Insecurity: FG approves 94,000 new recruits

The Federal Government will recruit over 94,000 new personnel into Nigeria’s security services as part of measures to tackle rising insecurity across the country. Under the plan, the Police Service Commission and the Nigeria Police Force will recruit 50,000 police constables. The recruitment portal is expected to be open to eligible Nigerians from December 15, […]

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Ex-labour minister Ngige arraigned, remanded in Kuje prison

An Abuja High Court on Friday remanded a former Minister of Labour and Employment, Chris Ngige, at the Kuje Correctional Centre pending the hearing of his bail application, fixed for Monday, December 14. He had earlier been arraigned before the ourt sitting in Gwarinpa by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, over alleged N2.2 […]

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Aiyedatiwa inspects road projects in Akure, assures completion

commends residents for patience, support Residents of some parts of Akure, the Ondo State capital, trooped out in large numbers on Thursday to warmly receive Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa as he inspected three major road projects in the city. On his way from the flag-off of the Akure-Ijare road project, the Governor conducted on site tour […]

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World Bank approves modern model veterinary hospital in Ekiti

The World Bank has approved the establishment of a state-of-the-art Model Veterinary Hospital in Ado-Ekiti, marking a major step forward for animal health care and livestock development in Ekiti State. The project, approved under the Livestock Productivity and Resilience Support (L-PRES) initiative, is designed to strengthen veterinary services, improve disease surveillance, and enhance overall livestock […]

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Ondo to roll out MR, malaria vaccines January 2026

targets 2.2 million children Ondo State Government will commence the administration of the newly introduced Measles-Rubella (MR) vaccine in January 2026, targeting no fewer than 2.2 million eligible children. The state will also roll out the malaria vaccine alongside the MR vaccine. Permanent Secretary, Ondo State Primary Health Care Development Agency (OSPHCDA), Dr Francis Akanbiemu, […]

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Alleged Fraud: EFCC slams eight-count charge on Ngige

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) will, on Friday, arraign Mr Chris Ngige, a former Minister of Labour and Employment, on a charge bordering on alleged corruption, accotding to report by the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN). Ngige, who was also a former Governor of Anambra, would be arraigned at a Federal Capital Territory […]

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Alleged genocide: US officials prepare high-level briefing for Trump

Riley Moore The United States congressional delegation, led by Congressman Riley Moore has concluded its fact-finding mission to Nigeria over alleged genocide and is expected to brief President Donald Trump, before the end of the month. The delegation, made up of five members of Congress, arrived in the country on Sunday and visited Internally Displaced […]

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NNPC pipeline explodes

An explosion has occurred near Tebijor, Okpele, and Ikpoро communities in Gbaramatu Kingdom, Delta State. No casualty was reported. Confirming the incident, the Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) Limited, said it was reported about 17:50 hours on Wednesday A statement by the Chief Corporate Communications Officer, NNPC Ltd. Andy Odeh, said initial observations indicated a […]

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INEC announces display for claims, objections as CVR phase one ends in Osun

By John Dike, Osogbo The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), in Osun State has notified the general public, stakeholders, and eligible citizens that the first phase of the Continuous Voters Registration (CVR) exercise officially ended on Wednesday, 10th December 2025. At the close of the exercise, the State recorded 209,110 completed registrations, a figure which […]

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