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EFCC arraigns Blessing CEO over alleged fresh N13m medical fraud

Justice Yellim Bogoro of the Federal High Court, in Lagos, on Wednesday ordered the remand of popular social media influencer and self-styled relationship therapist, Blessing Okoro, fondly called Blessing CEO, in the custody of the Nigerian Correctional Service pending the commencement of her trial…

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Aircraft crew detained after landing on Delta road— Keyamo

The Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, has described the controversial landing and subsequent departure of a private aircraft from a roadway near Asaba, Delta State, as a breach of aviation regulations and a matter of national security concern. The aircraft, which report…

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Court orders bank to reinstate sacked employee, awards N5.5m damages

The National Industrial Court of Nigeria, Lagos Division, has ordered a bank to withdraw the dismissal of a former employee, Mr Tajudeen Balogun, and awarded him N5.5m in damages after finding that the bank wrongfully terminated his employment based on incorrect information supplied by Obafemi Awol…

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Truck efficiency key to cleaner port operations – TTP

The Trucks Transit Parks Limited, manager of the electronic call-up system, has noted that efficient truck management contributes significantly to environmental protection and improved working conditions for dockworkers. It added that reducing traffic congestion around Nigeria’s seaports is critica…

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2 days, 10 hours ago Politics

Nigerians count losses as World Cup begins without Eagles

As football’s biggest tournament begins in North America, Nigerians at home and abroad recount the heartbreak, lost opportunities and frustration of watching the Super Eagles miss a second consecutive World Cup, writes PETER AKINBO The 2026 FIFA World Cup kicks off on Thursday (today) at the iconic…

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2 days, 11 hours ago Politics

Benue pensioners regret funding Alia’s nomination forms, protest arrears

Pensioners under the umbrella of the Concerned Pensioners Association, Benue State chapter, on Wednesday defied heavy rainfall to protest the non-payment of outstanding gratuities dating back to the year 2000. The association is a splinter group of the Nigeria Union of Pensioners registered in 2022…

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Retirees stage protest, demand N32,000 pension benefits, others

Aggrieved ex-employees of the defunct Arab Bank and Assurance Bank took to the streets of Lagos on Wednesday in a protest, accusing regulatory authorities of systemic neglect and pushing them into acute poverty. The protest was held at the Pension Transitional Arrangement Directorate office at the …

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CMSA summit targets sustainable growth, investor confidence

The Capital Market Solicitors Association has said its 2026 Annual Business Summit will focus on strengthening the structural foundations of Nigeria’s capital market, deepening investor confidence and promoting sustainable growth beyond temporary market rallies. During a press briefing on Wednesday…

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FG approves guidelines to regulate honorary doctorate awards

The Federal Government has approved a comprehensive set of guidelines regulating the award and use of honorary doctorates, as part of efforts to restore credibility and integrity to the university system. The new policy, approved by the Federal Executive Council, introduces strict rules governing e…

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Kogi vows justice as bandits kill three residents

The Kogi State Government has vowed to bring to justice the bandits who attacked the Iluke community in the Kabba-Bunu Local Government Area of the state, killing three residents. The Commissioner for Information and Communications, Kingsley Fanwo, gave the assurance in a statement issued on Wednes…

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‘Feedstock issues cut Dangote petrol production capacity’

The Dangote Petroleum Refinery has reduced operations at its gasoline-producing unit by about 34 per cent since May 21 due to a combination of feedstock constraints and technical issues, according to a Reuters report citing industry monitor IIR Energy. The development comes amid heightened concerns…

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2 days, 11 hours ago Sports

Nigeria’s World Cup absence a big miss – Terry

England and Chelsea legend John Terry has expressed disappointment over Nigeria’s absence from the 2026 FIFA World Cup, admitting that the Super Eagles will be sorely missed as the tournament begins today, The PUNCH reports. Eric Chelle’s side finished second in Group C of the CAF World Cup qualifi…

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Police foil kidnapping attempt in Abuja, rescue five residents

The Federal Capital Territory Command has rescued five residents of Paze in the Byazhin community in the Bwari area of the nation’s capital. The victims were rescued during a clearance operation carried out by the police in collaboration with vigilantes and hunters on Tuesday. A statement on Wednes…

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2 days, 12 hours ago Politics

FG launches mineral exploration grants to boost mining

The Federal Government on Wednesday launched the Early-Stage Mineral Exploration and Research Grant Endowment programme, known as EMERGE, in a fresh push to accelerate mineral exploration, support research institutions and promote local processing of Nigeria’s mineral resources. The initiative, unv…

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FCMB names economist Bismark Rewane board chairman

First City Monument Bank Limited has appointed Bismarck Rewane as a Non-Executive Director and Chairman of its Board of Directors following approval from the Central Bank of Nigeria. It stated in a statement that the appointment brings one of Nigeria’s leading economists to the board of the lender …

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2 days, 12 hours ago Politics

Probe deepens into Warri-Itakpe train derailment

The Nigerian Safety Investigation Bureau has said its investigation into the derailment of a train operating along the Warri-Itakpe rail corridor has progressed with the retrieval of critical evidence and the completion of key on-site investigative activities. The NSIB disclosed this in a statement…

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Guinness, partners seek action against fake goods

Guinness Nigeria Plc, in collaboration with the Anti-Counterfeiting Collaboration of Nigeria, convened industry leaders, regulators, enforcement agencies and brand owners at its Lagos headquarters on World Anti-Counterfeiting Day 2026 for a high-level engagement themed “Combating Counterfeiting in …

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2027: Gov aspirants spent N30bn on primaries – EFCC chair

The Executive Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, Ola Olukoyede, on Wednesday in Ilorin, Kwara State, said some governorship aspirants in Nigeria spend between N20bn and N30bn to secure electoral victory. He warned that the trend poses a serious threat to democratic governance…

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APC recruits 4.4m agents network for Tinubu’s reelection — Uzodimma

The Director-General of the Renewed Hope Ambassadors and Chairman of the Progressive Governors’ Forum, Hope Uzodimma, on Wednesday said the party had recruited 4,421,150 persons across the nation’s 176,846 polling units as part of its mobilisation plan ahead of the 2027 elections. He expressed conf…

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APC primaries: Aspirants clear Obasa of protest sponsorship allegation

A coalition of All Progressives Congress aspirants who participated in the party’s primaries in Lagos State has dismissed claims linking the Speaker of the state House of Assembly, Mudashiru Obasa, to the recent protest by aggrieved party members over the outcome of the exercise. Viral messages had…

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