The Federal Capital Territory Police Command has confirmed the death of a news anchor with Arise News Channel, Ms. Somtochukwu Maduagwu, who was killed during an armed robbery attack at her Katampe residence in Abuja on Monday.The Commissioner of Police, FCT Command, Ajao Adewale, described the incident as a “cruel
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The Nigerian Independent System Operator has confirmed that the ongoing dispute between the Dangote Refinery and the Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria has led to severe gas shortages, cutting national power generation by over 1,100 megawatts.According to NISO, available generation on the National Grid fell sharply
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The Federal High Court in Abuja has restrained political economist and convener of the “Big Tent” coalition, Prof. Pat Utomi, from establishing or operating what he described as a “shadow government,” declaring the initiative unconstitutional and a threat to Nigeria’s democratic order.Delivering judgment on Monday, Justice James Omotosho held that
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The Federal Government is set to arraign human rights activist Omoyele Sowore on a five-count charge for allegedly posting false statements about President Bola Tinubu intended to cause a breakdown of law and order, court papers show.Sowore was sighted at the Federal High Court in Abuja on Tuesday ahead of
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The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has issued a 14-day ultimatum to the Federal Government within which to address its seven-point demands.The union said the decision followed a meeting of its National Executive Council (NEC), which was held on Sunday at the University of Abuja. The National President of
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The Federal Government has declared Wednesday, October 1, 2025, a public holiday to mark Nigeria’s 65th Independence Anniversary.The declaration was made by the Minister of Interior, Dr. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, in a statement signed and released on Monday by the ministry’s Permanent Secretary, Dr. Magdalene Ajani.According to the statement, Tunji-Ojo congratulated
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Malala and her father, Ziauddin Yousafzai, co-founder of the Malala fund, arrived in Nigeria on Friday to meet with its board of directors.Malala Yousafzai, co-founder of the Malala Fund, says the organisation is working with its partners to secure gender-responsive policies for girls in Nigeria.The Nobel laureate stated this while
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Management of Dangote Petroleum Refinery and Petrochemicals has denied the allegation by the Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria (PENGASSAN) of mass sacking of its staff because of joining the Association. The refinery described the allegation as both unfounded and misleading, noting that the re-organisation within its workforce
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THE Federal High Court (FHC) in Abuja has directed the Nigerian Medical Association (NMA) to set up a team of experts within eight days to evaluate the health condition of the detained leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu.The judge, James Omotosho, in a ruling on Friday,
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The National Universities Commission (NUC) has announced the commencement of a nationwide recruitment exercise to fill several vacancies at its headquarters in Abuja.In a public notice issued on Friday, the Commission invited qualified Nigerians to apply for openings across officer, confidential secretary, and clerical or auxiliary staff cadres.“The recruitment exercise
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