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Abuja To Host UNESCO's First-Ever International Media and Information Literacy Institute
UNESCO's approval positions Nigeria as a global leader in the fight against misinformation and disinformation, and empowered it to spearhead international research, policy dialogue, and capacity-building in the digital field.
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IKOYI-OBALENDE LCDA INCREASES DOCTORS' SALARIES TO N800,000, AS RECONSTRUCTION OF PHC NEARS COMPLETION
The latest increment represents a 100% hike from the existing ₦400,000, and a 300% total increase since February 2024, when the doctors’ salaries were first reviewed from ₦200,000 to ₦400,000.
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GOV SANWO-OLU CELEBRATES RETURN OF LAGOS FANTI CARNIVAL
"The Fanti Carnival, with roots dating back to the 1800s, was enriched by Afro-Brazilian returnees who brought not only samba beats and intricate costumes but also architectural artistry", he said.
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CAPPA FIRES BACK AT LAGOS WATER CORPORATION, FAULTS PLAN TO PRIVATISE WATER SUPPLY
The nongovernmental organisation warned that such pronouncements reveal with chilling clarity what Lagosians can expect under privatisation. “Water will no longer be recognised as a human right but will instead be reduced to a financial asset securitised for the comfort of investors,” it said.
Read More →2026 Women’s AFCON Qualifiers: Madugu Calls Ajibade, Nnadozie, 19 Others for Bénin
Both West African neighbours will clash in a final qualifying fixture for the 2026 Women Africa Cup of Nations championship to be hosted by Morocco.
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CP OLAIWOLA for Lagos as IGP Approves Posting of 13 New AIGs
IGP DISU also approved the posting of former Ogun State Commissioner of Police, OLANREWAJU OGUNLOWO, who is now an AIG, to the Police Accounts and Budget Office at the Force Headquarters in Abuja.
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2 Abducted Maga Schoolgirls Escape, as Vice President Shettima Visits Kebbi State
President BOLA TINUBU also sent his condolences to the military over the death of the gallant soldiers and Brigadier General MUSA UBA, who was abducted and executed by Islamist terrorists in Borno State.
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Court Jails Two Chinese 46 Years Each for N3.4bn, $2.5m Cyberterrorism, Internet Fraud
The two convicts are among seven hundred and ninety-two suspected Internet and cryptocurrency fraud suspects who were arrested during a raid in Lagos in December 2024 by operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission.
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Unregulated Food Environment: Nigeria is Eating Itself to Death - Humphrey Ukeaja
Nigeria faces a choice that is both economic and moral. The country can continue to treat diet-related diseases as an unfortunate side effect of development. Or it can recognise that the modern food system operates according to powerful commercial incentives that require deliberate public regulation
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Hon Justice RHODES-VIVOUR (JSC) Confirmed for NBA Eti-Osa Branch 2025 Year-End Special Dinner
In his message ahead of the event, the NBA, Eti-Osa Branch Chairman, OLANREWAJU OBADINA, noted that the dinner event will be more than a social gathering — as it will mark the celebration of cultural identity, professional excellence, and the unique spirit of Eti-Osa.
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DANGOTE REFINERY SUSPENDS SALES OF PETROLEUM PRODUCTS IN NAIRA
The company said its sales of petroleum products in Naira had so far exceeded the value of Naira-denominated crude oil received by the refinery.
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PRESIDENT TINUBU CONGRATULATES HIS HOLINESS, POPE LEO XIV ON HIS ELECTION
The President said Pope Leo's message of faith and hope already resonates across the globe, with a reassurance from the scriptures of a more peaceful world.
Read More →Electoral Act, 2026: Akpabio Celebrates Defeat of Real-Time Transmission Proponents
Senator AKPABIO described the Amended Act as a historic and painstaking piece of legislation that reflects the genuine aspirations of Nigerians.
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IKPEAZU to Spain, OMOKRI to Mexico, as President TINUBU Deploys 65 Ambassadors
The posting of the ambassadors comes three months after the Senate confirmed their appointment last December.
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2026 Women’s AFCON Race: Super Falcons Camp Swells, as Injury Knocks Out Echegini
Reports from the Falcons’ camp in Lome, Togo, indicate that the team’s Head Coach JUSTINE MADUGU remains upbeat about Nigeria’s chances against Bénin Republic when they meet on Friday.
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Senate Confirms Idris Ibikunle Olorunimbe As NCC Chairman, Other Board Members
These newly confirmed members join the Executive Vice Chairman, Dr. Aminu Maida (North West), and two other Executive Commissioner whose appointments were previously confirmed by the Senate to serve on the NCC Board.
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UK State Visit: REMI TINUBU to Preach at Lambeth Palace, Amidst Mixed Reactions by Nigerians
President TINUBU and the First Lady will hold a meeting with King CHARLES III, together with Prince WILLIAM, and his wife, CATHERINE, after which they will travel to Windsor for a state banquet.
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Maina as Grand Patron: Chairman, NBA Garki Branch to Face Disciplinary Proceedings
The President of the NBA, AFAM OSIGWE, said the appointment of any person convicted of stealing and money laundering or corrupt practices as patron of any NBA branch makes a mockery of the legal profession and the fight against corruption.
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LEKKI ‘SHIT WATER’ BOREHOLES: EVIDENCE OF GOVERNMENT FAILURE, SAYS CAPPA
CAPPA argued that rather than mock residents for drilling boreholes, the government must first confront the root cause, which is the chronic neglect of the Lagos State’s public water infrastructure.
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Super Eagles Camp Bubbles, Ahead of 2026 FIFA World Cup Africa Playoffs
Reports indicate that ten players were already on ground in the Super Eagles camp at the Rive Hotel in Rabat as of Sunday afternoon, including CALVIN BASSEY, ALEX IWOBI, SAMUEL CHUKWUEZE, TOLU AROKODARE and OLAKUNLE OLUSEGUN.
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Maiduguri Terror Attacks: Opposition Knocks Tinubu, as Army Warns of Resurgence of Suicide Bombing
This comes as the Nigerian Army warns about the resurgence of suicide bombing by Jihadist groups in the northern part of the country and advised people to avoid crowded areas.
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EOSHE LAUNCHES LAGOS TREE PLANTING CAMPAIGN, ADVOCATES COLLECTIVE ACTION TO PROTECT ENVIRONMENT
FOUAD OKI said the vision behind the advocacy of the EOSHE volunteers he leads is to engage in robust advocacy campaign focused on transforming WASH, climate change, sanitation practices, and environmental conservation in Lagos State.
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BEYOND PARDON AND POSTHUMOUS HONOURS, ACTIVIST SEEKS CLOSURE TO VICTIMS OF OGONI STRUGGLE
Environmental rights activist from the Ogoni extraction, CELESTINE AKPOBARI, said President TINUBU should have instituted a panel of inquiry into the killings of the Ogoni-Nine to revert the justice done by the military.
Read More →2026 Women’s AFCON Qualifying Race: Super Falcons Camp Opens in Lome, Ahead Clash Against Benin
Six-time African Player of the Year, ASISAT OSHOALA, is among the early birds in the Super Falcons’ camp in Lomé, as the time prepare for their first leg match against Benin Republic on Friday.
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POPE FRANCIS TAUGHT THE WORLD LEGACY OF LIGHT - PETER OBI IN VATICAN
Obi noted that the solemn lying-in-state ceremony was a moment of deep reflection, as the world bids farewell to a man whom he said embodied humility, simplicity, and selfless service.
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26 Suspects Arrested, N930,000 Counterfeit Notes Recovered, As Police Raid Criminal Hideouts in Eti-Osa, Lagos
The PPRO said further investigations revealed that four other suspects, identified as ABUBAKAR RILEAN, ABUBAKAR ABDULLAHI, ADAMU IBRAHIM JORA and MICHAEL JO who are between the ages of thirty and forty, were also arrested for alleged production and distribution of adulterated engine oil.
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ONITSHA DRUGS MARKET SAGA: OBI FAULTS NAFDAC OVER PROLONGED CLOSURE
The 2023 presidential candidate of the Labour Party said the level of insensitivity being displayed by NAFDAC is both disturbing and uncaring.
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NDLEA Takes Drug Integrity Test and Visa Clearance Certification Online, Launches DITViCAS Portal
The system is part of innovations designed to streamline operations of the NDLEA, remove bottlenecks in processing of travel documents and curb the scourge of substance abuse and illicit drug trafficking in Nigeria.
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SANWO-OLU CELEBRATES 'SILVERBIRD GOVERNOR OF THE YEAR AWARD'
Governor Sanwo-Olu bagged the award during a ceremony Sunday night, March 16, 2025, at the Eko Hotels and Suite in Victoria Island, Lagos.
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COMMISSIONER DOWNPLAYS CONCERNS OVER SAND-FILLING AROUND MAKOKO END OF LAGOS LAGOON
The project is under the supervision of the Federal Ministry of Works, with Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) secured from the Ministry. Lagos State Environment and Water Resources Commission assured that findings indicate that there was no negative impact.
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