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U.S. Secret Service Opens Recruitment for New Agents, Invites Applications
The United States Secret Service has announced ongoing recruitment for qualified candidates seeking careers in federal law enforcement, inviting applications from individuals interested in serving as special agents and security professionals responsible for protecting national leaders and safeguarding the U.S. financial system. The Secret Service, a federal law enforcement agency under the U.S. Department of…
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Israel–Iran War: Petrol Prices Surge Across Africa as Energy Shock Spreads ( Read How 1 litre is Sold Across Africa)
Petrol prices across several African countries have surged amid the ongoing conflict involving Israel, the United States and Iran, which has disrupted global oil markets and pushed crude prices above $100 per barrel. The crisis is triggering inflation fears and increasing energy costs across the continent. Energy analysts say tensions in the Middle East —…
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CLE Approves 114 Universities to Run Law Programmes in Nigeria, Warns Against Unauthorised Admissions
The Council of Legal Education (CLE) has released the official list of 114 universities authorised to run law programmes in Nigeria, warning institutions against admitting students into unapproved programmes. In a circular issued on Friday, the council stated that only the listed universities are permitted to admit students into the Bachelor of Laws (LL.B) programme…
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Banks to Deny Credit to Debtors as CBN Enforces Strict Lending Rules
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has issued a directive to deposit money banks to tighten restrictions on borrowers who fail to repay their loans, in a move aimed at strengthening credit discipline and safeguarding the stability of the country’s financial system. Under the new directive, banks have been instructed to deny fresh credit facilities…
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Nigerian Troops Neutralise ISWAP Commander in Yobe Operation
Troops of Operation Hadin Kai have shot dead a commander of the Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) during a counter-insurgency operation in Yobe State, in what security sources describe as another significant blow to terrorist activities in Nigeria’s North-East. Military sources disclosed that the operation was carried out following intelligence on the movement of…
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The Physician Who Stepped Forward When Nations Needed Leadership by FAROUQ GAGARAWA
In public service, some careers are defined by titles. Others are defined by moments when leadership becomes a national necessity. The professional journey of Dr. Nasir Sani Gwarzo, mni, NPOM belongs to the latter. For decades, he has stood at the intersection of medicine, public health policy, and national service, bringing to every responsibility not…
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NELFUND Extends Student Loan Application Window
The Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) has announced an extension of the application window for the Federal Government’s student loan scheme, giving more eligible Nigerian students the opportunity to apply for financial support for their tertiary education. The agency disclosed that the decision to extend the deadline followed requests from students and institutions seeking additional…
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Ending Foreign Dominance: FG Releases 82 Nigerian Textbooks for Tertiary Schools
The Federal Government has unveiled 82 locally authored academic textbooks for use in Nigeria’s tertiary institutions as part of efforts to strengthen teaching, research and reduce reliance on foreign publications. The books were developed under the Higher Education Book Development Intervention Project of the Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund) and formally presented by the Minister…
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President Tinubu Deploys 65 Ambassadors Worldwide to Strengthen Nigeria’s Diplomatic Footprint
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the posting of 65 Nigerian ambassadors and high commissioners to various countries and international organisations across the globe in a major move aimed at strengthening Nigeria’s diplomatic presence and advancing its foreign policy objectives. The deployment comes months after the recall of several envoys and follows the confirmation of…
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Fresh Controversy as Newly Released Epstein Files Contain Allegations Against Trump
Fresh controversy has erupted in the United States following the release of previously undisclosed documents related to disgraced financier and convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, which contain allegations involving former U.S. President Donald Trump. The documents, released by the United States Department of Justice as part of ongoing transparency efforts into the Epstein investigation, include…
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