s largest pay-TV group, which includes

by News Editor

July 25, 2025

News Update

Newcastle Target Sesko Amid Isak Uncertainty

Newcastle United are considering a move for RB Leipzig striker Benjamin Sesko as a potential replacement for Alexander Isak, who has told the club he wants to explore options this summer. While no formal transfer request has been submitted, Isak’s future remains

by Olatunji Olajide

July 25, 2025

News Update

APC Relocates NEC Meeting To Presidential Villa

The All Progressives Congress (APC) has announced a change in the venue of its National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting scheduled for Thursday, July 24, 2025. Originally planned to hold at the party’s national secretariat in Abuja, the meeting will now take place

by News Editor

July 24, 2025

News Update

Bonmati Magic Sends Spain to Euro Final Showdown with England

Aitana Bonmati fired Spain into their first-ever UEFA Women’s Euro final with a brilliant extra-time winner against Germany in Lyon. The Ballon d’Or holder struck in the 113th minute, spinning away from her marker and beating Ann-Katrin Berger with a low finish

by Olatunji Olajide

July 24, 2025

News Update·Elections·Grassroots

Ibadan North bye-election: APC never conducted primary – INEC

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has unequivocally stated that the All Progressives Congress (APC) never conducted its compulsory primary election for the forthnight Ibadan North Federal Constituency bye-election. From a letter dated July 21, 2025, and received by the Director of

by News Editor

July 24, 2025

News Update

NCAA Directs Airlines To Enforce $10,000 Declaration For Passengers

The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has mandated all international airlines operating in the country to enforce the $10,000 currency declaration requirement for all inbound passengers. In a directive dated April 24, 2025, the authority emphasised the need to address lapses in

by News Editor

July 23, 2025

News Update

Saudi’s ‘Sleeping Prince’ dies after 20 years in coma

Prince Al-Waleed bin Khaled bin Talal Al Saud, known as the “Sleeping Prince” of Saudi Arabia, has passed away at the age of 36, nearly 20 years after he fell into a coma due to a car accident in London. As reported

by News Room

July 21, 2025

News Update·News

Air Peace Commences Abuja-Heathrow Flights

Air Peace Limited has announced direct international flight services from Abuja to both London Heathrow and London Gatwick airports, effective October 26, 2025. In a press release by its spokesperson, Efe Osifo-Whiskey, the airline stated that Air Peace had become the first

by News Editor

July 21, 2025

News Update·News

Enugu Crashes Band A Tariff By ₦49 Per KWH

The Enugu State Electricity Regulatory Commission (EERC) has issued a new tariff to the utility that succeeded Enugu Electricity Distribution Company (EEDC), MainPower Electricity Distribution Limited, for electricity distribution in the state, reviewing the electricity cost for Band A from ₦209/ kWh

by News Editor

July 21, 2025

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News Update - Page 23

‘Soldiers Withdrew at 3am, Bandits Attacked at 4am’ — Gov Idris Raises Alarm

FG To Roll Out 250-Unit Housing Estate In 12 States

Dangote Retires As Chairman of Dangote Cement

FG Offers ₦80bn in Bond Auction For July

FG To Repatriate Nigerians Stranded In Central African Republic

FG to Unveil ‘’STEMM up Grant’ to Promote Student Innovation

Emir Of Gusau Dies At 71, Gov Lawal Mourns

Canal+ Gets Approval To Acquire Multichoice, Including DSTV, GOTV

Newcastle Target Sesko Amid Isak Uncertainty

APC Relocates NEC Meeting To Presidential Villa

Bonmati Magic Sends Spain to Euro Final Showdown with England

Ibadan North bye-election: APC never conducted primary – INEC

NCAA Directs Airlines To Enforce $10,000 Declaration For Passengers

Saudi’s ‘Sleeping Prince’ dies after 20 years in coma

Air Peace Commences Abuja-Heathrow Flights

Enugu Crashes Band A Tariff By ₦49 Per KWH

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