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President Bola Tinubu drew laughter at the Presidential Press Corps Dinner held at the State House Banquet Hall after playfully referring to his wife, First Lady Oluremi Tinubu, as “Iya Alakara.” The lighthearted remark came in response to the First Lady’s recent comments encouraging support for small-scale businesses, where she highlighted the humble akara (bean […]
Continue ReadingThe United States has withdrawn most of its military personnel previously deployed to Nigeria’s Lake Chad Basin, marking a shift in its security strategy in the region. Despite the troop withdrawal, US officials have emphasized that security cooperation with Nigeria remains strong. The partnership will continue through intelligence sharing, military training, and other forms of […]
Continue ReadingTroops of the Nigerian Army have uncovered and dismantled an illegal arms manufacturing factory in Kebbi State, recovering five locally fabricated AK-47 rifles and arresting two suspects during the operation. The raid was carried out as part of ongoing efforts by security forces to combat the illegal production and circulation of firearms across the country. […]
Continue ReadingA Federal High Court in Abuja has sentenced Jonathan Marcus to death by hanging after finding him guilty of murdering his former employer, 80-year-old Adebola Ezekiel, and his wife, Abiodun Ezekiel. The tragic incident occurred on April 1, 2024, at the couple’s residence in the Apo Legislative Quarters area of Abuja. According to the FCT […]
Continue ReadingA three-year-old child has been rescued alive from the rubble six days after a powerful earthquake struck Venezuela, offering a rare moment of hope amid the widespread devastation. Rescue workers located the child during an intensive search operation and carefully pulled the youngster to safety. The dramatic rescue has been celebrated by emergency responders and […]
Continue ReadingPope Leo XIV has issued a strong warning about the rapid advancement of artificial intelligence in his first encyclical, Magnifica Humanitas, urging the world to ensure technology remains guided by human dignity and moral responsibility. In the document, the Pope describes the unchecked development of AI as a potential “new Tower of Babel,” referencing the […]
Continue ReadingDelta State Governor, Sheriff Oborevwori, has approved the payment of a 13th-month salary for civil servants in the state as part of efforts to improve workers’ welfare and reward their dedication to public service. The approval, announced by the state government, is aimed at boosting the morale of workers and easing financial pressure on families. […]
Continue ReadingNigerian sprinter Godson Oghenebrume has been sentenced to 27 months in a United States federal prison after being found guilty of unlawful firearm possession. According to reports, Oghenebrume, who previously represented Nigeria in international athletics, was convicted after authorities discovered he was in possession of a firearm despite his immigration status prohibiting him from legally […]
Continue ReadingA female student of Osun State University (UNIOSUN) has shared a disturbing account of how she was allegedly assaulted by a soldier during the invasion of off-campus student hostels in Osogbo. According to the student, the incident occurred on Monday night when armed military personnel, reportedly attached to the Depot Nigerian Army in Osogbo, stormed […]
Continue ReadingThe Federal Government has announced plans to review Nigeria’s basic education structure by scrapping the long-standing separation between Junior Secondary School (JSS) and Senior Secondary School (SSS) as part of efforts to tackle the country’s growing out-of-school crisis. The proposed reform comes amid concerns that more than 20 million Nigerian children are currently out of […]
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