French university canteens began offering one-euro meals to all students regardless of income on Monday, in a measure designed to address financial hardship. The move follows a push by student unions to extend the one-euro rate ($1.17) for a three-course meal to all students, down from the usual 3.30 euros. …
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Senator representing Edo North Senatorial District, Adams Oshiomhole has called for the revocation of operating licences of South African companies in Nigeria, including MTN and DSTV, following renewed xenophobic attacks against Nigerians in South Africa. The move comes as the House of Representatives on Tuesday condemned the latest wave of …
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Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan (PDP, Kogi) has officially thrown her hat into the ring for re-election in the 2027 Kogi Central Senatorial District, promising to build on her people-driven legacy of service, empowerment, and inclusive development. While accepting her nomination forms on Tuesday, the senator expressed gratitude to her constituents for …
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Nigeria has taken a decisive step towards strengthening its defence sector after a local startup unveiled a suite of autonomous military systems designed for modern battlefield conditions. At a demonstration attended by senior military officials and government representatives on Monday, Terra Industries showcased interceptor drones, mine-detection vehicles and battlefield intelligence …
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THE Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC) has designated every Wednesday for maintenance of the Abuja–Kaduna Train Service (AKTS). NRC also revealed the resumption of passenger services on the corridor, effective Wednesday, Oct. 1. The Chief Public Relations Officer, NRC, Mr Callistus Unyimadu, disclosed this in a statement on Sunday in Lagos. …
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A Magistrate’s Court in Jos, on Monday sentenced a 26-year-old labourer , Abraham John, to,18 months in prison for stealing three bags of cement. The Magistrate, Irene Pati summarily tried and sentenced the convict, who pleaded guilty to the charge. Pati, in her judgment however gave the convict an …
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The Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria (PENGASSAN) has directed its members to halt gas supply and shut down all crude oil supply valves to Dangote Petroleum Refinery immediately. A letter signed by the General Secretary of the union, Lumumba Okugbawa, accused the refinery’s management of terminating …
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Gov. Seyi Makinde of Oyo State says his administration is ready to provide the necessary infrastructure and support to host a Super Eagles match at the Lekan Salami Stadium in Ibadan. Makinde said this while formally opening the 81st Annual General Assembly of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) held on …
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VICE-President Kashim Shettima, on Thursday charged the graduating cadets of the Nigerian Defence Academy (NDA), to uphold ethics, excellence and patriotism in discharging their constitutional responsibility. Shettima gave the charge at the 35th convocation ceremony of the Nigerian Defence Academy (NDA) in honuor of the cadets of the 72 Regular …
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The equities market closed lower on Wednesday, as performance indices dipped by 0.15 per cent, driven largely by profit taking in medium and large-cap stocks. Decliners included Deap Capital Management, Legend Internet, RT Briscoe, May and Baker, WAPIC Insurance, alongside 24 other stocks. Market capitalisation fell by N135 billion, or …
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