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A Nigerian woman trapped in Libya sent a desperate appeal to the Federal Government and worried the Nigerians to save her, warning that she could be thrown into prison if captured by the safety agents. In a video obtained since the time of the platform, the woman, whose identity remains not disclosed for safety reasons, was seen crying abundantly while …

The National Assembly Progressive Staff Forum has requested the Nigerian Parliament Staff Association (Pasan) faction to quit the picket or hinder access to the National Assembly when they declare complaints. The warning was issued in a statement released on Monday according to the Nigerian news agency.In the statement, the Forum Coordinator, Isah Mohammed, urged members to pursue legitimate paths – …

The request for proposals to host a regional presence of the Green Climate Fund (GCF) has closed with 47 countries confirming their interest. The significant response validates the vision of the fund to be closer to the countries that serves and provides greater financial support on a large scale, strengthens national institutions and builds more partnerships for the impact. The …

Nigerian currency, Naira, appreciated the US dollar in an official window on Monday. According to Nigerian Central Bank data (CBN), Naira was closed on N1.476.34/$ 1, compared to N1.480.65/$ 1 which was traded on Friday. This represents the appreciation of N4.31 for local currencies against American Greenback. Naira lost the N10 to American Greenback to be traded at N1.515/$ 1, …

By Victor Osula, Abuja The Federal Government declared on Wednesday 1 October 2025, a public holiday to score the 65th anniversary of Nigeria’s independence. By announcing the holidays on Monday, the Minister of the Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, said that the day should serve from a moment of reflection for the Nigerians on the journey of the nation since 1960. The …

The world soccer government agency, FIFA on Monday has approved Bafana Bafana, South Africa after the mistakes made by the team in the World Cup qualification. South Africa deployed players who did not meet the requirements in the 2026 World Cup qualifiers against Lesotho crocodiles a few months ago, and had been punished by it. Teboho midfielder Mokoena should present …

Tonight, the Flying Eagles fell 1-0 to Norway in their 2025 World Cup first level game in Talca, Chile. The winner of the match for Norway was Captain Rasmus Holten, who kept a penalty after only eight minutes when the revision requested by the Norwegians that Captain Daniel Bameyi drove the ball inside his box was finally granted by the …

The president, Air Peace Limited, dr. Allen Onyema, highlighted the role played by Fidelity Bank in the acquisition of planes at the beginning of the carrier over a decade ago, despite the general reluctance of financial institutions to invest in Nigerian aviation. Speaking on the weekend, Onyema told how Dr. Nnamdi Okonkwo, then CEO of Fidelity Bank, approved the critical …

The federal government has stepped up to mediate the increase in the rift between the Nigerian Senior Oil and Gas Staff Association (Pengassan) and Dangote Refinery Management, held a closed emergency meeting in Abuja on Wednesday. The high -level meeting, which is currently taking place in the conference room of the Ministry of Manpower and Employment, was held on an …

Flying Eagles Nigeria was defeated 1-0 by Norway in their opening group at the FIFA U-20 2025 Holding World Cup at Chile. Nineminute’s goal from Rasmus Holten from the penalty is enough to give Norway the three points from the meeting. But Elang flew hard to make up for things, only to be rejected by a penalty on two occasions …