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Gunmen have abducted a farmer and a labourer in the Oke Oge community, located in the Oba Ile area of Akure North Local Government Area, Ondo State. The victims were reportedly seized on Saturday evening while returning from the Akure Airport, raising

One year ago, the world was profoundly affected by the tragic news of a helicopter accident in the USA that claimed several lives, including that of Herbert Wigwe. A pioneering figure in the banking sector, Wigwe significantly influenced Access Bank and the

A member of the Central Bank of Nigeria’s (CBN) Monetary Policy Committee (MPC), Muhammad Abdullahi, has raised concerns over the persistent impact of imported inflation on domestic price stability. His warning comes amid the Federal Government’s plan to import food items as

The Federal Government has reaffirmed its commitment to receiving and reintegrating Nigerian citizens affected by the deportation order issued by former United States President, Donald Trump. The government has also secured a facility in Lagos to provide mental health support for those

The option for US visa applicants in Nigeria to process their applications via drop box might have been discontinued, representing a notable change in the visa renewal procedure. An anonymous reliable source revealed that the drop box service was removed from Lagos

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has extended heartfelt congratulations to veteran Nollywood actor, comedian, singer, and scriptwriter Nkem Owoh as he marks his 70th birthday. Recognizing his immense contributions to Nigeria’s entertainment industry, President Tinubu lauded the legendary thespian for his outstanding career,

PRESS STATEMENT REJOINDER JSS and SSS not Scrapped, Federal Government Proposes 12-Year Compulsory Education Within 6-3-3 System The attention of the Federal Ministry of Education has been drawn to misleading reports suggesting that the Federal Government has scrapped Junior Secondary School (JSS)

A Deputy Commandant of the Nigerian Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) in Kogi State, Adam Imam Yusuf, has been arrested over the alleged diversion of more than ₦3 billion. Yusuf was arrested by officials of the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other

US President Donald Trump imposed sanctions on the International Criminal Court Thursday for “illegitimate and baseless” investigations targeting America and its ally Israel, the White House said. Trump signed an executive order saying the court in The Hague had “abused its power”

The Labour Party presidential candidate in the 2023 polls, Peter Obi, on Friday, called for greater transparency and accountability following the recent increase in the Budget of Restoration to ₦54 trillion due to reported revenue growth. Obi made the call in a

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has reportedly intervened in the leadership crisis within the Lagos State House of Assembly, pressuring lawmakers to reinstate Mudashiru Obasa as Speaker just three weeks after his impeachment. Sources familiar with the matter indicate that Tinubu, concerned about

The Federal Government is considering the adoption of a 12-year basic education model as a replacement for the current secondary school system, a move aimed at aligning Nigeria’s education sector with global standards. Dr. Tunji Alausa, the Minister of State for Education,

The Nigerian naira recorded a significant appreciation against the US dollar, trading at N1,550 per dollar in the parallel foreign exchange (FX) market on Thursday, marking its strongest performance in seven months. This latest gain represents the naira’s best showing since July

STATE HOUSE PRESS RELEASE Vice President Kashim Shettima has observed that Nigeria is witnessing a surge in reverse medical tourism, with patients from the United States and other countries thronging the nation’s hospitals to seek affordable and high-quality kidney transplants. The Vice

IBM, the American multinational technology giant, has reportedly announced plans to exit Nigeria, Ghana, and other key African markets, transferring its regional operations to MIBB, a subsidiary of the Midis Group. The move, which was revealed in a statement by the company,