Education minister seeks extension of NYSC to two years
The Minister of Education, Olatunji Alausa, has called for the extension of the mandatory National Youth Service Corps scheme from one to two years. Alausa stated this on Friday when the Director-General of NYSC, Brigadier General Olakunle Nafiu, paid him a courtesy visit in his office in Abuja. According to a statement posted on NYSC’s
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The Minister of Education, Olatunji Alausa, has called for the extension of the mandatory National Youth Service Corps scheme from one to two years. Alausa stated this on Friday when the Director-General of NYSC, Brigadier General Olakunle Nafiu, paid him a courtesy visit in his office in Abuja. According to a statement posted on NYSC’s
Huawei unveils energy storage system, targets Nigeria’s power challenges
Huawei Nigeria Digital Power has introduced an innovative product, the LUNA2000-215 Series, the world’s first hybrid air and liquid cooling commercial and industrial energy storage solution. The launch, which took place at an event attended by industry partners and key stakeholders from the C&I energy sector, marked a significant milestone in the region’s energy landscape.
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Huawei Nigeria Digital Power has introduced an innovative product, the LUNA2000-215 Series, the world’s first hybrid air and liquid cooling commercial and industrial energy storage solution. The launch, which took place at an event attended by industry partners and key stakeholders from the C&I energy sector, marked a significant milestone in the region’s energy landscape.
Anambra 2025: Soludo wins APGA primary election unopposed
The Governor of Anambra State, Professor Chukwuma Soludo, has emerged as the flagbearer of the All Progressives Grand Alliance for the November 8, 2025, governorship election in the state. The incumbent, who was returned unopposed, polled over 300 votes during the primary, which was held in Awka, the state capital, on Saturday. More to follow…
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The Governor of Anambra State, Professor Chukwuma Soludo, has emerged as the flagbearer of the All Progressives Grand Alliance for the November 8, 2025, governorship election in the state. The incumbent, who was returned unopposed, polled over 300 votes during the primary, which was held in Awka, the state capital, on Saturday. More to follow…
Pharmacists dismiss claims linking fluoride to cancer
Amid growing concerns spurred by recent remarks from a popular religious leader, Nigerian pharmacists have clarified misconceptions about fluoride, emphasising its safety and efficacy when used in regulated amounts. The comments, which circulated widely in trending videos, featured the cleric condemning the presence of fluoride in toothpaste, food, and pharmaceutical products, alleging it to be
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Amid growing concerns spurred by recent remarks from a popular religious leader, Nigerian pharmacists have clarified misconceptions about fluoride, emphasising its safety and efficacy when used in regulated amounts. The comments, which circulated widely in trending videos, featured the cleric condemning the presence of fluoride in toothpaste, food, and pharmaceutical products, alleging it to be
Police alert officers to April 7 nationwide protest
The Lagos State Police Command has issued a directive to all commanders and officers within its jurisdiction, alerting them to a planned nationwide protest. PUNCH Online reports that Civil Society Organisation, the Take-It-Back movement, and other groups had announced a nationwide protest scheduled for April 7, 2025. In a statement on Friday, the National Coordinator
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The Lagos State Police Command has issued a directive to all commanders and officers within its jurisdiction, alerting them to a planned nationwide protest. PUNCH Online reports that Civil Society Organisation, the Take-It-Back movement, and other groups had announced a nationwide protest scheduled for April 7, 2025. In a statement on Friday, the National Coordinator
Concerns mount as Lagos gyms turn hotspots for hookups
The fitness culture has taken Nigeria by storm, and while fitness centres provide a space for enthusiasts to improve their physical health and well-being, concerns are, however, being raised about these centres becoming hotspots for romantic encounters. In separate interviews with the News Agency of Nigeria on Saturday in Lagos, some gym-goers said that the
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The fitness culture has taken Nigeria by storm, and while fitness centres provide a space for enthusiasts to improve their physical health and well-being, concerns are, however, being raised about these centres becoming hotspots for romantic encounters. In separate interviews with the News Agency of Nigeria on Saturday in Lagos, some gym-goers said that the
EPL: Arsenal’s title hopes dwindle after 1-1 draw at Everton
Arsenal’s small remaining hope of a first Premier League title for 21 years was further diminished after a 1-1 draw at Everton on Saturday. Leandro Trossard’s opener for the Gunners was cancelled out by Iliman Ndiaye’s penalty to leave Arsenal still 11 points behind Liverpool, who have a game in hand. The Reds now need
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Arsenal’s small remaining hope of a first Premier League title for 21 years was further diminished after a 1-1 draw at Everton on Saturday. Leandro Trossard’s opener for the Gunners was cancelled out by Iliman Ndiaye’s penalty to leave Arsenal still 11 points behind Liverpool, who have a game in hand. The Reds now need
Edo moves to reclaim oil wells allegedly ceded to Delta
The Edo State Government has initiated a process to correct the alleged ceding of some oil wells at the Orogho community in Orhionmw Local Government Area of the state to Delta State. The State deputy governor, Dennis Idahosa, led a delegation to the community on Friday to seek an amicable resolution to the controversy surrounding
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The Edo State Government has initiated a process to correct the alleged ceding of some oil wells at the Orogho community in Orhionmw Local Government Area of the state to Delta State. The State deputy governor, Dennis Idahosa, led a delegation to the community on Friday to seek an amicable resolution to the controversy surrounding
Investors lose N370bn as weekly market turnover drops 1,282%
Stock market investors traded 1.183 billion shares worth N28.868 billion in 42,397 transactions this week on the floor of the Nigerian Exchange Limited. This is in contrast to 7.521 billion shares valued at N398.949 billion that exchanged hands last week in 61,312 deals last week. Consequently, the value of transactions traded by investors on the
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Stock market investors traded 1.183 billion shares worth N28.868 billion in 42,397 transactions this week on the floor of the Nigerian Exchange Limited. This is in contrast to 7.521 billion shares valued at N398.949 billion that exchanged hands last week in 61,312 deals last week. Consequently, the value of transactions traded by investors on the
Police raid criminal hideout in Anambra, recover relief materials
The Anambra State Police Command has raided a criminal camp at Ogbunka in Orumba South Local Government Area of Anambra State. A statement by the spokesperson for the command, SP Tochukwu Ikenga, on Saturday, noted that the police-led joint security team comprising the Army, Navy, Department of State Services officials and vigilante group carried out
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The Anambra State Police Command has raided a criminal camp at Ogbunka in Orumba South Local Government Area of Anambra State. A statement by the spokesperson for the command, SP Tochukwu Ikenga, on Saturday, noted that the police-led joint security team comprising the Army, Navy, Department of State Services officials and vigilante group carried out