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President of the National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) Umar Barambu has said they want inclusion of past national leaders of the association and exclusion of lecturers and lawyers. He disclosed this to State House correspondents yesterday after they met with President Bola…

Guinness World Records (GWR) has confirmed Nigerian chef, Hilda Bassey aka Hilda Baci as the new record holder for longest cooking marathon by an individual. “Following a thorough review of all the evidence, Guinness World Records can now confirm that Hilda Effiong Bassey,…

The United States Embassy in Nigeria has debunked the report that one of its officials was shot. It also debunked the report that security around  of the Embassy in Abuja had been beefed up as a result of the “false” attack. A newspaper, had…

The National Population Commission (NPC) in Anambra State has expressed its preparedness to deliver credible, reliable and acceptable 2023 Population and Housing Census despite its postponement by the federal government. Federal Commissioner representing the state in the Commission, Chidi Ezeoke gave the assurance…

The Nigerian Postal Service has revealed plans to collaborate with the Nigeria Immigration Service to improve the turnaround time for passport collection. The Postmaster General/Chief Executive Officer, NIPOST, Sunday Adepoju, stated this at the Service Command Headquarters, Sauka, Abuja, when he led NIPOST…

The Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Muhammadu Sa’ad Abubakar III on Friday has told President Bola Tinubu that given the number of challenges in the country at this time, royal fathers do not envy him as a leader. He made the statement when the…

National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) has warned corps producing institutions against manipulation of data to allow unqualified graduates enrol for service and other unwholesome practices. The NYSC director-general, Brigadier General Yusha’u Dogara Ahmed gave the warning yesterday during the meeting of NYSC Management…

The Revenue Mobilisation Allocation and Fiscal Commission (RMAFC) has accused the Nigeria National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) of withholding N8.4 trillion meant for the Federation Account. Chairman of the RMAFC Mohammed Bello Shehu leveled the accusation against the NNPCL in a statement by…

Less than 2 weeks after leaving office as Nigeria’s Minister of Information and Culture, Lai Mohammed has been appointed as the managing partner of an international lobbying firm, Ballard Partners. His appointment was announced in a statement shared on the firm’s official Twitter…