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Over 14,000 Nigerian Nurses and Midwives Migrate to the UK in Search of Better Opportunities
In the past five years, at least 14,815 Nigerian-trained nurses and midwives have migrated to the United Kingdom, driven by…
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NIHSA Warns 1,249 Communities in High Flood-Risk Areas for 2025, Announces Preparedness Measures
The Nigeria Hydrological Services Agency (NIHSA) has issued a stark warning for 2025, identifying 1,249 communities in 176 Local Government…
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Former Kwara SUBEB Chairman Testifies in N5.78bn Fraud Case, Explains Use of N1bn Loan for Salary Payments
A former Chairman of the Kwara State Universal Basic Education Board (SUBEB), Alhaji Lanre Daibu, testified in a Kwara State…
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Senate President Akpabio Seeks Police Investigation Into Assassination Plot Allegation by Suspended Senator
Senate President Godswill Akpabio has petitioned the Inspector General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, to investigate an alleged assassination plot against…
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Senate Pledges Support for Tinubu’s Vision to Transform Nigeria’s Military into World-Class Force
Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, has reaffirmed the National Assembly’s support for President Bola Tinubu’s initiative to modernize Nigeria’s military, positioning…
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Presidency Apologizes for Errors in Appointment List Amid Criticism of Regional Imbalance
The Presidency has issued an apology following the release of an inaccurate list of federal appointments made by President Bola…
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If Not For Me, APC Would Not Have Existed – Sen. Rufai
A Senator on the platform of the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP), representing Kano Central, Rufai Hanga, has disclosed how…
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Niger Adopts Hausa as National Language, Moving Away from Colonial French Influence
Niger’s military government has officially declared Hausa as the country’s new national language, marking a significant shift from its colonial…
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House of Representatives to Investigate Terminal Operators Over Delays in Goods Clearance at Apapa Port
The House of Representatives Committee on Customs and Excise has announced plans to investigate the activities of terminal operators at…
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Land Dispute Leads to Death, Destruction in Oyo State Community
A tragic incident occurred in Aagba community, Surulere Local Government Area of Oyo State, on April 5, 2025, following a…
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