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Nigerian govt to relaunch free satellite TV next month – Minister

The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, has announced that the federal government will officially relaunch its free satellite television service on 17 June in Abuja. Mr Idris disclosed this while addressing journalists after inspecting the facility located…

Customs CG laments as suspected terrorists kill two officers in Kebbi

Suspected kidnappers have reportedly killed two customs officers during confrontation with suspected bandits, known as Lakurawa terrorists, in Kebbi State. Comptroller-General of Customs, Bashir Adeniyi, while disclosing this at the fourth biennial international conference organised by the Faculty of Communication…

Olubadan seeks integration of traditional medicine with modern healthcare

The Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Rashidi Ladoja on Wednesday advocated the integration of traditional medicine with orthodox healthcare to improve healthcare delivery and preserve indigenous medical knowledge. The monarch made the call while receiving executive members of the Pharmaceutical Society…

2026 Hajj: Gov Uba Sani appoints Hajj delegation

The Kaduna State Governor, Senator Uba Sani, has appointed a Hajj delegation to ensure a hitch-free pilgrimage exercise. This forms part of his continuous efforts to guarantee a seamless Hajj operation. The Chief Press Secretary, Ibraheem Musa, said in a…

Oyo’ll become South-West”s tourism capital — Makinde

Governor Seyi Makinde on Wednesday said his administration had put in place policies, infrastructure and economic enablers that would position Oyo State as the tourism hub of South-West Nigeria and one of the country’s leading tourism destinations. Makinde stated this…

Adeleke warns against threats to peace in Ikirun

Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke has warned against reported threats to peace and security in Ikirun town. This is as Governor Adeleke directed the Nigeria Police to address alleged harassment of community leaders in the town. In a statement issued…

EFCC begins probe into ,150 airport cash seizure

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has commenced an investigation into an alleged money laundering case involving $79,150 seized at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport in Lagos. The anti-graft agency said the investigation involves two suspects, Anih Friday and…

Embrace education as character formation tool — Prof Yusuf Ali

A former Pro-Chancellor and Chairman of Council of Osun State University, UNIOSUN, Professor Yusuf Ali, has urged the university community to embrace education as a tool for character formation rather than mere certification. He made the call on Wednesday as a guest…

US relaxes visa policy for World Cup travel

The United States said Wednesday it would ease its system of demanding bond payments of visa applicants for certain fans seeking to come for the World Cup. Under one of President Donald Trump’s many initiatives to crack down on migration,…

Police await legal advice as victims fail to identify suspects

The Delta State Police Command says it is awaiting legal advice from the Directorate of Public Prosecution (DPP) before proceeding further with investigations into the alleged sexual assault during the Ozoro festival in the state. Bright Edafe, the command’s spokesperson,…

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