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2027 Polls: NHRC asks FG to arrest, prosecute Sheikh Jingir for hate speech
By Ikechukwu Nnochiri ABUJA — Ahead of the 2027 general elections, the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC), on Tuesday, urged the Federal Government to immediately arrest and prosecute Islamic cleric,
Photos: Customs intercept explosives, expired noodles, narcotics at Seme Border
By Godwin Oritse The Seme Border Command of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) on Tuesday dealt a major blow to smuggling and cross-border criminal activities with the interception of explosive
Oyo abduction: Judicial panel seeks public evidence on 46 victims’ 56-day ordeal
By Adeola Badru The Judicial Commission of Inquiry set up by the Oyo State Government to unravel the circumstances surrounding the abduction of 46 pupils and teachers in Oriire Local
FG backs West Africa petrol pricing benchmark
— S&P Global urges market participation By Obas Esiedesa, Abuja The Federal Government has backed the establishment of a regional petrol pricing benchmark for West Africa, saying the initiative would
Panic as cult clash for supremacy in Rivers varsity results in gunfire
By Davies Iheamnachor PORT HARCOURT: There were gunshots on Monday at Ignatius Ajuru University of Education, Rumuolumeni Town, Obio/Akpor Local Government Area of Rivers State, following a supremacy clash between
Air Peace picketing: Unions suspend action, meet Keyamo Thursday
By Dickson Omobola Unions in the air transport sector have suspended their picketing on Nigeria’s largest airline, Air Peace, following the intervention of the Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development,
‘Keep dream alive’, Nnadozie hopeful for World Cup qualification after WAFCON setback
By Emmanuel Okogba Super Falcons goalkeeper Chiamaka Nnadozie remains optimistic that Nigeria can still qualify for the 2027 FIFA Women’s World Cup in Brazil, despite failing to secure automatic qualification
Nigerians must no longer die from preventable illnesses — Anglican Primate
By Luminous Jannamike ABUJA – The Primate of the Church of Nigeria, Anglican Communion, Archbishop Henry Ndukuba, on Tuesday declared that Nigerians must no longer die from preventable illnesses, demanding
Google picks six Nigerian news creators for AI, revenue growth programme
By Juliet Umeh The Google News Initiative, GNI, has selected six Nigerian independent news creators for its Emerging News Voices Growth Lab, a programme aimed at strengthening digital newsrooms through
Osun election: ADC’s Salaam vows to build on past governors’ achievements
The governorship candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) in the Osun State governorship election, Najeem Salaam, has said his experience in governance and academic background make him qualified to
