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FCT Traffic: CP Launches ‘Keep Traffic Moving’ Operation, Warns Officers Against Misconduct

The FCT Police Command has launched “Operation Keep Traffic Flowing” to ensure a smooth flow of traffic in the nation’s capital. A new...

Exclusive: No School, No Future: The Plight of FCT’s Gishiri Pupils Five Months After Demolition

For five months, pupils in Abuja’s impoverished Gishiri community have been without a school after it was demolished on the orders of Federal...

PenCom DG Visits, Engages NLC on Pensions, Others, Pledges Transparency

In a bid to correct past misunderstandings and foster a more beneficial relationship, the Director General of the National Pension Commission (PenCom), Mrs....

Labour Day: US Embassy, Lagos Consulate General to Shut Down on Sept. 1

The United States Embassy in Abuja and the Consulate General in Lagos will be closed on Monday, September 1, 2025, in observance of...

SERAP Demands Reversal of Arbitrary Passport Fees Increase

The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has urged President Bola Tinubu to instruct the Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, and the Comptroller...

NDLEA nabs 75-year-old grandpa with 26.7kg of skunk

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) announced a major bust in Anambra State, arresting a 75-year-old man, Uchelue Ikechukwu, and six others...

Nigeria’s Gas Production Hits 7.59bln Standard Cubic Feet Daily

Nigeria’s gas production has reached a significant milestone, with an average daily output of 7.59 billion standard cubic feet in July. According to...

Chelsea Win Despite Fernandez Rage Towards the Bench

Chelsea secured a 2-0 win over Fulham in the West London derby, despite a dramatic first half that saw Enzo Fernandez appear to...

Netizens Query: Should Nigerians Pause US Visa Applications Under President Trump?

The re-election of President Donald Trump has sparked concerns among Nigerians about the potential impact on US visa applications. Social media influencer Uzo...

Rivers Emergency Rule to End on September 18, Says Wike

After casting his vote in the ongoing local government election on Saturday, August 30, the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Mr....

Migration Cuts: UK Government Slaps Ban on Foreign Recruitment in Over 100 Jobs

The United Kingdom Government has unveiled far-reaching restrictions on overseas recruitment, effectively blocking over 100 occupations from being filled by foreign workers in...

Voter Apathy, Logistics Challenges Impact Rivers LG Polls

Rivers State’s local government elections on Saturday were marked by low voter turnout and the late arrival of election materials. Despite 18 political...

$405,000 Romance Scam: Nigerian Man Pleads Guilty in US Court

Daniel Chima Inweregbu, a 40-year-old Nigerian, has pleaded guilty in the United States to charges related to a romance scam that defrauded several...

AFRIMA 2025: Burna Boy, Davido Lead Nominations

The battle for continental supremacy is back on as Burna Boy and Davido lead the nominations for the 2025 All-Africa Music Awards (AFRIMA),...

US Tariff Hike: NIPOST Slaps $80 Levy on Outbound Parcels Effective Aug. 29

In response to a recent U.S. tariff increase, the Nigerian Postal Service (NIPOST) has announced that all parcels and items sent to the...

FirstBank Crosses ₦1trn Threshold in Digital Lending, Revolutionizes Financial Access in Nigeria

FirstBank, the 131-year-old financial institution, has announced cumulative disbursements of over N1 trillion in digital loans, a milestone that redefines the scale of...