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Nigeria not prone to earthquakes — NGSA
…urges adherence to building codes for heavy infrastructure By Gabriel Ewepu ABUJA: The Nigerian Geological Survey Agency (NGSA) has allayed fears over the recent earth tremor in Abuja, saying Nigeria
Police officer killed as suspected armed herders attack checkpoint in Benue
By Peter Duru, Makurdi A Police personnel has reportedly been killed in a suspected armed herders’ attack on a joint police and military checkpoint in Uzer community, Logo Local Government
FG demands citizen-security alliance
By Joseph Erunke, Abuja The Federal Government has called for stronger collaboration among security agencies, government institutions, communities, the media and citizens to address Nigeria’s security challenges. Minister of Information
US court dismisses Trump admin lawsuit over alleged Harvard antisemitism
A US federal court on Thursday threw out a Trump administration lawsuit against Harvard University which accused the prestigious institution of permitting antisemitism during pro-Palestinian rallies on campus. District Judge
Indian PM Modi invites Tinubu to 2026 BRICS summit in India
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has invited President Bola Tinubu to participate in this year’s BRICS Leaders’ Summit, scheduled for September 12 and 13 in New Delhi. India’s High Commissioner
FG moves to make agriculture 80% practical in polytechnics, colleges
By Joseph Erunke, Abuja The Federal Government has unveiled plans to overhaul agricultural education in the nation’s polytechnics and colleges of education, with practical training now accounting for 80 per
2027: Makinde urges APM leaders to work with other opposition parties
The presidential candidate of the Allied Peoples Movement (APM), Seyi Makinde, has urged the party’s new leadership to collaborate with other opposition parties ahead of the 2027 general elections. Makinde,
Saraki mourns death of Queen Goni Soba Sulu-Gambari
Former Senate President, Dr. Abubakar Bukola Saraki, has expressed sadness over the death of Her Highness, Queen Goni Soba Sulu-Gambari, wife of the Emir of Ilorin, Alhaji (Dr.) Ibrahim Sulu-Gambari,
UAE updates entry rules, lists 7 conditions foreigners must meet in 2026
By Enitan Abdultawab The United Arab Emirates, UAE has outlined seven conditions foreigners must satisfy before they can enter the country in 2026. The requirements are contained in Cabinet Resolution
Why lawyers must vet the source of funds from clients — Numa, SAN
ABUJA — A Senior Advocate of Nigeria, Mr. Michael Numa, SAN, has thrown his weight behind making it compulsory for lawyers to verify the source of funds received from clients
