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Civilian DG, new uniforms, six-week orientation, other proposed changes to NYSC

Nigeria, June 30 -- The Minister of Youth Development, Ayodele Olawande, has listed some of the proposed changes to the law and operations of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) scheme. PREMIUM T... Read More


APC lawmaker challenges Ekiti primary result, cites Electoral Act violation

Nigeria, June 30 -- A member of the House of Representatives, Kolawole Akinlayo, has asked the leadership of the All Progressives Congress (APC) to strictly apply the provisions of the Electoral Act i... Read More


US seized largest terrorist electronic intelligence cache since 9/11 during Nigeria raid - Official

Nigeria, June 30 -- A senior United States counterterrorism official has claimed that American forces recovered the largest cache of terrorist electronic materials since the 11 September 2001 attacks ... Read More


Why policy writers are critical to nation building, By Hadiza Bala Usman

Nigeria, June 30 -- Policy writing is not merely a technical exercise. It is a public responsibility. It is one of the instruments through which societies define their problems, debate their options, ... Read More


World Cup: Martinelli seals dramatic Brazil comeback against Japan

Nigeria, June 30 -- Brazil came from behind to defeat Japan 2-1 on Monday to secure a place in the Round of 16 of the 2026 FIFA World Cup A dramatic stoppage-time winner by Gabriel Martinelli sealed ... Read More


Babcock disowns certificate linked to Carter Efe, warns of legal action

Nigeria, June 30 -- Babcock University, Ilishan-Remo, Ogun State, has raised concerns about a fake "Honorary Certificate" circulating on social media, allegedly issued to Nigerian comedian and content... Read More


Witness recounts probe into Ozekhome's alleged use of fake passport to claim London property

Nigeria, June 30 -- Senior lawyer Mike Ozekhome's defence team on Monday grilled a forensic expert brought by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) as a prosecution witness to prove forg... Read More


South Africa begins Chidimma Adetshina's deportation process

Nigeria, June 30 -- South African authorities have begun the deportation process of former Miss Universe Nigeria 2024, Chidimma Adetshina, after officers arrested her in Cape Town in June for allegedl... Read More


Did Nigeria spend $61 billion supporting South Africa's anti-apartheid struggle?

Nigeria, June 30 -- Claim: An X user claims that Nigeria spent an estimated $61 billion supporting South Africa's struggle against apartheid. Verdict: Mostly True! Historical records and academic sou... Read More


Akwa Ibom community hosting nine oil assets still drinks water from a corked oil well

Nigeria, June 30 -- Okoritak, an oil-producing community in Ibeno Local Government Area of Akwa Ibom State that hosts nine oil and gas assets operated by some of Nigeria's biggest energy companies, st... Read More