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China’s former Agriculture minister, Tang Renjian, has been sentenced to death with a two-year reprieve after a court found him guilty of taking massive bribes, the People’s Court of Changchun in Jilin province announced on Sunday. The court said Tang accepted more than 268 million yuan ($38 million) in cash and property between 2007 and […]
The Nigeria Police Force (NPF) has confirmed the arrest and transfer of a wanted fugitive to neighbouring Benin Republic following a cross-border operation coordinated with the International Criminal Police Organisation (INTERPOL). According to a statement released on Sunday through the Police’s official X handle, the fugitive, identified as Sunday Kotin, was apprehended in Nigeria […]
The Governor of Adamawa State, Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri, has declared that the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) is undergoing major restructuring and will be fully prepared to challenge for power in the 2027 general elections. Fintiri, who also chairs the PDP’s National Convention Organising Committee (NCOC), made the statement while outlining preparations for the […]
Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Senator George Akume, has urged Nigerians to take a broader view of the country’s challenges, stressing that the difficulties confronting the nation predate the administration of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. Speaking at recent public engagements, Akume emphasised that it would be unfair to place the blame […]
Super Eagles head coach, Eric Chelle, has announced his final 23-man squad for Nigeria’s must-win 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying matches against Rwanda and South Africa. The announcement, which trims down an earlier 31-man provisional list, brings together a mix of seasoned internationals and rising stars as Nigeria looks to secure a place at […]
Nigeria has once again taken the spotlight on the world stage as two young Nigerian girls emerged winners of a prestigious global technology competition, beating teams from Japan, Canada, Spain and several other countries to clinch the grand prize. The remarkable victory, reported by The Nation Nigeria, highlighted the ingenuity and resilience of the […]
Russia has confirmed it carried out a large-scale overnight assault on Ukraine, striking with waves of drones and missiles in what it described as a retaliation against “terrorist acts” by Kyiv. According to the Russian Defense Ministry, the attack targeted military-industrial facilities, weapons depots, training centres, and drone assembly workshops. Officials in Moscow insist […]
A nationwide strike has been called by the Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria (PENGASSAN) to protest the alleged mass dismissal of over 800 Nigerian workers by Dangote Refinery. The union claims the refinery violated Nigeria’s labour laws, constitution, and International Labour Organisation conventions by sacking workers for joining the association. […]
The Kano State Pilgrims Welfare Board has revealed the final cost for the 2026 Hajj pilgrimage to be ₦8,244,813.67, following the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria’s directive. According to Sulaiman Dederi, Public Relations Officer of the board, intending pilgrims making fresh payments are required to settle the full amount. Pilgrims who have […]
The Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) has issued a 30-day ultimatum to the Federal Government to address a series of outstanding welfare and policy demands affecting its members. The demands include payment of salary arrears, promotion entitlements, and reinstatement of sacked doctors. NARD members deliberated on critical challenges confronting Nigeria’s health sector […]
