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President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the posting of 31 non-career and 34 career ambassadors to various countries and international missions, including the United Nations. The list, released on Friday by presidential spokesman Bayo Onanuga, shows that a total of 65 ambassadors and high commissioners have been assigned to diplomatic posts across the world. Among the prominent appointments, Senator Jimoh […]
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The Anambra State Government has announced that students who fail to attend school on Mondays will face a one-week suspension as part of efforts to enforce full academic activities across the state. The Commissioner for Education, Ngozi Chuma-Udeh, disclosed the decision on Wednesday while addressing the management of two schools in Onitsha that were summoned over alleged non-compliance with the […]
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The Federal Executive Council has approved the demolition and reconstruction of the Carter Bridge, Minister of Works David Umahi announced on Wednesday. Umahi disclosed this while briefing journalists at the State House following the council meeting chaired by Bola Tinubu. According to the minister, the council also approved the sum of N5.6 billion for the engagement of advanced engineering consultants who will handle […]
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Nigeria’s Minister of Defence, Christopher Musa, has clarified concerns over the presence of United States troops in the country, stating that the personnel are in Nigeria strictly for training and advisory purposes. He assured that the Nigerian Armed Forces would remain in full command of all operations carried out within the nation’s territory. Musa gave the clarification while […]
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Petrol prices in Nigeria could rise to about N1,400 per litre this week as marketers await a possible repricing of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) by the Dangote Petroleum Refinery amid rising crude oil prices, supply constraints and logistics challenges. Industry sources said petrol loading activities were temporarily halted at the refinery, raising expectations that a new ex-depot […]
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Nigeria’s hopes of returning to the FIFA World Cup have suffered a major setback after FIFA officially confirmed the Democratic Republic of the Congo as Africa’s representative in the upcoming inter-confederation play-off tournament. In an accreditation notice circulated to media covering the event, FIFA outlined the tournament structure and listed the six nations set to compete for […]
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The Federal Government has announced plans to introduce routine hearing checks in primary schools and expand newborn hearing screening across the country to enable early detection of hearing challenges and promote inclusive, hearing-friendly classrooms. The Minister of State for Health and Social Welfare, Adekunle Salako, disclosed this in a message to commemorate World Hearing Day 2026 in Abuja. […]
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The Federal High Court in Abuja has ordered the Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Prof. Joash Amupitan, SAN, to appear before it on March 10 to answer a contempt charge filed by the National Rescue Mission (NRM). Justice Obiora Egwuatu fixed the date after counsel to INEC, M.S. Bawa, sought an adjournment, […]
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