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NYSC withdraws corps members from crisis-hit Benue community

The National Youth Service Corps has withdrawn corps members from Mbaa, a crisis-prone community…

Customs agents lament Lagos airport secretariat closure, cite revenue loss

Customs agents operating at Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos, have decried the continued closure…

Lagos man dies in police custody, family demands justice

The death of a 29-year-old man, Oduga Mujeed Igbayitayo, popularly known as “pkaOlá,” in…

FCT Hajj board to distribute travel materials, suspend activities for Ramadan

The Federal Capital Territory Muslim Pilgrims Welfare Board will commence the distribution of travel…

Power generation hits 5,543MW as FG plans more electricity supply

The Federal Government has announced plans to move most electricity consumers in Nigeria to…

Controversial singer Portable surrenders to police in Lagos

Popular and controversial Nigerian singer, Habeeb Okikiola, popularly known as Portable, has allegedly surrendered…

Netherlands to return over 100 Benin bronzes to Nigeria

The Netherlands has announced that it will return more than 100 “Benin Bronzes” to…

Police reject portable’s ‘madman’ claims, insist singer is still wanted

The Ogun State Police Command has insisted that controversial Nigerian singer, Habeeb Okikiola, popularly…

NERC introduces stricter penalties for meter bypass

The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission has announced stricter penalties for individuals and businesses caught…

Nigerian embassy workers groan over six-month unpaid salaries

Workers in 109 Nigerian embassies worldwide have not received their salaries for the past…

Sanwo-Olu reduces Red Line fare by 30% to N1000

In a move aimed at making public transport more accessible and affordable for Lagosians,…

Reps summon INEC chair over vacant seats in national, state assemblies

The House of Representatives has directed its Committee on Electoral Matters to summon the…

Alaafin dismisses plots to jeopardise Apil 5th coronation

Rotimi Osuntola, Chief of Staff to the Alaafin-designate, Akeem Owoade, has dismissed claims that…

US dismisses allegation of funding terrorism in Nigeria

The United States has defended its aid programmes in Nigeria, stating that it has…

SON destroys fake products worth N20bn

The Standards Organisation of Nigeria has seized and destroyed fake and substandard products worth…