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The controversy surrounding the prolonged detention of the original leader of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu, took a new turn on Tuesday as the National Assembly and the House of the State Council of Abia intensified the call for urgent medical intervention and the possibility of liberation. In the Plenary of the House of Representatives, MPs agreed to take a motion …

The awareness of the public on the rights and rehabilitation of the Vulnerable Initiative (Initiative PAR-RVP) has asked for an increase in post-reassuring support and effective rehabilitation for the prisoners of the Nigerian correction service, pushing the communities to welcome former befenders reformed into society. The defense came during the celebration of the NGO’s Maiden Anniversary, which was held in …

Here are the top 10 news stories across the country. 1. Minister of Science, Uche Nnaji, resigns over certificate forgery story Minister of Innovation, Science and Technology, Uche Nnaji, has resigned from his post.Read more 2. Umahi assured that the court case will not stop the coastal highway project Minister of Public Works, Dave Umahi, has appealed to the Nigerian …

The 27th Nigerian University Games (Nuga) is scheduled to take place at JOS University (Unijos) from 6 to 16 November 2025. With only one month left, preparation was mature because Unijos prepared to welcome 7,457 athletes and accredited officials from universities throughout Nigeria for ten days of rigorous competition, friendship, and celebration of university sports excellence. This Olympics, which is …

The Global Energy Alliance for People and Planet (Geapp) praised the Federal Government of Nigeria for the progress made towards achieving the Mission 300 goal, a continental initiative aimed at providing access to electricity to 300 million Africans by 2030. The African director and head of the Geapp delegation, Labna Bhayani, delivered the praise on Monday during a courtesy visit …

The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) on Tuesday withdrew criminal charges filed against MultiChoice Nigeria Limited and its top officials after the parties resolved their differences. FCCPC lawyer Daniel Amadi told the Federal High Court shortly after the matter was referred for arraignment against the defendants. He said the commission submitted a withdrawal notice on August 16. Amadi …

Investors in the Nigerian equity market obtained N110 billion at the closing of Tuesday’s trading. This follows the surge in stock prices, such as Cornerstone Insurance, Consolidated Hallmarks PLC and PLC chams on the stock exchange floor. The All-Share Index (ASI) reference index jumped to 144,995.26 points from 144,822.77 points recorded on the previous day. After five hours of trading …

Sir Ahmadu Bello, Sardaunan Sokoto, the first and last premier of northern Nigeria, together with the members of his cabinet, were the founding fathers of the Ahmadu Bello University (Abu), Zaria. He was not only a visionary leader and statesman, but also a nationalist and patriotic enthusiast who believed in the development of Nigeria’s educational and social systems through the …

NGO is established to improve life for Nigerian prisoners after serving in correctional centres A non-governmental organization, public awareness on the rights and rehabilitation of vulnerable persons initiative (Par-RPV initiative) has ensured a more post-prison life for inmates in Nigerian correctional entries across the country. The NGO said it will target its satellite on inmates who show ample evidence of …

Nigeria’s currency, Naira, depreciated further against the American dollar at the official window on Tuesday. Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) data shows that the Naira closed at N1,471.08/$1, compared to N1,470.26/$1 traded on Monday. This represents a loss of N0.82 for the local currency against the American greenback. The naira closed flat against the dollar to trade at N1,500/$1. The …