Category: News
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GUARDS BRIGADE BEGINS EXERCISE SHINING STAR FOR 90 REGULAR RECRUITS
The Nigerian Army’s Guards Brigade has commenced the tactical phase of Exercise Shining Star for soldiers of the 90 Regular Recruits Intake, following the completion of their initial seven-week military training. Commander of the Guards Brigade, Brig.-Gen. Adebisi Onasanya, on Monday September 14, declared the exercise open at the Gen. O.A. Azazi Parade Ground, Gwagwalada,…
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TUC SUSPENDS STRIKE OVER KING’S COLLEGE CONCESSION AFTER FG TALKS
The Trade Union Congress (TUC) has suspended the industrial action it directed affiliates to undertake over the proposed concession of King’s College, Lagos, following talks with the Federal Government. TUC General Secretary, Nuhu Toro, announced the suspension after a meeting with Education Minister Tunji Alausa and other stakeholders in Abuja, on Monday September 14. He…
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UNICEF SKILLS PROGRAMME TARGETS 47,500 GIRLS FOR SELF-RELIANCE IN KATSINA
The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has launched a four-year skills development programme targeting 47,500 adolescent girls in Katsina State to promote self-reliance, entrepreneurship and employability. The Skills for Girls programme, implemented in collaboration with the Katsina State Universal Basic Education Board (SUBEB), was launched on Monday, September 14, at the Katsina Tourist Lodge, with…
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GAMBIA WOOS NIGERIAN TOURISTS, SEEKS STRONGER BUSINESS PARTNERSHIPS
The Gambia is seeking more Nigerian tourists and stronger business partnerships as it moves to deepen cooperation between the tourism industries of both countries. Gambian Minister of Tourism, Arts and Culture, Abdoulie Jobe, made the call during an engagement with Nigerian tourism stakeholders at the 22nd Akwaaba Travel Market Expo in Lagos. He said tourism…
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OYO POLICE VOW ZERO COMPROMISE ON SEXUAL ABUSE, SGBV CASES
The Oyo State Police Command has vowed not to compromise in handling cases of sexual abuse and other forms of sexual and gender-based violence (SGBV), assuring residents that offenders will be made to face justice. The Commissioner of Police, Abimbola Olugbenga, gave the assurance during an advocacy visit by the Oyo State ESGBV Media Corps…
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FLAMINGOS ARRIVE CÔTE D’IVOIRE FOR WAFU-B U-17 GIRLS’ TOURNAMENT
Nigeria’s U-17 women’s team, the Flamingos, have arrived in Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire, ahead of the second WAFU-B U-17 Girls’ Tournament in Yamoussoukro. The 20-player squad, led by coach Hakeem Busari, departed Abuja on Monday, September 14, and will face Niger Republic in their opening match on Wednesday, September 16, before taking on Ghana’s Princesses on…
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REAL WARRI PIKIN APOLOGISES OVER VIRAL TIMAYA STAGE ENCOUNTER
Nigerian comedian and actress Anita Asuoha, popularly known as Real Warri Pikin, on the evening of Monday, September 14, put out an apology on her Instagram page to her husband and Nigerians, following widespread reactions to her viral stage encounter with singer Timaya at the 2026 AFRIMMA Awards in Dallas, Texas. A video from the…
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ABUJA TECH WEEK TARGETS DIGITAL INVESTMENT, JOBS AND SMART-CITY GROWTH
Abuja Technology and Digital Economy Week (ATDEW) 2026 is set to connect investors and technology companies with development opportunities at Abuja Technology Village, organisers say. Chairman of the ATDEW Steering Committee, Andrew Abu, on Monday September 14, said the event, themed “Energizing Smart Mobility: Powering Cities of the Future,” would help turn Nigerian innovations into…
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KOGI EXPANDS AGRO-MARKETS, RURAL ROADS TO BOOST FARMING
The Kogi Government is expanding modern agro-markets and rural access roads to connect farming communities with buyers, improve the movement of produce and strengthen the state’s agricultural value chain. Commissioner for Information and Communications, Kingsley Fanwo, on Monday September 14 in Lokoja, said the initiative was part of Gov. Ahmed Ododo’s strategy to position Kogi…
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POLICE ARREST 32-YEAR-OLD MOTHER OVER ALLEGED ABUSE OF 7-YEAR-OLD DAUGHTER
The Anambra State Police Command has arrested a 32-year-old woman, Mrs Ogechi Ofoma, over the alleged abuse of her seven-year-old daughter, Oluebube Ofoma, in Obosi, Idemili North Local Government Area. The Police Public Relations Officer, SP Tochukwu Ikenga, on Monday September 14, said the command received a report on Sept. 13 concerning alleged child abuse…
