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A new year's exodus appears to be underway in Nigeria, fueled by a record-breaking 32,462 passport applications submitted online over a mere two-week period from January 8th to 21st, 2024. This surge, driven by Nigerians seeking…

Actor Yul Edochie's foray into the world of ministry took center stage on Tuesday as he announced the launch of his "True Salvation Ministry (TSM)." This move marks a significant departure from his established career in Nollywood,…

The Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPCL) has recorded at least, 214 incidents of oil theft in the past week. The NNPCL said it uncovered 72 illegal refineries across the oil-rich Niger Delta from January 13 to 19, 2024. In…

Chicken Republic, the Nigerian fast-food franchise, has announced plans to transition from the use of styrofoam and plastic containers. Styrofoam is used to manufacture disposable packs or plates commonly found at eateries and also…

Duplicated National Identification Numbers are responsible for the new wave of complaints from subscribers who have had their SIMs barred despite linking them to their NIN. This, according to the Nigerian Communications Commission,…

Nyesom Wike, minister of the federal capital territory (FCT), says inadequate equipment and operational vehicles are hindering the fight against banditry and kidnappings in the FCT. Wike spoke during a media chat with journalists in…

President Bola Tinubu has urged Nigerians to join hands to fix the country and have a change of mindset towards money. Tinubu spoke on Monday when he received a delegation of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) led by its…

President Bola Tinubu, on Monday, directed the management of the Nigeria Education Loan Fund to extend interest-free loans to Nigerian students interested in skill-development programmes. This followed a briefing from the Executive…

Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde issued a statement on Sunday, January 21, providing an update on the aftermath of the tragic Bodija explosion. Commendation and Progress: • Law and order: Governor Makinde praised security agencies…

In a landmark move aiming to boost female representation in critical security roles, the Nigerian government has announced a revised recruitment policy for the Civil Defence, Fire, Correctional, and Immigration Services. Under the new…

Nyesom Wike, the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), sent a stern message to kidnappers and their accomplices operating in the capital city, announcing the capture of informant networks and vowing to dismantle their…

In a major breakthrough, the Nigeria Police Force has apprehended infamous Abuja kidnapper Chinaza Phillip. Police operatives from the Kaduna State Police Command captured Chinaza Phillip on Thursday, January 18th, 2024, following a…

A former Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, Godwin Emefiele, was on Friday arraigned at the Federal High Court, Maitama, Abuja on 20-count bordering on alleged corrupt practices and forgery. Dressed in an ash coloured pair of…

The National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) has temporarily suspended Front-End Partners from engaging in the National Identification Number (NIN) enrolments. This is because the commission is currently carrying out a…

Former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar has applauded the court ruling that voided the power of the Nigeria Broadcasting Commission (NBC) to impose fines on broadcast stations over alleged breach of its broadcasting code. In a judgment…