Category: News
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MEDITERRANEAN TRAGEDY: TWO NIGERIAN WOMEN RESCUED, 53 FEARED DEAD
Boat capsizes off Libya as IOM warns of rising migrant deaths and brutal trafficking routes. The International Organisation for Migration (IOM) says two Nigerian women were rescued after a rubber boat carrying 55 migrants capsized off Libya’s coast, leaving at least 53 people— including two babies—feared dead or missing. The boat overturned in the cold…
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STAKEHOLDERS RAISE RED FLAG OVER MAGISTRATES’ WELFARE IN NORTH-CENTRAL
Experts warn neglect could fuel corruption and weaken justice delivery. Stakeholders across Kogi, Nasarawa and Niger States are sounding the alarm over the poor welfare of magistrates, warning that continued neglect could undermine effective justice delivery and public trust in the judiciary. In a survey by NAN, civil society groups, lawyers and community leaders urged…
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FAAN, CARGO AGENTS AGREE ON ₦15/KG CHARGE AT LAGOS AIRPORT
Dialogue ends protest as MMIA cargo operations get new tariff. The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) and cargo agents at Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA), Lagos, have agreed on a ₦15 per kilogramme cargo charge, ending days of tension over tariff hikes. FAAN announced the deal in a statement signed by its Director of…
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JUSUN SOUNDS ALARM OVER POOR WELFARE FOR MAGISTRATES
Union warns neglect puts judges at risk and weakens justice delivery. The Judiciary Staff Union of Nigeria (JUSUN), Plateau Chapter, has called for urgent improvement in the welfare of magistrates and judiciary workers in the state. Speaking in Jos, JUSUN Chairman Ayuba Tongs said magistrates have been largely sidelined compared to judges of superior courts…
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Kwara Breathes Easy as Abducted Road Workers Return Home Safely
Relief has swept through Kwara State following the release of seven construction workers abducted by gunmen in Owa Onire community, Ifelodun Local Government Area of the state. The victims, who were working on a construction project in the area, included two engineers employed by the Kwara State Ministry of Works. Their abduction had sparked anxiety…
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EDITORS RAISE ALARM OVER ELECTION RESULTS TRANSMISSION
Guild warns Senate stance could fuel mistrust, voter apathy ahead of 2026 polls. The Nigerian Guild of Editors (NGE) has voiced serious concern over the controversy surrounding the Senate’s position on transmitting election results, warning that it is already breeding doubt and mistrust in Nigeria’s electoral process. In a statement signed by NGE President Eze…
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WELDING POWERS NIGERIA’S INFRASTRUCTURE AND INDUSTRIAL GROWTH – NIW
From roads and refineries to telecom masts and farms, experts say welding is the backbone of development. The National Institute of Welding (NIW) has called on the Federal Government to step up investment in welding technology and skills, describing the profession as critical to Nigeria’s infrastructure and industrial expansion. Speaking in Lagos, NIW President Dr.…
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ROAD-SIDE WELDERS TO GET CERTIFIED UNDER NEW SKILLS FRAMEWORK
No classroom needed — informal welders can now earn national certification while on the job. The National Institute of Welding (NIW) says it is moving to regulate and certify informal roadside welders, bringing them into Nigeria’s National Skills Qualification Framework (NSQF). Speaking in Lagos, NIW President Dr. Solomon Edebiri said unregulated welding remains a major…
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INDIGENOUS SUPERMARKETS POWER NIGERIA’S ECONOMIC INDEPENDENCE – LCCI
As Nigerian-owned retail chains expand, business leaders say local investment is reclaiming the market, creating jobs and boosting inclusive growth. President of the Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI), Leye Kupoluyi, says the rise of indigenous supermarkets is key to Nigeria’s economic independence. Speaking at the opening of The Mart Supermarket, Isheri branch, he…
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7 DEAD, 70 INJURED IN KANO LONE CRASH – FRSC
Speeding and mixing passengers with goods turn fatal on Hadejia Road. The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has confirmed that seven people died and 70 others were injured in a single-vehicle crash on Hadejia Road, Kwanar Danja, Kano, on Sunday. Twenty-eight passengers escaped unhurt. FRSC Sector Commander Idris Muhammed-Lawal said the crash happened around 8:35…
