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Cannabis Oil Export: NDLEA Clarifies Its Position

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has clarified that its Chairman/CEO’s comment about exporting cannabis oil was only a personal opinion, not...

10 Things to Know About New INEC Chairman-Designate, Prof. Joash Ojo Amupitan (SAN)

1. Prof. Amupitan was born on April 25, 1967, in Ayetoro Gbede, Ijumu Local Government Area of Kogi State. Aged 58, he brings...

NNPC Foundation Launches Training for over 11,000 Vulnerable Farmers in North-East Nigeria

The NNPC Foundation has launched a comprehensive agricultural training initiative for over 11,000 vulnerable farmers in North-East Nigeria. This programme aims to enhance...

Just In: Nonagenarian Dr. Christopher Kolade Exits

Ex-Nigeria’s High Commissioner to UK, veteran broadcaster, author and elder statesman, Dr Christopher Kolade is dead. Aged 92, the news of his death...

Return Unutilized TETFund Allocations, FG Orders Tertiary Institutions

The Federal Government has ordered tertiary institutions to submit reports of intervention funds from the Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund) that remain unutilised...

Reps Push for Tighter Rules on Private Intelligence to Enhance National Security

The House of Representatives has moved to regulate private intelligence and investigation services in Nigeria to enhance national security and professional standards in...

Presidency Disputes World Bank’s Claim on Nigeria’s Poverty Level

The Presidency has dismissed claims that Nigeria’s poverty level has increased to 139 million, describing the figure as a “modelled global estimate” rather...

Meta Agrees to Pay $32.8m Settlement for Violating Nigerians’ Data Rights

Meta Platforms Inc., the company that owns Facebook and Instagram, has agreed to pay $32.8 million to Nigeria’s Data Protection Commission for breaking...

Court Order: FCT Police Suspend Enforcement of Tinted Glass Permit

The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command has announced the suspension of its enforcement of the vehicle tinted glass permit. Command spokesperson SP...

Nigeria’s Food Production Sees Significant Growth Amid Challenges – FG

The 2025 Agricultural Performance Survey report has revealed a notable decline in food prices and an improvement in crop production across Nigeria. According...

By-elections: Senate swears in two new senators

Following their victory in recent by-elections, the Senate on Wednesday, October 8, swore in two newly elected senators – Joseph Ikpea and Emmanuel...

139m Nigerians Still in Poverty Despite Economic Reforms, World Bank Says

Despite Nigeria’s recent economic stabilization efforts, approximately 139 million citizens still live in poverty, according to the World Bank. This alarming figure was...

Super Eagles Camp Bubbles With 20 Players Ahead of Lesotho Clash

The Super Eagles’ camp in Polokwane, South Africa, has welcomed 18 players so far, with Portugal-based defender Zaidu Sanusi and Spain-based forward Jerome...

ASUU Negotiations Enter Final Phase, FG Confirms

With industrial action looming, the Federal Government said it had initiated the final phase of talks with the Academic Staff Union of Universities...

Cristiano Ronaldo Makes History as Football’s First Billionaire

Cristiano Ronaldo has etched his name in the annals of football history, becoming the first player to achieve a net worth of $1.4...

FCT Voter Registration: INEC Extends Exercise by Four Days

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) says it has extended the ongoing Continuous Voter Registration exercise at the ward level across the Federal...