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NYSC begins nationwide verification for foreign‑trained graduates.

  The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) has commenced the physical verification of credentials and travel documents for foreign-trained Nigerian graduates who registered for the 2025 Batch ‘C’ Service Year. According to the NYSC, the exercise will run from Monday, November 10 to Wednesday, November 12, 2025, across designated centres nationwide. In a statement titled “Notification of Physical Verification of Credentials and Travel Documents of Foreign-Trained Graduates for the 2025 Batch ‘C’ Service Year”, the agency explained that the verification […]

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ASUU President Accuses Federal Government of Neglecting Education Sector

The President of the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), Prof. Chris Piwuna, has criticised the Federal Government for failing to prioritise education, saying key officials do not regard the sector’s problems as a national concern that requires collective responsibility. Speaking during The Toyin Falola Interviews on Sunday, in a virtual discussion titled “A Conversation with the ASUU President,” Piwuna said the indifference of government officials has stalled meaningful reforms in Nigeria’s education system. According to him, members of the […]

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U.S. Introduces New Immigration Rules Targeting Applicants With Chronic Health Conditions

The United States government has introduced new immigration guidelines that could make it more difficult for foreign nationals with chronic health conditions to obtain visas or green cards. The directive, issued under President Donald Trump’s administration, expands the scope of the “public charge” rule — a provision in U.S. immigration law used to determine whether an applicant is likely to become financially dependent on government assistance. According to a State Department cable circulated to American embassies and consulates worldwide, consular […]

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BREAKING: NAHCON announces reduction in Hajj fare

The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) has announced a major reduction in the 2026 Hajj fare, following the directive of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to make the holy pilgrimage more affordable for Nigerian Muslims. According to the new figures released by the commission, pilgrims across all operational zones will benefit from a substantial cut in costs—ranging from ₦748,000 to ₦792,000—depending on their departure zone. The Southern Zone recorded the highest reduction of ₦792,943.83, bringing the new fare to ₦7,991,141.76, […]

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Police rescue seven kidnapped victims in Edo

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 mission with the Nigerian Army and local vigilante groups to […]

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FIFA announces nominees for Men’s The Best 2025 [Full List].

The Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA) has officially announced the shortlist for the Men’s The Best 2025 Award, celebrating footballers who delivered exceptional performances across major competitions in the past year. This year’s lineup features an impressive mix of players representing some of Europe’s most successful clubs, reflecting the global nature of elite football. Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) leads the nominations with four players, followed by Barcelona with three, while Real Madrid, Bayern Munich, Chelsea, and Liverpool each have one […]

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Troops arrest three armed suspects amid renewed killings in Benue.

Troops of Operation Whirl Stroke (OPWS) have apprehended three suspected criminals found in possession of arms and other items during a security operation in Ohimini Local Government Area of Benue State. According to a statement issued by the Acting Media Information Officer of OPWS, Lieutenant Ahmad Zubairu, the arrest was made on Wednesday, November 5, 2025, when troops on routine patrol along the Otukpo–Enugu Road, near the Amoda axis, intercepted the suspects following credible intelligence reports. The three suspects, identified […]

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Tinubu swears in Doro, Udeh to replace Yilwatda, Nnaji in federal cabinet.

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Thursday administered the oath of office to two newly appointed ministers — Bernard Doro and Kingsley Udeh — during a brief ceremony at the State House in Abuja, held just before the commencement of the Federal Executive Council (FEC) meeting. Bernard Doro, from Plateau State, has been appointed as the Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Reduction, succeeding Nentawe Yilwatda, who stepped down from the position following his election as the National Chairman of the […]

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Court freezes Indian businessman’s accounts over N9.50bn debt.

A Federal High Court sitting in Lagos has issued an order freezing all bank accounts and assets linked to Indian businessman Mr. Arun Goswami and his companies — Metwest Steel Limited and Eastern Metals Limited — over alleged unpaid debts amounting to ₦9.5 billion. The interim order, granted by Justice Akintayo Aluko on October 31, 2025, restrains all commercial banks and financial institutions in Nigeria from releasing, transferring, or dealing with any funds or assets belonging to the businessman and […]

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