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The Delta State Government has dismissed as false, rumours claiming that former Governor Emmanuel Uduaghan has passed away. The clarification came after reports of the ex-governor’s death began circulating on social media and in some circles. Officials described the information as false and urged the public to disregard it. The government reassured residents that Uduaghan […]
The second batch of Nigerians evacuated from South Africa has arrived in Lagos. The returnees landed safely and were received by government officials at the airport. This group is part of efforts to bring back citizens who faced challenges, including xenophobic attacks and difficult living conditions in South Africa. Many of them expressed relief at […]
The Oyo State Executive Council has appealed to the Nigeria Union of Teachers (NUT) to discontinue its indefinite strike and allow public schools across the state to reopen, highlighting the severe social and economic implications of an extended academic shutdown. The government’s appeal followed a state executive council meeting, with Commissioner for Information Dotun Oyelade […]
Nigeria’s First Lady, Oluremi Tinubu, has announced plans to expand food banks and nutrition support programmes across the country. The move is part of the Renewed Hope Initiative (RHI) aimed at reducing child malnutrition and hunger, especially among vulnerable families. The expansion will see more food banks established in different states to provide nutritious meals […]
A shocking new report has uncovered major problems in maternity care at a hospital in England, where poor treatment led to the deaths of many babies and mothers. The independent review found that at least 156 babies and six mothers died at Nottingham University Hospitals Trust between 2012 and 2025. These tragedies happened at the […]
This measure is part of efforts to ensure parents take responsibility for their children’s upkeep and reduce the growing problem of unpaid child support. Under the new rules, individuals who owe more than $2,500 in child support may have their passport applications denied or existing passports revoked. The policy aims to put pressure on debtors […]
Civil society groups in Osun State have raised the alarm over increasing cases of political violence and insecurity in the state. These organisations fear that the rising tensions could affect the smooth and peaceful conduct of the upcoming governorship election scheduled for August 15. They warned that if not properly addressed, the situation might reduce […]
The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has alerted motorists to a temporary traffic diversion on the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway due to ongoing installation of warning gantries on bridges along the route. The diversion affects drivers heading towards Ibadan, particularly on the Magboro-Ibafo section. According to the FRSC Ogun State Sector Command, the work is being carried […]
On June 25, 2009, Nigeria stood at a critical economic and security crossroads. Niger Delta, the heart of the nation’s wealth was engulfed in a violent, multi-year insurgency. Production of crude oil had plummeted from over 2 million barrels per day to a staggering low of under 1 million, crippling the national treasury. Recognizing that […]
Wednesday’s World Cup action delivered drama, tension and no shortage of goals as Groups A, B and C brought their group stage campaigns to a close. By the end of the night, several nations had sealed their places in the Round of 32, while others were left sweating on their fate. The evening’s most […]
