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Darul Arqam Islamiyya School Graduates Over 34 Students at Second Qur’anic Graduation
Darul Arqam Islamiyya School, an institution dedicated to transforming the lives of orphans and less-privileged children through quality Islamic and Western education, has successfully conducted its Second Qur’anic Graduation (Walima), with over 34 students graduating at the ceremony held on Saturday, January 10, 2026. The event took place at the school’s graduation ground in Rugan…
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FG, ASUU Reach Breakthrough as New Pact Promises 40% Pay Rise, Better Pensions
The Federal Government and the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) are set to sign a landmark agreement aimed at ending years of protracted negotiations over the welfare of university lecturers and the funding of public universities. According to the agreement, academic staff in federal universities will enjoy a 40 per cent increase in salaries,…
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Tinubu Steps In Again as Wike–Fubara Feud Deepens in Rivers
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has once again intervened in the escalating political crisis in Rivers State, moving to contain the prolonged rift between the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, and the state governor, Siminalayi Fubara. The renewed intervention comes amid fresh moves by the Rivers State House of Assembly to initiate impeachment…
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Full List: Rivers Assembly Moves to Impeach Fubara, Lists Eight Allegations of Gross Misconduct
The Rivers State House of Assembly has formally initiated impeachment proceedings against Governor Siminalayi Fubara, outlining eight allegations of gross misconduct against him. The lawmakers, acting under Section 188 of the 1999 Constitution, issued a notice announcing the commencement of the process and granted the governor and his deputy seven days to respond to the…
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Amala, Afrobeats, Nyash, Others: Oxford Dictionary Adds Nigerian, West African Slang in Historic Update
The Oxford English Dictionary (OED) has expanded its global lexicon with the inclusion of popular Nigerian and West African words, underscoring the growing international influence of the region’s language, culture, music, and cuisine. In its latest update released in December 2025, the OED added 22 new words and expressions drawn largely from Nigeria, Ghana, Sierra…
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Dangote Withdraws ICPC Petition Against Former NMDPRA Boss, Probe Still Ongoing
Africa’s leading businessman, Alhaji Aliko Dangote, has formally withdrawn the petition he filed with the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) against Farouk Ahmed, the immediate past CEO of the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA). Dangote had accused Ahmed of corruption and alleged financial impropriety, including claims that he…
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Types, Locations of Properties Malami May Finally Forfeit To Federal Government as Ordered by Court
A federal High Court sitting in Abuja has ordered the interim forfeiture of properties valued at N213.2 billion allegedly linked to a former Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami, SAN, to the Federal Government. The order followed an application filed by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), which is investigating…
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AFCON 2025: Full List of Quarter-Finalists, Fixtures, Dates and Kick-Off Times
The quarter-final line-up for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) has been confirmed, with eight teams advancing following the conclusion of the Round of 16 matches. The qualified teams are Nigeria, Senegal, Mali, Morocco, Cameroon, Egypt, Côte d’Ivoire and Algeria, setting the stage for four highly anticipated encounters across Morocco. Quarter-Final Fixtures and Schedule…
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US Introduces Visa Bond Policy for 38 Countries, Nigeria Included
The United States government has introduced a new visa bond requirement affecting citizens of 38 countries, including Nigeria, as part of measures to curb visa overstays and strengthen immigration compliance. Under the policy, applicants from the affected countries seeking B-1/B-2 visitor visas (for tourism or business) may be required to post a refundable bond of…
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Your Bank Balances Won’t Be Taxed – CITN Sends Message To Bank Account Holders
The Chairman of the Chartered Institute of Taxation of Nigeria (CITN), Ben Enamudu, clarified that Nigerians’ bank balances will not be taxed under the new tax laws. He said the only charge linked to bank accounts is a ₦50 stamp duty on certain electronic transfers, and that the reforms are intended to protect low-income earners.…
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