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Sarkozy Behind Bars: France Jails Former President — Could Such Justice Ever Happen in Nigeria?

Former French President Nicolas Sarkozy has begun serving a five-year prison sentence in Paris after being convicted of criminal conspiracy…

6 months ago

JUST IN: Young woman commits suicide after being forced into marriage in Borno

A young woman in Gubio Local Government Area of Borno State reportedly took her own life on Sunday evening after…

6 months ago

JUST IN: Terrorists ambush soldiers in Borno, kill battalion commander

The Nigerian Army has confirmed the death of the Commanding Officer of the 202 Tank Battalion, Lieutenant Colonel Aliyu Saidu…

6 months ago

UPDATE: FRSC introduces contactless driver’s license system

The Federal Road Safety Corps has announced the introduction of a contactless biometric capture system for driver’s licence issuance, marking…

6 months ago

Health policies must reflect grassroots needs – Pate

Nigeria’s Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Ali Pate, has emphasised that the country’s health policies must be shaped…

6 months ago

BREAKING: Ondo disburses ₦2.39bn to clear retirees’ gratuities

The Ondo State Governor, Lucky Aiyedatiwa, has approved the disbursement of ₦2.396 billion in gratuity payments to retirees who exited…

6 months ago

BREAKING: FUNAAB gets NUC approval for accounting, banking, other courses

The National Universities Commission has granted official approval for the reintroduction of management degree courses at the Federal University of…

6 months ago

BREAKING: Lagos to pay residents for recyclable waste

The Lagos State Government is inviting residents to turn household waste into cash as part of a renewed push to…

6 months ago

BREAKING: FG backs DHQ as coup rumour sparks political firestorm

The Federal Government, on Sunday, broke its silence over reports of an alleged failed coup to topple the administration of…

6 months ago

Soldier reportedly kills spouse, takes own life in Niger

A tragic incident at Wawa Cantonment, Niger State, has left residents in shock after a soldier allegedly killed his wife…

6 months ago