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Two students of the Federal Polytechnic, Auchi, have been reportedly killed and six others injured when thugs invaded venue of the Student Union Government (SUG) election and carted away ballot boxes. The incident happened at the weekend. A viral video released on Sunday showed student scampering for safety while police fired...

President Bola Tinubu has formally installed Igwe Lawrence Agubuzu, the Ogbunechendo of Ezema Olo Kingdom, as the Chancellor of the Federal University of Kashere in Gombe State. The insvestiture held on Saturday in Gombe, coincided with the university’s combined 6th, 7th, 8th, and 9th convocation ceremonies for the award of...

Solomon Dalung, a former Minister of Sports and Youth Development, said he has promised President Bola Tinubu that his government would be defeated in 2027, even if his son, Seyi Tinubu, is appointed Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). Dalung, while speaking during an interview on New Central...

The World Bank has announced the appointment of Mathew Verghis as its new Country Director for Nigeria, effective July 1, 2025. Verghis takes over from Dr. Ndiame Diop, who has assumed a new role within the institution. A statement from the World Bank yesterday described Verghis “as an Indian national,...

Popular social media personality and health advocate, Aproko Doctor, has emphasised the powerful influence of beliefs, storytelling, and everyday conversations on human behaviour and societal norms. Speaking recently on the importance of shaping narratives, the medical doctor noted that many of the behaviours people exhibit today stem from stories and beliefs...

The Nigerian Postal Service (NIPOST) has raised the alarm over the trending activities of ‘courier operators’ ferrying dangerous weapons and illicit drugs in the country. The service also expressed concerns over the proliferation and infiltration of illegal courier operators and logistics companies across the major cities of the nation. Speaking...

The First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, has donated N1 billion to support the victims of recent attacks in Plateau State. Mrs. Tinubu, who was visiting Plateau State to commiserate with the government and people of the state over the killings and displacements, made the donations through her pet project, the Renewed...

The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) says the troops of the armed forces killed scores of notorious terrorists and apprehended 1.191 others across theatres of operation from April to June. The Director of Defence Media Operations, Maj.-Gen. Markus Kangye, made this known while briefing newsmen on the operations of the military during...

Duchess International Hospital has reaffirmed its commitment to raising healthcare standards in Nigeria after being named Private Tertiary Healthcare Facility of the Year for the second consecutive year at the prestigious 11th Nigerian Healthcare Excellence Awards (NHEA). The award ceremony took place on June 27 at the Eko Hotel Convention Centre...

A chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) for 18 years, Hon. Rahman Owokoniran, has announced his resignation from the party, citing personal reasons and the desire to mitigate potential conflicts. In his letter addressed to the PDP Mende/Anthony (Ward C) chairman, Owokoniran expressed his deep appreciation for the unwavering...