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Tinubu Not Renaming Nigeria or Scrapping Sharia, Presidency Fires Back at Viral Fake News

The Presidency on Thursday dismissed as “false, dangerous and provocative” a viral report claiming that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu was planning sweeping constitutional...

Nigeria Unveils Fact-Check Network to Tackle Misinformation in Foreign Affairs Reporting

By Omoyeni Ojeifo To strengthen credible diplomatic reporting, curb misinformation, and improve information integrity in diplomacy, security, trade, and international relations, the Nigeria...

After 3-Year Shutdown, Alaoji Power Plant Restores Supply to National Grid

By Joycelyn Ellakeche Adah After lying dormant for nearly three years due to gas supply disruptions and unresolved metering disputes, the 450- megawatts...

Marwa Calls for Stronger National Fight Against Drug Abuse

By Omoyeni Ojeifo Disturbed by the rising trend of drug promotion in youth culture, social media, and entertainment, the Chairman of the National...

Prof. Aina, 39, Appointed JAMB Registrar in Major Reform Push

By Omoyeni Ojeifo In a move aimed at strengthening digital transformation within the examination system and greater inclusion of younger professionals in leadership,...

Nigeria, Italy Partner on $5bln Education Drive to Curb Youth Unemployment, Migration

By Omoyeni Ojeifo Nigeria and Italy have opened talks on a $5 billion global education initiative, aimed at expanding learning opportunities, curb youth...

Relief for BEA Foreign Scholars as FG Releases 50% of Outstanding Allowances

By Omoyeni Ojeifo Nigerian students studying abroad under the Bilateral Education Agreement (BEA) Scholarship Programme have begun receiving their long-awaited stipends. Education Minister...

NAFDAC Destroys N1.8bln Worth of Fake, Expired Products in Abuja

By Maryanne Awuya The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) on Wednesday destroyed fake, expired and substandard products worth...

Breaking: Why Gov. Fubara Withdrew From Rivers APC Primary

In a significant political development, Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara has stepped down from the upcoming APC governorship primary election. The governor made...

APC Drops Shehu Buba, Clears Tuggar, Bala Wunti for High-Stakes Bauchi 2027 Race

The All Progressives Congress (APC) has reportedly cleared Nigeria’s former Minister of Foreign Affairs, Yusuf Maitama Tuggar, and former NNPCL NUIMS chief, Bala...

Violence Mars Lagos APC Primaries: State Commissioner Hospitalized After Machete Attack

A Lagos State Commissioner is fighting for his life after being hacked with machetes during a violent clash at an All Progressives Congress...

N480bln Bust: NDLEA Uncovers Nigeria’s Biggest Clandestine Meth Lab, Arrests Three Mexicans

By Omoyeni Ojeifo In a major intelligence-led operation, the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA, has dismantled what officials described as the largest...

Breaking: CBN holds benchmark interest rate at 26.5% in ongoing inflation fight

In a bid to curb inflation and stabilize the naira, the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has left its monetary policy rate unchanged...

Nigeria, Uganda Push For Stronger Regional Security Partnership

By Omoyeni Ojeifo Nigeria and Uganda have reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening defence and diplomatic cooperation as both countries advance efforts to deepen...

Ebola Cases in DR Congo Rise to 513 as Death Toll Hits 131

By Maryanne Awuya The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) says the ongoing Ebola outbreak in the country has resulted in 513 suspected cases...

Ahead of 2027 Polls: Military, Police Push for Stronger Media Alliance

By Omoyeni Ojeifo The Chief of Defence Staff and the Inspector General of Police have called for deeper collaboration between security agencies and...