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Kano-Katsina rail project 80% complete — FG
By Nnasom David The federal government has reaffirmed its determination to complete and commission the 284-kilometre Kano-Katsina railway project by December 2026, despite challenges earlier posed by insecurity, land disputes
NLC Mourns General Secretary, Ugboaja, Describes His Death as Heartbreaking
Onyebuchi Ezigbo in Abuja The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has officially announced the death of its General Secretary, Comrade Emma Ugboaja. In a communique signed by the NLC President Comrade, Joe
Don Recommends FG Invest in AI Readiness Infrastructure
Oluchi Chibuzor A university don in the department of Computer Science, Lagos State University, Prof. Oluwatoyin Enikuomehin, has recommended that the federal government invest in building in AI readiness infrastructure.
Police detain officers over fatal shooting of driver in Rivers
The Police Command in Rivers says it has detained some officers over the alleged shooting and killing of a commercial driver in Port Harcourt. The command’s spokesperson, ASP Blessing Agabe,
NPFL: Salisu Yusuf backs Shooting Stars to improve after winning start
The Oluyole Warriors secured all three points in a lively opening fixture that produced three first-half goals and two penalties, before both sides struggled to create clear-cut opportunities after the
FG sets up task force over diphtheria outbreak in Katsina, Kano
The Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Prof. Muhammad Pate, has activated an emergency task force to contain the diphtheria outbreak among children in parts of Katsina and Kano States.
Police nab female students over viral assault video in Plateau
The Police Command in Plateau has arrested some female students over a viral video showing them allegedly attacking another female student in Pankshin Local Government Area. The Command spokesman, SP
Two Nigerians extradited to US over schemes linked to teenagers’ deaths
Two Nigerians have been extradited to the United States to face federal prosecution over alleged financially motivated sextortion schemes targeting American minors. The suspects, Adebola Festus Adekunle, 26, and Mudasiru
NPFL: 3SC defeats Inter Lagos FC 2-1 in league opener
Shooting Stars had an opportunity to extend their advantage in the second half from the penalty spot, but Adams Mustapha failed to convert, leaving the score at 2-1 until the
Paramilitary recruitment: FG announces dates for oral interview
By Omeiza Ajayi The Civil Defence, Correction, Fire and Immigration Services Board CDCFIB has notified candidates who took part in the recently concluded physical and medical screening exercise for recruitment
