The Nigeria Agricultural Quarantine Service has postponed the publication of shortlisted candidates for its ongoing recruitment exercise, which was initially scheduled for Thursday, August 13. NAQS said the decision was made to ensure a thorough, transparent and accurate recruitment process. The agency announced the po…

…Christy Knowings.footballer Victor Udoh dies at 21 Earlier, Legit.ng reported that Nigerian football was thrown into mourning following the death of former Southampton and Royal Antwerp winger Victor Udoh. The 21-year-old footballer reportedly died in Abuja on Monday, May 25, after reports suggested suspected food or a…

…contributions to national development, security, democracy, culture and the growth of Nigeria. He said, “Your appointment by Mr President demonstrates the importance of placing capable Nigerians with integrity and professional competence in strategic positions of national responsibility. “The role of the DSS in protect…

Iniside Nigeria’s correction centres: Feeding crisis rocks prisons

…Hospitality Leadership. This honour positions the hotel as the benchmark for luxury in Nigeria’s hospitality industry. Chief Abiodun Odusanwo, Convenor of the Tourism Transport Summit Awards 2026 and national president of ITPN, described the hotel during the presentation as an institution that has reached enviable heig…

…become one of the enduring faces of a cultural movement that would shape generations of Nigerian entertainers. Today, at over nine decades old, Grace Owoola Oyin-Adejobi, fondly known as Iya Osogbo, remains one of the last surviving links to an era when theatre troupes travelled from town to town, transforming school h…

The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps has arrested three men for alleged impersonation, forgery and possession of fake identification cards and uniforms of the corps in Gombe State. The suspects are: Auwal Umar, 26, of Tukulma in Akko Local Government Area; Hamza Usman, 23, of Herwagana, Gombe; and Yakubu Muhamm…

…says task before us in 2027 bigger than winning elections but giving Nigerians real choice about future of Nigeria The presidential candidate of the Allied Peoples Movement (APM) and Governor of Oyo State, Engr Seyi Makinde, on Thursday announced former Director-General of the Department of State Services (DSS), Lawal…

…2027 general elections. If it is peaceful, credible and transparent, it will give Nigerians hope ahead of the national elections. If it is marred by violence, intimidation, manipulation or official interference, the damage will extend far beyond Osun. Fadahunsi should not merely be questioned by the police over his rec…

…on the Review and Development of Agricultural Curricula for Tertiary Institutions in Nigeria. Alausa said the new programmes were designed to equip graduates with practical and industry-relevant skills needed to strengthen food production, reduce post-harvest losses, expand agricultural exports and support the developm…

…Kwankwaso joins APC Kabiru Adamu Abdullahi, a long-time ally of Kwankwasiyya leader and Nigerian Democratic Congress (NDC) vice-presidential candidate Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, has defected to the All Progressives Congress (APC).Abdullahi, who had previously sworn on the Qur'an to affirm his loyalty to Kwankwaso after fall…

…and protect the will of Osun voters.The call drew sharp reactions online, with many Nigerians expressing doubt that a free and fair election is possible under the current APC-led federal government.

Youth in the Kwara State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) have called on the state government to put in place comprehensive security measures to ensure that no educational institution or community in the state becomes a permanent victim of insecurity. The demand comes on the heels of the recent release of …

…of her cinema movie, 'Mothers Love'. Congratulations to the Ekeindes. https://x.com/PulseNigeria247/status/2087643608543359072?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E2087643608543359072%7Ctwgr%5E8b9b662602ed324ed3c6ccfd36c2cbfa81a83e33%7Ctwcon%5Es1_&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.nairaland.com%2F8727651%2Fomot…

…of the state. The victims were rescued on Monday during a joint operation involving the Nigerian Army, Navy, police and local vigilantes along the Ajaokuta-Anyigba road in Ofu Speaking at the Kogi State Police Command headquarters after his release, Anyichie said the kidnappers demanded varying amounts of ransom from t…

The UK government has outlined exactly what police officers are legally entitled to ask drivers for during a roadside stopDrivers who do not have the required documents on them are given a deadline to present them at a police stationThe government warning also covers when police can seize a vehicle or issue a fixed pen…

“Tightens rules on citizens’ personal data collection By Prince Osuagwu Nigeria has officially agreed that data is the new face of the country’s economic rennaissance after President, Bola Tinubu admitted that data is the new oil. The new development sees government appearing to favour data governance as the best way t…

…security operatives on Wednesday, August 12, 2026. The suspect, who was paraded by the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps Public Relations Officer, CSC Saad Buhari, said the minor came to his shop at night to buy drugs and that the incident occurred on three occasions. "She came to buy medicine around 11pm. I tol…

Nigeria failed fiscal transparency test for 2nd year. Budget figures do not add up - US Report Nigeria has failed to meet minimum fiscal transparency requirements for the second consecutive year, with the United States Department of State concluding that the country made no significant progress in improving its public…

Being a pick me is a curse - Nigerian woman recalls taking pre-wedding photos with her ex-husband 10 days after he allegedly poured hot tea on her face A Nigerian woman, Ogechukwu Mary Eze has recalled when she went ahead to take pre-wedding photos with her ex-husband ten days after he allegedly poured hot tea on her f…

The Nigerian Content Development Monitoring Board has urged stakeholders in the oil and gas industry to embrace its new digital platform, describing it as a bold step towards improving efficiency, transparency, innovation and global competitiveness in the sector. The Executive Secretary of the NCDMB, Felix Ogbe, made t…

…like,” he said. On July 28, Tinubu, while receiving the Catholic Bishops Conference of Nigeria at the Presidential Villa, Abuja, warned political opponents seeking to unseat him in 2027 that he would not yield ground without a fight, saying “all is fair in a democratic contest.” The President’s remark came amid prepara…

…is part of Air Peace’s continued efforts to strengthen air connectivity between Nigeria and the United Kingdom, while providing passengers with more convenient options for business, leisure, family and seasonal travel. With daily services from Lagos and the restoration of Abuja–London operations, passengers travelling…

Regional Manager, Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) Lagos Office, Mrs Olubukola Teriba, has bagged the Women In Logistics And Transport (WILAT) Aviation Role Model Award, in recognition of her outstanding contributions to the aviation industry and commitment to mentoring women in the sector. The presentation took…

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