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Police arrest lab technician running illegal blood bank in hair salon

Nigeria, March 8 -- The police in Delta State, south-south Nigeria, have arrested a laboratory technician for allegedly operating an illegal blood bank from a hairdresser's salon and selling unscreene... Read More


Police train 56 officers, create counterterrorism bases in Adamawa, Cross River, Ogun

Nigeria, March 8 -- The Nigeria Police Force has trained 56 officers and approved the establishment of new counter-terrorism bases in Adamawa, Cross River and Ogun states as part of efforts to strengt... Read More


Team Nigeria seals World Relays spot as MTN CHAMPS ends in Calabar

Nigeria, March 8 -- Team Nigeria's women's 4x400m relay team on Saturday secured qualification for the upcoming World Relays Championships as the MTN CHAMPS Athletics Classics wrapped up in Calabar wi... Read More


MUSIC REVIEW: Baba Ijesha revisits prison saga, accuses Princess of betrayal in 'Eniwaye Daran'

Nigeria, March 7 -- Three months after actor Olanrewaju "Baba Ijesha" James was released from prison for sexually assaulting a 14-year-old girl, he has broken his silence. On 15 November 2025, PREMIU... Read More


IWD: Shinkafi, Aisha Buhari, others named among '2026 Women of Impact in Africa'

Nigeria, March 7 -- Fatima Shinkafi has been named among 100 influential African women recognised in the '2026 Africa Women of Impact Awards' organised by ARISE News. Mrs Shinkafi, the Executive Secr... Read More


Nigerian Army buries soldiers killed in Borno terror attacks

Nigeria, March 7 -- The Nigerian Army has buried the soldiers killed in recent attacks by terrorists in Borno State. The terrorists attacked military bases in Konduga, Marte, Jakana and Mainok late o... Read More


FEC proposes bill to enable National Medical College issue PhDs, says fellowship not equivalent to PhD

Nigeria, March 7 -- The Federal Executive Council (FEC) has approved amendments that will enable the National Medical College of Nigeria to award doctorate degrees. The Minister of Education, Tunji A... Read More


EFCC arraigns four for alleged N2 billion oil fraud

Nigeria, March 7 -- The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arraigned four defendants for an alleged N2 billion oil fraud at the Special Offences Court in Ikeja, Lagos. According to a... Read More


NERD certificate now prerequisite for NYSC - Minister

Nigeria, March 7 -- Nigerian graduates seeking to register for the mandatory National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) must now present a certificate issued by the Nigerian Education Repository and Databank... Read More


30 banks meet requirements as recapitalisation exercise progresses - CBN

Nigeria, March 7 -- The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has stated that Nigeria's bank recapitalisation exercise is progressing as 30 banks have already met the new minimum capital requirements ahead of... Read More