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The Nigeria Correctional Service said on Thursday that the Federal Government has increased the food allowance for prisoners. It was also revealed that over 1,000 inmates are currently pursuing university degrees, while six are studying for a PhD. The increase in meals allowed to prisoners follows a recent viral video in which inmates at a correctional centre in Calabar, Cross …

The Lagos State House of Assembly has approved the 2024 state budget realignment of N2.27 trillion. The House gave its approval after the Chairman of the Committee on Economic Planning and Budget, Mr. Lukman Olumoh, presented the committee’s report and recommendations at a plenary session on Thursday in Alausa, Ikeja. The recommendations were adopted by lawmakers. In his remarks, House …

All invited players have arrived at the Super Eagles camp ahead of this weekend’s 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifiers. The latest player to join the team was Napoli forward Victor Osimhen, who arrived at the Four Points by Sheraton hotel headquarters on Thursday. Osimhen, 25, is in Turkey to complete his loan move to Galatasaray after failing to …

Police officers in Kaduna have arrested 11 suspected kidnappers and seized weapons in the state. State police command spokesman Mansir Hassan disclosed this in a statement on Thursday in Kaduna. Hassan recalled that a district chief was kidnapped on August 14 and released two days later. He said: “On September 2, at about 5am, Saminaka police officers in collaboration with …

Angry Ghana fans expressed their anger after the national team was beaten 1-0 by Angola in a 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifier on Thursday. Fans stormed the Baba Yara Stadium pitch in Kumasi as the Black Stars kicked off their qualifying campaign with a disappointing home defeat in Group F. Felicio Milson emerged as the hero for Angola, …

The Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, has announced the registration of Nigeria in the Public Key Directory (PKD) and Public Key Infrastructure (PKI) of the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO). This initiative, according to the Minister, aims to improve the world ranking of the country’s international passport, facilitate its passage and strengthen internal security. On Wednesday in Montreal, Canada, Tunji-Ojo, …

Portugal forward Cristiano Ronaldo expressed his emotions after scoring his 900th career goal to help Portugal to a 2-1 win on Thursday. The 39-year-old became the first player to score 900 top-level career goals as Portugal kicked off their Nations League campaign with victory over Croatia. Ronaldo volleyed home from the edge of the six-yard box in the 34th minute …

The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited has attributed the price fluctuations of premium petrol, commonly known as gasoline, to poor foreign exchange liquidity. This was disclosed by the Executive Vice President of Downstream at NNPC, Adedapo Segun, during his appearance on TVC News’ Journalists’ Hangout on Thursday. Segun explained that the deregulation of the petroleum sector, as per the Petroleum …

The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) has advised seven states in the country to prepare for floods that will soon affect communities in their areas. These states are Anambra, Bayelsa, Benue, Delta, Imo, Kogi and Rivers. NEMA Director-General, Ms Zubaida Umar, gave the warning in a statement issued on Thursday by the agency’s Head of Press Unit, Mr Manzo Ezekiel. …

The Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) on Wednesday questioned former Minister of Manpower and Employment, Chris Ngige, over alleged contract irregularities at the National Social Insurance Trust Fund (NSITF). He was also accused of extorting work at the institution during his tenure. The development follows an invitation by a number of NSITF officials regarding the payment of a gratuity of N47 …