US approves ₦1.96bn arms sale to Saudi Arabia
The United States’ State Department said Wednesday it has approved the sale of an estimated 1.96 billion dollars in weapons to bolster…
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NiMet predicts thunderstorms, flooding in parts of Nigeria
The Nigerian Meteorological Agency has predicted cloudy and thundery weather activities from Wednesday to Friday across the country. NiMet’s weather outlook released…
Why interns’ allowances are delayed, defence ministry reveals
The Ministry of Defence has dismissed reports alleging that House Officers and Interns at the Armed Forces Reference Hospitals have not been…
US will take over Strait of Hormuz, charge guardian fees – Trump
United States President Donald Trump said Monday that the US would be paid for guarding the Strait of Hormuz after declaring that…
FG suspends proposed WASSCE, NECO fee hike
The Federal Government has suspended the proposed review of registration fees for the 2027 West African Senior School Certificate Examinations, and the…
Group kicks against new ₦50,000 WAEC, NECO fee
The Campaign for Equal Rights and Opportunities for All Nigerians has condemned the Federal Government’s approval of an increase in the registration…
NAPTAN kicks against proposed hike in WAEC, NECO fees
The National Parent Teacher Association of Nigeria has described the proposed increase in registration fees for the Senior Secondary School Certificate Examination…
Strait of Hormuz closed until further notice — Iran
Iran has closed the Strait of Hormuz until further notice. The closure will remain in effect until further notice, according to Iranian…
Rivers assembly vows speedy passage of Fubara’s ₦1.854trn 2026 budget
The Rivers State House of Assembly has assured Governor Siminalayi Fubara of speedy consideration of the proposed N1.854tn 2026 Appropriation Bill despite…
FG to roll out ‘112’ as national emergency number
The Federal Government has announced plans to work with state governors and emergency response agencies to conclude arrangements for the nationwide implementation…
Soldiers now earn ₦100,000 minimum salary, says defence minister
The Minister of Defence, Christopher Musa, has said Nigerian soldiers now earn a minimum monthly salary of N100,000 following a recent review…
Tinubu orders ICPC to probe ‘fake’ presidential council
President Bola Tinubu has directed the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission to investigate the activities of a purported Presidential…