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Mass resignations hit Nigerian community in UK amid corruption allegations
Several leaders of the Nigerian community in the United Kingdom have resigned from their posts following allegations of financial mismanagement. Benjamin Kuti, also known as Oluomo of Derby, the president of the community, announced his resignation after facing severe criticism over the management of the group’s finances. Kuti, who founded the community’s Twitter group with over 75,000 members, admitted to…
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FG extends compulsory education to SS3 to reduce dropout rate – Minister
The Federal Government has announced the extension of compulsory education from Primary 1 to Senior Secondary 3 (SS3), also referred to as Year 1 to Year 12, as part of efforts to curb the dropout rate and tackle the issue of out-of-school children in Nigeria. Minister of Education, Tunji Alausa, disclosed this during an Extraordinary National Council of Education (NCE)…
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Nigeria’s fuel import decline signals re-emergence as petroleum hub – TDF
The Democratic Front (TDF), a civil society group, has described Nigeria’s eight-year low in fuel importation as a significant milestone, signaling the country’s resurgence as a major petroleum refining hub. In a statement signed by its Chairman, Danjuma Muhammad, and Secretary, Wale Adedayo, the group attributed the decline to increased domestic refining capacity. TDF highlighted that past administrations’ failure to…
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NNPCL debunks explosion reports at Warri Refinery
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) has dismissed reports of an explosion at the Warri Refining and Petrochemical Company (WRPC), clarifying that no such incident occurred. In a statement issued on Friday, NNPCL’s Chief Corporate Communications Officer, Olufemi Soneye, refuted the claims, stating that any reports suggesting an explosion were entirely false. “NNPC Ltd wishes to clarify that there…
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INEC prosecutes 774 electoral offenders, calls for special tribunal
By Kunle Sanni The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has disclosed that 774 electoral offenders from the 2023 general election are currently facing prosecution in courts across the country. The commission stated that the prosecutions are being carried out in collaboration with the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), while efforts to tackle vote-buying have also led to convictions through cooperation with…
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Nigeria, Turkey deepen economic cooperation as Finance Minister meets Turkish Ambassador
Nigeria and Turkey have reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening economic ties following a high-level meeting between the Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Mr. Wale Edun, and the Turkish Ambassador to Nigeria, H.E. Hidayet Bayraktar, in Abuja. The meeting, held at the Federal Ministry of Finance, focused on enhancing trade and investment opportunities between both nations. Minister…
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IGP appoints Shogunle, Ogarashi to lead key security squads
The Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, has appointed Commissioner of Police (CP) Abayomi Shogunle as the head of the Special Intervention Squad (SIS), Elections Planning, Monitoring & Evaluation, and the Safe School Protection Squad. In addition, Chief Superintendent of Police (CSP) Chima Ogarashi has been named the new Force Marine Officer (FMO) to oversee inland waterway security operations.…
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FG scraps 6-3-3-4 system, introduces 12-year basic education model
By Tosin Brown The Federal Government has announced the abolition of the existing 6-3-3-4 education system, replacing it with a 12-4 model that introduces 12 years of uninterrupted basic education before students can proceed to tertiary institutions. With this reform, Junior Secondary School (JSS) and Senior Secondary School (SSS) will be integrated into a single, continuous learning phase. The government…
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House of Reps disclaims 31-State creation proposals, says they are not official
By Kunle Sanni The House of Representatives has clarified that the 31 proposals for new state creation recently reported in the media do not represent the official position of the legislative body. The clarification was made during plenary on Thursday, February 6, 2025, by the Deputy Speaker, who also chairs the House Committee on Constitution Review. According to a statement…
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