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Chairman of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Authority of Heads of State and Government and President of Julius Maada Bio, has challenged West African leaders to ensure regional integration delivers tangible benefits for citizens, saying the bloc’s legacy will be judged not by its infrastructure but by…
The Federal Government has confirmed the successful evacuation of 593 Nigerian nationals from South Africa following the recent wave of xenophobic protests in the country, reaffirming its commitment to protecting citizens abroad. According to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the first batch of 258 evacuees arrived at the Murtala Mohammed…
The Federal Government has unveiled plans to replace the traditional khaki uniform worn by members of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) with uniforms made from locally produced Adire fabric as part of efforts to promote indigenous industries and stimulate economic growth. The proposed initiative is aimed at boosting Nigeria’s…
The Federal Government of Nigeria and the World Food Programme (WFP) have reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening cooperation on food security, humanitarian response, and sustainable development following a high-level meeting in Abuja. The Honourable Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu, received the WFP Country Representative in Nigeria, Ms. Katrien…
A Los Angeles jury has ordered award-winning singer Chris Brown to pay $13 million in damages to his former housekeeper, Maria Avila, following a brutal dog attack that occurred at his California residence in 2020. According to court proceedings, Avila suffered severe and life-altering injuries after being mauled by Brown’s…
Nigeria has reaffirmed its commitment to humanitarian diplomacy and stronger collaboration with the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) following the presentation of the Letter of Commission by the organisation’s Head of Delegation, Dr. Ghulam Muhammed Awan, to the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu.…
The Lagos State Government has postponed all Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE) papers earlier scheduled for Wednesday, July 1, 2026, following the declaration of the annual Oro Festival in parts of the Ikorodu Division. The decision was announced to ensure the safety of students, teachers, examination officials, and other stakeholders,…
Vice President Kashim Shettima has officially flagged off the National Agency for Science and Engineering Infrastructure (NASENI) nationwide skills acquisition programme aimed at equipping Nigerian youths with practical and employable skills. The initiative, launched as part of efforts to tackle unemployment and drive economic growth, is expected to provide…
A young Nigerian, Okeke Chinedu Christian, has been rewarded with a N5 million cash prize after emerging as one of the highest scorers in the 2025 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) conducted by the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB). The award was presented in recognition of his outstanding academic…
The University of Lagos (UNILAG) has confirmed that a group of its students who were stranded in China after completing a one-year academic exchange programme are now returning to Nigeria following the institution’s intervention. The students, who participated in an international exchange programme in China, reportedly encountered difficulties securing their…
