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‘No Justification for Poor Police Pay’ — Sowore Rallies Support for Officers

July 10, 2025July 10, 2025Obianuju Nicole0

Human rights activist and 2023 presidential candidate of the African Action Congress, Omoyele Sowore, has called for a significant increase in the salaries of lower-ranking officers in the Nigeria Police Force. Speaking on a televised program on Wednesday, Sowore argued that there is no justification for policemen earning less than ₦500,000 monthly, especially when the […]

NECO Releases 2025 BECE Results, Sets July Dates for Resit Exams

July 10, 2025July 10, 2025Obianuju Nicole0

NECO Releases 2025 BECE Results, Announces Resit Dates for Core Subjects The National Examinations Council (NECO) has officially released the 2025 Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE) results, following the conclusion of the Award Committee meeting held at its headquarters in Minna, Niger State. In a statement issued on Wednesday by the Acting Director of Public […]

Edo Sports Chairman Welcomes Teams to 2025 Ardova Handball League

July 10, 2025July 10, 2025Obianuju Nicole0

Edo Sports Chairman Welcomes Athletes to Ardova Handball League, Reaffirms Support for Youth Development The Executive Chairman of the Edo State Sports Commission, Hon. Desmond Enabulele, paid a visit to the ongoing first phase of the 2025 Ardova PLC Handball Premier League, currently taking place at the Indoor Sports Hall of the Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium […]

Senate Moves to Rescue Power Sector, Passes Electricity Act Amendment for Second Reading

July 10, 2025July 10, 2025Obianuju Nicole0

The Senate has passed the Electricity Act (Amendment) Bill, 2025 through second reading, signaling renewed efforts to salvage Nigeria’s troubled power sector from imminent collapse. The bill, sponsored by Senator Enyinnaya Abaribe (Abia South), seeks to amend the 2023 Electricity Act by filling critical regulatory gaps and strengthening enforcement — with some lawmakers advocating capital […]

Senate Probes ₦1.3 Trillion Crypto Scam, Orders Joint Committee Investigation

July 10, 2025July 10, 2025Obianuju Nicole0

The Nigerian Senate has directed a joint committee to launch a comprehensive investigation into the rising cases of Ponzi schemes defrauding citizens nationwide. This decision comes in the wake of the collapse of the Crypto Bullion Exchange (CBEX), a digital investment platform that reportedly scammed Nigerians out of over ₦1.3 trillion. The motion, raised by […]

Shettima Raises Alarm: 40% of Nigerian Children Under Five Suffer Malnutrition

July 10, 2025July 10, 2025Obianuju Nicole0

Vice President Kashim Shettima has sounded the alarm over the alarming rate of malnutrition in Nigeria, revealing that nearly 40% of children under five are being deprived of their full physical and cognitive development. Speaking at the National Summit on Nutrition and Food Security in Abuja, Shettima—represented by Senator Ibrahim Hadejia, Deputy Chief of Staff […]

ADC Accuses APC of Plotting Crackdown on Opposition

July 10, 2025July 10, 2025Obianuju Nicole0

ADC Accuses APC-Led FG of Using National Security as a Cover to Silence Opposition The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has accused the All Progressives Congress (APC)-led Federal Government of orchestrating a campaign to stifle opposition voices under the pretense of safeguarding national security. In a strongly worded statement issued Wednesday, the ADC insisted it remains […]

Lagos Police Impose Full Movement Restriction on July 12 for Local Government Elections

July 10, 2025July 10, 2025Obianuju Nicole0

Lagos Police Announce Total Lockdown Ahead of July 12 Local Government Elections In preparation for the upcoming local government elections scheduled for Saturday, July 12, 2025, the Lagos State Police Command has declared a total restriction on vehicular movement across the state from 3:00 am to 3:00 pm on election day. This directive, issued on […]