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The International Press Institute (IPI) Nigeria has strongly condemned the closure of a Minna, Niger State-based independent radio station, Badegi 90.1 FM and demanded its immediate reopening. Badegi 90.1 FM was reportedly ordered shut by Niger State Governor, Mohammed Umaru Bago, during an expanded meeting of the All Progressives Congress (APC) held on Friday, August […]
The Civil Defence, Correctional, Fire and Immigration Services Board (CDCFIB) has announced a one-week extension for its ongoing recruitment exercise into paramilitary services, shifting the application deadline from Monday, August 4, 2025, to Monday, August 11, 2025. In a press release issued by the Secretary to the Board, Maj. Gen. (Rtd) A. M. Jibril, the […]
The Presidency has defended the Federal Government’s decision to spend ₦712.3 billion on the remodeling and complete overhaul of Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA), Lagos, describing the cost as modest when compared against global standards. Temitope Ajayi, senior special assistant on Media and Publicity to President Bola Tinubu, made the comparison in a post on […]
Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) have intercepted consignments of cocaine and tramadol 225mg concealed in 71 vehicle side mirrors being sent to Libreville, Gabon through the export shed of the Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA) Ikeja, Lagos. The NDLEA also arrested three suspects linked to the cargo after follow-up operations. Spokesperson […]
Oyo State Government has commenced distribution of over five million insecticide-treated nets (ITNs) across the 33 local government areas of the state. The distribution was part of efforts to curb the spread of malaria in the state. Speaking at the official flag-off ceremony at Idi-Ogungun Primary Health Care Centre at Agodi Gate, Ibadan North local […]
mnesty International has berated the Nigerian government over its continued silence and inaction regarding the unresolved disappearance of Abubakar Idris, popularly known as Dadiyata, six years after he was abducted in Kaduna. Addressing a press conference in Kaduna on Saturday, the country director of Amnesty International Nigeria, Isa Sanusi, described the case as a painful […]
The family of illustrious former Super Eagles goalkeeper Peter Rufai has announced that he will be laid to rest on August 22, 2025, following a life dedicated to the service of Nigerian football. Chairman of Professional Footballers Association of Nigeria (PFAN) task force, Prince Harrison Jalla, disclosed this in a statement released yesterday, with a […]
The Camp Commandant for Team Nigeria at the ongoing inaugural African School Games in Algeria, Abdullahi Ahmed, has commended the young athletes for their exemplary conduct and discipline. According to the Commandant, who was appointed by the National Sports Commission (NSC) to oversee the 10 teams representing the country, the athletes have demonstrated themselves as […]
Former Nigerian international and versatile player Garba Lawal has urged the Super Eagles to draw inspiration from the Super Falcons’ remarkable comeback victory in the 13th Women’s Africa Cup of Nations final against Morocco if they wish to qualify for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Nigeria’s Eagles will resume their World Cup qualifying campaign next […]
Borno State governor, Professor Babagana Zulum, has announced a N1 billion financial support for the University of Maiduguri Teaching Hospital (UMTH) to facilitate kidney transplants for underprivileged patients from the state. Governor Zulum authorised an initial deposit of N250 million to cover transplants for 50 indigent patients. The governor made the announcement during the 110th […]
