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FG Approves Establishment of Nine New Private Universities Across Nigeria

The Federal Government has given the green light for the creation of nine additional private universities nationwide, further increasing the number of privately owned tertiary institutions in the country. Minister of Education, Dr. Tunji Alausa, disclosed the development on Wednesday while addressing State…

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International

U.S. approves $346m arms sale to Nigeria

The United States State Department has approved a possible Foreign Military Sale to Nigeria of munitions, precision bombs, precision rockets, and related equipment valued at an estimated $346 million. This is coming after U.S. lawmakers had put a hold on sale of weapons…

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National

JAMB to Screen Over 500 Underage Candidates for 2025/2026 Admissions

The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has revealed plans to set up a special screening committee to assess the eligibility of more than 500 exceptional candidates below the age of 16 seeking admission into tertiary institutions for the 2025/2026 academic session. JAMB…

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National

Delta Governor’s Aide Offers Job, Luxury Trip to Freed Ibom Air Passenger

The Senior Special Assistant on Media to the Delta State Governor, Ossai Success, has extended a lucrative job offer and an all-expenses-paid trip to Comfort Emmanson, the Ibom Air passenger recently freed from Kirikiri Prison. In an Instagram post on Wednesday, Ossai revealed…

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National

FG Withdraws Case Against Ibom Air Passenger, Reduces KWAM 1’s Flight Ban

The Federal Government has withdrawn its criminal complaint against Ms. Comfort Emmanson, a passenger accused of unruly behaviour aboard an Ibom Air flight, and reduced the flight ban imposed on Fuji music star Wasiu Ayinde Marshal, popularly known as KWAM 1. Minister of…

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Local

Oyebanji Vows to Boost Ekiti Economy Through Global Product Export

Ekiti State Governor, Mr. Biodun Oyebanji has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to improving the economic fortunes of Ekiti State and its business owners by facilitating the export of locally made products to the global market. He stressed that the initiative is part of…

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National

FG Reaffirms Commitment to Steady Gas Supply for Togo, Benin, Ghana

The Federal Government has restated its dedication to sustaining a steady flow of gas from Nigeria to Togo, Benin Republic, and Ghana as part of efforts to combat energy poverty and boost economic growth in the West African sub-region. Minister of State for…

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International

Zelensky rules out swapping territory, calls for ‘fair peace’

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has called for Ukraine and its allies to intensify pressure on Russia to end its invasion, ahead of his meeting in Berlin with European leaders and US President Donald Trump. He stressed that such pressure was necessary to achieve…

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National

NCDC Urges Stronger Community Engagement to Tackle Lassa Fever Spread

The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) has called on state governments to intensify year-round community engagement to help curb the spread of Lassa fever across the country. In its latest situation report for epidemiological week 31, the agency confirmed nine…

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Local

Fayemi Denies Involvement in Alleged ADC Coalition

The media office of former Ekiti State Governor, Dr. Kayode Fayemi, has dismissed claims circulating on social media that he and former Rivers State Governor, Rotimi Amaechi, founded a new African Democratic Congress (ADC) coalition. In a statement signed by Mallam Ahmad Sajoh,…