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NATASHA AKPOTI-UDUAGHAN RETURNS TO SENATE AFTER SIX-MONTH SUSPENSION
The Kogi Central senator resumes plenary amid cheers and debate over her suspension controversy. Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan took her seat in the Senate on Tuesday after completing a six-month suspension imposed over alleged misconduct during a protest against her seat reassignment. Her return sparked warm greetings from colleagues as plenary resumed under Deputy Senate President Barau…
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FCCPC WITHDRAWS CRIMINAL CHARGES AGAINST MULTICHOICE NIGERIA AFTER SETTLEMENT
Legal battle ends as MultiChoice and FCCPC resolve differences out of court. The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) withdrew criminal charges against MultiChoice Nigeria Limited and its top executives, including Chairman Adewunmi Ogunsanya and CEO John Ugbe, following an out-of-court settlement. The charges involved allegations of failing to comply with lawful summons and…
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FG SLASHES DIALYSIS COST TO ₦12,000, BRINGING RELIEF TO KIDNEY PATIENTS AT UCH IBADAN
Kidney patients at University College Hospital now access affordable dialysis thanks to federal subsidy. Kidney patients at University College Hospital (UCH), Ibadan, are benefiting from the Federal Government’s subsidy, cutting dialysis costs from ₦50,000 to ₦12,000. Consultant Nephrologists Dr. Samuel Ajayi and Dr. Yemi Raji praised the initiative, highlighting its impact on improving patient access…
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AI SHOULD ASSIST, NOT REPLACE HUMAN INTELLECT, WARNS WIKIACTIVATE AFRICA LEAD
Responsible AI use urged to balance technology with human creativity and judgment. Chukwuma Dike, Project Lead of Wikiactivate Africa, emphasized responsible AI use at the Wikimedia AI and Plagiarism Awareness training in Abuja. He warned against over-reliance, stating AI’s role is to assist, not take over human intellect. The training focused on using AI ethically…
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SHARI’A COURT HEARS CUSTODY BATTLE OVER FOUR-YEAR-OLD GRANDSON IN KADUNA
Grandmother seeks custody amid family dispute, highlighting custody rules under Shari’a law. Karimatu Sulaiman, a grandmother, pleaded to a Shari’a court in Kaduna for custody of her 4-year-old grandson after her divorced daughter remarried. Represented by counsel Usman Umar, she argued that her daughter’s remarriage nullifies her custody rights and asked for a N30,000 monthly…
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UNILAG TO LAUNCH 10 EMERGENCY HOTLINES FOR STUDENTS AND STAFFERS
University of Lagos boosts campus safety with new communication lifelines. The Quality Assurance and Servicom Unit of the University of Lagos (UNILAG) plans to inaugurate 10 dedicated emergency hotlines across campus to support students and staff. Announced by Director Prof. Olufemi Saibu during the 2025 International Customer Service Week, this initiative aims to enhance rapid…
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NIGERIA SHINES AT 2025 AFRICA ZONE 2 SWIMMING CHAMPIONSHIP
Nigerian youth swimmers break records and dominate the continental stage in Accra. Nigeria showcased its rising swimming talent at the 2025 Africa Zone 2 Swimming Championship in Ghana, finishing third with 30 medals: 11 gold, 5 silver, and 14 bronze. Fourteen-year-old Aidan Dumuije-Abili was the star, setting five new records and winning six golds, a…
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NIGERIA FACES LITERACY CRISIS WITH OVER 60 MILLION ADULTS ILLITERATE, SAYS NMEC
Adult education now a lifeline for Nigeria’s 60 million struggling with basic literacy and numeracy. Prof. Musa Garba-Maitafsir, Executive Secretary of the National Commission for Mass Literacy (NMEC), revealed over 60 million Nigerian adults lack basic literacy and numeracy skills. Speaking at the 2025 National Council for Adult Education Conference in Kano, he emphasized adult…
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EKITI AGRO-ALLIED INTERNATIONAL CARGO AIRPORT APPROVED FOR SCHEDULED FLIGHT OPERATIONS
Nigeria greenlights Ekiti airport for commercial flights, boosting agribusiness and regional development. The Federal Government, through Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA), has approved scheduled flight operations at Ekiti Agro-Allied International Cargo Airport for an initial six-month period, effective October 4, 2025. The approval permits daytime Visual Flight Rules (VFR) operations as the airport works toward…
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KADUNA STATE WINS BEST GOVERNMENT SUPPORTING WOMEN AND FAMILIES AWARD
Kaduna’s groundbreaking gender policies set a national standard for women’s empowerment and family welfare. Kaduna State Government received the ‘Best Government Supporting Women and Their Families Award’ at the 9th Voice of Women Conference in Abuja. The state was praised for gender-responsive reforms under Gov. Uba Sani, including a Women Affirmative Procurement Policy, Gender Responsive…
