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Zamfara Governor Names Leaders for Three National Programs
Governor Dauda Lawal has appointed leaders for three national programs to boost cooperation with the Federal Government and improve social development in Zamfara.
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INEC Chairman Calls for Changes in Electoral Act to Solve Party Disputes
INEC Chairman Joash Amupitan urges changes to the Electoral Act to address party disputes before elections. He emphasizes the need for clearer rules and timelines.
Politics
NEMA calls for peace after four herders are killed in Anambra
NEMA is urging Nigerians to live in peace after four herders were killed in Anambra. The agency stresses the importance of peaceful coexistence.
Metro
Military Chaplains from Nigeria and West Africa Meet in Ghana
Military chaplains from Nigeria and nine other countries met in Ghana for the first West Africa Religious Affairs Symposium to discuss military readiness and support for troops.
Politics
Tinubu expands Nigerian Army, adds four new divisions
President Bola Tinubu has approved the expansion of the Nigerian Army from eight to twelve divisions. This move aims to strengthen national security and military readiness.
Politics
Kwara Attorney-General and 67 Others Get SAN Rank
The Legal Practitioners' Privileges Committee has approved the SAN rank for 68 lawyers, including Kwara's Attorney-General Sulyman Ibrahim, amid controversy.
Metro
Enugu Air plane goes off runway in Benin
An Enugu Air plane went off the runway after landing in Benin. All passengers and crew are safe, and the airline is assessing the situation.
Metro
Nigerian military clears Nigerien camel herder wrongly linked to ISIS
The Nigerian military has cleared Aboubakar Zein-Nur, a camel herder wrongly accused of being linked to ISIS. Investigations found no evidence against him.
Metro
New Fellowship to Boost Forest and Climate Journalism in Nigeria
The Nigeria Forest and Climate Journalism Fellowship aims to improve reporting on environmental issues. Selected journalists will receive training and grants for their stories.
Metro
Nigerian Man Charged in US for $300,000 Fraud Scheme
Okeoghene Patrick Udugba, a Nigerian man, has been charged in the US for leading a fraud scheme that cost over $300,000. He used fake emails and romance scams to exploit victims.
Metro
Kano Steps Up Efforts to Stop Mother-to-Child Transmission of HIV, Hepatitis B, and Syphilis
The Kano State government is taking steps to prevent mother-to-child transmission of HIV, Hepatitis B, and Syphilis through improved antenatal care services.
Metro
SSS rescues last four kidnapped Zamfara polytechnic students
The State Security Service has rescued the last four students taken by armed bandits in Zamfara. The operation was intelligence-led and no ransom was paid.