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FG To Airlift Over 64, 000 Pilgrims For 2025 Hajj
The Federal Government has officially registered 64,188 Nigerians for this year’s Hajj pilgrimage. This announcement was made by Vice President Kashim Shettima on Friday during the launch of the first airlift of Nigerian pilgrims to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia for the 2025 Hajj. The ceremony took place at the Sam Mbakwe International Cargo Airport…
Governance Collapse Justified Emergency Rule in Rivers, FG Informs Supreme Court
The Federal Government has presented its reasons to the Supreme Court for declaring a state of emergency in Rivers State, emphasizing the collapse of governance and attacks on critical national infrastructure as key factors. The government argued that it had no option but to intervene. This submission was made in response to a lawsuit filed…
Four Consensus Candidates Emerge from Lagos APC Council Primaries
The Lagos State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) on [insert date] conducted its local government primaries, resulting in the emergence of four consensus chairmanship candidates ahead of the July 12 local government elections. The four candidates, whose nominations were ratified at the party’s secretariat in Ogba, Ikeja, are: Their candidacies were affirmed by…
Anambra, Lagos lead in UTME malpractices
Data from the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has revealed that Anambra and Lagos States top the list of 80 suspects currently being interrogated by the police in connection with malpractice during the 2025 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME). Speaking at a press briefing held at JAMB headquarters in Abuja on Friday, the Registrar,…
Full List: Femi Adebayo, Mercy Aigbe, and Others Emerge Winners at the 2025 AMVCA
The 11th edition of the Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards (AMVCA) was held in grand style at the Eko Hotel and Suites, Lagos, celebrating the very best in African film and television. The 2025 AMVCA, a prestigious event organized by MultiChoice, recognized outstanding achievements in storytelling, production, and performance across the continent. This year’s ceremony…
Chioma Chukwuka shines with ‘best lead actress’ award at 11th AMVCA (Seven Doors)
Actress, director, and producer Chioma Chukwuka has clinched the ‘Best Lead Actress’ award at the 11th Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards (AMVCA) for her compelling performance in Seven Doors. The award highlights her exceptional talent and unwavering commitment to her craft. Chukwuka’s win stands out as she triumphed over a strong lineup of nominees, each…
Lateef Adedimeji’s Lisabi Wins AMVCA Award for Best Indigenous Language Film
Nigerian actor and filmmaker Abdullateef Adedimeji, alongside his wife, Mo’ Bimpe Adedimeji, clinched the Best Indigenous Language (West Africa) award at the 11th Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards (AMVCA) for their film Lisabi: The Uprising. The couple, elegantly dressed in luxurious ensembles, expressed their gratitude to God and acknowledged the dedication and perseverance of their…
Winners emerge in Lagos APC Chairmanship primaries
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has announced winners in its Local Government chairmanship primaries conducted across 20 Local Government Areas and 37 Local Council Development Areas (LCDAs) in Lagos State. The primary elections were conducted under tight security, with a heavy presence of law enforcement at the party’s state secretariat on ACME Road, Ikeja. Lagos…
Nelfund urges student Leaders to take charge of loan scheme
The Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) has called on student leaders across tertiary institutions to take ownership of the newly introduced interest-free education loan scheme. Speaking during a stakeholders’ engagement session and technical workshop on NELFUND system automation and loan application processes in Abuja, the Executive Director of Operations, Iyal Mustapha, encourages student leaders to…
International Nurses Day 2025
Message from Acting WHO Regional Director for Africa, Dr Chikwe Ihekweazu Today, on International Nurses Day, we honour the commitment, compassion, and courage of nurses across Africa and the world. Representing nearly 70% of the health workforce, nurses are the foundation of our health systems – essential every day, and indispensable in times of crisis….
