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Archbishop Martins becomes first Nigerian bishop named to Vatican Dicastery
The head of the Catholic Church, Pope Leo XIV, has appointed the Catholic Archbishop of Lagos, Most Rev. Dr. Alfred Adewale Martins, as a member of the Vatican’s Dicastery for Evangelization, making him the first Nigerian bishop to serve on the body. The appointment, which took effect on June 30, 2026, was announced in a statement signed by the Secretary…
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Ex-minister Nnaji arrested for ignoring invitations over certificate forgery probe — ICPC
The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has confirmed the arrest of former Minister of Science, Technology and Innovation, Uche Nnaji, saying he was taken into custody after repeatedly failing to honour invitations over an ongoing investigation into alleged certificate forgery. The commission said Nnaji was arrested on Wednesday at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport with the…
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INEC to use 202 RACs for early deployment in Osun poll
By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo – As preparations for the August 15 Osun State governorship election gather momentum, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) says it will use 202 Registration Area Centres (RACs) to facilitate the early deployment of election personnel and materials on polling day. The commission said the centres, comprising 97 Super Registration Area Centres and 105 Registration Area…
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Osun APC accuses Adeleke of harbouring ‘wanted political thugs’ in Government House
By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo – The Osun State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has accused Governor Ademola Adeleke of harbouring wanted political thugs in the Government House in Osogbo, calling on him to hand them over to the police. The party alleged that the Government House had been converted into a refuge for political hoodlums allegedly on the…
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Adeleke inaugurates Lameco Flyover, says Osun has delivered over 300km of roads
By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo – Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, on Wednesday inaugurated the Lameco Flyover in Osogbo, saying his administration has constructed over 300 kilometres of roads across the state since assuming office. Speaking at the inauguration, Adeleke also disclosed that his administration had completed more than 27 kilometres of intracity roads in Osogbo, adding that over 10 major…
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Air Peace receives first Embraer E175 to strengthen regional operations
Nigerian carrier Air Peace has taken delivery of its first factory-new Embraer E175 aircraft, marking another significant milestone in its fleet modernisation programme aimed at enhancing domestic and regional air connectivity. The delivery was announced on Tuesday by Brazilian aircraft manufacturer Embraer, further strengthening its longstanding partnership with the airline, which already operates the Embraer E195-E2, E190-E1 and ERJ145 aircraft.…
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JUST IN: Former Science Minister Uche Nnaji arrested at Enugu airport
Former Minister of Innovation, Science and Technology, Uche Nnaji, has been arrested by security operatives at the Akanu Ibiam International Airport in Enugu over allegations of certificate forgery. Nnaji was reportedly taken into custody on Wednesday while preparing to board a chartered flight to Abuja and is expected to be handed over to the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related…
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LAMATA secures permanent NRC licence to expand Lagos Red Line operations
The Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC) has granted the Lagos Metropolitan Area Transport Authority (LAMATA) a permanent rail operating licence and a long-term Track Access Agreement, paving the way for a major expansion of commuter services on the Lagos Rail Mass Transit Red Line. The approval gives LAMATA legal authority to operate passenger and freight services along the Red Line corridor…
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Nigerian TikToker Carter Efe reacts to Babcock’s litigation threat
By Folashade Olorunfemi – Nigerian TikToker and content creator, Carter Efe, has responded to Babcock University’s announcement of plans to pursue legal action against him over an alleged certificate forgery. His reaction comes shortly after the university released a public statement on Monday distancing itself from a certificate allegedly shared by the skit maker. The institution insisted it did not…
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Lagos tops list of Nigeria’s over 102,000 new HIV/AIDs infections
Nigeria recorded 102,025 new HIV infections across the 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) in 2025, according to the Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare’s State of the Health of the Nation Report 2025. The report showed that Lagos recorded the highest number of new infections with 10,430 cases, followed by Rivers with 6,287 and Kano with…
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