The House of Representatives has opened an investigation into the prolonged exclusion of more than 5,000 law graduates of the National Open University of Nigeria from admission into the Nigerian Law School for professional training and Bar examinations. The investigation followed a petition by the affected graduates, who said they …
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The troops of the Nigerian Navy, under Operation DELTA SENTINEL, have recovered 119,850 litres of crude oil suspected to have been stolen at an illegal refining site in Ogbogolo, Ahoada West Local Government Area of Rivers State. The naval officers also recovered 350 litres of suspected illegally refined Automotive Gas …
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United States President Donald Trump has banned CNN, MSNOW, and Politico from the White House over what he described as unfavourable coverage, and threatened that more such prohibitions of media outlets could follow. Trump announced the ban on Truth Social on Friday, September 18, 2026. He wrote: “I am proud …
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President Bola Tinubu has commended the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) for its role in Nigeria’s victory at the arbitration tribunal. The case involves the alleged six billion dollars Mambilla power contract awarded to Sunrise Power and Transmission Company Limited. EFCC spokesperson Dele Oyewale disclosed this in a statement …
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The Plateau Police Command has disbursed more than N25 million to families of its personnel who died in active service. Mr Ayodeji Faniyan, the Commissioner of Police in the state presented cheques to 22 families on Friday in Jos. Faniyan said that the gesture had provided a life insurance scheme …
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China and Nigeria have reaffirmed their commitment to promoting fashion as a tool for cultural exchange and growth of the creative economy. The commitment was made on Friday in Abuja at the China-Nigeria Fashion Show organised to showcase the countries’ cultural heritage. Mr Yang Jianxing, cultural counsellor of the Chinese …
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President Bola Tinubu on Friday sought increased investment by the Bolloré Group in Nigeria’s creative economy, particularly film, entertainment and digital infrastructure. Tinubu made the call during extensive talks with Mr. Vincent Bolloré of the Bolloré Group in Paris, as part of his working vacation. The Group’s media and digital …
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Nigerian Afrobeats star, David Adeleke popularly known as Davido, has announced a three-night concert residency at the National Theatre, Iganmu, Lagos, in December. Davido made the announcement on his verified Instagram page, @davido, on Friday, announcing “Oriadè: The Residency” for between Dec. 17 and Dec. 19. In the caption accompanying …
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Mrs Oritsemeyiwa Eyesan, Chief Executive, Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC), says the commission will enforce the “Drill-or-Drop” provisions of the Petroleum Industry Act (PIA) 2021. Eyesan made the disclosure in a circular issued on Friday to holders of specified oil licences. She urged holders of licences awarded under the …
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Sen. Sunday Katung (APC/Kaduna South) has offered full scholarships to two First Class Law graduates of Ahmadu Bello University (ABU), Zaria. The scholarships cover their tuition for their law school program. The beneficiaries, Shimanh Sabo from Kauru Local Government, and Rosemary Mamman from Sanga Local Government, all female, bagged the …
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