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Court Halts JAMB’s Age Limit Policy for Admissions
Delta State High Court Halts JAMB’s Age Policy for University Admissions
Delta State, Nigeria – A significant legal development emerged from the Delta State High Court in Warri, where a judge has issued a directive preventing the Joint Admission and … Continue Reading
Libya Takes Legal Action Against CAF’s Award of Points to Nigeria
As reported by Libyan news outlet alwasat.ly, Libya has engaged Tunisian attorney Ali Abbas to argue its case, deeming the CAF’s judgment “unfair.”
Libya – The Libyan Football Federation has lodged an appeal against the Confederation of African Football’s (… Continue Reading
NAFDAC Launches breast milk substitute committees
During the virtual inauguration of the committees, NAFDAC’s Director General, Prof. Mojisola Adeyeye urged each team to spearhead compliance efforts within their respective states with respect to the international and national regulations concerning BMS.
Abuja, Nigeria – The National Agency … Continue Reading
Air Peace Dismisses Rumors of Ticket Price Increase
Air Peace dismisses viral speculation of fare increase
Abuja, Nigeria – Nigeria’s leading airline, Air Peace, has denied viral speculation regarding an impending increase in its one-way ticket prices from Lagos to Abuja.
In a statement shared on X (formerly … Continue Reading
Enugu Police Inspector Suspected of Killing Popular Musician
Enugu State Police Inspector Arrested for Alleged Murder of Traditional Musician
The Enugu State Police Command has confirmed the arrest of a Police Inspector who serves in the Anti-Cultism Tactical Squad, following allegations of murdering a well-known traditional Ogene musician, … Continue Reading
40 People Trapped After Building Collapses In Abuja
This incident follows closely on the heels of another recent building collapse in Abuja’s Kubwa area, where part of a two-storey residential building came down.
ABUJA – In a tragic incident on Saturday, a building under construction collapsed in the … Continue Reading
Outrage in Ogun State: Student Dies After Recieving 164 Lashes from Teacher
Community Demands Justice as Tragic Death of Student Sparks Investigation into Alleged Abuse at Ogun School
In a disturbing incident that has sparked public outrage, a teenage student, identified as Monday Ariyo, tragically lost his life after allegedly being flogged … Continue Reading
Nigeria to Receive 42.3 Million Litres of Imported Petrol Next Week
Oil marketers expressed skepticism regarding Dangote refinery’s current production levels, noting that the $25 billion facility is not yet operating at the projected Petrol volumes.
Lagos, Nigeria – Oil marketers have announced that approximately 42.3 million litres of imported Premium … Continue Reading
Niger State targets N1m minimum wage for civil servants
Niger State Sets New Minimum Wage at N80,000, Aiming for N1 Million in Future
Niger State Governor Mohammed Bago revealed that the state is implementing a minimum wage of N80,000 for its civil servants, with an ambitious goal of … Continue Reading
Gospel Artiste Embarks On Singing Marathon To Break Guinness World Record
Nigerian gospel artiste Somtochukwu Nsofor, popularly known as Essemm, is on a remarkable mission to break the Guinness World Record for the longest hours of continuous singing.
With the current record set at an astounding 105 hours by Indian singer … Continue Reading