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Hormuz reopening depends on US – Iran
Iran and Oman have agreed a route for ships transiting the Strait of Hormuz and were finalising arrangements for jointly managing the strategic waterway, Tehran said Wednesday, even as fresh
NANS dismisses claims of Northern marginalisation over passport reform
By Joseph Erunke The National Association of Nigerian Students, NANS, Northern Caucus, has dismissed claims that the Federal Government’s ongoing passport centralisation reform is designed to sideline or disenfranchise Northern
2027: Orji Kalu dismisses ‘weak opposition’, says Tinubu has no competition
Former Abia State Governor and Senator representing Abia North, Orji Uzor Kalu, has declared that President Bola Tinubu faces no formidable challenge ahead of the 2027 presidential election, describing the
FG targets Nigeria as Africa’s hub for responsible advertising, digital innovation
*As ARCON DG urges stronger regulators, industry players’ collaboration By Tunde Oso The Federal Government has reaffirmed its commitment to positioning Nigeria as Africa’s leading hub for responsible advertising, creative
Ex-minister Kemi Adeosun’s husband dies at 62
Anthony Adeosun, husband of former Minister of Finance Kemi Adeosun, has died at the age of 62, a statement by the family said. The businessman passed away on Wednesday, August
APCI Urges Schools to Prioritise Student Safety, Launches National Anti-Bullying Week
Funmi Ogundare The African Principals Conference Initiative (APCI) has urged schools and education stakeholders to prioritise student safety, well-being and a positive school culture as they prepare for the 2026/2027
Dangote Hails Ugochinyere at 44, Describes Him as Courageous Champion of Democracy
Africa’s richest man and President of Dangote Group, Alhaji Aliko Dangote, has congratulated the Chairman of the House of Representatives Committee on Petroleum Resources (Downstream), Hon. Ikenga Ugochinyere, on the
Catholic Bishops spoke for Nigerians – Archbishop Onuoha
By Chidi NkwoparaOWERRI – Reactions from the Presidency on the recent submission by the Catholic Bishops and the attempt to place a political tag on it, “is rather very unfortunate,
Katsina Hisbah Bars Personnel from Raiding Hotels, Homes without Court Orders
Francis Sardauna in Katsina The Katsina State Hisbah Board has directed all its personnel to obtain valid court orders or arrest warrants before entering hotels or residential premises in the course
UK appoints Vicky Seymour as deputy high commissioner in Abuja
By Favour Ulebor The United Kingdom Government has appointed Ms Vicky Seymour as the new Deputy High Commissioner in Abuja, succeeding Mrs Gill Lever OBE, who completed her posting in
