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Bauchi begins N11.7bn gratuity payout to retirees
By Christopher Ameh, Bauchi BAUCHI — The Bauchi State Government has commenced the disbursement of N11.7 billion to clear outstanding gratuities owed to 5,736 retired civil servants whose benefits have
Murray, Nadal set for first meeting in 10 years
By Adegboyega Adeleye Former world No. 1 Andy Murray is set to face Rafael Nadal for the first time in 10 years when the tennis legends meet at the Rafa
Insecurity: Retired immigration officers reject border guards
By Omeiza Ajayi ABUJA — Retired officers of the Nigeria Immigration Service, NIS, under the National Association of Retired Immigration Officers, NARIO, have rejected calls for the establishment of Border
‘Every Nigerian should undergo military training’ — Defence Minister
By Ayobami Okerinde The Minister of Defence, Gen. Christopher Musa (retd.), has proposed that every Nigerian should undergo military training to better understand the demands and sacrifices involved in protecting
Isaac James: I cried when I got my Super Eagles call-up
James is one of three new invitees included in Nigeria’s squad for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers against Madagascar and Guinea-Bissau The post Isaac James: I cried when
UNGA 2026: Elumelu seeks stronger US-Africa trade ties
NEW YORK — Chairman of Heirs Holdings, Tony Elumelu, has called for a fundamental shift in Africa’s development model from dependence on foreign aid to trade, investment, entrepreneurship and private
Tinubu hails $800m Ima Gas FID, says 1973 discovery to drive prosperity
By Johnbosco Agbakwuru ABUJA — President Bola Tinubu has welcomed the $800 million Final Investment Decision (FID) on the Ima Gas Project, describing it as a major milestone in efforts
Drug trafficking, money laundering pose evolving threats to West Africa — GIABA
By Ikechukwu Nnochiri ABUJA—The Inter-Governmental Action Group Against Money Laundering in West Africa (GIABA) has raised the alarm over what it describes as evolving threats related to money laundering, drug
Floods: Soludo’s wife urges Anambra residents to stay vigilant
By Vincent Ujumadu AWKA — Anambra State First Lady, Mrs Nonye Soludo, has urged residents across the state to take precautionary measures as flooding caused by torrential rainfall continues to
Nigeria Reaffirms Commitment to International Peace, Security Efforts
Linus Aleke in Abuja The Minister of Defence, General Christopher Gwabin Musa (rtd), has reiterated Nigeria’s resolve, under the leadership of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, to restore and expand the
