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Senate confirms Justice Kudirat Kekere-Ekun as new CJN

The Nigerian Senate has confirmed Justice Kudirat Kekere-Ekun as the new Chief Justice of…

Seyi Makinde approves ₦25m compensation for Oyo anthem composers

The Oyo State Government has approved ₦25 million as compensation for the composers of…

Lagos community rejects ‘Band A’ electricity tariff hike

Residents of Akinola and Aboru Estate in Lagos State have voiced their opposition to…

Ebonyi govt shuts four mining companies over non-compliance

The Ebonyi State Government has sealed four mining companies for failing to comply with…

Sexual harassment: Dismissed soldier begs Nigerian Army for transparency

A former soldier discharged after accusing senior officers of sexual harassment, Private Ruth Ogunleye,…

Thailand becomes first Southeast Asian country to legalize same-sex marriage

Thailand's king has officially signed a bill into law that legalizes same-sex marriage, making…

Domestic airfares rise by 25% in one month – NBS

The average cost of domestic air travel in Nigeria surged by 25.5% in August…

Senate to screen acting CJN on Wednesday

The Senate will today (Wednesday) screen the acting Chief Justice of Nigeria, Justice Kudirat…

COAS decry rise in drug abuse amongst soldiers

The Chief of Army Staff, Lt. Gen. Taoreed Lagbaja, has decried the rising cases…

Boat with 30 decomposing bodies found off Senegal coast

At least 30 decomposing bodies were discovered on a drifting boat off the coast…

Army discharges female soldier after allegations of sexual harrasment

The Nigerian Army has discharged Private Ruth Ogunleye from service following her allegations of…

FG to supply Dangote refinery 12m barrels of crude oil in October

The Federal Government of Nigeria has announced an agreement to supply 12 million barrels…

Unmetered electricity customers rises to 7.3m – NERC

The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission has reported that the number of unmetered electricity customers…

271 houses, 171 hectares of land destroyed by flood, says NSEMA

The Niger State Emergency Management Agency has said that flood destroyed 271 houses and…

LASTMA impounds 488 vehicles for BRT lane violations in Lagos

The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority has impounded 488 vehicles over the past seven…