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Igbo group urges Soludo, Obi to sheathe swords
By Emmanuel Iheaka The Igbo Heroes and Icons Foundation has called for a truce between the Anambra State Government and the candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress, NDC, Mr Peter
Man allegedly stabs friend to death over ₦500 in Cross River
Mob attacks police station, demands suspect’s release By Emma Una CALABAR — A man identified as Ebino Mbang Ikpi has been arrested by the police in Cross River State for
Dangote Refinery IPO: Northern Christian leader urges investment
By Ibrahim Hassan-Wuyo Chairman of the Northern Christian Association, NCA, Rev. Joseph John Hayab, has urged Christians across the country to participate in the ongoing Initial Public Offering, IPO, of
COPSUN rejects two-year extension of UNIOSUN VC’s tenure
By Adeola Badru The Committee of Pro-Chancellors of State-Owned Universities, COPSUN, has urged Osun State Governor and Visitor to Osun State University, UNIOSUN, Ademola Adeleke, to halt what it described
Nigeria targets 10m globally certified workers by 2030 — Alausa
By Joseph Erunke, Abuja The Federal Government has unveiled plans to transform Nigeria’s youthful population into a globally competitive workforce, targeting 10 million globally certified Nigerians and one million export-linked
Plateau, Zamfara, Niger attacks worry HURIWA
By Chioma Obinna The Human Rights Writers Association of Nigeria (HURIWA) has raised concerns over reported killings, attacks and mass abductions in Plateau, Zamfara and Niger states, describing the incidents
FG approves upgrade of four ports
By Godwin Oritse LAGOS — The Federal Government has approved a comprehensive modernisation and upgrade programme for the Onne, Rivers, Delta and Calabar ports as part of efforts to reposition
Passenger dies in Lagos lone crash
By Olasunkanmi Akoni LAGOS — A passenger has died in a lone accident involving a commercial Volkswagen bus at Ogunlana Junction, inward Ojuelegba, in the Surulere area of Lagos. The
Yuguda dismisses death rumour, says he’s recovering
By Christopher Ameh, Bauchi BAUCHI — Former Bauchi State Governor, Dr Isa Yuguda, has dismissed reports circulating on social media that he had died, assuring Nigerians that he is alive
Customs reform earns global acclaim, Adeniyi bags IPRA Award
Emma Ujah, Abuja Bureau Chief ABUJA — The reform drive of the Nigeria Customs Service, NCS, has received international recognition, with the Comptroller-General of Customs, Adewale Adeniyi, honoured with a
