The federal government has ordered the Nigerian Correctional Service (NCoS) to evacuate inmates from its Abeokuta facility within four weeks because of the poor sanitary conditions there. The permanent secretary of the Ministry...
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BREAKING: World Bank approves $300m to support IDPs in Northern Nigeria
The World Bank says it has approved $300 million to fund a new project aimed at improving access to services and economic opportunities for internally displaced persons (IDPs) and their host communities in northern...
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Armed herders, Boko Haram kill soldiers, others in Benue, Borno — Report
At least three persons were killed yesterday by gunmen suspected to be armed herdsmen at Yelewata community in Guma Local Government Area of Benue State, even as Boko Haram insurgents attacked a military formation...
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EFCC arrests Tambuwal over alleged N189bn fraud — Report
Aminu Tambuwal, former governor of Sokoto State, is currently being quizzed by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, in Abuja. The Cable reports that Tambuwal, a former governor and currently a serving...
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Babachir Lawal: Tinubu offended me, he’s full of himself
A former Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Babachir Lawal, has claimed that he did not offend President Bola Tinubu. Instead, he insists that it was Tinubu who offended him. Lawal...
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FG signals dismissal warning to 3,598 workers, orders fresh verification
The Federal Civil Service Commission has ordered 3,598 civil servants who missed the 2021 verification exercise to appear for a re-verification, warning that failure to do so will be taken as evidence of holding...
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Customs intercept N10bn worth of arms, expired drugs — Report
The Nigeria Customs Service on Monday said it intercepted 16 containers carrying contrabands, including arms and expired pharmaceuticals, among others. The Comptroller-General of Customs, Adewale Adeniyi, stated this while showcasing the seized containers to...
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ADC: APC using EFCC to target opposition
The African Democratic Congress, ADC, has accused the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC, of weaponising the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, to intimidate opposition politicians, warning that such actions are eroding public trust...
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BREAKING: Ondo records 12 cases of Mpox
No fewer than 12 cases of mpox have been discovered by the Ondo State Primary Healthcare Development Agency (OSPHDA) in eight Local Government Areas of the state. The Director of Disease Control of...
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BREAKING: FG upgrades NIN platform to register more Nigerians abroad
The Federal Government says it has upgraded its diaspora enrolment platform to enrol more Nigerians in the diaspora into the country’s National Identification Number (NIN) database. Daily Trust reports that 122 million Nigerians have...
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