The Federal Government of Nigeria has expressed concern over what it described as a growing pattern of attacks against Nigerians and other foreigners in South Africa, warning that continued violence could strain bilateral relations.
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The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has disclosed that it has received more than N500 billion for preparations towards the 2027 general elections.
INEC National Commissioner and Chairman of the Information and Voter Education Committee, Mohammed Haruna, revealed this during an interview on Arise Television News, noting that the amount represents more than half of the total budget approved for the conduct of the polls.
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The Nigerian Correctional Service Act of 2019 marked a shift from punishment to rehabilitation, reformation and reintegration of inmates. Nigeria has several laws upholding human rights and dignity, but weak implementation often renders them ineffective. In the FCT Command of the Nigerian Correctional Service, however, the law is not just on paper; it is being lived out.
New Deal for FCT Prison Inmates as Reforms Take Root Read More »
The Southern Nigeria Youth Leaders and Stakeholders Forum (SNYLSF) has urged President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to disregard a recent statement by the Visionary Leaders Forum of Nigeria (VFLN) calling for the removal of Engr. Sule Ahmed Abdulaziz, Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer of the Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN).
Disregard Call for Abdulaziz’s Sack, Group Urges Tinubu Read More »
The United States has withdrawn most of its forces deployed for a joint counterterrorism operation in Nigeria’s Lake Chad Basin, while retaining intelligence sharing and other aspects of its joint military cooperation with Nigeria.
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Dr. Otive Igbuzor, Founding Executive Director of the African Centre for Leadership, Strategy and Development, has emphasised the need for governance policies that promote strong public institutions and productive enterprises to drive sustainable economic growth and development in Nigeria.
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The Federal Government has stepped up efforts to prepare Nigerian digital enterprises to leverage opportunities under the African Continental Free Trade Area. It has also rolled out macroeconomic reforms, regulatory measures and market integration strategies aimed at broadening cross-border digital commerce across the continent.
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Veteran Nigerian singer John Odafe Asiemo, popularly known as Daddy Showkey, has announced a seven-day series of events to mark his 56th birthday and five decades of performing on stage, scheduled for August.
Daddy Showkey Lines Up Week-Long Celebration For 56th Birthday, 50 Years on Stage Read More »
The Presidency is facing mounting criticism over the controversy surrounding the purported Presidential Foreign Intervention Promotion Council (PFIPC), with former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar demanding explanations about the alleged inclusion of ₦1.3 billion for the agency in the 2026 Appropriation Act.
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By Emmanuel Onyedika The Lagos State Government has dismissed reports that the state recorded 10,430 new HIV infections in 2025, clarifying that the figure represents newly diagnosed cases rather than fresh infections. At a press briefing on Thursday at the Bagauda Kaltho Press Centre, Chief Executive Officer of the Lagos State AIDS Control Agency (LSACA),
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