A fire outbreak at the Office of the Head of the Civil Service of the Federation building in Abuja on Monday morning triggered heavy traffic congestion around the Federal Secretariat, forcing many commuters to trek to their destinations.The incident, which occurred around 8:00 a.m., drew emergency responders to the scene
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The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) has alerted Nigerians to an increased risk of Cerebrospinal Meningitis (CSM) as the country moves through the peak of the dry season, urging the public to remain vigilant and seek immediate medical attention when symptoms appear.Cerebrospinal meningitis is an infection that
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Justice Ambrose Lewis-Allagoa of the Federal High Court in Lagos has revoked the bail earlier granted to gospel singer and former member of the Mountain of Fire and Miracles Ministries (MFM), Ayotunde Richards, over alleged contempt of court.The judge also ordered the arrest of blogger Funke Ashekun, directing that she
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The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency said it has arrested a 58-year-old alleged fugitive drug lord, Uzoma Valentine Ilomuanya, who it said had been on its wanted list and that of the British authorities for over 15 years.Ilomuanya was apprehended at a location in Lagos on Monday, 23rd February 2026,
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President Bola Tinubu on Wednesday ordered the immediate suspension of the cashless policy at airport toll gates introduced by the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) on March 1.The policy mandated digital payments via “Go Cashless” cards or POS systems for toll gates, parking, and other access points, replacing over
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The National Orientation Agency (NOA), in collaboration with the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC), on Tuesday launched a joint campaign to enforce the ban on sachet alcoholic drinks in Nigeria.The initiative, also supported by the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC), aims to safeguard
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Nigeria’s lingering power outages, which have persisted for weeks and are being experienced across the country, are primarily due to inadequate gas supply to thermal power plants, the Nigerian Independent System Operator announced on Friday, attributing the sustained drop in electricity generation to severe fuel constraints affecting the national grid.In
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The Anambra State government has announced the reopening of the Onitsha Main Market on Monday for full economic and commercial activities, assuring traders and residents of adequate security.Recall that Governor Chukwuma Soludo ordered the closure of the market for one week following the failure of traders to comply with the
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The federal government on Monday, flagged off a free nationwide training program, signing agreements with six professional bodies.Stanley Nkwocha, the Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media & Communications, Office of the Vice President, said in a statement that about 10 million Nigerians will benefit from the financial inclusion
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The Yobe State Hisbah Commission has banned male and female Nigerians from sitting together at events and in public transportation.In a notice dated January 6, 2026, and signed by its coordinator Muhammad Yahudi, the commission said “isolated discussions between male and female conducted in a manner that contradicts the teachings
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