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Global life expectancy rises to 73 yrs, nearing pre-Covid level — WHO
Global life expectancy is close to the levels seen before the Covid-19 pandemic, but the outlook for years lived in good health is recovering more slowly, the WHO said Friday.
Plateau gov assures corps members of safety
Governor Caleb Mutfwang of Plateau has assured corps members of their safety and well-being as they serve their fatherland in the state. Mutfwang gave the assurance on Friday at the
Military Pensions Board begins implementing new rates, pays arrears
By Kingsley Omonobi The Military Pensions Board (MPB) said on Friday that it has commenced the implementation of newly approved pension rates for military pensioners following adjustments arising from the
Troops rescue five abducted women, recover rustled livestock in Sokoto, Katsina
By Kingsley Omonobi Troops of Operation Fansan Yamma have rescued five abducted women in Katsina State and recovered a large herd of rustled livestock after repelling a terrorist attack in
Obi condemns arrest of Obidient members in Akwa Ibom
The presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress, Peter Obi, has condemned the reported arrest of an Obidient Movement coordinator in Akwa Ibom State, describing the incident as a threat
Breaking: WAEC appoints Nigeria’s Dangut as new registrar, CEO
By Elizabeth Osayande The West African Examinations Council, WAEC, has appointed Dr Amos Josiah Dangut as its new Registrar and Chief Executive Officer. Dangut served as Head of the Nigeria
Adebayo to IGP: Rescue abducted Imo corps members now
By John Alechenu, Abuja Presidential candidate of the Social Democratic Party, SDP, Prince Adewole Adebayo, has demanded immediate rescue of National Youth Service Corps members abducted in Imo State. The
US to increase immigration fees for asylum, work permits, from October 16
The United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) will increase fees for certain immigration-related applications from October 16, 2026, following an inflation adjustment required under H.R. 1. The fee changes
North Korean leader’s sister calls Seoul ‘despicable’ after DMZ apology demand
Kim Yo Jong, the powerful sister of North Korea’s leader, called South Korea “despicable” Friday after Seoul demanded an apology over a demilitarised zone blast that wounded three of its
Adams, Nganyandi, others seek restructuring, effective security for Nigeria’s growth
By Dapo AkinrefonSome Yoruba leaders including the Aare Onakakanfo of Yorubaland, Iba Gani Adams; the Alagbegise of Agbegise Kingdom in Ogun State, Oba Ikudaisi Olusina; the Oniselu of Odo Iselu,
