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NRC, South-west commission to revive abandoned rail routes, strengthen regional trade

Nigeria, Nov. 27 -- The Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC) and the newly operational Southwest Development Commission (SWDC) have begun talks on reactivating disused railway lines across the region to... Read More


General Musa Uba and the dark side of social media in warfare, By Mukhtar Ya'u Madobi

Nigeria, Nov. 27 -- The tragic and untimely death of Brigadier General Musa Uba, commander of the 25 Task Force Brigade in Damboa, Borno State, in the hands of ISWAP terrorists, is more than a nationa... Read More


How Jigawa's underfunded rural health system fuels infant, maternal mortality

Nigeria, Nov. 27 -- It was 1 a.m. on 9 October, when 25-year-old Sadiya Sirajo felt the sharp waves of labour. Her estimated due date (EDD) had arrived. But there was one problem. At Kwadabe, where s... Read More


Insecurity: Nigerian lawmakers begin process of imposing death penalty for kidnappers, bill passes first reading

Nigeria, Nov. 27 -- A bill seeking to amend Nigeria's Anti-Terrorism Act to prescribe a death penalty without the option of a fine, for all kidnapping offences, has passed first reading in the Senate.... Read More


Reps to vote on constitution review 10 December - Deputy Speaker

Nigeria, Nov. 27 -- The House of Representatives may vote on the ongoing review of the 1999 Constitution on 10 December. The Deputy Speaker of the House, Benjamin Kalu, who also chairs the House Comm... Read More


NPFL: Mbaoma rediscovers his fire as Remo Stars chase stability in title defence

Nigeria, Nov. 27 -- When Victor Mbaoma stepped back onto the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) turf this season, Remo Stars knew they were welcoming not just a returning son, but a proven goalsco... Read More


TRENDING: Why everyone is talking about Etim Effiong, Bolaji Ogunmola's kissing scene in 'Summer Rain'

Nigeria, Nov. 27 -- Days after Daniel Etim-Effiong dominated conversations with his performance in "The Herd", the actor is trending again this time for a viral kissing scene with Bolaji Ogunmola in t... Read More


Endangered Donkeys of Sokoto: Exploring hidden drivers of decline

Nigeria, Nov. 27 -- Beneath the sprawling branches of an ancient tree in his abode in the Wurno area of Sokoto, Aliyu Hassan drifts into memories of a time when donkeys were cherished and honoured. "... Read More


Again, Badagry indigenes urge LASU council chair to address 'wrongful dismissal' of three lecturers

Nigeria, Nov. 27 -- The Concerned Sons and Daughters of Ikoga-Zebbe, Badagry, Lagos State, have written to Babatunde Ogala, chairperson of the Governing Council of the Lagos State University (LASU), u... Read More


Court defers testimonies of three EFCC's witnesses in Emefiele's trial indefinitely

Nigeria, Nov. 27 -- The FCT High Court in Abuja on Thursday deferred indefinitely the testimonies of three proposed prosecution witnesses in the procurement fraud trial of former Central Bank of Niger... Read More