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The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has dismissed recent criticisms of President Bola Tinubu's administration by the Archbishop Emeritus of the Catholic Archdiocese of Abuja, Cardinal John Onaiyekan, describing the remarks as politically motivated. Wike made the remarks on Tuesday during a media chat while reacting…

Nigerian rapper and actor, Folarin Falana, popularly known as Falz, has advised young people not to rush into marriage before the age of 30, saying the period before then should be devoted to self-discovery, personal growth and life experiences. The 35-year-old entertainer gave the advice during an appearance on The…

The United Kingdom Government has announced that applications for the 2026 Chevening Scholarship will officially open on August 4, 2026, offering outstanding Nigerians and other eligible candidates the opportunity to pursue fully funded one-year master's degree programmes at universities across the United Kingdom. The scholarship, funded by the UK Foreign,…

The Joint National Public Service Negotiating Council (JNPSNC), Trade Union Side, has called on the Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Wale Edun, to convene an urgent meeting over the delayed payment of two months' wage award and the implementation of the 40 per cent peculiar allowance…

Kano State Governor, Abba Kabir Yusuf, has inaugurated a state-of-the-art Sickle Cell Centre to provide comprehensive healthcare services for people living with sickle cell disease, alongside a new office complex for the Kano State Centre for Disease Control (KNCDC), as part of efforts to strengthen healthcare delivery in the state.…

The United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) has called on fathers, families, community leaders and other stakeholders in Borno State to provide greater support for breastfeeding mothers, stressing that exclusive breastfeeding remains one of the most effective ways to safeguard children's health and development. The appeal was made on Monday by…

Anambra State Governor, Prof. Chukwuma Charles Soludo, has disclosed that his administration has not borrowed any money since he assumed office, attributing the state's development efforts to prudent management of public resources. Soludo made the disclosure on Monday while speaking at the Delta State Economic and Investment Summit, where he…

The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) has announced that prospective corps members will no longer be mobilised for national service without obtaining clearance from the National Electronic Registration Database (NERD), as it intensifies efforts to strengthen its verification process. The directive comes as the scheme prepares for the mobilisation of…

The Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM) has confirmed the release of the Nigerian girls who were recently detained abroad, announcing that they are now on their way back to Nairobi. The development follows widespread public concern after a viral video showing the girls in detention circulated on social media, prompting…

Former President Goodluck Jonathan reportedly met with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu behind closed doors at the Presidential Villa in Abuja on Sunday, amid growing political activity ahead of the 2027 general elections. Jonathan was said to have arrived at the State House and held private discussions with the President. However,…