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September 30, 2026 6:40 am
OpenAI says its AI wrongly accessed Australian govt systems
September 30, 2026 6:18 am
Workers set October strike over petrol price hike
September 30, 2026 6:17 am
Igbo traders must move beyond Chinese competition – Otti
September 30, 2026 3:06 am
Young Africans propose nine reforms to shape Africa’s health sector
September 30, 2026 2:56 am
Foundation donates school bags, writing materials to C’River schools
September 30, 2026 2:52 am
2027: NRM’s Okereke targets hunger, insecurity
Lagos commissioner, Rhodes-Vivour disagree over waste management, flooding
September 30, 2026 6:51 am
Ogun CP honours 39 officers, says policing stressful
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Benue to formalise public relations in civil service
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Nigeria should drive home-grown sickle cell solutions – Foundation
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Jigawa varsity gets NUC nod for 30 new programmes
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2027: Oyebanji, PDP’s Oluyede pledge Ekiti votes for Tinubu
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OpenAI says its AI wrongly accessed Australian govt systems
OpenAI has admitted an AI model gained unauthorised access to Australian government systems, including a Medicare portal where it retrieved internal files….
Workers set October strike over petrol price hike
Public servants under the JNPSNC have threatened a three-day warning strike from October 2 if the FG fails to slash petrol prices and approve a wage award….
Igbo traders must move beyond Chinese competition – Otti
Abia State Governor, Alex Otti, has urged Igbo traders to shift from conventional trading to manufacturing and digital commerce to compete globally….
Young Africans propose nine reforms to shape Africa’s health sector
Over 80 young professionals at the Ubuntu Rising 2026 event proposed nine reforms to address Africa’s health sector challenges, including a major workforce…
Foundation donates school bags, writing materials to C’River schools
The Joseph Ogogo Foundation has donated school bags, sandals, and writing materials to seven schools in Obanliku LGA of Cross River State to support pupils…
2027: NRM’s Okereke targets hunger, insecurity
NRM presidential candidate, Dr Esther Okereke, has promised to rescue Nigeria from insecurity, hunger, and unemployment if elected in the 2027 elections….
Ogun CP honours 39 officers, says policing stressful
The Ogun State Commissioner of Police, Bode Ojajuni, has honoured 39 officers for their distinguished service, describing the policing job as stressful….
Benue to formalise public relations in civil service
The Benue State Government is considering the formal recognition of public relations as a career structure in the state public service, the Chief Press Secretary to Governor Hyacinth Alia, Tersoo Kula…
Nigeria should drive home-grown sickle cell solutions – Foundation
The Sickle Cell Foundation Nigeria has called for the country to lead in developing home-grown solutions to the disease at the launch of a new global partn…
The National Universities Commission has approved 30 new programmes for the Federal University Dutse, including Law, AI, and Medical Laboratory Science….
2027: Oyebanji, PDP’s Oluyede pledge Ekiti votes for Tinubu
Ekiti State Governor, Biodun Oyebanji, and PDP’s Oluwole Oluyede have pledged to deliver a minimum of 90% of the state’s votes for President Tinubu in 2027…
Kebbi not owing salaries, pensions, gratuities, says Idris
Kebbi State Governor, Nasir Idris, says his administration is up-to-date with payments of salaries, pensions, and gratuities to all workers and retirees….
The FCT Administration has approved the immediate renovation of 14 general hospitals and the resumption of work on the long-abandoned Utako General Hospita…
Lagos tightens security ahead of festivities
Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has met with security chiefs to strengthen security measures ahead of the festive season and increased activities…
Small-holder women farmers call for accountable investment
Small-Scale Women Farmers Organisation in Nigeria (SWOFON) has called for accountable public investment in agriculture in Anambra State for its members….
LASG hails ‘Black Market’ Guinness record
The Lagos State Government has hailed the setting of a new Guinness World Record for the largest film premiere attendance by the Nigerian film, Black Marke…
Ending gender violence is everyone’s duty — Lagos AG
Lagos State Attorney-General, Lawal Pedro, says the fight against gender-based violence is a collective duty for individuals, families, and institutions….
Soldiers rescue 41 abducted travellers in Zamfara
Troops have rescued 41 travellers abducted by bandits after their vehicle broke down along a highway in the Tsafe Local Government Area of Zamfara State….
Kwara inauguration postponed, not boycotted – City Boy Movement
The City Boy Movement has clarified that its Kwara State inauguration was postponed for better coordination, dismissing reports of a boycott or cancellatio…
Director’s death: Delta union demands transparent probe
The Urhobo Progress Union has demanded a transparent probe into the death of a Delta State deputy director, Unity Adeda, following an alleged assault….
Jigawa resolves NECO results delay, blames bank glitch
The Jigawa State Government has resolved the delay in NECO results for public school students, attributing the issue to a bank transaction glitch….
President Bola Tinubu has returned to Nigeria after a vacation in Europe, dismissing health concerns and stating he is “healthy, sound, and ready to go.”…
2027: Abiodun, Kano CP demand police neutrality, professionalism
Ogun Governor Dapo Abiodun and Kano CP Ibrahim Bakori have charged police officers to remain professional, neutral and non-partisan for the 2027 elections….
12 dialysis centres inadequate for 200m Nigerians – Firm
Osiris Health says 12 federal hospitals offering subsidised dialysis are inadequate for over 200m Nigerians, urging the government to expand centres and im…
Alli campaign tackles Makinde over hunger comment, LG autonomy
Sharafadeen Alli’s campaign has criticised Governor Seyi Makinde for failing to address hunger in Oyo State despite increased federal funds….
Nwifuru laments slow work pace at Aerospace varsity
Ebonyi State Governor, Francis Nwifuru, has expressed dissatisfaction with the slow pace of work at the University of Aeronautics and Aerospace Engineering…
Mbah calls for unity as Okorocha donates secretariat to Ohanaeze
Enugu Governor Peter Mbah and ex-Imo Governor Rochas Okorocha have called for Igbo unity during an inspection of a new secretariat donated by Okorocha….
2025 budget: Senate, Reps extend capital implementation to December
The Senate and House of Representatives have extended the implementation of the capital component of the 2025 Appropriation Act to December 31, 2026….
Why I sued Abia NDC over Senate ticket – Aspirant
A senatorial aspirant, Blessing Ugbo, explains why she sued the Nigerian Democratic Congress for allegedly denying her the Abia Central senatorial ticket….
Group donates to orphanage homes, gets new leader
A humanitarian group, Unique Fellows All Nations Forum, has donated food items to an orphanage in Awka, Anambra State, ahead of its new leader’s inaugurati…
NASS quiz competition is investment in democracy – NILDS
The National Institute for Legislative and Democratic Studies says its quiz competition for secondary schools is an investment in Nigeria’s democracy….