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Seven persons, who were abducted at Ewohimi, Esan South-East Local Government Area of Edo State, have been rescued. The victims were going to a farm belonging to 65-year-old William Omozokpia. Edo Police Command said its operatives rescued the kidnapped victims after giving the kidnappers a hot pursuit. Edo Police Deputy spokesman, Emem Ikoedem, in a statement, said Ewohinmi Divisional Police Officer led a team of operatives in a joint rescue […]

The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA), in collaboration with the International Organisation for Migration (IOM) and other partners, has received 150 Nigerian returnees from Agadez, Niger Republic. The returnees arrived at the Aminu Kano International Airport in Kano on Thursday, October 23, 2025, at about 5:20 a.m., under the Assisted Voluntary Return (AVR) initiative supported by the Federal Government. According to NEMA, officials of the Nigerian Immigration Service (NIS) conducted […]

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has unveiled an artificial intelligence-powered virtual assistant designed to boost staff training and operational readiness ahead of the Anambra governorship election scheduled for November 8. The new digital tool, known as the INEC Training Virtual Assistant (INECTrainingBot), was launched on Friday and is now available on Telegram. According to the commission, the INECTrainingBot provides 24-hour access to election materials, interactive lessons, and on-demand learning […]

Arsenal have extended their lead at the top of the Premier League table after securing a 1-0 win over Fulham. The tightly contested match saw Arsenal dominate possession but struggle to break the deadlock in the first half. Their persistence paid off in the second period when Gabriel Magalhães headed Bukayo Saka’s corner toward Leandro Trossard, who finished from close range. Although a penalty initially awarded to Saka was later […]

The Zamfara State Government has reinstated 103 teachers who were removed from the state payroll about seven months ago. The Commissioner for Education, Science and Technology, Mallam Wadatau Madawaki, announced the decision in Gusau, explaining that the teachers were among several civil servants affected by a verification exercise conducted earlier in the year. According to Madawaki, the reinstated teachers were cleared after a fresh screening confirmed that their removal was […]

The Federal Government has declared Borno State as Nigeria’s most resilient state, commending its people for their remarkable ability to overcome years of violent attacks and other challenges. Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, made the declaration during a visit to the state’s Deputy Governor, Umar Kadafur, in Maiduguri on Wednesday. The visit formed part of activities marking the meeting of the APC Commissioners of Information Forum. Idris […]

Nigeria’s Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Wale Edun, has reportedly been flown to the United Kingdom for medical treatment. Sources familiar with the development confirmed the information to Western Post on Tuesday. The report comes just days after presidential spokesperson Bayo Onanuga dismissed earlier claims that the minister had been taken abroad for medical care. While the presidency had previously stated that Edun was ill but […]

The Federal Government has approved a comprehensive reform of admission entry requirements for all tertiary institutions in Nigeria, introducing a more flexible and inclusive framework to expand access to higher education. The development followed the approval of national guidelines for entry requirements into tertiary institutions, according to a statement by Boriowo Folasade, Director of Press and Public Relations at the Federal Ministry of Education. The new policy, championed by the […]