The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has strongly condemned President Bola Tinubu’s approval of a 15% import duty on petrol and diesel, warning it will exacerbate the current economic hardship. In a statement by its National Publicity Secretary, Mallam Bolaji Abdullahi, the party described the tax as “insensitive and misguided,” questioning the government’s consideration for the

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The Governing Council of the University of Calabar (UNICAL) has announced the appointment of Professor Offiong Offiong as the institution’s 12th substantive Vice-Chancellor. The announcement concludes the selection process that began on Thursday. Professor Offiong, a distinguished scholar of Chemistry, will succeed the outgoing VC, Prof. Florence Obi, when her tenure ends on December 1.

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The Anambra State Government has reaffirmed its commitment to establishing a functional General Hospital in every local government area as part of a major healthcare overhaul. The State Commissioner for Health, Dr. Afam Obidike, announced this during a press briefing following a tour of health facilities across the state. He stated that Governor Chukwuma Soludo’s

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The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) on Friday administered a Computer-Based Test (CBT) for the promotional examination of junior civil servants under the Office of the Head of the Civil Service of the Federation. The exercise, held at the Ade-Ola International School in Kubwa, Abuja, saw 450 staff members from various government agencies participate.

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Omoge Saida, whose real name is Saidat Aralamo Ashabi Balogun, is a 54-year-old, UK-based Nigerian entrepreneur and socialite, widely recognized as the founder of the luxury jewellery brand JAMOND. Key Details:

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A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Hon. Yekini Nabena, has raised a strong alarm against Bayelsa State Governor, Douye Diri, who is expected to defect to the party on Monday. Nabena, a former Deputy National Publicity Secretary of the APC, alleged that Governor Diri is not coming to add value but is instead

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Super Falcons forward Esther Okoronkwo has expressed strong confidence that the Nigerian team can secure a record-extending 11th title at the 2026cccc. The assertion comes just days after the team, under coach Justine Madugu, booked their place in the finals with a 3-1 aggregate victory over the Amazons of Benin Republic. “Yes. With Nigeria, everything

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Governor Hope Uzodinma has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to a strong partnership with the Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund) to drive growth in the state’s tertiary institutions. The Governor gave the assurance during the Southeast Stakeholders Town Hall Meeting organized by TETFund in Owerri. Represented by the Deputy Governor, Lady Chinyere Ekomaru, he stated that

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The family of the late 13-year-old Ochanya Ogbanje, who died in 2018 after alleged serial rape, has announced it is considering a civil lawsuit against those implicated in her death. This decision comes as the primary suspect, Victor Ogbuja, remains at large. John Ameh, a journalist and family member, revealed the plan during a television

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Adamawa State University (ADSU), Mubi, is set to formally graduate a total of 9,225 students during its combined convocation ceremony on Saturday, November 1, 2025. The Vice-Chancellor, Professor Augustine Clement, announced this at a pre-convocation press briefing on Friday. The graduating class comprises 8,871 undergraduates, 339 postgraduates, and 15 diploma students. A notable highlight is

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