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Police
State Police Bill: National Assembly Sends Proposal to 36 State Assemblies
Nigeria’s State Police proposal has moved to the 36 State Houses of Assembly for consideration, with at least 24 states required to approve the consti…
Alerts
Electricity Workers Declare Three-Day Nationwide Blackout
Electricity workers have issued a three-day ultimatum, warning of a nationwide power shutdown by September 23 if authorities fail to resolve the alleg…
Investigations
EFCC Probes Mambilla Transactions, Including $500,000 Payment to Former VP Atiku’s Wife
The EFCC has constituted a special team to investigate financial transactions linked to the Mambilla project, including a $500,000 payment to Atiku Ab…
Electoral Affairs
INEC Opens Portal for 2027 Election Ad-Hoc Staff Recruitment
The Independent National Electoral Commission has commenced the online recruitment of ad-hoc staff for the 2027 General Elections, with serving NYSC m…
Banking
CBN Cuts Interest Rate From 26.5% to 23%
The CBN has reduced its benchmark interest rate from 26.5% to 23%, a 350-basis-point cut aimed at easing monetary conditions amid moderating inflation…
Investigations
Names of 37 Suspected Illegal Miners Who Died in NSCDC Custody Released
The names of 37 suspected illegal miners who died while in NSCDC custody in Niger State have been released, as authorities continue investigations int…
World News
UK Removes Nigeria, Ghana-Trained Teachers From Teaching Qualification List
The United Kingdom has changed its Qualified Teacher Status rules, removing Nigeria, Ghana and India from the direct application route for overseas-tr…
Politics
Ajagunnla Begins Inspection, Flag-Off of Constituency Projects Across Osun Central
Senator Olubiyi Fadeyi, popularly known as Ajagunnla, has commenced the inspection and flag-off of 12 constituency projects across Osun Central, with…
Crime
NSCDC Busts Suspected Fake Juice Factory in Badagry, Rescues Two Minors
The NSCDC has raided a suspected illegal juice factory in Aradagun, Badagry, where two women were arrested and two minors rescued. Several production…
Electoral Affairs
Fubara Emerges YPP Governorship Candidate in Rivers
Ambassador Fubara Snr. has emerged as the YPP governorship candidate for Rivers State ahead of the 2027 election, with Uwuma Awala selected as his run…
Africa
Dangote Plans Over $10bn Power Investment, May Drop Steel Business
Billionaire businessman Aliko Dangote has revealed plans to invest more than $10 billion in Africa’s power sector over the next three to four years, s…
Politics
A State House of Assembly Considers Park Management Establishment Bill at First Reading
The Osun State House of Assembly has taken the first legislative step towards establishing a statutory framework for park management in the state, as…
