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Why I resigned - Ex- NAHCON Chair

Nigeria, Feb. 10 -- Chairman of the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON), Abdullahi Usman, has clarified that his resignation from office was based solely on personal reasons, dismissing any s... Read More


Lagos govt announces partial closure of Lagos-Abeokuta Expressway

Nigeria, Feb. 10 -- The Lagos State Government has announced a partial closure of the Lagos-Abeokuta Expressway to allow the Federal Ministry of Works to repair failed sections of the road, warning mo... Read More


Nigerian Army publishes list of successful candidates for short service

Nigeria, Feb. 10 -- The Nigerian Army has announced that the list of successful candidates for the Direct Short Service Commission (DSSC) Course 29/2026 has been published on its official recruitment ... Read More


14 passengers abducted, two killed in Benue attack

Nigeria, Feb. 10 -- Suspected terrorists have abducted 14 passengers and killed two others in a late-evening attack in the Okpokwu axis of Benue State. The attack came two days after worshippers were... Read More


Reps urge teaching hospitals to prioritise research beyond Covid 19 emergencies

Nigeria, Feb. 10 -- The House of Representatives Committee on Health Institutions has called on tertiary health institutions, especially university teaching hospitals, to refocus on medical research, ... Read More


Witnesses recount fatal robbery that claimed Arise News anchor's life

Nigeria, Feb. 10 -- Two prosecution witnesses recounted on Tuesday at the FCT High Court in Jabi, Abuja the armed robbery that claimed the lives of Arise News newscaster Somtochukwu 'Sommie' Maduagwu ... Read More


Access Bank's bid to acquire Bidvest Bank collapses amid regulatory setbacks

Nigeria, Feb. 10 -- Access Bank's proposed acquisition of a 100 per cent stake in Bidvest Bank has collapsed after both parties failed to fulfill the required regulatory conditions. Access Holdings P... Read More


Dispute over subpoena dominates hearing in Yahaya Bello's N110bn fraud trial

Nigeria, Feb. 10 -- A contention over subpoena, a court document summoning a witness to appear in a case, dominated Tuesday's session of the former Kogi State Governor Yahaya Bello's alleged N110 bill... Read More


What Kun Khalifat dispute says about NPFL

Nigeria, Feb. 10 -- Kun Khalifat FC resumed play and secured a 2-0 victory against Shooting Stars last weekend in Owerri. However, just days earlier, the club sent shockwaves nationwide by announcing... Read More


Payroll Irregularities: Document reveals findings that led Osun govt to hire audit firm

Nigeria, Feb. 10 -- A staff audit exercise commissioned by the Osun State Government shortly after the administration of Governor Ademola Adeleke assumed office in 2022 has resurfaced amid an ongoing ... Read More