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The House of Representatives has asked the Federal Government to retain the originally proposed route of the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway through Ondo State and the Escravos–Ogheye–Ugborodo corridor in Delta State, seeking a review of plans to realign sections of the road. The motion, moved by Thomas Ereyitomi during Wednesday’s plenary, […]

More than 30 students have been hospitalised following a fresh gas leak at several schools in Ogun State, the fourth reported incident since April 2026. The latest incident affected Anglican Girls Grammar School in Obalende, Ijebu-Ode, and Ijebu-Igbo Girls Grammar School, among others. An unusual odour was also reported in […]

The Nigerian Education Loan Fund, NELFUND, has clarified that accessing student loans is voluntary, stating that tertiary institution students should apply only when they genuinely need financial assistance. In a statement issued in Abuja on Wednesday and signed by its Director of Strategic Communications, Oseyemi Oluwatuyi, the fund explained that […]

The House of Representatives has called on the Federal Government to intensify Nigeria’s Ebola prevention and emergency response measures following confirmation of a case in Abuja. The resolution followed a motion sponsored by Amobi Ogah, representing Isuikwuato/Umunneochi Federal Constituency of Abia State, during plenary. Ogah warned that delays in testing […]

Venezuela’s former leader Nicolás Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores, have pleaded not guilty to new US charges of conspiracy to commit torture during a court appearance in New York on Thursday. Maduro rejected the allegations as false, while Flores also maintained her innocence. The couple, who were captured during […]

Doctors employed by the Kwara State Government have commenced a seven-day warning strike over unresolved welfare concerns and salary deductions for the Kwara Health Insurance Scheme, also known as KwaraCare. The strike involves members of the Kwara Doctors Forum, including the Medical and Dental Consultants Association of Nigeria, the National […]

Senate Chief Whip Tahir Monguno and Senator Cyril Fasuyi have declared support for Godswill Akpabio’s return as Senate President in the 11th National Assembly, insisting that the position is not open for contest. The lawmakers made their positions known during Thursday’s plenary, with Monguno extending his support to the Deputy […]

The Kwara State Commissioner of Police, Adekimi Ojo, has urged politicians to adopt issue-based campaigns and avoid hate speech, insults and personal attacks ahead of the 2027 general elections. Speaking at a sensitisation programme in Ilorin, Ojo advised political actors to use social media responsibly and notify the police of […]

The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has rejected the Federal Government’s response to its demands for economic relief and early negotiations for a new national minimum wage, warning of possible industrial tension as its 14-day ultimatum continues. In a letter signed by its President, Joe Ajaero, the Congress faulted the government’s […]