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The three siblings brutally murdered and found stuffed inside a deep freezer in Nnewichi, Nnewi North Local Government Area of Anambra State last month were laid to rest on Saturday, March 8, in Uga, Aguata Local Government Area. The funeral mass, held at St. Michael’s Catholic Church, Umueze Uga, was…
Three major aviation unions have issued a 14-day ultimatum demanding the immediate redeployment of Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) officers involved in the alleged assault of the Director of Aviation Security Services (AVSEC) at Murtala Muhammed Airport (MMA), Lagos. The unions—Air Transport Services Senior Staff Association of Nigeria (ATSSSAN), National Union…
Pope Francis is responding well to treatment for acute respiratory failure, marking the first notable improvement since his hospitalization nearly three weeks ago, a Vatican source told CNN. According to a statement from the Vatican press office on Saturday, the 87-year-old pontiff has shown a “good response to therapy” and…
The Managing Director of the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA), Dr. Mohammed Dantsoho, has highlighted the anticipated benefits of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA), emphasizing its potential to boost intra-African trade and enhance the competitiveness of Nigerian ports. Speaking at a forum organized by the Nigeria-British Chamber of Commerce,…
In a strategic move to improve education quality and expand learning opportunities, the Federal Government has inaugurated ten committees aimed at strengthening academic standards and addressing barriers to education, particularly for girls. The Minister of Education, Dr. Olatunji Alausa, who presided over the event in Abuja, stated that five of…
President Bola Tinubu has appointed Professor Attahiru Muhammadu Jega, former Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), as Special Adviser and Coordinator of the Presidential Livestock Reform Initiative. The appointment is aimed at advancing sustainable reforms in Nigeria’s livestock sector, a key area of the administration’s national development strategy.…
Governor Dauda Lawal has officially sworn in Yakubu Sani Haidara as the new Head of the Civil Service of Zamfara State, alongside 12 newly appointed permanent secretaries. The swearing-in ceremony took place at the old chamber of the Government House in Gusau, where Governor Lawal emphasized that Haidara’s appointment was…
Kogi Central Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan has condemned her suspension from the Nigerian Senate, describing it as unjust and politically motivated. Despite the decision, she remains resolute in her commitment to serving her constituents. The Senate suspended Akpoti-Uduaghan for “gross misconduct” after a heated dispute with Senate President Godswill Akpabio over…
In a major step toward strengthening Nigeria’s healthcare system, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the employment of 774 National Health Fellows. The initiative, spearheaded by the Federal Ministry of Health, aims to drive sustained improvements in the country’s health sector. President Tinubu made the announcement on Thursday during the…
A Lagos High Court in Tafawa Balewa Square, Igbosere, has reserved judgment in the high-profile trial of Andrew Nice, a Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) driver accused of the rape and murder of 22-year-old Oluwabamise Ayanwola in 2022. Justice Sherifat Sonaike set May 2, 2025, for the verdict after both the…
