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FG pays N18bn to defunct Nigeria Airways staff
By Emma Ujah, Abuja Bureau Chief The Federal Government has paid the sum of N 18 billion to former staff of the defunct Nigeria Airways. Minister of Finance and Coordinating
Lagos govt tightens safety measures as schools resume
The Lagos State Government (LASG) has stepped up safety and security measures in schools as pupils and students get set to resume for the 2026/2027 academic session. The News Agency
No blanket ban on foreigners engaged in small businesses – Kenya
The Kenyan government says it has not imposed a blanket ban on foreign nationals engaged in small-scale businesses in the country. Musalia Mudavadi, Prime Cabinet Secretary and Cabinet Secretary for
C’River govt bans street trading at 8-miles area
The Cross River Government has banned street trading around the Eight-Miles area of Calabar metropolis and urged traders illegally occupying pedestrian walkways to vacate. The Environment Commissioner, Mr Bassey Mensah,
Diphtheria Outbreak: ActionAid expresses concern over death of 2 children in FCT
urges parents to check children’s immunisation status, confirm from health facilities By Gabriel Ewepu ABUJA- FOLLOWING the confirmed outbreak of diphtheria in the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Abuja, leading to
Suspected poisoning: Death toll rises to 32, many hospitalised in Ondo
The death toll from suspected poisoning linked to the consumption of locally brewed alcoholic substances in two communities in Odigbo Local Government Area of Ondo State has risen to 32.
Atiku seeks to amend suit against Tinubu, APC
Alhaji Atiku Abubakar, presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), has prayed the Federal High Court (FHC) in Abuja to grant an order allowing him to amend his suit
Tenure extension: Osun setting bad precedent for other govs – ASUU
By Shina Abubakar, Osogbo The Academic Staff Union of Universities, ASUU, has again described the tenure extension granted by Governor Ademola Adeleke to the vice-chancellor of the state university as
Arteta reveals bizarre tactics to prepare players for matchday chaos
By Adegboyega Adeleye Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has revealed how he deliberately creates unexpected disruptions during pre-season to prepare his players for the chaos that can occur on matchdays. Arteta’s
OCEAN SURGE: NDPF faults FG over abandoning 150 Niger Delta communities
Niger Delta Patriotic Front, NDPF, has faulted Federal Government for failing to address the ocean surge that has ravaged over 150 coastal communities in the Niger Delta. The group identified
