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Jigawa begins medical screening for 2026 Hajj pilgrims

The Jigawa State Pilgrims Welfare Board has commenced mandatory medical screening for intending pilgrims…

Nigeria consumes 2.5bn litres of sachet water yearly – FG

The Federal Government has revealed that Nigeria consumes over 2.5 billion litres of sachet…

Security operatives seal Onitsha market, enforce Soludo’s order

Heavy security has been deployed to seal the Onitsha Main Market in Anambra State,…

Lagos estate residents protest three-month blackout at IKEDC office

Residents of Gowon Estate in the Egbeda area of Lagos State staged a protest…

Fleeing bus driver kills Abuja PoS operator during FRSC chase

A female Point of Sale operator was killed on Monday morning after being struck…

Australia cancels visa of Israeli influencer over anti-Islam campaign

Australia has revoked the visa of an Israeli social media influencer known for campaigning…

Cambodia ratifies key UN maritime treaty over Thailand border tensions

A “threat assessment” linked to Thailand following deadly land border clashes has pushed Cambodia…

Kwara pastor dies in farmland fire

A 73-year-old pastor, identified as Awolola, has been burnt to death in a fire…

Soludo shuts Onitsha main market for one-week over sit-at-home compliance

Anambra State Governor, Prof. Chukwuma Soludo, has ordered the immediate closure of Onitsha Main…

2027: Amosun backs Tinubu, advocates southern presidency continuity

Former Ogun State Governor, Ibikunle Amosun, has declared his support for President Bola Tinubu’s…

Sit-at-home: Anambra to deduct salaries for Monday absenteeism

The Anambra State Government has announced it will begin paying workers on a pro-rata…

Nigerians spend more on beer to cope with stress, frustration – Report

Many Nigerians are spending increasing amounts on beer to ease frustration and cope with…

Fire razes six-room building in Oyo

A fire has destroyed a six-room residential bungalow at Ifedapo Estate in the Amuloko…

NISO explains cause of national grid collapse

The Nigerian Independent System Operator has attributed the national electricity grid collapse on Friday…

Ogun, LG dismisses reports of chiefs’ suspension over Awujale stool

The Ogun State Ministry of Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs and the Ijebu Ode…