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“2.2m Poor Households To Receive FG’s Cash Transfer” — Minister Tanko
Minister of State for Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Reduction, Tanko Sununu, said yesterday the federal government was committed to alleviating poverty in the country. Sununu, who was a guest on Channels Television’s Sunrise Daily, said over two million poor households had been captured in the social net as they would receive the government’s cash transfer soon. “In the next few days...
2025 UTME: JAMB Establishes Special Exam Malpractice Committee
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board, JAMB, yesterday inaugurated a special examination malpractice committee, following infractions by some candidates in the 2025 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination, UTME. It also ordered public universities in the country to finalise their 2025 admission processes by October 31, 2025. Setting up of the special committee is part of renewed efforts by the board to curb...
FG Vows To Reciprocate As US Tightens Visa Rules
US government has mandated Nigerian visa applicants to disclose their social media profiles and activities in the last five years, warning that failure to comply with the requirement could potentially result in visa denial. But the Federal Government in a swift reaction, said it will reciprocate the new US visa policy with equal measures. The US Mission in Nigeria issued the...
Lagos, Oyo Declares Wednesday Public Holiday For Isese Day
The Lagos State Government has declared Wednesday, August 20, as a work-free day for public servants in commemoration of Isese Day, an annual celebration of Yoruba culture and traditions. Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu approved the holiday to enable traditional worshippers and members of the public to fully participate in the cultural observance dedicated to promoting and preserving indigenous heritage. Also, Oyo State...
FRSC Opens Alternative Route Amidst Reconstruction Of Abuja-Lokoja
The gridlock on the Abuja-Lokoja highway has eased up for motorists and commuters because the Federal Road Safety Corps opened a second lane for traffic flow. The News Agency of Nigeria reports on Tuesday in Koton-Karfe that there is an easy flow of traffic on both lanes, that is, the Lokoja-Koton-Karfe-Abuja and The Federal Road Safety Corps, Sector Commander in Kogi,...
Court To Hear Suit Seeking N140bn Refund Over NNPC-OVH Energy Deal
A federal capital territory (FCT) high court has approved the hearing of a suit seeking to compel the refund of over N140 billion allegedly linked to the acquisition of OVH Energy, owner and operator of the Oando branded retail service stations, by the Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) Limited. The case, filed under public interest litigation by the Incorporated Trustees...
U.S. Mission In Nigeria Mandates Disclosure Of Five-year Social Media Activity For Visa Applicants
The United States Mission in Nigeria has announced new requirements for visa applicants, mandating the disclosure of all social media usernames and handles used in the past five years. The directive, which was communicated on Monday via the Mission’s official X (formerly Twitter) account, is part of the U.S. government’s broader efforts to strengthen national security through enhanced screening measures. According...
Gov. Otti Celebrates 35 Years Of Presbyterian Parish’s Impact, Says Leadership is About Service, Not Wealth
Abia State Governor, Dr. Alex Otti, has reiterated that true leadership is defined by service and stewardship, not by the pursuit of personal wealth or privilege. Speaking on Sunday, August 17, 2025, during the 35th anniversary celebration of the Presbyterian Church of Nigeria, St. Peter’s Umungasi Parish, Aba, Governor Otti described the milestone as “35 years of impact, growth, and...
Russian Strikes Kill Three In Ukraine
An overnight Russian drone strike on Kharkiv killed three people, including a child, and wounded more than a dozen others, Ukrainian authorities said Monday. “As of now, three people are known to have died, including a small child. 18 people were wounded, including children,” Kharkiv region police wrote on Telegram. The police warned that people may be trapped under the rubble...
Imo Govt Bans Graduation Ceremony For Junior School
The Imo State Government has announced an immediate ban on graduation parties for kindergarten, nursery and Junior Secondary School pupils, saying the measure will reduce financial burdens on parents and redirect attention to the academic development of children. The Commissioner for Education, Prof. Bernard Ikegwuoha, disclosed this in a memo addressed to parents, guardians and stakeholders in the state’s education...
