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Minister Orders Shutdown of Quack Hospital in FCT, Operator Arrested for Practicing Without License

The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Mr. Nyesom Wike, has taken a strong stance against illegal health facilities in the FCT, declaring...

NUPRC Tightens Grip on Oil Firms, Says No Export Permits for Crude Meant for Local Refining

The Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) has issued a stern warning to oil production companies, asking them to strictly adhere to crude...

NCAA Takes On Kenya Airways Over Alleged Passenger Mistreatment

The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) and Kenya Airways are embroiled in a bitter dispute over allegations of passenger maltreatment, specifically involving Ms....

Tinubu Chairs First FEC Meeting in 2025, Swears in New Permanent Secretaries, RMAFC Commissioners

President Bola Tinubu presided over the Federal Executive Council (FEC) meeting at the State House Council Chambers in Abuja on Monday, the first...

Tinubu Swears in 8 New Permanent Secretaries, 18 RMAFC Federal Commissioners

President Bola Tinubu has sworn in eight new Federal Permanent Secretaries, marking a significant development in the country’s administrative landscape. Additionally, 18 new...

New York United Airlines Plane Catches Fire on Runway, Passengers Terrified, Evacuated

Few days after a plane and copter collided in the air in US, a United Airlines flight with 104 passengers on board from...

Exclusive: Nigeria Takes Tough Stance on Doping, Vows Zero Tolerance Ahead of International Competitions – Yusuf Ali

In a bold move to reclaim its status as a powerhouse in international sports, Nigeria is launching a groundbreaking anti-doping campaign being spearheaded...

Edo gov. poll tribunal: PDP, Ighodalo close case with 19 witnesses

The People’s Democratic Party (PDP) and its candidate, Dr. Asue Ighodalo, closed their case at the Edo State Governorship Election Petition Tribunal on...

N20bln loans disbursed to 192,906 students so far – NELFUND

The Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) says it has so far disbursed about N20 billion to 192,906 students in tertiary institutions nationwide. NELFUND’s...

No electricity tariff hike by 65%, says Verheijen, President’s Energy Adviser

Olu Arowolo Verheijen, the Presidential Adviser on Energy, has clarified media reports suggesting an imminent 65 percent increase in electricity tariffs in the...

Alleged N919m fraud: Court remands ex-NHIS boss in Kuje prison, adjourns until Feb.12

Justice Chinyere Nwecheonwu of the Federal Capital Territory High Court in Abuja on Monday remanded a former Executive Secretary of the National Health...

Trump Cuts Funding to South Africa Over Land Reform Policies

“The issue of land ownership has long been a contentious one in South Africa, with most farmland still owned by white people 30...

Nigerian Goalie Nnadozie Makes History with First-Ever Assist in Paris FC’s 3-0 Win Over Stade de Reims

Nigerian goalkeeper Chiamaka Nnadozie has proven that she’s not just a shot-stopper, but also a playmaker, after bagging her first-ever assist in Paris...

Tems Wins Grammy Award, Edges Out Yemi Alade, Asake, Others

International music sensation Tems added another feather to her cap at the 2025 Grammy Awards, winning the coveted Best African Music Performance category....

Nigerian striker Boniface Marks Return with Goal as Leverkusen Down Hoffenheim 3-1

Victor Boniface made a stunning return to action, scoring a goal as Bayer Leverkusen defeated Hoffenheim 3-1 in the Bundesliga on Sunday. The...

Trump’s Tariffs Spark EU Backlash, Bloc Vows to Retaliate if….

The European Union on Sunday blasted US President Donald Trump’s sweeping tariffs on Canada, Mexico and China, and said the 27-nation bloc would...