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Marketers blame depots as petrol nears N1,000/litre
Amid worsening supply challenges and rising pump prices, petroleum marketers have begun moves to import petrol independently as the commodity moved close to the N1,000 per litre mark across major cities in the country. Marketers said supply constraints and production glitches at the Dangote Petroleum Refinery sparked fresh pressure in the downstream oil market. The […]
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FG removes Mathematics as mandatory subject for Arts and Humanities admissions
The Federal Government has announced that senior secondary school students in the Arts and Humanities will no longer be required to have a credit pass in Mathematics in their Senior School Certificate Examination (SSCE) to qualify for admission into universities and polytechnics. According to a report by Punch newspaper, confirmed on Tuesday by the Federal […]
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Job Vacancies at Oduduwa University – Apply Now!
Oduduwa University, one of Nigeria’s leading institutions of higher learning, invites qualified and passionate individuals to join our dynamic academic and administrative teams. We are currently recruiting for multiple positions across various departments. A. Academic Staff Vacancies We are seeking PhD holders to fill the positions of Senior Lecturers, Associate Professors, and Professors in the […]
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JUST IN: Tinubu writes Senate, seeks confirmation of new INEC chairman
President Tinubu has asked the Senate to confirm Professor Joash Amupitan as the Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission. President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio, read the letter of request on Tuesday during plenary alongside other communications to the Senate from the President for approval of appointments. According to the President, the request is […]
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Tinubu mourns ex-minister, Joy Ogwu
President Bola Tinubu has expressed deep sorrow over the passing of Nigeria’s former Minister of Foreign Affairs and Permanent Representative to the United Nations, Ambassador Joy Ogwu. The 79-year-old, a distinguished diplomat and scholar, served as Nigeria’s envoy to the United Nations in New York from May 2008 to May 2017. During her tenure, she […]
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FCT judges to own houses before 2027, says Wike
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has said that President Bola Tinubu will ensure that no judge of the FCT will be living in a rented apartment by the end of the President’s first tenure. The minister stated this on Monday during the flag-off of the Design and Construction of Residences for […]
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No Work, No Pay: You can’t intimidate ASUU — NLC tells FG
ABUJA — The Nigeria Labour Congress, NLC, has condemned the Federal Government’s threat to invoke the “No Work, No Pay” policy against striking university lecturers, declaring that such intimidation will not resolve the crisis in the nation’s public tertiary institutions. Reacting to the two-week warning strike declared by the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), […]
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Slain husband’s family slams Tinubu’s pardon for Maryam Sanda
The family of the late Bilyaminu Bello has condemned the presidential pardon granted to his wife, Maryam Sanda, who was convicted and sentenced to death for his murder. They described the move as “the worst possible injustice any family could be made to go through.” In a statement on Monday, Dr Bello Mohammed, on behalf […]
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BREAKING: Trump signs Israel- Hamas peace plan in Egypt alongside world leaders
President Donald Trump joined more than 20 world leaders in Sharm El-Sheikh, Egypt, on Monday for talks on Gaza’s future with the first phase of the Israel-Hamas ceasefire agreement underway. Among those gathered for the summit were Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas, French President Emmanuel Macron, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz, British Prime Minister Keir Starmer, and former […]
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Updated: Tinubu, CAN, others mourn Rev Ukpai
President Bola Tinubu, the Christian Association of Nigeria, Abia State Governor Alex Otti, and the Pentecostal Fellowship of Nigeria have joined the Christian body to mourn the death of the founder of the Uma Ukpai Evangelistic Association and co-founder of the Pentecostal Fellowship of Nigeria, Dr Uma Ukpai, who died on October 6, 2025, at […]
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Breaking: Lagos Govt Re-Arraigns Evans Over Murder Of Two Police Officers
The Lagos State Government on Monday re-arraigned convicted billionaire kidnapper, Chukwudumeme Onwuamadike, popularly known as Evans, before a Lagos High Court sitting in Ikeja. Evans was docked alongside his co-defendant, Joseph Emeka, on a five-count charge bordering on murder, attempted murder, and conspiracy to commit kidnapping. The charges were read before Justice A. O. Ogala, where […]
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FG Warns ASUU, ‘No Work No Pay’ Still In Force
The Federal Government has urged the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) to pursue “constructive consultation instead of confrontation” following the union’s decision to embark on a two-week warning strike starting today. In a statement issued late last night by the Ministry of Education, the government expressed disappointment over ASUU’s decision to down tools despite […]
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Killings: Adeleke denies hiding Amotekun commander, blasts APC
Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, has denied allegations by the All Progressives Congress that he is harbouring the Commander of the Osun Amotekun Corps, Adekunle Omoyele, who is being sought by the police in connection with the killing of some residents of Akinlalu community by operatives of the security agency. The Osun APC, in a […]
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Hamas Begins Hostage Release to Israel
Hamas has handed over some of its last surviving Israeli hostages to the Israeli authorities, as part of the Gaza peace deal brokered last week. A key step in ending two years of devastating conflict in Gaza as part of a ceasefire deal pushed by U.S. President Donald Trump, who landed in Israel to address the parliament, […]
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Tinubu arrives in Rome for Aqaba Process Security Summit
President Bola Tinubu has arrived in Rome, Italy, for the Aqaba Process Heads of State and Government Meeting focused on tackling security challenges in West Africa. The President’s aircraft touched down in the Italian capital at about 7:20 p.m. on Sunday. According to a statement by Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser to the President on Information […]
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Oluremi Tinubu fulfils promise to OAU, delivers 21 shuttle buses
The management of the Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, Osun State, has announced the receipt of 21 brand-new shuttle buses donated by the First Lady, Oluremi Tinubu, to the institution. The Public Relations Officer of the university, Abiodun Olarewaju, in a statement obtained in Osogbo on Sunday, said, “Exactly one year after announcing her commitment during […]
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Police debunk kidnap, murder of female officer in Kwara
The Kwara State Police Command has debunked reports circulating on social media claiming that a female police officer serving in the state was kidnapped and murdered, describing the claims as entirely false and distressing to the public. This was contained in a statement signed by the Police Public Relations Officer, SP Adetoun Ejire-Adeyemi, over the […]
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Ooni Visits Ogunsua, Declares End To Ife–Modakeke Crisis
Thousands of residents thronged the streets of Modakeke, Osun State,  as the Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi Ojaja II, paid a royal visit to the Ogunsua of Modakeke, Oba Joseph Toriola, Ajibise Ogo I, at his palace. The visit, marked by cultural displays and chants of solidarity, signified a renewed bond between the […]
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BREAKING: ASUU declares comprehensive two-week strike
The Academic Staff Union of Universities on Sunday declared a two-week total and comprehensive warning strike across all public universities in Nigeria. The announcement was made by the National President of the Union, Prof. Chris Piwuna, at an ongoing press briefing in Abuja on Sunday at the University of Abuja. “Compatriots of the press, it […]
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Updated: Super Eagles arrive Uyo after aircraft scare
Nigeria’s Super Eagles have arrived safely in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State, following an unexpected delay to their flight from South Africa caused by a technical fault. The team, who are preparing for their decisive 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier against Benin Republic on Tuesday, touched down at the Victor Attah International Airport, Uyo, at 8:05 […]
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Umahi fires back at Makinde over Lagos-Calabar Highway cost
The Minister of Works, David Umahi, has fired back at Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, over his recent comments questioning the cost per kilometre of the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway, insisting that the governor misunderstood the technical details of road construction and cost evaluation. Speaking during an inspection tour of the Keffi Bridge and the Nasarawa–Toto […]
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ARISE TV news anchor Maduagwu to be buried October 18
ARISE News has announced that its late anchor, correspondent, and producer, Somtochukwu Christelle Maduagwu, who died in a tragic armed robbery incident on September 29, 2025, will be laid to rest on Saturday, October 18, 2025. In a video on Saturday, the station said an “evening of tributes will be held on Sunday, October 12, […]
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Nigeria Celebrates 2025 International Day Of The Girl-Child
The Federal Ministry of Women Affairs and Social Development, in collaboration with Save the Children International and The Women International, today hosted the 2025 International Day of the Girl-Child celebration at the Dr. Maryam Babangida National Centre for Women Development, Abuja, under the global theme: “The Girl I am, The Change I Lead: Girls on […]
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The Girl I Am, The Change I Lead: Girls on the Frontlines of Crisis
In every corner of Nigeria—from the bustling streets of Lagos to the rural communities of Borno girls are rising above challenges and proving that they are not just the leaders of tomorrow, but the changemakers of today. The theme “The Girl I Am, The Change I Lead” celebrates the courage, resilience, and innovation of Nigerian […]
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