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IPOB Urges South-East Youths to Shun Army Recruitment Over Security Risks
Owerri, Nigeria – The Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) has called on youths from the South-East to boycott the ongoing Nigerian Army recruitment exercise, warning that joining the military could expose them to grave risks, especially in insurgency-plagued regions of … Continue Reading
Wike Hosts Suspended Rivers State Lawmakers for Dinner in the UK
Wike Hosts Suspended Rivers Lawmakers in the UK Amid State of Emergency
Nyesom Wike, the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, recently welcomed a group of suspended lawmakers from the Rivers State House of Assembly during their visit to the … Continue Reading
Nigerian Chess Master Tunde Onakoya celebrates adopted son’s Win in US
Nigerian Chess Champion Tunde Onakoya Celebrates Brothers’ Success Story
Tunde Onakoya, a renowned chess champion from Nigeria and the founder of the Chess in Slums initiative, recently shared a poignant tale about two brothers he adopted following their mother’s … Continue Reading
Make-up Artist Bags Six-Month Jail Term for Naira Abuse at Wedding
The EFCC, acting on actionable intelligence, apprehended Huseini for the offence shortly after the event. In its statement, the Commission confirmed that the act was carried out in defiance of repeated public warnings against naira abuse.
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Saudi Arabia didn’t ban Nigerian travellers & pilgrims, FG Clarifies
Nigeria’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs Addresses False Entry Ban Rumors Regarding Saudi Arabia
The Nigerian Ministry of Foreign Affairs has officially dismissed widespread rumors regarding an entry ban affecting the country set to begin on April 13, 2025. In a … Continue Reading
US Law Institute Urges Tinubu to Reverse Suspension of Fubara, Warns of Threat to Democracy
ILAWDUN further expressed concern over ongoing proceedings at the Supreme Court, where seven opposition governors have challenged the legality of Governor Fubara’s suspension. The institute urged the judiciary to uphold the constitution, warning that any dismissal of the case on
… Continue ReadingSaudi Arabia Announces Visa Suspension for 14 Countries, Including Nigeria and Egypt, Ahead of Hajj
Saudi Arabia Implements Temporary Visa Suspension for 14 Nations Ahead of 2025 Hajj
In a significant move ahead of the 2025 Hajj pilgrimage, Saudi Arabia has announced a temporary suspension of specific visa categories for citizens from 14 countries, including … Continue Reading
NNPC foundation offers free cataract surgery To 1,000 Bayelsans
NNPC Foundation Launches Free Cataract Screening and Surgery Program in Bayelsa State
The Nigeria National Petroleum Company (NNPC) Foundation has initiated a free cataract screening and surgery program aimed at restoring sight to over 1,000 individuals in Bayelsa … Continue Reading
MTN Group to Launch African-Focused Streaming Platform
Central to MTN’s streaming strategy is a strong focus on localization. The platform is expected to feature content that reflects the cultural nuances, languages, and viewing habits of audiences in different African markets. MTN Group believes this approach will drive
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Crisis Deepens in Labour Party as Abure, Obi Convene Separate NEC Meetings
Abuja, Nigeria – The internal rift rocking the Labour Party (LP) took a dramatic turn on Monday, April 7, 2025, as the party’s National Chairman, Julius Abure, and its 2023 presidential candidate, Peter Obi, scheduled separate meetings of the National … Continue Reading