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Tragic Loss: Arise News Anchor Somtochukwu Maduagwu Killed in Abuja Robbery Attack

The Nigerian media industry has been plunged into grief following the tragic death of Somtochukwu Christelle Maduagwu, a rising broadcast journalist with Arise...

Court Halts PENGASSAN Strike Against Dangote Refinery

The National Industrial Court in Abuja has restrained the Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria (PENGASSAN) from continuing its nationwide...

NNPC, NUPRC, NMDPRA shut as PENGASSAN begins strike

The nationwide strike declared by the Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria (PENGASSAN) on Monday completely paralysed operations across Nigeria’s...

Nigeria @65: FG Declares October 1 Public Holiday

In commemoration of Nigeria’s 65th independence anniversary, the Federal Government has declared Wednesday, October 1, as public holiday. Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo,...

2024/2025 Academic Session: NELFUND Shuts Down Loan Portal, Sets Date for Next Application Round

The Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) has announced that the application portal for the 2024/2025 academic session will officially close on Tuesday, September...

CJN to 57 New SANs: Uphold Highest Standards of Legal Practice

The 57 legal practitioners, who have been conferred with the rank of Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN) have been urged to uphold the...

Billionaire Femi Otedola Sues Ex-VP Aide for N1bln Over Fuel Subsidy Allegations

Billionaire businessman Femi Otedola has filed a N1 billion libel suit against Umar Sani, a former media aide to ex-Vice President Namadi Sambo,...

Updated: Shadow Govt: Court Cautions Utomi, Says Actions Portend Danger to Nigeria’s Peace, Security

The Federal High Court in Abuja has barred Prof. Pat Utomi from establishing a “shadow government” in Nigeria, ruling that such an action...

Abuja Kidnapping Ring Foiled: Five Suspects Apprehended

The Federal Capital Territory(FCT) Police Command says it has arrested five suspected kidnappers. These individuals (names withheld) are believed to be responsible for...

Dollar Weakens Amid US Govt. Shutdown Concerns

The dollar index fell 0.22% to 97.90 on Monday, extending losses for a second session as concerns over a potential US government shutdown...

Arsenal Edge Out Newcastle in Thrilling Late Winner at St James’ Park

Arsenal staged a dramatic comeback against Newcastle United, snatching a 2-1 victory in the 96th minute. The Gunners had been trailing 1-0 since...

FG Slams Down False Narratives of Religious Genocide, Affirms Commitment to Unity

The Federal Government strongly condemned and refuted recent allegations by certain international platforms and online influencers suggesting that terrorists operating in Nigeria are...

Dangote Refinery Slams PENGASSAN’s Supply Cut Directive as “Economic Sabotage”

Dangote Refinery has strongly condemned the directive by the Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria (PENGASSAN) to cut off crude...

Nobel Laureate Malala Yousafzai Visits Nigeria to Promote Girls’ Education

Nobel laureate Malala Yousafzai is in Nigeria for a meeting with the Board of Directors of the Malala Fund, aimed at advancing its...

PENGASSAN Directs Members to Cut Off Gas Supply to Dangote Refinery

The Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria (PENGASSAN) has instructed its members to immediately stop providing gas to the Dangote...

NDLEA Inaugurates German-Donated Sniffer Dog Facility

As part of an international cooperation effort, the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has Inaugurated a state-of-the-art canine complex that was entirely...