The Ogun State Commander of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), CN Tijjani Rabe, has urged newly promoted officers to maintain the highest standards of professionalism and integrity, underscoring the importance of both personal and professional development. The charge was delivered during the decoration ceremony of 58 newly promoted officers at the NDLEA Command’s

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The Nigerian Army has officially announced the commencement of applications for the Direct Short Service Commission (DSSC) Course 29/2026, inviting qualified Nigerians to apply for commissioning as officers. In a statement posted on its official X handle on Tuesday, the Army said the DSSC is open to both civilians and serving military personnel with relevant

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The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) has rescued several children from an orphanage in Kagini, Bwari Area Council, amid concerns over their welfare and alleged irregularities in the adoption process. In a statement issued on Tuesday, reported by the National Television Authority (NTA), the FCTA confirmed that the operation was conducted by the FCT Department

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Resident Doctors at the Benue State University Teaching Hospital (BSUTH), Makurdi, have appealed to Governor Hyacinth Alia for intervention in the ongoing crisis affecting the institution, more than a month after they began their industrial action. The doctors, led by their President, Kawen Pededoo, made their appeal during a press briefing at the hospital, where

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Primate Elijah Ayodele, the leader of INRI Evangelical Spiritual Church, has prophesied that former Vice President Abubakar Atiku will be pressured to step down in favor of former President Goodluck Jonathan ahead of the 2027 general elections. In a statement released by his media aide, Osho Oluwatosin, Primate Ayodele revealed that international powers, including the

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The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) has reported 1,119 confirmed cases of Lassa fever in 2025, with young adults emerging as the most affected age group across the country. The update was shared in the NCDC’s Lassa Fever Situation Report for Epidemiological Week 51, covering the period from December 15 to 21,

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The welfare of pilgrims is a top priority for Governor Uba Sani, as he seeks to ensure a safe, comfortable, and spiritually enriching Hajj experience, according to Malam Salihu S. Abubakar, Executive Chairman of the Kaduna State Pilgrims Welfare Agency. Abubakar made the statement during the launch of the Public Enlightenment Programme, commonly referred to

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Phyna, the former Big Brother Naija (BBNaija) reality show winner, has publicly expressed her willingness to reconcile with Nigerian music star, Davido, more than two years after their online feud. The controversy between them began in October 2023 when Davido liked a post on X (formerly Twitter) that referred to Phyna’s fans as “useless.” Phyna,

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The Federal Government has dismissed claims that the ongoing industrial action by the National Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) is due to neglect by the administration. Instead, the government attributes the strike to underlying structural and policy challenges within the health sector. Dr. Iziaq Salako, Minister of State for Health and Social Welfare, made the

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The Nigerian government has rejected claims that its scholarship students in Morocco have been abandoned, stating that all eligible beneficiaries remain supported under the Federal Government’s obligations. In a statement issued on Wednesday, the Minister of Education, Dr. Maruf Tunji Alausa, dismissed reports circulating in the media as “false, unfounded, and intentionally misleading.” Alausa emphasized,

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