The Nigeria Police Force has announced a change in the official signatory for its widely used Police Character Certificate, a document required for background checks, immigration processes and employment screening. The update was disclosed in a public notice issued through the Police Specialised Services Automation Project (POSSAP). It indicates that …
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The Senator representing Kogi Central at the National Assembly, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, has rejected the ₦1 billion damages award against her in a defamation suit filed by former Governor of Kogi State, Yahaya Adoza Bello, citing her right to defend herself against terrorism allegations. Newsextra24recalls that Bello had sued Natasha for …
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Atletico Madrid manager, Diego Simeone, has confirmed that Nigerian winger, Ademola Lookman, will miss the home meeting with Athletic Bilbao at 8 p.m. later tonight, April 25. Ademola Lookman picked up an adductor injury in last weekend’s Copa del Rey final defeat to Real Sociedad. The 28-year-old Nigerian striker also sat …
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A former United States mayor, Mike Arnold, has demanded the release of the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu. Speaking during a presentation at the US Congress, Arnold asserted that Nigeria is not doing enough to address the spread of radical Islamic insurgency in the country. He …
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The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has warned content creators against using its identity in any form of media content without official written clearance, warning that violators would face prosecution. Truthng reports that the EFCC, in a statement via its 𝕏 handle on Saturday, disclosed that the attention of the anti-graft …
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The Forum of Southern Kaduna Community Development Associations (CDAs) has declared a state of emergency on voter registration across the zone ahead of the 2027 general elections. The Chairman of the Forum, Dr Samuel Achie, expressed concern over the low turnout in the ongoing Continuous Voter Registration (CVR) exercise, warning …
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West African countries have adopted an ambitious regional framework aimed at eliminating malaria by 2035, with targets including a 90 per cent reduction in incidence, zero malaria-related deaths, and elimination in at least three Member States. The framework was endorsed on Saturday at the 27th Ordinary Session of the Assembly …
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The World Health Organization (WHO) has announced a breakthrough in the fight against malaria, prequalifying the first treatment tailored for newborns and small infants as World Malaria Day is marked globally on April 25. The agency said in a Friday statement that the medicine targeted babies weighing two to five kilograms, …
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United Bank for Africa (UBA) Plc has reported an increase of 11.8 per cent in customer deposits for the financial year ended Dec. 31, 2025. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that thr bank disclosed this in its audited financial results released through the Nigerian Exchange Ltd., on Saturday. The …
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The H-1B visa programme, on the basis of which US technology companies hire Indian and other foreign workers, faces another hurdle under the Donald Trump-led United States administration with a group of Republican lawmakers in the US Congress putting forward a legislation seeking a three-year ban. The fresh obstacle for …
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