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In a significant escalation of the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hezbollah, the Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) launched a massive airstrike on Hezbollah’s central headquarters in Beirut. The strike reportedly targeted Hezbollah leader H...
The Federal Government of Nigeria recently disbursed N24.78 billion to support 991,261 poor households under the National Cash Transfer Programme. This initiative, a part of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda, seeks to allevi...
Hurricane Helene has strengthened into a Category 4 storm, with sustained winds reaching 130 mph, threatening Florida’s Gulf Coast. The Florida Big Bend region is expected to face a life-threatening storm surge, potentially reaching up to 2...
As of late afternoon on September 26, 2024, Hurricane Helene has escalated into a powerful Category 4 storm, with winds reaching 125 mph. The storm is barreling toward Florida's Big Bend, sparking emergency responses across multiple states....
In a move aimed at upholding integrity within the Nigerian Correctional Service, the federal government has taken decisive action by suspending several officers at the Kirikiri Custodial Centre in Lagos. This follows allegations of preferen...
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has filed fresh charges against the former governor of Kogi State, Yaya Bello, accusing him of orchestrating a N110 billion fraud. This comes on the heels of earlier accusations of N80.2 b...
The Federal Executive Council (FEC) has suggested significant changes to the National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) Act No. 23 of 2007. This will allow National Identification Numbers (NIN) to be issued to foreign residents in Niger...
The war between Israel and Hezbollah has escalated, with Israel preparing for a potential ground offensive in Lebanon. IDF Chief of Staff, Lt. Gen. Herzi Halevi, announced that Israeli forces are gearing up for this next phase after two day...
In a significant move, the Federal Government has approved an increase in the monthly allowance for National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) members to N77,000, effective July 2024. This new allowance surpasses the national minimum wage by N7,00...