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Two Islamic Clerics Remanded Over Alleged Abuse of Minors in Ondo State
Two Islamic clerics, Adebodun Muideen (30) of Al-Balaagul-Mubeen Arabic and Islamic Centre, and Oladejo Musiliu (35) of Abdullah Arabic and Islamic Centre, Owo,...
NSCDC Warns Contractors, Vandals Against Damaging Fibre Optic Cables in Kaduna
The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps Kaduna State Command has warned contractors, construction firms and other individuals against damaging fibre optic cables...
Customs Intercepts N1bn in Lagos, Unveils Plan for Paperless Operations by Q2 2026
The Nigeria Customs Service has intercepted 22 wraps of suspected cocaine weighing 25 kilograms and valued at N1bn, as it also announced plans...
Agege Council Unveils ₦100m Grant for Youths and Women Entrepreneurs
The Chairman of Agege Local Government Council in Lagos, Abdul-Ganiyu Obasa, has unveiled a ₦100 million grant to support youths and women engaged...
NSCDC Deploys 4,000 Personnel for FCT Area Council Election
The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps FCT Command has deployed 4,000 personnel to ensure adequate security before, during and after the forthcoming...
Oyo Governor Makinde Pledges Strong Political Support for GBV Prevention
Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, has assured that his administration will provide political leadership, budgetary support, and executive backing for laws aimed at...
Otedola Predicts Naira Could Trade Below 1000 to Dollar as Dangote Refinery Hits Full Capacity
Billionaire businessman Femi Otedola has expressed strong optimism that the naira could appreciate to trade below 1000 to the dollar before the end...
Ekiti First Lady Rallies Leaders to End Female Genital Mutilation
Ekiti State First Lady, Dr Olayemi Oyebanji, has called on political, traditional, and religious leaders, as well as advocacy groups, to intensify efforts...
House of Representatives Raises National Institute of Sports 2026 Budget to ₦60 Billion
The House of Representatives Committee on Sports has increased the 2026 budget proposal for the National Institute of Sports (NIS) from ₦2.8 billion...
Renowned Literary Scholar Professor Biodun Jeyifo s at 80
Nigeria mourns the passing of Professor Emeritus Biodun Jeyifo, a leading literary scholar and critic, who died on Wednesday at the age of...
