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The pioneer secretary to the Kwara State Government and Head of Service, Chief Joseph Aderibigbe, is dead. Aderibigbe died on Wednesday at the age of 104, according to his son, Barr. Debo Aderibigbe. Consequently, the Kwara State governor, AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, has…
National Association of Proprietors of Private Schools (NAPPS), Abia State chapter, has warned that private schools in the state who failed to upgrade their standard risk closure. The secretary of the chapter, Marshall Ochionu, handed down the warning while speaking to…
A former President of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), Dr Olisa Agbakoba (SAN), has stated that the 2027 general election will be Nigeria’s last peaceful opportunity for change and to save the country from instability. Agbakoba warned that the current unitary-federal…
The Jigawa State Executive Council has approved the release of N2.5 billion for a geophysical survey and geoscience study to explore potential deposits of uranium, oil, and gas within the State. The State’s Commissioner for Information, Youth, Sports, and Culture, Hon. Sagir…
The Vice President, Senator Kashim Shettima, has assured the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) that the administration of President Bola Tinubu remains an ally of the media, and was committed to protecting and advancing the journalism profession in the country. The Vice…
The Delborough Lagos has been honoured with exceptional double awards as “Best New Luxury African Hospitality Brand” and “Best Luxury Lifestyle Boutique Hotel – Nigeria & Africa” at the globally renowned Seven Stars Luxury Hospitality and Lifestyle Awards 2025. Seven…
The Lagos State Health Management Agency (LASHMA) has unveiled Nigeria’s first Health Insurance Online Radio, called ILERA EKO Spotlight. According to LASHMA, the initiative was part of efforts to expand public enlightenment on the State’s mandatory Social Health Insurance…
A bill seeking to repeal the Electoral Act 2022 and enact a new Electoral Act 2025 has been passed for second reading at the Senate. The Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, announced the passage during Wednesday’s plenary after a majority of Senators voted in support of the…
Nigeria’s superstar Victor Osimhen has been shortlisted for the 2025 African Player of the Year award. The Confederation of African Football (CAF) announced the nominees via its X account on Wednesday. The Galatasaray forward will face stiff competition from Egyptian and…
A 17-year-old admission seeker, Emmanuel, has been kidnapped in Obiaruku, Delta State, and his abductors have demanded a whopping N20m ransom from his family. Harrison Gwamnishu of Safe City Volunteer Foundation, who disclosed this via his Facebook post, said the victim…
The National Universities Commission (NUC) and Madonna University, Nigeria, have reaffirmed their shared commitment to promoting quality and sustainable higher education in the country. This followed a courtesy visit by a delegation from Madonna University, Elele, Rivers…
The House of Representatives, on Wednesday, began investigation into alleged non-repatriation of Nigeria’s crude oil export proceeds estimated at over $850 billion between 1996 and 2014. Chairman of the House Ad-hoc Committee on Pre-Shipment Inspection of Exports and…
A Nigerian teenager, Mohammed Aminu Sani, has etched his name in history books as one of the youngest Nigerians ever to earn a United States Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Commercial Multi-Engine Pilot License, achieving the remarkable milestone at just 18 years old.…
Ondo State governor, Hon. Lucky Aiyedatiwa, has urged British investors to tap into the state’s abundant natural and economic resources, reaffirming his administration’s readiness to deepen development ties with the United Kingdom. The governor made the call on Wednesday…
In driving the ‘Change Nigeria’ through Nigerian youths participation in politics, legitimate businesses, entrepreneurship, innovation initiative, the son of President Bola Tinubu, Seyi Tinubu, has met with young Igbo billionaire businessmen. Seyi Tinubu met with Obi…
President Bola Tinubu has approved the extension of the tenure of the Surveyor-General of the Federation, Mr AbuduGaniyu Adebomehin, by two years. The extension, which takes effect from January 5, 2026, was necessitated by the recent transfer of the Office of the…
The Nigerian government has concluded plans to invest $220 million in creating employment opportunities for young Nigerians. The initiative is to be spearheaded in collaboration with the European Union (EU) and United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) through the second…
The Management of the National Open University of Nigeria (NOUN) has approved the appointment of Professor Shehu Adamu and Professor Christine Ofulue as the new Deputy Vice-Chancellor, Administration (DVC-Admin) and Deputy Vice-Chancellor, Technology, Innovation and Research…
