The family of Chief Dan Agbese, iconic journalist and co-founder of Newswatch magazine, has announced the burial arrangements following his passing on Monday, November 17, 2025. He was 81 years old. His death was confirmed in a statement issued by the Agbese family of the Ikpilogwu clan, Agila district, Ado Local Government Area of Benue

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The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) has unveiled a new set of operational guidelines for the 2026 Hajj, introducing major changes to flight procedures, group movement, medical screening, and data processing. The directives, released on December 4 after a strategic meeting with State Pilgrims’ Welfare Boards and accredited Hajj airlines at NAHCON headquarters in

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The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), operating under the special task force Operation Whirlwind, has intercepted petroleum products valued at N181.6 million within an eight-week period along the Nigeria–Cameroon border. National Coordinator of Operation Whirlwind, ACG Kolapo Oladeji, announced the development during a press briefing on Thursday in Yola. He revealed that the seizures were recorded

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Troops of Operation Peace Shield have rescued 10 abducted women during a special operation conducted early Friday in Sanga Local Government Area of Kaduna State. A credible military source at the Army Headquarters confirmed the development to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Abuja. The victims were kidnapped from their farms in Unguwan Nungu

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The Coalition of Federal Pensioners of Nigeria has announced plans for a nationwide naked protest to demand payment of outstanding pension increment arrears and approved palliative allowances. The coalition’s National Chairman, Mr. Mukaila Ogunbote, who also leads the Nigeria Union of Pensioners (NIPOST Chapter), disclosed this in a statement on Friday in Lagos. According to

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A new foundation has been established to address Sickle Cell Disease (SCD), Sickle Cell Trait (SCT), and arthritis. Founder Festus Okechukwu Ogbu named the foundation after his daughter, who passed away from SCD, emphasizing its mission to raise awareness and support patients affected by these conditions. Speaking on the initiative, Ogbu said, “Sickle Cell Disease

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The Federal Government has unveiled a new technology-driven revenue system, the Revenue Optimisation and Assurance Project (REVOP), designed to transform how public funds are tracked, collected, and managed. At the same time, the government introduced the Federal Treasury Receipt (FTR), a standardised digital proof of payment into Federal Government accounts. The FTR ensures that every

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Finance and accounting professionals have called on the government to implement sound policy reforms, diversify the economy, and promote local production as key steps to achieving financial stability. They warned that persistent inflation, currency devaluation, and over-reliance on oil revenues threaten sustainable economic growth. Speaking at the first Annual Dinner and Awards Night of ICAN,

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Nigerian music stars Wizkid and Asake have announced their highly anticipated collaboration, a joint EP titled “REAL (Vol. 1)”, scheduled for release this December. The duo gave fans a taste of the project by previewing a snippet of the track “Jogodo” during an appearance on Apple Music 1 with DJ Tunez. Asake shared that their

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The Alternative Bank (AltBank) has strengthened its presence in the Edo/Delta corridor with the opening of a new branch in Effurun, Delta State, expanding access to non-interest banking solutions for individuals, businesses, and community organisations. The new branch aims to serve traders, SMEs, and young professionals in a region renowned for vibrant commercial activity and

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