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target=_blank>Over 5,000 Nigerian women stranded in Iraq – NiDCOM
Over 5,000 Nigerian women are currently stranded in Iraq, the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM) has disclosed. Chairman of the Commission, Abike Dabiri-Erewa, stated that the women were sent to Iraq as caregivers only to be stranded. She disclosed this in Lagos while addressing participants at the seminar on “Sensitisation and Advocacy Program for Promoting
target=_blank>Benue judiciary staff strike continues one month after
Judiciary activities in Benue State have remained paralysed for over a month due to an indefinite strike by the Judiciary Staff Union of Nigeria (JUSUN). Our correspondent recalled that JUSUN began its strike earlier in December last year after they alleged the state government left them out of the implementation of new minimum wage. The
target=_blank>PDFs: The Foundation for Sharing Documents Online
PDF files have revolutionized the way documents are shared on the web. The PDF format ensures that documents look the same regardless of device and operating system, providing a unified viewing experience. This reliability has led to the widespread use of PDF files across industries for sharing reports, presentations, and other types of documents on
target=_blank>How to Download Facebook Videos for Free in 2025
Downloading Facebook videos for free in 2025 is something everyone should know. It’s helpful when saving a special video or sharing something funny with friends. In this post, we will talk about using online tools. We will also introduce software for Windows and Mac and apps for iPhones. Keep reading to learn the best ways
target=_blank>Niger Residents Scoop Oil From Another faulty Tanker Days After Explosion Killed 96
Just two days after over 90 people were burnt to death in a tanker explosion that also left scores injured in Niger State, residents massed around another fallen truck in another community. The fresh incident occurred in Bida town on Monday. In a widely circulated video online, young persons were seen milling around the broken
target=_blank>Money laundering: Court denies El-Rufai’s aide bail again, sends him back to detention
A Kaduna State High Court again denied ex-Chief of Staff to former Governor Nasir El-Rufai of Kaduna State, Alhaji Bashir Sa’idu, bail. The court ordered that he be sent back to remand in the Correctional Facility after being charged with 10-Counts bordering on alleged money laundering, embezzlement and stealing. When the case came up for
target=_blank>Court adjourns hearing on suit seeking to stop Kano LG allocation
The absence of defence counsel, John Baiyeshea (SAN), has stalled the hearing of a suit seeking to stop statutory allocations to the 44 Local Government Councils of Kano State at the Federal High Court in the state. Recall that the plaintiffs Abdullahi Abbas, Aminu Aliyu-Tiga, and the All Progressives Congress (APC), through their counsel Sunday
target=_blank>Fubara leads Ogoni leaders to meet Tinubu at Aso Rock
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is currently meeting with the leadership of the Ogoni nation at the Presidential Villa in Abuja. The Ogoni leadership is led by the Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara and His Royal Majesty, King Festus Babari Bagia Gberesaako XIII, the Gberemene Gokana Kingdom. Also in attendance were the Chief of Staff to
target=_blank>N2bn in our budget reserved for House Leader’s constituency projects –Minister
The Minister of Regional Development, Abubakar Momoh, on Tuesday said the sum of N2 billion in the ministry’s proposed budget for 2025 was reserved as zonal intervention (constituency) projects for the Leader of the House of Representatives, Prof Julius Ihonvbere. Momoh disclosed this while presenting the ministry’s budget proposal before the joint Senate and House
target=_blank>FG confirms anthrax outbreak in Zamfara
The Federal Ministry of Livestock Development has confirmed the outbreak of anthrax in Zamfara State. The ministry in a statement on Tuesday by its Director of Information and Public, Mr. Ben Bem Goong, said the outbreak was recorded on a farm in north west state. The statement called for heightened vigilance and proactive measures to
target=_blank>Over 100 terrorist financiers prosecuted, convicted in two years — Tinubu
President Bola Tinubu on Tuesday revealed that over 100 terrorist financiers have been prosecuted and convicted in the past two years as part of efforts to build a globally competitive economy and enhance citizens’ livelihoods. Tinubu made this revelation at the opening of the 2025 National Anti-Money Laundering, Counter Financing of Terrorism and Proliferation, AML/CFT/CPF,
Over 100 terrorist financiers prosecuted, convicted in two years — Tinubu
target=_blank>NSCDC arrests four for illegal mining, building illegal gas plant in Ebonyi
Four persons have been arrested by the Ebonyi State Command of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, NSCDC, for illegal mining and the erection of a gas plant. The suspects were apprehended at a mining pit in Ameka, Ezza South Local Government Area, and in Ezzamgbo, Ohaukwu Local Government Area, both in the state.
NSCDC arrests four for illegal mining, building illegal gas plant in Ebonyi
target=_blank>Gov Nwifuru backs community policing
The Governor of Ebonyi State, Francis Nwifuru, has called for the introduction of community policing as a panacea for the security challenges facing the country. The governor spoke on Tuesday at his office in Government House, Abakaliki, when the Assistant Inspector-General of Police in charge of Zone 9, Umuahia, Suleman Yusuf, paid him a courtesy
Gov Nwifuru backs community policing
target=_blank>Nigeria, Saudi Arabia deepen ties on solid mineral exploration
Nigeria and Saudi Arabia have renewed plans to enhance the capacity of their geological agencies by leveraging breakthroughs achieved by Saudi firms in mineral exploration. Segun Tomori, the Special Assistant on Media to the Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dele Alake, disclosed this in a statement on Tuesday in Abuja. He stated that the development
Nigeria, Saudi Arabia deepen ties on solid mineral exploration
target=_blank>Enugu community leader, Eneoli remanded in prison over alleged vandalism
A magistrate court sitting in Enugu North has ordered the remand of a former President General of Udi town in Udi local government area of Enugu State, Emmanuel Eneoli. Magistrate S.O Chukwuani remanded the community leader at the Enugu correctional facility on Monday over alleged vandalization of electricity installation in the community, among other things.
Enugu community leader, Eneoli remanded in prison over alleged vandalism
target=_blank>Taraba university striking staff near agreement to resume work, exams rescheduled
The Vice Chancellor of Taraba State University, Prof Sunday Bako, announced on Tuesday that the university’s striking staff have nearly reached a 100% agreement with the state government to resume work. He made the disclosure to journalists in his office in Jalingo. Prof Bako explained that after successful discussions between the government and the non-academic
Taraba university striking staff near agreement to resume work, exams rescheduled
target=_blank>Mayo-Belwa residents halt TCN’s relocation of shunt reactor, demand consultation
Residents of Mayo-Belwa in Adamawa State have halted the Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) from relocating a 75MVAR/330KV shunt reactor from the Mayo-Belwa transmission substation to Jebba in Niger State. The controversy began on Saturday, January 18, 2025, when locals discovered three trailers at the substation, with workers dismantling the reactor. This raised alarms and
Mayo-Belwa residents halt TCN’s relocation of shunt reactor, demand consultation
target=_blank>Kwankwaso, Abba do not have a political party – Musa Nuhu Yankaba
Musa Nuhu Yankaba, the former spokesperson of the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) in Kano, has stated that the party with the fruit logo is the original NNPP. He made this declaration during an interview with DCL Hausa, asserting that both Kwankwaso and Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf no longer belong to the party. Recently, Kwankwaso
Kwankwaso, Abba do not have a political party – Musa Nuhu Yankaba
target=_blank>Europa League: Osimhen on target in Galatasaray, Dynamo Kiev’s six-goal thriller
Victor Osimhen continued his impressive form in front of goal as Galatasaray threw away a two-goal lead to draw 3-3 against Dynamo Kiev at RAMS Park on Tuesday night. Former Tottenham Hotspur defender Davidson Sanchez gave Galatasaray the lead after six minutes, following an assist from Dries Mertens. Abdulkerim Bardakci doubled the home team’s advantage
Europa League: Osimhen on target in Galatasaray, Dynamo Kiev’s six-goal thriller
target=_blank>Speed Darlington finally released from Kuje prison
Controversial Nigerian singer Darlington Okoye, also known as Speed Darlington, has finally regained his freedom. Disclosing this on Tuesday, activist lawyer Deji Adeyanju said Darlington, also referred to as Akpi, has left Kuje Prison. Posting on X, Adeyanju wrote: “Speed Darlington is out of Kuje Prison.” Recently, an Abuja court granted Speed Darlington bail. This
Speed Darlington finally released from Kuje prison
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