Oct. 24, 2025 Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) says his witnesses will be coming from all parts of the world, including Ethiopia, Kenya and the United…
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NBTE warns against illegal award of ND, HND certificates
Oct. 24, 2025 The National Board for Technical Education (NBTE) has cautioned all professional and examination bodies in Nigeria to desist from the illegal conduct and award of National Diploma (ND) and…
Police bomb disposal team remove IEDs in Borno
Oct. 24, 2025 Operatives of the police in Borno have removed two Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs), planted by the insurgents along the Ngwaom – Mafa Road in the state. The spokesman of…
Misconduct: Board dismisses 10 NIS officers, sanctions 21 others
Oct. 24, 2025 The Civil Defence, Correctional, Fire and Immigration Services Board (CDCFIB) has approved wide-ranging disciplinary measures against 31 officers of the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) for various offences. This is…
Most Americans, including 41% of Republicans, back Palestinian state recognition — poll
60% think Israel’s response to Oct. 7 was excessive; just 5% of Democrats approve of Trump’s performance as president, but 25% credit him for reaching Gaza truce, Reuters survey finds Most…
Lagos DSVA reintroduces USSD short code *6820# to report domestic, sexual violence cases
October 23, 2025 The Lagos State Domestic and Sexual Violence Agency (DSVA), in partnership with MTN Nigeria, powered by Africa’s Talking, has reintroduced the USSD short code *6820# to improve access to…
5 ISWAP commanders killed in Borno, Yobe – Military source
Oct. 23, 2025 No fewer than five suspected field commanders of an Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) were reportedly killed in an overnight operation by combined military forces in the North-east….
EFCC recovers ₦566bn, $411m, 1,502 assets in 2 years
Oct. 23, 2025 TheThe Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has recovered over ₦566 billion, 411 million dollars, and 1,502 properties in the last two years under the leadership of its chairman…
Tinubu to new INEC Chairman, Amupitan: Serve with integrity beyond reproach
It is now official. Prof Joash Amupitan, a Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN) is the sixth substantive chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), as he was swore in by President…
IOM, BOA sign $200m pact to support migrants, displaced Nigerians
Oct. 23, 2025 The International Organisation for Migration (IOM) and the Bank of Agriculture Ltd. (BOA) of Nigeria have signed an agreement to strengthen access to sustainable livelihoods for migrants and displaced…