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FG Awards Teenager Who Won Global English Contest N200,000
The Federal Government, on Thursday, gifted the winner of the TeenEagle global finals competition, Nafisah Abdullahi, N200,000. Recall that the Atiku Foundation rewarded the TeenEagle champions, namely Nafisa Abdullahi, Rukaiya Fema, and Khadija Kalli, with fully-funded scholarships following their outstanding performance at the TeenEagle Global Finals. The girls, who emerged as global winners in various categories of the prestigious academic competition,...
Lagos Govt Outrightly Condemns Mile 2 Attack On VIO Officers
The Lagos State Government has condemned in strong terms the recent assault on Vehicle Inspection Officers, VIOs, at Mile 2, vowing that those behind the attack will be brought to justice. Commissioner for Transportation, Oluwaseun Osiyemi, in a statement issued on Thursday, described the incident as “grievous, appalling, and utterly unacceptable,” insisting it would not go unpunished. “We received with profound...
Insecurity: FG Considers Licensing Private Firefighters, Guards With Arms
The Federal Government has unveiled sweeping reforms in the Ministry of Interior, including plans to arm select private security companies, license private firefighting firms, and ensure Nigerians receive international passports within one week. Minister of Interior, Dr. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, disclosed the reforms on Thursday at the ministry’s Mid-Tenure/2025 Sectoral Performance Retreat held at Zuma Rock Resorts, Suleja, Niger State. He...
2027: Opposition Parties Slams INEC Over Irregularities In Voters’ Data
The Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC and opposition political parties, yesterday, disagreed over alleged irregularities in the ongoing voters pre-registration exercise and figures coming out. According to the African Democratic Congress, ADC, Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Labour Party, LP, and former Vice President, Alhaji Atiku Abubakar, the new voters pre-registration figure showing massive listings in the South-West and specifically, Osun...
Work To Commence On Ebem Ohafia Gully Erosion Sites, Mayor Reassures Residents
The Mayor of Ohafia Local Government Area, Chief Eleanya Kalu Unu, has announced that work will officially commence next week on the devastating gully erosion site at Ndia Agwu Eziukwu, Ebem Ohafia, in a renewed commitment to address the alarming environmental threats facing the community. This announcement was made during an inspection visit to the erosion site on Wednesday, August...
‘Our Government Is Your Government, No Project Will Stop Midway’ – Gov. Otti Assures Abia Community
Abia State Governor, Dr. Alex Otti, has assured the people of Ukwa East that his administration will not abandon any ongoing road projects, stressing that all roads under construction will be completed. The Governor gave the assurance on Wednesday while receiving a delegation of the Ezumezu Ndoki Patriotic Association at the Government House, Umuahia. Otti explained that despite challenges, roads such...
Immigration Increases Passport Fees To N100,000, N200,000
The Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) has announced an increase in the cost of obtaining the Nigerian Standard Passport, effective from September 1, 2025. In a statement released on Thursday and signed by the Service Public Relations Officer, ACI AS Akinlabi, the new fees will apply only to passport applications made within Nigeria. “The review which only affect Passport Application fees made...
Tinubu Depends On Tech, Food Security To Boost Nigeria’s Growth
President Bola Tinubu has promised to fast-track Nigeria’s development through technology and food security, aligning with the success models of emerging economies, like Brazil. Speaking during a meeting in Brasilia with a cross-section of Nigerians resident in Brazil, Tinubu emphasised his administration’s commitment to transformation through innovation, reform, and inclusive growth. ”We must bring Nigeria to the forefront of Africa’s progress,...
Nwabali Doubt Super Eagles World Cup qualifiers Due To Injury
Chippa United goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali is doubtful for Nigeria’s upcoming 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers against Rwanda and South Africa due to injury. Nwabali was stretchered off in the 35th minute of Chippa United’s South African Premier Soccer League clash with Richards Bay on Tuesday night. The 29-year-old now faces a race against time to be fit for the games against...
N’Delta Youths Protest, Demand NNPCL CEO’s Resignation
A large group of Niger Delta youth leaders protested at the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited Towers in Abuja, starting around 6 am. The demonstrators blocked the entrance and exit gates on Wednesday, causing significant disruptions to traffic along Herbert Macaulay Way in the Central Business District. According to Channels TV, the protesters are carrying banners with bold inscriptions, the protesters...
