LG poll: Revolt in Lagos APC over imposition

– Protests rock councils over controversial list – Party defends consensus, denies allegations Crisis is brewing within the Lagos State chapter of the All Progressives Congress ahead of the July 12 local government elections, as many chairmanship aspirants and party leaders have kicked against what they described as a plot to impose candidates. The aggrieved […]

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US judge temporarily blocks Trump’s plans for mass layoffs

US President Donald Trump hosts the 2025 College Football National Champions, the Ohio State Buckeyes Credit: Brendan Smialowski/AFP) A US judge has temporarily blocked several federal agencies from proceeding with the mass layoffs of government workers ordered by President Donald Trump in February. US District Court Judge Susan Illston of California ordered a two-week pause […]

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ASUU asks FG to tackle corruption, inefficiencies

The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) on Saturday expressed worry over the high wave of institutional weaknesses, bureaucratic inefficiencies, and endemic grand corruption in the country, saying it has continued to undermine governance at all levels. It also lamented the lack of inclusiveness, transparence and accountability, as well as unaddressed existential conditions brought about […]

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NNPC diversifies as Stena Bulk, Caverton unite to birth Unity Shipping

Chief Executive Officer, Caverton Offshore Support Group, Olabode Makanjuola (left); Chief Executive Officer, Stena Bulk, Erik Hannel; Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Adegboyega Oyetola; Minister of State for Petroleum Resources (Oil), Senator Heineken Lokpobiri; and Group Chief Executive Officer. NNPCL, Bayo Ojulari The Nigerian maritime industry is on the cusp of transformation, as the […]

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Your refuge

By Banji Ayoola When the gloom outside threatens to clasp, choke and crush; When the environment around you becomes highly charged; When the bombardments from human beings who have gone their way, and turned in hostility against you become intensified, unbearable, too hot and too tempting to draw you in; Rather than return fire for […]

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27 European countries Nigerians can visit in 2025 with one visa

Schengen visa In a big win for Nigerian travellers, a valid Schengen visa opens the doors to 27 European countries, making it easier and more affordable to explore Europe. Whether for tourism, business, education, or visiting family, Nigerians can enjoy visa-free travel within the Schengen zone once granted a visa by any of the member […]

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UTME candidate recruits blind agent to sit exam

The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board has disclosed that a blind candidate hired a fellow blind man as an impersonator to sit the 2025 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination on his behalf. According to the Registrar of the Joint Admission Matriculation Board, JAMB, Prof Ishaq Oloyede, the blind impersonator is an undergraduate. Oloyede who spoke at […]

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Why Nigerians in Australia don’t travel back home — Osuagwu

Osuagwu President of the American Academy of Optometry, African Chapter, Dr Uchechukwu Osuagwu, speaks with Biodun Busari on his life journey from Nigeria to Australia How would you describe your growing up? I grew up in Aba, in the South-East of Nigeria. My parents and younger siblings are still there. After completing my primary education, […]

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