The Federal Government has commissioned a state-of-the-art veterinary hospital in Yola, the Adamawa State capital, marking another milestone in efforts to strengthen animal health and livestock production nationwide. The Yola centre becomes the seventh such facility established across the country, following similar projects in Sokoto, Enugu, Niger, Ondo, Edo and Borno states. An additional 14

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The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has dismantled a major opioid trafficking network in Lagos, recovering illicit drugs valued at more than N6.7 billion and arresting the alleged kingpin, Onyekachi Pius Nwanagu, along with five members of his syndicate. The Director of Media and Advocacy at NDLEA Headquarters, Femi Babafemi, disclosed this in a

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The Oyo State House of Assembly has confirmed Dr. Babatunde Adeniyi as the new Chairman of the Oyo State Independent Electoral Commission (OYSIEC). Also approved as members of the commission are Chief Kunmi Agboola, Mr. Olanrewaju Emmanuel, Mr. Sunday Falana, Hon. Remi Ayoade, Mr. Olatunde Theophilus, Mrs. Adebayo Muriana, and Mr. Babatunde Ige. Their confirmations

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The Lagos State Tutor General/Permanent Secretary of Education, District 1, Dr. Olufunke Idowu Oyetola, has emphasized the importance of partnerships between government, alumni, and other stakeholders in creating an enabling environment for students’ learning and development. Dr. Oyetola made the remarks at the commissioning and handover of renovated facilities by the Stadium Grammar School Old

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A fire on Wednesday morning razed a factory in Nnewichi, Nnewi North Local Government Area of Anambra State, destroying property valued at millions of naira. The blaze, which reportedly started around 5:30 a.m., consumed mainly tissue papers and baby clothing, including diapers (pampers). A resident, Obinna Okoye, said the fire caught locals by surprise as

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International Energy Insurance Plc (IEI) has announced the resignation of Mr. Olasupo Sogelola as Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer, effective November. In a statement, the company highlighted that under Mr. Sogelola’s leadership, IEI achieved significant milestones, marking a period of growth, resilience, and strategic progress. Dr. Joyce Odiachi has been appointed as Acting Managing

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The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has decided to maintain its Monetary Policy Rate (MPR) at 27%, following the latest Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) meeting in Abuja. Governor Olayemi Cardoso said the decision aims to consolidate progress in moderating inflation and stabilising the financial system. All 12 MPC members were present, with the majority supporting

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The Nigeria Airspace Management Agency (NAMA) has granted approval for four airports to extend flight operations until 10:00 PM. The airports cleared for the extended hours are: The approval follows requests from stakeholders seeking extended operational hours beyond Abuja and Lagos airports. NAMA Director-General, Engr. Ahmed Farouk, disclosed this at the 2025 Aviation Stakeholder Forum

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The Chairman of the Presidential Fiscal Policy and Tax Reforms Committee, Mr. Taiwo Oyedele, has assured Nigerians that the new tax reforms, effective January 2026, will significantly reduce the tax burden for most citizens, countering widespread misinformation on social media. Oyedele explained that under the new system, low- and middle-income earners, small businesses, and even

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China has pledged technical and diplomatic support to Nigeria as the country seeks to modernise and automate its seaports, signaling a deepening partnership in the maritime sector. The commitment was made by China’s Vice Minister of Transport, Li Yang, during a bilateral meeting with Nigeria’s Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Adegboyega Oyetola, in London.

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