The Federal Executive Council (FEC), has approved the construction of an airstrip in Gboko, Benue, to strengthen security operations, humanitarian services and emergency response across the North-Central region. Mr Festus Keyamo, Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development disclosed this on Monday while briefing State House correspondents, after the FEC meeting presided …
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The Nigerian stock market opened the week on a bearish note, extending its losing streak as investors lost N2.341 trillion. Profit-taking in large- and mid-cap stocks, including Learn Africa, Unilever, MTN Nigeria, AustinLaz, Abbey Mortgage Bank, and 42 other equities, pushed the market into negative territory. Market capitalisation declined by …
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The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), Benin Zone, has given the governments of Edo, Delta and Ondo states until the end of July to implement the 2025 Federal Government/ASUU Agreement or face industrial action. The Zonal Coordinator, Prof. Monday Igbafen, gave the ultimatum at a news briefing in Benin, …
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The ECOWAS Court of Justice says it aims to go fully digital by 2030 and become more accessible, efficient and be recognised as a benchmark among judicial institutions in the sub-region. President of the court, Justice Ricardo Gonçalves, made this known at the formal unveiling of court’s Electronic Case Management …
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The Federal Government has urged states to harness opportunities under the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) to accelerate industrialisation, boost exports, attract investment and create jobs across the country. The Minister of Industry, Trade and Investment, Dr Jumoke Oduwole, made the call during a Working Visit and Strategic Engagement …
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The Federal Executive Council has approved a comprehensive overhaul of the National Youth Service Corps, marking the first major restructuring of the scheme since it was established 53 years ago. The reforms, approved at the FEC meeting in Abuja on Monday, are aimed at repositioning the NYSC into a skills-focused, …
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Doctors in England have voted to accept a pay and conditions offer, the UK government announced on Monday, bringing to an end a year of strike action. The so-called resident doctors — those below consultant level — have accepted an average 6.6 per cent pay uplift to be implemented by …
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The Police Officers’ Wives Association (POWA), Lagos State Command, has empowered 100 widows of deceased police officers with cash gifts and food items as part of activities marking the 2026 International Widows Day. The humanitarian outreach, held on Monday at the POWA Secretariat in GRA, Ikeja, had the theme ” …
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The Edo Police Command has arrested two men for allegedly staging a fake kidnap in a bid to extort N4 million from the family of one of the suspects. The command’s spokesperson, ASP Eno Ikoedem, disclosed this in a statement on Sunday in Benin. Ikoedem identified the suspects as Lucky …
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Pastor Matthew Ashimolowo, founder of Kingsway International Christian Centre (KICC), has shared a personal testimony about how faith, determination, and divine provision helped him break what he described as generational limitations. The preacher further disclosed that he has taken significant steps toward securing his family’s future, including acquiring properties for …
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